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Online Golf Game Combines the Power of Social Networks With Cash Tournaments
Company: Skill Technology
Date: 29 Oct 2008
Socially interactive site allows players to connect with friends and compete for cash
CHICAGO—September 24, 2008— e grass just got a lot greener for casual gamers. Gimme Golf, a new online golf game from Skill Technology, is the rst of its kind to allow players to compete in tournaments for cash and broadcast game highlights and results across the Web.
e socially interactive game allows players to experience several 18-hole golf courses featuring hand-painted graphics that create a never-before-seen gol ng world.
During a 20 minute lunch break, players can compete in a foursome with friends, or in a tournament of up to 50 people. Entry fees start as low as $1 and cash winnings can be up to $1,000, although the game can be played anytime for free as well.
“We wanted to create a site that would combine the best of both worlds,” said Je Clapper, president, Skill Technology. “Gimme Golf o ers players a virtual gol ng community and the option to play for real cash.”
Gimme Golf is the only online golf game that features Web 2.0 functionality, allowing players to post game highlights to their pro le page, or to any external Web site, blog or social network site, such as MySpace and Facebook. In addition, players can interact with each other through forums, personal pro le pages, and virtual lobbies.
To add some air to the fairway, a cast of highly stylized, in-game characters feature real world quirks, diverse golf skills, and distinct personalities. Characters will be customizable to re ect a player’s individual tastes—from clothes to clubs.
Skill Technology, LLC was founded in 2007 by six enthusiastic entrepreneurs with a passion for fun. Skill Technology develops tournament games designed to connect, challenge and entertain.
CHICAGO—September 24, 2008— e grass just got a lot greener for casual gamers. Gimme Golf, a new online golf game from Skill Technology, is the rst of its kind to allow players to compete in tournaments for cash and broadcast game highlights and results across the Web.
e socially interactive game allows players to experience several 18-hole golf courses featuring hand-painted graphics that create a never-before-seen gol ng world.
During a 20 minute lunch break, players can compete in a foursome with friends, or in a tournament of up to 50 people. Entry fees start as low as $1 and cash winnings can be up to $1,000, although the game can be played anytime for free as well.
“We wanted to create a site that would combine the best of both worlds,” said Je Clapper, president, Skill Technology. “Gimme Golf o ers players a virtual gol ng community and the option to play for real cash.”
Gimme Golf is the only online golf game that features Web 2.0 functionality, allowing players to post game highlights to their pro le page, or to any external Web site, blog or social network site, such as MySpace and Facebook. In addition, players can interact with each other through forums, personal pro le pages, and virtual lobbies.
To add some air to the fairway, a cast of highly stylized, in-game characters feature real world quirks, diverse golf skills, and distinct personalities. Characters will be customizable to re ect a player’s individual tastes—from clothes to clubs.
Skill Technology, LLC was founded in 2007 by six enthusiastic entrepreneurs with a passion for fun. Skill Technology develops tournament games designed to connect, challenge and entertain.
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Game: Gimme Golf (PC)
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