DENVER, Dec. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SPYR, INC. (OTC Pink: SPYR), a holding company with a wholly owned subsidiary in the mobile game & app development and publishing industry, today announced that it has completed a number of improvements to its flagship game, Pocket Starships, designed to enhance player retention, which should translate to greater revenue in both the short and long term.
Lars Koschin, SPYR’s Chief Publishing Officer, says, “The update will improve the player experience by rebalancing the pacing of rewards and the level progression; enhancing the competitive landscape of the Pocket Starships universe. The arrangement of the slots in ships is now unified, which will result in a better gameplay experience for all players and allow for a smooth transition from the old system in preparation for the upcoming Star Trek content.”
SPYR CEO & President, James R. Thompson, added, “Game development is an on-going process. We are always working with our development team to enhance and improve the overall gaming experience when playing any of our games, including Pocket Starships. These enhancements to Pocket Starships are specifically designed to improve player retention, meaning both an increase in the time gamers spend playing Pocket Starships and an increase in revenue. We believe this enhancement to Pocket Starships will improve our revenue growth, as well as the game’s sustainability within the marketplace.”
About SPYR
SPYR, INC. is a holding company that through its wholly owned subsidiary SPYR APPS, LLC, is engaged in mobile application and game publishing and development. The Company is currently exploring opportunities for additional acquisitions in these and other verticals, including mobile application and game development, in order to expand its holdings, to drive and increase revenue and to generate profits and build value for shareholders.
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