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Pocket Gems creates engaging mobile games aimed at casual gamers who seek relaxation and entertainment. Their games, such as "Episode," an interactive storytelling platform, and "War Dragons," a 3D real-time strategy game, are designed to captivate a wide audience. The company uses a freemium model, allowing players to download and play games for free while offering in-app purchases and advertisements for revenue. This approach enables players to enhance their experience with virtual goods while keeping the games accessible. Pocket Gems stands out in the competitive mobile gaming market by prioritizing creativity and originality in their game development, fostering a loyal user base and a strong reputation for quality.
Company Stage
Series B
Employees
51-200
Industries
Gaming
Total Funding
$150.8M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2009
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-driven personalization can enhance user engagement and retention rates.
- Cloud gaming platforms allow for more graphically intensive mobile games.
- Cross-platform play increases potential player base and community engagement.
What critics are saying
- Rising user acquisition costs could impact profitability in the freemium model.
- Increased competition from emerging developers with innovative game mechanics.
- Dependence on third-party platforms like AppLovin for user acquisition.
What makes Pocket Gems unique
- Pocket Gems uses the innovative Mantis Engine for mobile-first game development.
- Their game 'Episode' offers a unique interactive storytelling experience.
- 'War Dragons' is a visually stunning 3D real-time strategy game.
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Financial Benefits - At Pocket Gems we believe in making sure that all of our employees have a meaningful stake in the company’s performance. We offer competitive salaries, retirement plans, and comprehensive benefits packages.
Choose Your Gear - Trick out your computer and workspace – Mac, PC, one monitor, two monitor, red monitor, blue monitor. Want a bean bag chair and a standing desk? That’s a weird combo, but go for it!
Contribute to the Office - Every new employee gets $100 to contribute to the new office. Past purchases include 3D printers, massage chairs and floating sharks (don’t ask).
Awesome Events - We throw killer parties – from our annual Halloween bash where everyone dresses up, to building boats made of cardboard to our quarterly team outings, we love having fun together!
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