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Blue Fang Games Named a Red Herring Top 100 Company
Award recognizes 100 private companies in North America that drive the technology industry’s future
Waltham, MA – May 11, 2005 – Blue Fang Games™, developer of the leading Games for Windows® franchise “Zoo Tycoon™,” announced today that it has been named one of the Red Herring 100 Private Companies of North America.
Red Herring’s lists of private companies are an important part of the magazine’s tradition of identifying new and innovative technology companies and entrepreneurs. Companies like Google and eBay were spotted in their early days by Red Herring editors as those that would change the way we live and work.
Red Herring’s editorial staff rigorously evaluated more than 900 private companies through a careful analysis of financial data and subjective criteria, including quality of management, execution of strategy, and dedication to research and development. Many of the Red Herring 100 companies will be presenting their business model and strategy at the Red Herring Spring conference, which will take place May 17-19 at the Monterey Plaza Hotel in Monterey, California.
“Five years after the dot-com bubble burst, innovation and entrepreneurship are thriving,” said Red Herring editor-in-chief Joel Dreyfuss. “The companies on this list are proof.”
“We are thrilled to be acknowledged among America’s top private companies by Red Herring,” said Hank Howie, president of Blue Fang Games. “Blue Fang is committed to creating best-in-class games and we take great pride in our professional development practices and project management expertise. For all of our success to date, we’re continually refining our capabilities to meet the demands of the highly competitive game industry, and look forward to even greater success in the years ahead.”
About Red Herring Spring
Red Herring Spring is an invitation-only event for CEOs, select senior executives, and Venture Capitalists. Themed ‘The Dynamics of Disruptions’, Red Herring Spring 2005 will bring together executives from mostly private companies. These executives will be joined by senior executives from public companies and Venture Capitalists. Please contact Sean Raman at 650.428.2900 or email sraman@redherring.com if you would like to request an invitation to Red Herring Spring.
About Red Herring
Red Herring is the weekly magazine technology entrepreneurs, investors and industry observers read to stay ahead of the curve and to be better informed about the global marketplace. Red Herring covers technology, innovation, financial strategies, important personalities and trends that are transforming the world of business with unique insight, opinion and forward-looking analysis. Readers turn to Red Herring for knowledge to make strategic decisions, build companies and create a competitive advantage for their businesses. Red Herring articles, blogs, research and event information can be found online at www.redherring.com.
About Blue Fang Games
Blue Fang Games is an independent game developer dedicated to delivering high quality, interactive game titles to consumers around the world. Blue Fang’s “Zoo Tycoon” franchise, published by Microsoft Game Studios, has consistently been in the top 10 sales for PC games in the United States and has sold over 5 million units worldwide. Blue Fang combines its experienced team of game developers and designers with professional development practices to deliver best-in-class games on time and on budget.
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Red Javelin Communications, Inc.
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