OpenFeint launches Android gaming discover app, instant access to all OpenFeint Android Games

OpenFeint is one of those ‘behind-the-scenes’ type of companies that most people don’t notice right off-hand. They have their hands buried inside of lots of games that you and I already play today and in many other games you may not have ever seen before. Today they have officially launched their latest discover app called OpenFeint Game Channel. Apparently the app has been available in the market since September 30th, so many of you may already have it installed on your device. I on the other hand didn’t know anything about it until the press release was posted.

This app was previously only available iOS and gives users a simple location to pick up a variety of games. You will be able to instantly grab new FREE games everyday, find out what is hot and available now in the market, connect with friends and even compete through one-touch access.

You can snap the app below by clicking or scanning the QR code. Feel free to continue further down to read the full press release if you are into that sort of thing.

Application: OpenFeint Game Channel
Developer: OpenFeint, Inc.
Cost: FREE

OpenFeint Launches its Successful Game Discovery App, Game Channel on Android

Allows Free-to-Play Developers to Promote Games to 128 Million Cross-Platform Users

Burlingame, Calif.- October 13, 2011– Today OpenFeint, the world’s largest mobile social gaming network with over 120 million users, is announcing the launch of its highly successful mobile game discovery app, Game Channel, on Android.  Game Channel, which was previously available only on iOS devices, will showcase select Android titles through a number of creative strategies, with a focus on free-to-play gaming.

As the Android gaming market continues to mature and contend with the iOS gaming ecosystem, game discovery still poses a significant problem for Android developers and consumers. OpenFeint’s Game Channel app gives traditional and free-to-play mobile developers numerous promotional options to increase their exposure and grow their player base.

Game Channel features include:

Featured Game: OpenFeint will highlight one premiere game, ensuring high visibility among gamers for an extended period of time.

Free Game of the Day: Following the successful free-game-per-day model on Game Channel for iOS, Game Channel for Android will feature new free-to-play games each day. Most games will include free in-app items, creating a big incentive for players to download new titles.

Curated Game Lists:  OpenFeint will highlight top Android games to make game discovery easy for gamers. Lists will change based on player feedback, but will include categories such as:

• Free Games That Rock: Featuring traditional or free-to-play mobile game that OpenFeint recognizes as high quality or particularly unique.
• Feint’s Featured Picks: Highlighting games, including premium priced titles, that are highly recommended by OpenFeint.
• New Games that We Love: Calling out exceptional games released in the past 30 days.
• Seasonal and Promotional Selections: Displaying a rotating list that changes with seasons, holidays, and select themes.

“We learned a lot about discovery on Android with our Spotlight app and with Game Channel on iOS, and we’re confident Game Channel for Android will be the best way for Android gamers to find new titles on the platform,” said Eros Resmini, senior vice president of marketing and developer relations. “As Android gaming continues to mature, Game Channel will provide an ideal solution for free-to-play developers looking for innovative distribution channels.”

Game Channel on Android also gives gamers access to OpenFeint’s social features from directly within the app, allowing players to access their player profile page without leaving Game Channel.

Source: AndroidGuys