Comments on: Kongregate Gets $3 Million From Bezos: Growing Fast and About To Unleash Its Games on Facebook http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:46:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: TC40 Startup BeFunky Gets a Seed Round http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2344353 TC40 Startup BeFunky Gets a Seed Round Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:57:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2344353 [...] launch soon. Here’s a sneak peak at what the effect looks like (from a video I slipped into this post on [...] [...] launch soon. Here’s a sneak peak at what the effect looks like (from a video I slipped into this post on [...]

]]> By: More on Communities and Casual Gaming « BlogCampaigning http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2283876 More on Communities and Casual Gaming « BlogCampaigning Thu, 08 May 2008 19:54:57 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2283876 [...] May 8, 2008 Some more news from the social gaming world: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has invested $3 million into user-generated casual gaming site [...] [...] May 8, 2008 Some more news from the social gaming world: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has invested $3 million into user-generated casual gaming site [...]

]]> By: Kongregate recibe 3 millones de dolares de Jeff Bezos Loogic.com Blog Archive http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2254448 Kongregate recibe 3 millones de dolares de Jeff Bezos Loogic.com Blog Archive Sat, 03 May 2008 07:49:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2254448 [...] noticia la dan en Techcrunch donde destacan la estrategia de Kongregate al haber creado una aplicación para Facebook con sus [...] [...] noticia la dan en Techcrunch donde destacan la estrategia de Kongregate al haber creado una aplicación para Facebook con sus [...]

]]> By: Larry http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2250501 Larry Fri, 02 May 2008 15:48:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2250501 Love Kongregate and have been touting it's praises since it launched. It's one of those 'OOOH! why didn't I think of that sites" Which is outstanding. Love to do biz with such a standout crew. Love Kongregate and have been touting it’s praises since it launched. It’s one of those ‘OOOH! why didn’t I think of that sites” Which is outstanding.
Love to do biz with such a standout crew.

]]> By: Jayson Vantuyl http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2247772 Jayson Vantuyl Fri, 02 May 2008 05:47:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2247772 @28 Larry: Stating that a thing is possible is not equivalent to stating that a thing is probable. Rails, for better or worse, helps certain people get results. People have invested more on far less relevant metrics than "choice of a functional tool." Why all the negativity? As for "The 'A' Hypothese", see here: http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.com/20080131/amazon-audible/ P.S. And yes, I work for Engine Yard. @28 Larry: Stating that a thing is possible is not equivalent to stating that a thing is probable.

Rails, for better or worse, helps certain people get results. People have invested more on far less relevant metrics than “choice of a functional tool.” Why all the negativity?

As for “The ‘A’ Hypothese”, see here: http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.....n-audible/

P.S. And yes, I work for Engine Yard.

]]> By: Bwana.org Radio » bdo radio #116 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2247743 Bwana.org Radio » bdo radio #116 Fri, 02 May 2008 05:40:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2247743 [...] Kongregate gets funded [...] [...] Kongregate gets funded [...]

]]> By: alexis bonte http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2244945 alexis bonte Thu, 01 May 2008 18:35:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2244945 oh and Erik, I'm jealous we didn't get a pop video like that for erepublik ;o) oh and Erik, I’m jealous we didn’t get a pop video like that for erepublik ;o)

]]> By: alexis bonte http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2244938 alexis bonte Thu, 01 May 2008 18:33:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2244938 Congratulations to Jim, emily and team, much deserved Kongregate is a great concept with really nice people and some really cool games there. Congratulations to Jim, emily and team, much deserved Kongregate is a great concept with really nice people and some really cool games there.

]]> By: Dave Litsky http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2241141 Dave Litsky Thu, 01 May 2008 03:21:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2241141 I like that Kongregate's fine crafted flash games will be weaved into the Facebook platform. I like that Kongregate’s fine crafted flash games will be weaved into the Facebook platform.

]]> By: ryan troy http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2240586 ryan troy Thu, 01 May 2008 00:45:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2240586 Congrats to Emily and Jim......... their community is a glimpse into the future of main stream youth culture 5 years from now. Congrats to Emily and Jim……… their community is a glimpse into the future of main stream youth culture 5 years from now.

]]> By: Larry Larrikin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2240493 Larry Larrikin Thu, 01 May 2008 00:22:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2240493 @1 Henry: Bezos cares about a great product and great customer service. Who cares what framework a website is built with? Maybe it confirms my suspicion that Bezos likes the letter A: Amazon, 37Signals, Kongregate all have an A in their names... I bet he owns Apple stock. @1 Henry: Bezos cares about a great product and great customer service. Who cares what framework a website is built with? Maybe it confirms my suspicion that Bezos likes the letter A: Amazon, 37Signals, Kongregate all have an A in their names… I bet he owns Apple stock.

]]> By: Justin http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2240180 Justin Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:50:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2240180 Kongregate is going to be a big, BIG win for all involved. Mark my words. Kongregate is going to be a big, BIG win for all involved. Mark my words.

]]> By: Tony Stubblebine http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2240028 Tony Stubblebine Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:16:41 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2240028 Emily & Jim, Congrats, not just on the money, but on making a service that so many people love. Count me in that group. My Wii and 360 often sit dormant because the Kongregate experience is so great and convenient! Emily & Jim,
Congrats, not just on the money, but on making a service that so many people love. Count me in that group. My Wii and 360 often sit dormant because the Kongregate experience is so great and convenient!

