BGS Appoints New CEO

Former EMEA Glu marketing director takes on head role at Spanish mobile gaming giant
Bravo Game Studios announced the appointment of James Scalpello to the position of CEO. Scalpello will have overall responsibility for driving the business forward, and for building the already strong standing of Bravo Game Studios within the mobile environment. 

Bravo Games Appoints New CEO Former EMEA Glu marketing director takes on head role at Spanish mobile gaming giant.“I’m delighted to be able to bring someone like James into the business, with his vast wealth of contacts, business acumen and mobile industry expertise” commented Jose Miguel Lopez, President of Bravo Game Studios. He continued “Our goal over the next 18 months is to grow the business and consolidate our current standing within the mobile entertainment industry. To do this we need someone who is a visionary, and has the relevant level of expertise and corporate leadership background to lead us into that future. To that end, James is undoubtedly the best person for the job and I’m excited that he’ll be with Bravo as we head into the next important part of our journey”. 

Scalpello himself added “Having been involved in the mobile arena for many years I’ve watched Bravo with interest, and have been impressed with their ability to deliver high-quality mobile games across multiple platforms.” He went on “When the opportunity arose to take up a position within the company I was delighted to except the role. Bravo Game Studios has already proved itself, with top tier IP, strong brand partnerships and technological know-how, and my job now is to help the company retain the momentum that it’s currently experiencing and help drive the business forward to the next level”.

Scalpello has over 17 years management experience across a variety of console and mobile games companies including THQ, Electronic Arts and, latterly, Glu Mobile. He takes up the role of CEO with immediate effect.

Volcano Escape Has Erupted!

Bravo Game Studios Releases New Action Platformer for iPhone/iPod Touch

SEVILLE, Spain—February 17, 2011
Bravo Game Studios, a developer of mobile games, today announced the launch of Volcano Escape, a red hot action platformer for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Volcano Escape can be purchased on the iTunes App Store

for $ 1.99 starting today.

Guide Colonel Charlie Bravo out of a hostile volcano before he becomes the next sacrificial offering to the island’s volcano god. Arm him with jet packs, grenade launchers, and shot guns so he can get as high as he can to escape from the rising tide of lava and army of volcano demons. Shoot the enemies and turn them into solid rock to leap to safety. Post your high scores on Facebook and Twitter or sacrifice your friends to the volcano on the Game Center!

To see the 3D gameplay erupt before your eyes, view the trailer here

Evacuate the App Store or be incinerated by the heat!

For more information on Volcano Escape or Bravo Game Studios, please visit us here

Mobile World Congress 2011

BGS is looking forward the Mobile World Congress 2011!!! Last year we attended for the first time and now MWC is once again around the corner!! We’re totally excited for MWC this year and we are ready to squeeze the event to the fullest!!!  So we hope to see you all next 14-17 February in Barcelona!! We’ll show our latest releases and tell about all the challenges coming!  Well be back to tell you what’s going on there!

8th Annual Mobile Games Forum

Last January 26 Bravo attended the 8^th Annual Mobile Games Forum, the leading European mobile games event. Our Business Development Director, Rowan Corben took part as a speaker, giving his view on PR and Marketing models for mobile games. The discussion revolved around the new forms of promotion, the importance of having a brand/image (like the iPhone) and the new tools used in Twitter, YouTube and other social media: how do the social and viral elements help overcome the discovery dilemma and how important are these for mobile games. The event, held in London, is now the better place to discuss the crucial issues of the industry future and BGS had its eyes on it!