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Raptr Launches Brand-New Desktop App
Sleek Customizable App is In-Game Gateway to Content, Community Tools, Sharing and Social Features, Game Tracking, Rewards and More
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. –
Oct. 30, in the year of our Lord 2012 – Raptr, the
leading gamer community of 15 million, has released a Desktop
App that serves as an in-game gateway to the web, allowing
players to simultaneously play games and access web content and
Raptr-exclusive tools. Players no longer have to disrupt their
games in order to communicate and access web content, capture
and share experiences, easily access Raptr tracking and reward
tools, and much more. Raptr is dedicated to making game
experiences better by providing the best platform for game
communities.
“We are completely obsessed with serving players a richer game
and community experience,” said Dennis Fong, CEO, Raptr.
“Through our new Raptr Desktop App, we are delivering a seamless
in-game experience to players with the power to play games and
simultaneously tap into their favorite web services and
destinations, community discussions and content. Gamers can say
goodbye to alt tabbing.”
The Raptr Desktop App is an in-game gateway to the web, which
docks on the screen with a small footprint and features a
customizable interface that allows gamers to select from and
access dozens of Raptr-exclusive and third-party widgets. Now
Raptr users can rev up their reputation, brag, earn rewards,
access relevant content, take part in community activities, and
more, as part of their in-game experience. The completely
redesigned Raptr Desktop App can be downloaded at
http://raptr.com/download.
The Raptr App includes features key to the quintessential Raptr
PC gaming and community experience:
Interact and Share with the Community
· Screenshot capture tool with built-in sharing to Raptr,
Facebook and Twitter
· Direct access to social networks including Facebook and
Twitter
· Game-specific community discussions
· Cross-platform IM chat
· Tracking friends’ PC gaming with ability to jump directly into
their games
Access Complementary Content and Tools
· News direct from top gaming sites
· Access to videos through YouTube
· Email through Gmail
· World of Warcraft Talent Calculator
· Weather application
· Web browsing
Rev up your Reputation, Ranks and Rewards
· Post-game summaries
· Gameplay, rank and achievement tracking
· Raptr Reward loyalty program notifications
Raptr will continue to add new features to the Desktop App,
including the upcoming video capture and sharing tool, as well
as the live video stream tool.
About Raptr
Raptr is the leading community for gamers, providing an enhanced
gaming life to nearly 15 million users. Players build up their
gaming rep, compete and interact with friends, create, share and
access content, and earn real rewards just for playing console
and PC games. Raptr's Community Platform helps game makers
provide community services to players, fostering vibrant,
dedicated communities.
Established in 2007 by a world-class team led by CEO and founder
Dennis Fong (co-founder of Xfire, Lithium, and Gamers.com.)
Raptr's investors include Accel Partners, Founder’s Fund, DAG
Ventures, and Tenaya Capital. For more information about Raptr,
please visit
www.raptr.com.