Comments on: Social Network for Gamers, UGAME, Enters Private Beta http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/ Startup and Tech News Sat, 17 May 2008 05:08:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Gilbert http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1998201 Gilbert Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:01:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1998201 Yep, you also forgot us ;) http://weplaythis.com Cheers, Gilbert Yep, you also forgot us ;)

http://weplaythis.com

Cheers,
Gilbert

]]> By: Jo3y http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1997458 Jo3y Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:33:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1997458 I guess the reason why ugame will definitely succeed is the team that carries out the project. Sam Matthews is the manager of Fnatic which is the best eSport team. Fnatic has been leading Zonerank (the official world ranking) for 4 months in a row: http://www.zonerank.com/site/playerlist/221?ln=us . All gamers know it. All gamers know Fnatic. And this will explain why people will register. It's smarter than just a fan site (they already have one: http://www.fnatic.com/frontpage/ ) because it's universal. It's simply bound to succeed! I am in! I guess the reason why ugame will definitely succeed is the team that carries out the project. Sam Matthews is the manager of Fnatic which is the best eSport team. Fnatic has been leading Zonerank (the official world ranking) for 4 months in a row: http://www.zonerank.com/site/playerlist/221?ln=us .
All gamers know it. All gamers know Fnatic. And this will explain why people will register. It’s smarter than just a fan site (they already have one: http://www.fnatic.com/frontpage/ ) because it’s universal. It’s simply bound to succeed!
I am in!

]]> By: Sandor http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1997415 Sandor Mon, 18 Feb 2008 12:56:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1997415 This stuff.. is THA BOMB! This stuff.. is THA BOMB!

]]> By: Don http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1997214 Don Mon, 18 Feb 2008 10:17:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1997214 There is already an existing social network for gamers that I came across recently, I think they are currently in public beta. Its called Vigster http://www.vigster.com. I think its similar to UGame i think. Since its another UK based company it'll be interesting to see what happens. There is already an existing social network for gamers that I came across recently, I think they are currently in public beta. Its called Vigster http://www.vigster.com. I think its similar to UGame i think. Since its another UK based company it’ll be interesting to see what happens.

]]> By: Traldan http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1995515 Traldan Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:03:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1995515 Mark, You missed another Gaming-oriented social networking site. www.GuildCafe.com is Venture-backed (by IDG Ventures in Boston) and has a big following among the MMO gamer community. Mark,

You missed another Gaming-oriented social networking site. http://www.GuildCafe.com is Venture-backed (by IDG Ventures in Boston) and has a big following among the MMO gamer community.

]]> By: Robbert Vermeer http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1995285 Robbert Vermeer Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:12:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1995285 The site looks cool.. even though it is just another social network, maybe the gaming market is a strong niche that might work. Who knows.. Jonas, I think in the article he was saying that it has all the features of a traditional social network like facebook etc.. but with a gaming twist. From a quick glance at sk-gaming.com that doesnt seem to be a social network. Maybe it has some social networking features but so does pretty much every site on the web? Props to the guys trying to make this work.. I think it has potential but also plenty of mines along the way. The site looks cool.. even though it is just another social network, maybe the gaming market is a strong niche that might work. Who knows..

Jonas, I think in the article he was saying that it has all the features of a traditional social network like facebook etc.. but with a gaming twist. From a quick glance at sk-gaming.com that doesnt seem to be a social network. Maybe it has some social networking features but so does pretty much every site on the web?

Props to the guys trying to make this work.. I think it has potential but also plenty of mines along the way.

]]> By: Jonas http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1994934 Jonas Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:52:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1994934 "But they’ve also added gaming twists to these features and built out new features that don’t exist elsewhere. To name a few: members can post their gaming achievements from both tournament and non-tournament events; they can list their favorite games and computer hardware specs; and they can join teams that are allotted their own public-facing profiles." that whole paragraph is a lie. Those features arent new and exist in almost every gaming website available within eSports. for eg. SK-Gaming.com has had that achievents feature, computer hardware specs, joining teams, and put up their own profiles for over four years. Who fed you the crap about ugame being the first? Do some research instead of believing in the ceo of the company or whoever you spoke to. “But they’ve also added gaming twists to these features and built out new features that don’t exist elsewhere. To name a few: members can post their gaming achievements from both tournament and non-tournament events; they can list their favorite games and computer hardware specs; and they can join teams that are allotted their own public-facing profiles.”

that whole paragraph is a lie. Those features arent new and exist in almost every gaming website available within eSports. for eg. SK-Gaming.com has had that achievents feature, computer hardware specs, joining teams, and put up their own profiles for over four years. Who fed you the crap about ugame being the first? Do some research instead of believing in the ceo of the company or whoever you spoke to.

