by pugpharmer on September 24, 2009
VANCOUVER, BC – September 24, 2009 – Pug Pharm Productions Inc. (Pug Pharm), a Canadian online video game developer, today announced that it has started accepting closed beta sign-ups for Snoget, a new social networking online game. The game will redefine what players expect from social networking games by giving them the ability to collect and interact with items and brands that define their interests. Beta sign-ups are limited and will be accepted at: www.snoget.com
“Snoget players will experience a new form of interactive entertainment that combines the best elements of both social networking sites and online games,” stated Steve Bocska, CEO of Pug Pharm. “We believe Snoget is the world’s first true social networking online game and picks up where games on Facebook or Twitter leave off.”
For those who are interested in participating, a select number of closed beta keys will be given away through the website allowing testers to join other invited players in the game. Players who take part in the beta will provide valuable feedback to producers during development and gain access to limited edition items that will only be available in the beta phase.
About Pug Pharm Productions Inc.
Incorporated in 2008, Pug Pharm Productions Inc. is a privately held Canadian video game development company with a mandate to produce intelligent, cost-effective, and compelling interactive entertainment built entirely upon a foundation of pure social networking gameplay. For more information, please visit: www.pugpharm.com
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For more information, please contact:
Jodi Regts
VP, Corporate Relations
jregts@pugpharm.com
604.831.5634
by pugpharmer on September 24, 2009
We are currently accepting interest from players for the open beta phase of Snoget, a new social networking online activity built upon Pug Pharm’s revolutionary social networking online platform. You can sign up by visiting www.snoget.com.
by pugpharmer on August 26, 2009
VANCOUVER, BC – August 26, 2009 – Pug Pharm Productions Inc. (Pug Pharm), a Canadian online developer focusing on pure social networking games, today announced that it has appointed technology sector veteran David Dossot, as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Dossot brings more than 15 years of professional experience to the Pug Pharm team after holding similar positions at software development firms and global online gaming and entertainment companies.
“David’s extensive industry knowledge gained as a leading software engineer and architect, along with his work in the field of online gaming and massively multiplayer systems,provide the perfect experience for guiding the Pug Pharm technical team as we continue to grow and create innovative social networking online games,” stated Steve Bocska, CEO of Pug Pharm.
Dossot’s experience runs the gamut from start-ups to large firms and global institutions, where he has provided technical guidance and code contributions to many teams, with a particular focus on refactoring and re-architecting software platforms towards scalable architectures.
Well-known and active in the technical community, Dossot is a member of the IEEE and the Computer Society. In addition to speaking appearances, he is the co-author of “Mule in Action” (2009, Manning Publications), and has written contributions for O’Reilly, Dr. Dobb’s Journal and Software Development Magazine. An advocate of the open source community, Dossot has led a number of prolific open source projects. He is a member of Mule’s Community Committee and serves as an official judge for the DDJ’s Jolt Product Excellence Awards. His educational background includes a Baccalaureate degree in Mathematics & Physics (Lycée Alfred Mézières, Longwy, France); Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (Strathclyde University, Glasgow, UK); and a Diploma in Production Systems Engineering (ESSTIN, Nancy, France).
About Pug Pharm Productions Inc.
Incorporated in 2008, Pug Pharm Productions Inc. is a privately held Canadian video game development company with a mandate to produce intelligent, compelling and cost-effective interactive entertainment built entirely upon a foundation of pure social networking gameplay. For more information, please visit: www.pugpharm.com
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For more information, please contact:
Jodi Regts
VP, Corporate Relations
jregts@pugpharm.com
604.831.5634
by pugpharmer on August 12, 2009
VANCOUVER, BC – August 12, 2009 – Pug Pharm Productions Inc. (Pug Pharm), a Canadian online developer focusing on pure social networking games, announced today that it has received financial support from the Canada New Media Fund (CNMF) administered through Telefilm Canada.
“With this financial contribution from Telefilm, along with our recently announced support from the IRAP-NRC program, Pug Pharm is building momentum and is well-positioned to execute on our current production plans towards a public beta launch,” stated Steve Bocska, CEO of Pug Pharm.
“With this investment, the Canada New Media Fund is supporting novel online games that combine the engagement of traditional video games with the technologies of social networking applications. We see opportunities to create innovative offerings that have global appeal,” continued Bocska.
About Telefilm’s Canada New Media Fund (CNFM).
The CNMF is a unique program from Telefilm Canada that provides funding for private sector entrepreneurs. The national program supports the creation and the distribution of interactive cultural content products through: Product Assistance, Sectoral Assistance and Sectoral Development. For more information about Telefilm Canada, please visit: http://www.telefilm.gc.ca/
About Pug Pharm Productions Inc.
Incorporated in 2008, Pug Pharm Productions Inc., is a privately held Canadian video game development company with a mandate to produce intelligent, compelling and cost-effective interactive entertainment built entirely upon a foundation of pure social networking gameplay. For more information, please visit: www.pugpharm.com
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For more information, please contact:
Jodi Regts
VP, Corporate Relations
jregts@pugpharm.com
604.831.5634
by pugpharmer on August 5, 2009
VANCOUVER, BC – August 5, 2009 – Pug Pharm Productions Inc. (Pug Pharm), a Canadian online developer focusing on pure social networking games, announced today that it has received funding from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). This contribution, in addition to both technical and business-oriented advisory services provided by NRC-IRAP, will enable Pug Pharm to develop innovative games. The company’s strategic focus is on the intersection between social networking applications and online games – combining the best technical and design elements of both areas.
“As a Canadian start-up, this generous support from NRC-IRAP is integral to our growth and development. It allows us to build new and exciting technologies that will facilitate deep, rich online social networking experiences,” stated Steve Bocska, CEO of Pug Pharm.
Pug Pharm is committed to developing online games that combine the engagement of traditional video games with the technologies of social networking applications. Led by Bocska—formerly of Radical/Vivendi, EA/BlackBox, Disney Interactive, and co-founder of Hothead Games—Pug Pharm endeavors to leverage this combination into never-before-seen gameplay elements that appeal to global audiences.
“We are excited about the tremendous opportunities that are emerging with the convergence between online games and social networking technologies. We are looking forward to announcing specific games as they near launch,” continued Bocska.
NRC-IRAP works with small- and medium-sized Canadian firms, providing expertise and advice as well as potential funding in developing their innovative ideas. Financial assistance for this project is a direct result of the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan outlined in Budget 2009. For more information, please visit: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap.html
About Pug Pharm Productions Inc.
Incorporated in 2008, Pug Pharm Productions Inc., is a privately held Canadian video game development company with a mandate to produce intelligent, compelling and cost-effective interactive entertainment built entirely upon a foundation of pure social networking gameplay. For more information, please visit: www.pugpharm.com
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For more information, please contact:
Jodi Regts
VP, Corporate Relations
jregts@pugpharm.com
604.831.5634
