Tag: Steve Youngwood

  • Nick launches mobile game for ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ on iOS

    Nick launches mobile game for ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ on iOS

    MUMBAI: US kids broadcaster Nickelodeon has launched a new city building app, SpongeBob Moves In. Available worldwide, SpongeBob Moves In features a 2D design and aims to give fans a new way to interact with the animated series ‘SpongeBob Squarepants‘.

    In the game built for iOS, players build Bikini Bottom to their own tastes and are tasked with keeping the city‘s residents happy by making all their wishes come true. As players advance in the game, they can unlock exclusive-to-the-app, untold stories about how their characters, including SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Plankton, Squidward and Sandy, first arrived in the town. Written by the SpongeBob SquarePants series writing staff, these stories are told through new animated short videos unlocked throughout the game.

    Nickelodeon group executive VP and GM digital Steve Youngwood said, “Millions of fans around the world experience the fun and magic of SpongeBob on television every day, and now they can live out their very own Bikini Bottom adventures with SpongeBob Moves In whenever and wherever they want”.

    SpongeBob Moves In is available worldwide in eight languages: English, Spanish (Latam), Spanish (Spain), German, French, Dutch, Portuguese and Italian.

  • Nickelodeon US releases app for Windows 8

    Nickelodeon US releases app for Windows 8

    MUMBAI: US kids broadcaster Nickelodeon will re-imagine Nick.com for Windows 8, tailoring it to the platform‘s fun and gesture-based interface.

    Providing a hub for all things Nickelodeon and available for free download in the Windows Store, fans can play more than 1500 games, view photos and watch videos featuring series including iCarly, Victorious, Big Time Rush, The Legend of Korra, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants.

    Nickelodeon Group executive VP, GM Digital Steve Youngwood said, "Nickelodeon strives to be everywhere kids are — with this multiscreen generation, it is especially important to offer companion experiences featuring their favourite content. We are thrilled to bring Nickelodeon to Windows 8 as we further extend our offerings to platforms where our fans are."
    Microsoft senior director of Windows App Marketing John Richards said, "Nickelodeon is one of the top brands for kids, and we are excited to bring the brand to Windows 8."