http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/ NewTeeVee Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:45:20 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-259987 PlayCafe Shuts Down, Returns Funding to Investors Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:40:38 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-259987 <p>[...] Shuts Down, Returns Funding to Investors PlayCafe, a startup whose existence and funding we’d been first to report on over the past couple years, is closing shop. Co-founder and CEO [...]</p> [...] Shuts Down, Returns Funding to Investors PlayCafe, a startup whose existence and funding we’d been first to report on over the past couple years, is closing shop. Co-founder and CEO [...]

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-237387 Playcafe - online game shows Wed, 07 May 2008 08:42:52 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-237387 <p>[...] Playcafe.com is an online game show channel, utilising ustream to get its programming out to the world. The programmes are live, offering watchers the chance to interact with the hosts through the chat and offers prizes to participants, with 2 hour-long shows daily. It launched last year and is in open beta, increasing its output as it goes. It can be seen as the usual web2.0 company, but by employing a PR agency and doing promotional events, using the behaviour of more traditional companies, are signs that it wants to expand. [...]</p> [...] Playcafe.com is an online game show channel, utilising ustream to get its programming out to the world. The programmes are live, offering watchers the chance to interact with the hosts through the chat and offers prizes to participants, with 2 hour-long shows daily. It launched last year and is in open beta, increasing its output as it goes. It can be seen as the usual web2.0 company, but by employing a PR agency and doing promotional events, using the behaviour of more traditional companies, are signs that it wants to expand. [...]

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234168 Jack Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:55:04 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234168 <p>You ought to check out wedigtv in this field (i.e. interactive gameshows). We have over 2m monthly users in the UK, but the more the merrier in this space. Good luck Playcafe!</p> You ought to check out wedigtv in this field (i.e. interactive gameshows). We have over 2m monthly users in the UK, but the more the merrier in this space. Good luck Playcafe!

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234164 Hutchess Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:53:10 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234164 <p>Wow ! Fantastic news ! What progress you guys are making ! You know I love the game, the interaction, and you guys ! This type of gaming, I believe to be the wave of the future and I really feel fortunate to be somewhat on the groundfloor for once ! So ~ Keep it up ! It's soooo addicting, I'm not sure I'd know what to do with my evenings if it weren't for you guys and the rest of the playas :) Thanks for all you do ! Congrats on the funding !</p> Wow ! Fantastic news ! What progress you guys are making ! You know I love the game, the interaction, and you guys ! This type of gaming, I believe to be the wave of the future and I really feel fortunate to be somewhat on the groundfloor for once ! So ~ Keep it up ! It’s soooo addicting, I’m not sure I’d know what to do with my evenings if it weren’t for you guys and the rest of the playas :) Thanks for all you do ! Congrats on the funding !

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234155 The Live Web - Is This TV2.0? « MyMediaMusings Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:38:09 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234155 <p>[...] proceedings to deliver live and on-demand video directly to subscribers’ desktops.Then, over on NewTeeVee, there is a look at a site called PlayCafe:”PlayCafe produces an interactive weeknight online [...]</p> [...] proceedings to deliver live and on-demand video directly to subscribers’ desktops.Then, over on NewTeeVee, there is a look at a site called PlayCafe:”PlayCafe produces an interactive weeknight online [...]

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234154 nomad2174 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:05:50 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234154 <p>This is the most awesome after work release there is on the web. Also all of the cast members are down to earth and very real people. They aren't stuck up and they all know how to interact with real humans and real human issues. I've made lots of great friends on playcafe including players and the cast and I can think of no better way to spend the hours of 6pm and 8pm pst when I can when work isn't calling..Also Alrik is the man. He's the coolest cat in the world...Holla.. NOMAD2174. I'm a regular and they know me..</p> This is the most awesome after work release there is on the web. Also all of the cast members are down to earth and very real people. They aren’t stuck up and they all know how to interact with real humans and real human issues. I’ve made lots of great friends on playcafe including players and the cast and I can think of no better way to spend the hours of 6pm and 8pm pst when I can when work isn’t calling..Also Alrik is the man. He’s the coolest cat in the world…Holla.. NOMAD2174. I’m a regular and they know me..

