GSN games launch Sparcade app

GSN Games’ real money gaming app “Sparcade” has launched on the iOS App Store for the U.S. and Canada following a successful Beta trial that ran back in June 2016 (see previous InfoPowa reports).

Sparcade offers free-to-play or real-money play on well-known arcade-style franchises, currently comprising PAC-MAN, SCRABBLE, TETRIS andWHEEL OF FORTUNE.

Players can compete one-on-one against friends or against the social community for free in Token matches to sharpen their skills or real-money matches which begin at $1. Players compete against opponents of a similar skill level and are given the same game board, turns and time limits.

The integrated social community framework enables players to climb the ranks, accomplish goals, earn achievements and amass “Fame” on the way to being named a “Sparcade legend”.

“There are several factors that make now a perfect time for us to introduce Sparcade: casual games have become a permanent fixture in our everyday lives, the energy and enthusiasm around eSports has never been higher, and multiplayer, competitive gaming on mobile is beginning to take shape,” said Greg Canessa, senior vice president at GSN Games, Sparcade’s general manager and the creator of Microsoft’s Xbox Live Arcade.

“We know players will enjoy playing competitively for free or for real money in some of the biggest and most popular game franchises of all time, and we can’t wait for them to experience the rich social layer, community features and additional games that we have in the works.”

Sparcade is expected to launch additional franchise games and new features in the coming months.