Gaming News After almost 10 years and millions of dollars, this extremely famous “money pump” video game is finally closing its doors
Many official applications take advantage of a license or the image of a well-known personality. From lifestyle applications to video games, numerous productions have emerged that want to reach fans. One of these games, dedicated to a well-known American celebrity, will soon close its doors after achieving great success.
Did you know ? Kim Kardashian had her mobile game and it was a hit
Born in 1980, Kim Kardashian is an American personality World-famous whose career began alongside Paris Hilton, whose friend and stylist she was. His popularity increased with a sex tape in 2003 and then exploded Reality TV The Kardashian Family, where we find them with their loved ones. The colossal success of the show led to the production and broadcast of several other spin-off series: “The Kardashians” in New York, “The Kardashian Sisters” in Miami and, since 2022, “The Karadashians” on Hulu.
She is very present on social networks launched many activities related to clothing, underwear or even beauty products. The former partner of Kanye West, with whom she had four children, is currently studying law while managing her various activities.
And among the various activities from which she profited, We found the mobile game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, in which you have to create a character and start a journey “to glory”. This involved overcoming various challenges, building relationships with other celebrities and finding jobs in the modeling, fashion or cosmetics industry. Released in 2014 for iOS and Android, the title had been downloaded more than 42 million times by 2016.
Server closure announced after 10 years of activity
However, after ten years of existencewhich is a very relevant proof of the game’s success, The servers will close their doors on April 8th next. It was Kim Kardashian herself who announced the closure of the servers, reminding that the title was already available no longer available in the app stores. Incorporating Microtransactions, Kim Kardashian: Hollywood In the first year alone, the company generated over $200 million, and earned the star more than 45 million. Surprisingly, the celebrity had publicly stated that she hates microtransactions, but what can you expect, business is business. Featuring K-Stars that players can purchase with real money.
I am so grateful from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has loved and played Kim Kardashian: Hollywood over the last 10 years. This trip was so meaningful to me, but I realized it was time to focus that energy on other passions. I would like to thank the Glu team and the many people who worked diligently to make this a success. “This community we have built together will forever inspire me,” she told TMZ.
Publisher, developer and distributor, Glu Mobile is a company that was formed in 2005 from the merger of Sorrento and Macrospace. The company has produced and/or distributed a large number of mobile games, pincluding Diner Dash, Driver: Vegas or Family Guys: Uncensored. Powerful company in the industry, Clu Mobile caught the attention of Electronic Arts, which purchased it in April 2021 against the sum of 2.4 billion dollars. At the time the acquisition was completed, Glu Mobile had 800 employees, including approximately 500 developers.