]]> By: micfo.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1994417 micfo.com Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:59:15 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1994417 Social site have huge opportunity if they add 3D environment game like in a virtual world. Social site have huge opportunity if they add 3D environment game like in a virtual world.

]]> By: Alex http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1994342 Alex Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:54:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1994342 I use http://www.greatgamesexperiment.com/ because it lets you download free games and has a nice embedded widget system. I use http://www.greatgamesexperiment.com/ because it lets you download free games and has a nice embedded widget system.

]]> By: nistor http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1994271 nistor Sat, 16 Feb 2008 09:21:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1994271 http://www.i-guide.ro/blog/Ro/en/ great blog http://www.i-guide.ro/blog/Ro/en/
great blog

]]> By: Brian Zafron http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993678 Brian Zafron Sat, 16 Feb 2008 01:50:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993678 Niche is key. Just when you think there isn't any room, you just swing your elbows a little bit and you've got a great seat next to the window. Or next to Facebook and Myspace. Drink the cool-aid: go niche. BRIAN OUT BRIAN OUT Niche is key. Just when you think there isn’t any room, you just swing your elbows a little bit and you’ve got a great seat next to the window. Or next to Facebook and Myspace. Drink the cool-aid: go niche. BRIAN OUT BRIAN OUT

]]> By: BJ the Lab Monkey http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993590 BJ the Lab Monkey Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:11:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993590 This is an interesting looking site I suppose. My friends over at AGZ have switched over to a social networking type site but they are not really pushing the "hey we are another social network" thing. It's more about gamers getting to meet other gamers for online and local play. They also conduct tournament, promotions and some really good events. I know their site is beta right now but you guys should check it out. It's at http://agzonline.net Their old site soon to be replaced is at http://www.agzonline.com This is an interesting looking site I suppose. My friends over at AGZ have switched over to a social networking type site but they are not really pushing the “hey we are another social network” thing. It’s more about gamers getting to meet other gamers for online and local play.

They also conduct tournament, promotions and some really good events. I know their site is beta right now but you guys should check it out. It’s at
http://agzonline.net Their old site soon to be replaced is at http://www.agzonline.com

]]> By: Rob http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993457 Rob Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:27:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993457 At least now the 'fat asses' have somewhere to network with other 'fat asses'! Although for some reason all of the professional gamers seem to be skinny!! At least now the ‘fat asses’ have somewhere to network with other ‘fat asses’! Although for some reason all of the professional gamers seem to be skinny!!

]]> By: Jay Adair http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993444 Jay Adair Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:16:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993444 Wow, I made a gamers social network eight years ago when I worked for Eurogamer. It was called the OGA; the Online Gamers Association. Funny how things come back round. There's also Eurogamers existing offering, Eurogamers. I think their product is more appealing personally. Thoughts? http://gamers.eurogamer.net Wow, I made a gamers social network eight years ago when I worked for Eurogamer. It was called the OGA; the Online Gamers Association. Funny how things come back round.

There’s also Eurogamers existing offering, Eurogamers. I think their product is more appealing personally. Thoughts?

http://gamers.eurogamer.net

]]> By: Will Merydith http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993411 Will Merydith Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:52:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993411 "I think internet users, especially hard-core gamers, are always looking for an alternative to a junk-yard type site like IGN." None of that statement fits with my own experience. And is a bit laughable actually. “I think internet users, especially hard-core gamers, are always looking for an alternative to a junk-yard type site like IGN.”

None of that statement fits with my own experience. And is a bit laughable actually.

]]> By: New Fast Browser http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993410 New Fast Browser Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:52:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993410 Cool :-) Cool :-)

]]> By: Matt http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993387 Matt Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:43:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993387 so basically sam you figured out a way for a group of people who spend most of their time sitting on their fat asses stareing at their screen to be able to spend even more time sitting on their fat asses stareing at a screen. you're a superstar. so basically sam you figured out a way for a group of people who spend most of their time sitting on their fat asses stareing at their screen to be able to spend even more time sitting on their fat asses stareing at a screen. you’re a superstar.