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234153 Guitargeek21 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:44:21 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234153 <p>Playcafe really is the fun of the internet, Great staff members including Alrik, Collin, Katie, Daniella in which you all see almost every weeknight. The Co Founders Mark and Dev, totally awesome guys, thank you. And of course Chad, everyone loves Chad Mosher, known for being the first special guest, a great trivia question writer, and now the King Kong of the Leaderboards! And the contestants, totally hip crowd, there is a little of everything on playcafe, so just do yourself a favor and play!</p> Playcafe really is the fun of the internet, Great staff members including Alrik, Collin, Katie, Daniella in which you all see almost every weeknight. The Co Founders Mark and Dev, totally awesome guys, thank you. And of course Chad, everyone loves Chad Mosher, known for being the first special guest, a great trivia question writer, and now the King Kong of the Leaderboards! And the contestants, totally hip crowd, there is a little of everything on playcafe, so just do yourself a favor and play!

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234151 TechCrunch Japanese アーカイブ » オンラインストリーミングのゲームショーPlayCafe、資金調達 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:10:39 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234151 <p>[...] NewTeeVeeによると、PlayCafeは時間枠を現在の2時間から来週にも4時間に倍増して、太平洋時間午後5時から午後9時まで放映の予定という。PlayCafeでは現在毎晩平均して86分間のゲーム・セッションに250人から300人のプレイヤーが参加しているという。賞はiTunesの1曲から$1000のキャシュまでさまざま。同社の目標は1週7日24時間ゲームを放映しつづけることだそうだ。 [...]</p> [...] NewTeeVeeによると、PlayCafeは時間枠を現在の2時間から来週にも4時間に倍増して、太平洋時間午後5時から午後9時まで放映の予定という。PlayCafeでは現在毎晩平均して86分間のゲーム・セッションに250人から300人のプレイヤーが参加しているという。賞はiTunesの1曲から$1000のキャシュまでさまざま。同社の目標は1週7日24時間ゲームを放映しつづけることだそうだ。 [...]

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234148 Matt_ Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:01:07 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234148 <p>Palycafe and Joost live would be a awesome fit</p> Palycafe and Joost live would be a awesome fit

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234147 Terbaik.Net » Blog Archive » Streamed Gameshow PlayCafe Takes Funding Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:57:20 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234147 <p>[...] According to NewTeeVee, PlayCafe is expanding from two to four hours next week, running 5 to 9 p.m. PT. The company boasts an average playing session of 86 minutes, with 250 to 300 players per night. Prizes range from an iTunes song to $1000 cash. The companies goal is to run games 24/7. [...]</p> [...] According to NewTeeVee, PlayCafe is expanding from two to four hours next week, running 5 to 9 p.m. PT. The company boasts an average playing session of 86 minutes, with 250 to 300 players per night. Prizes range from an iTunes song to $1000 cash. The companies goal is to run games 24/7. [...]

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234142 Bobdog1021 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:27:31 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234142 <p>PlayCafe has introduced me to a whole new realm of people, (who I know consider friends) that I can talk to while playing and also help play the game. The games are crazy fun and although I've yet to win, I still play everynight if only for the entertainment! Thank you PlayCafe for introducing me to a new group of friends and a good laugh or two, or several every night!</p> PlayCafe has introduced me to a whole new realm of people, (who I know consider friends) that I can talk to while playing and also help play the game. The games are crazy fun and although I’ve yet to win, I still play everynight if only for the entertainment! Thank you PlayCafe for introducing me to a new group of friends and a good laugh or two, or several every night!

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234138 ChicagoKelly Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:19:55 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234138 <p>PlayCafe is the greatest!!!!</p> PlayCafe is the greatest!!!!

]]> http://newteevee.com/2008/03/16/playcafe/#comment-234134 Streamed Gameshow PlayCafe Takes Funding Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:16:13 +0000 http://newteevee.com/?p=3478#comment-234134 <p>[...] According to NewTeeVee, PlayCafe is expanding from two to four hours next week, running 5 to 9 p.m. PT. The company boasts an average playing session of 86 minutes, with 250 to 300 players per night. Prizes range from an iTunes song to $1000 cash. The companies goal is to run games 24/7. [...]</p> [...] According to NewTeeVee, PlayCafe is expanding from two to four hours next week, running 5 to 9 p.m. PT. The company boasts an average playing session of 86 minutes, with 250 to 300 players per night. Prizes range from an iTunes song to $1000 cash. The companies goal is to run games 24/7. [...]

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