World’s Leading Free-to-Play Online Game CrossFire Utilizing Innovative Payment Technology
March 25 2015 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Oink® Officially Becomes Online Payment Partner
for Smilegate West, Inc.
Virtual Piggy, Inc. (OTCQB: VPIG), provider of award-winning
payment technology, Oink, today announced that it is live as a
payment option for CrossFire, the world’s largest online
free-to-play FPS.
CrossFire is a massively popular online game published by
Smilegate West, Inc. The game boasts fast-paced, light and
intuitive combat mechanics reminiscent of retro military first
person shooters. Its regular updates have kept gameplay fresh for
hundreds of millions of players worldwide over the years, and
features a massive selection of weapons, maps and modes.
“Smilegate West is excited to partner with Oink in order to
provide players with a safe and secure alternative payment option
when making purchases within CrossFire,” said Jason Kang, Associate
Live Productions Manager of Smilegate West. “Oink will allow us to
expand business opportunities with our titles, while at the same
time, keeping fans’ transactions safe and secure.”
Oink is the only payment technology designed to allow retailers
and game publishers to reach under 21 consumers in a safe, legal
and effective manner compliant with the FTC and other international
regulations. The innovative technology serves as a digital family
wallet that is available online or via mobile and allows safe,
secure transactions – all within parental controls.
"We’re excited to announce we are live as a payment option in
CrossFire and expanding into other SGI titles,” said Dr. Jo Webber,
CEO and Founder of Oink. “This is a great addition to our growing
gaming portfolio. Oink has seen a rapid expansion in gaming and
digital goods this past year.”
For information about Oink visit www.oink.com.
About Oink (Virtual Piggy, Inc.)
Virtual Piggy is the provider of Oink, a secure online and
in-store teen wallet. Oink enables teens to manage and spend money
within parental controls, while gaining valuable financial
management skills. The technology company also delivers payment
platforms designed for the Under 21 age group in the global market,
and enables online businesses the ability to function in a manner
consistent with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
(“COPPA”) and similar international children’s privacy
laws. The company, based in Hermosa Beach, CA, is on the Web
at: www.oink.com and holds three technology patents,
US Patent No. 8,762,230,
8,650,621 and 8,812,395.
About Smilegate West,
Inc.
Smilegate West is the North American division of Smilegate Inc.
and is a leading publisher of online and mobile games. Founded in
2006, Smilegate West’s mission is to provide unparalleled gaming
experiences to its players in North America, South America and
Latin America. Smilegate West currently publishes CrossFire, a
free-to-play FPS game with the largest global user base, and Lost
Saga through its proprietary online gaming portal,
http://www.z8games.com.
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AwarenessTony Schor, 847-945-2222 ext.
221tony@investorawareness.com
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