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Eggy Party’s status in the casual game genre has been officially recognized, thanks to a win at Google Play’s Best of 2024 awards
November 19, 2024
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NetEase Games :
GUANGZHOU, China – Nov 18, 2024 – NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999,) is proud to announce that Eggy Party has been awarded the Best Pick Up & Play award at Google Play’s Best of 2024 awards!
Eggy Party is a casual multiplayer party game for mobile phones, where players take control of adorable Eggies and guide them through fast and frantic minigames. Set on Eggy Island, Eggy Party has a bright and colorful art style, with customizable Eggies being the center of attention. Eggy Party also strongly emphasizes user-generated content, with millions of player-made maps already available worldwide.
On November 18, the Google Play editorial team announced that Eggy Party won the Best Pick Up & Play award in numerous regions, including the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Great Britain, Europe, and the Middle East & North Africa.
Since its launch, Eggy Party has received other accolades. The game has the highest Daily Active User count of any title in NetEase’s history, ranking among the top three titles in China’s mobile game market. After Eggy Party launched in Southeast Asia on September 8, 2023, it has consistently ranked in the top three of Google Play’s free charts in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
In 2023, Eggy Party was also recognized by different outlets. Eggy Party was an App Store Awards 2023 Finalist and received an Honourable Mention in the Google Play (Taiwan & Hong Kong) Best Pick Up & Play category. Additionally, mobile gaming analyst website Sensor Tower gave Eggy Party the Best Party Game award in its APAC Awards 2023 celebrations.
Eggy Party has earned these honors thanks to its easy-to-pick-up nature. Players can jump into a game of Eggy Party on their phones at a moment’s notice and have a great time. There are definitely elements of skill, strategy, and teamwork involved with securing a victory, but having fun happens at all skill levels.
Eggy Party's minigames also have a wide variety of gameplay types. These include racing, hide and seek, fighting, platforming, and parkour. The developers are also continually adding new gameplay modes and activities, with over 150k peak competition maps and 30 unique gameplay modes to date.
Eggy Party has also opened the door to endless user-generated content, thanks to the robust editor tool (the Eggy Workshop), allowing players to build all kinds of stages for everyone to enjoy. Over 100 million user-generated maps have been developed since launch, covering a wide variety of themes and gameplay styles. These even include maps focusing on concepts like social issues and environmental protection.
The Eggies haven’t been journeying alone, as Eggy Party has collaborated with several well-known IPs that have introduced social gameplay content. These have included franchises like Tom & Jerry, Toy Story, Zootopia, KouKou Love, and Mikko Illustrations. Players have had a chance to experience these incredible series within the Eggy Party world, enhancing their gameplay experience and rewarding them with unique items.
“We are highly honored for the recognition of work received through winning Google Play’s Best Pick Up & Play Game of 2024." Stated Matt Liu, Head of NetEase Games Overseas Publishing, "We will continue to work hard to add even more exciting content to Eggy Party in the coming years and bring smiles to the faces of fans worldwide. ”
To learn more about Eggy Party, visit:
Official Site: https://www.eggyparty.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eggypartyglobal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EggyPartyGlobal/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eggypartyglobal/
TikTok: tiktok.com/@eggypartyglobal
Discord: https://discord.gg/eggyparty
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eggypartyofficial
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About NetEase Games
NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), is a leading global developer and publisher of video game IP across a variety of genres and platforms. NetEase Games’ development and publishing slate include titles such as Knives Out, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and Naraka: Bladepoint, and partnerships with major entertainment brands such as Warner Bros and Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary). NetEase Games also supports the growth and development of its innovative global studios in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States. For more information, please visit https://www.neteasegames.com/
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