]]> By: Erfa http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239940 Erfa Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:55:20 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239940 @Mogilny Kongregate is sponsoring some of the games, but they haven't paid to get them developed (with a few exeptions). But sure, there is a difference in filming your friends with your mobile phone and developing a flash game. There will never be 100.000 new flash games created each day :-) @Mogilny Kongregate is sponsoring some of the games, but they haven’t paid to get them developed (with a few exeptions). But sure, there is a difference in filming your friends with your mobile phone and developing a flash game. There will never be 100.000 new flash games created each day :-)

]]> By: Daniel http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239891 Daniel Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:45:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239891 Congrats! And if you haven't had a chance to play our new game Sonny, make sure to go check it out on the front page of Kongregate. It's in their current card challenge! :) Congrats!

And if you haven’t had a chance to play our new game Sonny, make sure to go check it out on the front page of Kongregate. It’s in their current card challenge!

:)

]]> By: Mogilny http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239868 Mogilny Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:39:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239868 @Gamer R u giving props to the advertisers for their great work? I am missing the issue here. :) @Erfa, @Gamer I agree that kongregate isn't the youtube of games.. but not because of lacking instant publication. Youtube's content is generate buy a huge part of their users while kongregate games aren't user generated (maybe some games are but they pay people to make games, i think). This is a big difference. @Gamer R u giving props to the advertisers for their great work? I am missing the issue here. :)

@Erfa, @Gamer I agree that kongregate isn’t the youtube of games.. but not because of lacking instant publication. Youtube’s content is generate buy a huge part of their users while kongregate games aren’t user generated (maybe some games are but they pay people to make games, i think). This is a big difference.

]]> By: Ira http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239851 Ira Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:35:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239851 Congrats Kongregate! They are great people and deserve the success. This is just another sign of how strong the casual gaming market is and the growth potential it has. Congrats Kongregate!

They are great people and deserve the success. This is just another sign of how strong the casual gaming market is and the growth potential it has.

]]> By: Gamer http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239797 Gamer Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:24:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239797 @Mogilny Fair game or not, the ad is going to excite any young male and have a monstrous CTR, especially since you have to click on the ad to watch the end of the video and see what happens. @Erfa I don't think instant publication makes YouTube what it is. I think having a development area to see what your game is like prior to publishing it is actually an advantage and something Kong has done a good job on. @Mogilny

Fair game or not, the ad is going to excite any young male and have a monstrous CTR, especially since you have to click on the ad to watch the end of the video and see what happens.

@Erfa

I don’t think instant publication makes YouTube what it is. I think having a development area to see what your game is like prior to publishing it is actually an advantage and something Kong has done a good job on.

]]> By: damon http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239782 damon Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:21:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239782 HOW was the video made, not just who! some cool filter gave this a charles schwab tv commercial look HOW was the video made, not just who! some cool filter gave this a charles schwab tv commercial look

]]> By: Amazoner http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239756 Amazoner Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:17:16 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239756 Did Jeff Bezos fund ChaCha ? Did Jeff Bezos fund ChaCha ?

]]> By: Erfa http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239738 Erfa Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:13:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239738 I love Kongregate, but they are not really a Youtube of games. They are missing the instant publication part that makes Youtube so gratifying. Multigames is a closer example of the Youtube concept for games. http://www.multigames.com I love Kongregate, but they are not really a Youtube of games. They are missing the instant publication part that makes Youtube so gratifying. Multigames is a closer example of the Youtube concept for games.

http://www.multigames.com

]]> By: Mogilny http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239735 Mogilny Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:13:03 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239735 @Gamer the ad is a bit racy... but compare to the crap that advertisers throw at young males these days. I'd say this ad is fair game. @Gamer the ad is a bit racy… but compare to the crap that advertisers throw at young males these days. I’d say this ad is fair game.

]]> By: Mogilny http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239704 Mogilny Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:09:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239704 @Emily A missed opportunity? :) Anyways, I'm glad the traditional ads are working out for you. I stand corrected. @molleindustria if you are reading this blog post (prolly not), sry i trashed your idea. @Emily A missed opportunity? :) Anyways, I’m glad the traditional ads are working out for you. I stand corrected.

@molleindustria if you are reading this blog post (prolly not), sry i trashed your idea.

]]> By: Gamer http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239692 Gamer Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:05:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239692 Here's a screen shot of the ad appearing on the homepage. (No Nudity) http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9629/picture1ut0.png Here’s a screen shot of the ad appearing on the homepage. (No Nudity)

http://img80.imageshack.us/img.....re1ut0.png

]]> By: Jay http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239688 Jay Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:04:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/04/30/kongregate-gets-3-million-from-bezos-growing-fast-and-about-to-unleash-its-games-on-facebook/#comment-2239688 @3, Vinay, real word is 'congregate' meaning to assemble togather...you see, with so many website names not available in English, startups now have started taking german versions of the spellings :P http://www.konsulted.com @3, Vinay, real word is ‘congregate’ meaning to assemble togather…you see, with so many website names not available in English, startups now have started taking german versions of the spellings :P

http://www.konsulted.com

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