]]> By: Chris http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993364 Chris Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:29:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993364 @Sam #6.. Nope, was dead serious, I may actually go ahead and do that. Then again, I may miss out on the announcement of the Lumber Jack social network, or the Vacuum Cleaners Enthusiasts social network, but I'll take the risk. :) @Sam #6.. Nope, was dead serious, I may actually go ahead and do that.

Then again, I may miss out on the announcement of the Lumber Jack social network, or the Vacuum Cleaners Enthusiasts social network, but I’ll take the risk. :)

]]> By: Gary http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993363 Gary Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:29:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993363 I think internet users, especially hard-core gamers, are always looking for an alternative to a junk-yard type site like IGN. Gary I think internet users, especially hard-core gamers, are always looking for an alternative to a junk-yard type site like IGN.

Gary

]]> By: Will Merydith http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993325 Will Merydith Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:09:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993325 IGN (among others) has been offering a social network for gamers for several years. It's growing space (gaming) no doubt but I'm curious to see how they add an attractive alternative without all the content on something like IGNs network. IGN (among others) has been offering a social network for gamers for several years.

It’s growing space (gaming) no doubt but I’m curious to see how they add an attractive alternative without all the content on something like IGNs network.

]]> By: ZiZi http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993318 ZiZi Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:06:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993318 I wish you guys all the luck, but sam, i can start a gaming social networking site in less than 5 minutes on ning or (cant remember the other sites name now). Its a big hill to climb, but good luck. I wish you guys all the luck, but sam, i can start a gaming social networking site in less than 5 minutes on ning or (cant remember the other sites name now).
Its a big hill to climb, but good luck.

]]> By: DC http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993204 DC Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:15:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993204 The coolest feature from GameStrata are the live stat feeds from game publishers - allowing users to figure out if smack talkers are telling the truth about their scores. I don't think the others offers this. The coolest feature from GameStrata are the live stat feeds from game publishers - allowing users to figure out if smack talkers are telling the truth about their scores. I don’t think the others offers this.

]]> By: Sam Mathews http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993192 Sam Mathews Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:12:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993192 Hey All, Firstly thanks Mark for the write up! I am an avid fan of techcrunch and I read it everyday.. so to see something you and your team have worked on for over 10 months feature here is a great reward! Yes i understand the criticisms... "another social network" but having been a gamer most of my life and all my friends being very hardcore gamers, I've seen a huge need for a solid well formed social network which targets heavily to gamers, providing services they want to use. I am hoping we can be that company.. but we shall see.. at least we will have fun in the process making something we want to use and our friends like! In terms of GGL Andy, I have known them since 2004 and they have been many things from an event organiser, to a league, to a news/blog site, and now a gaming social network of sorts. We shall see what their focus is like, and I wish them all the best! Thanks everyone for sharing and I hope to see you check it out once we go live! (or If you ask for an invite maybe earlier ;) Regards, Sam Hey All,

Firstly thanks Mark for the write up! I am an avid fan of techcrunch and I read it everyday.. so to see something you and your team have worked on for over 10 months feature here is a great reward!

Yes i understand the criticisms… “another social network” but having been a gamer most of my life and all my friends being very hardcore gamers, I’ve seen a huge need for a solid well formed social network which targets heavily to gamers, providing services they want to use. I am hoping we can be that company.. but we shall see.. at least we will have fun in the process making something we want to use and our friends like!

In terms of GGL Andy, I have known them since 2004 and they have been many things from an event organiser, to a league, to a news/blog site, and now a gaming social network of sorts. We shall see what their focus is like, and I wish them all the best!

Thanks everyone for sharing and I hope to see you check it out once we go live! (or If you ask for an invite maybe earlier ;)

Regards,

Sam

]]> By: Andy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993152 Andy Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:50:22 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993152 Hey Mark, it seems like there are a few players in the gaming social network space. I've seen another site out there, GGL.com, that also provides a full-fledged social networking platform for gamers. Check it out and see what you think. Hey Mark, it seems like there are a few players in the gaming social network space. I’ve seen another site out there, GGL.com, that also provides a full-fledged social networking platform for gamers. Check it out and see what you think.

]]> By: Tyler http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993144 Tyler Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:44:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/02/15/social-network-for-gamers-ugame-enters-private-beta/#comment-1993144 You forgot another site (or maybe you didn't know) - http://www.GameStrata.com It's also a social network around gaming, but has a bit of different spin than these other guys. You forgot another site (or maybe you didn’t know) - http://www.GameStrata.com

It’s also a social network around gaming, but has a bit of different spin than these other guys.

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