Challenge Games Overview
Challenge Online Games (Challenge Games) creates online games that are fun and easy to play whether you're a serious or casual gamer. The company was founded by veteran entrepreneur and gamer, Andrew Busey, author of Secrets of the MUD Wizards and creator of one of the first instant messaging applications. Challenge Games currently offers Duels and Baseball Boss - multiplayer web-based games that...More»
Challenge Online Games (Challenge Games) creates online games that are fun and easy to play whether you're a serious or casual gamer. The company was founded by veteran entrepreneur and gamer, Andrew Busey, author of Secrets of the MUD Wizards and creator of one of the first instant messaging applications. Challenge Games currently offers Duels and Baseball Boss - multiplayer web-based games that combine the best of the collectible card games (CCGs) and traditional role-playing games with the convenience of the short-form gaming experience. The company also holds a multi-year licensing agreement with MLB Advanced Media, LP (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball. Challenge Games is based in Austin, Texas and is privately held with funding from Sequoia Capital.
Challenge Games was formerly known as Oxygen Games.«Less
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Funding
| Date | Type | Capital Amount | Post-Money Valuation | Investors |
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| 07/2008 | Series A | 4.5M | Unknown | |
| 09/2008 | Series B | 10M | Unknown |
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| Name: | Duels.com |
| Product URL: | http://www.duels.com/ |
| Description: | Online short-term card-based MMORPG |
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Bulls vs. Bears (3)
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Has the infrastructure built to keep pumping out titles for different demographics |
ryean 07/24/2008 |
100% 3 votes 3 0% 0 |
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Founder CEO is a serious gamer |
kimura 07/10/2008 |
100% 5 votes 5 0% 0 |
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Multi-player online games are growing in popularity |
green33 07/10/2008 |
100% 6 votes 6 0% 0 |
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