Released in collaboration with charity : Water
Scopely, a California games developer, have released their latest social game, Bubble Galaxy with Buddies. The studio founded in 2011 has partnered with charity: water, to bring safe, clean drinking water to people in developing nations, and by downloading this game, players will help fund a water program in Burkina Faso, a country in West Africa where 59 percent of the population lack access to safe water.
« We are a socially conscious startup, and believe in creating mobile games that empower our players to be the catalysts for positive social change, » said Walter Driver, co-founder and CEO of Scopely. « With the help of charity: water we’re refurbishing two main wells in Burkina Faso, and our players keep the water flowing simply by getting new friends to experience Bubble Galaxy With Buddies. »
« There are currently eight million people on the planet without access to clean, safe water, » said Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of charity: water. « charity: water is excited to receive support from Scopely and help make a real impact in Burkina Faso. Even as a startup, they understand that it’s never too early to give back and to creatively engage their gaming audience with the urgent issue of the water crisis. »
The game is a classic bubble-shooting action game, where players can select from three main characters, each with a unique power. New planets are unlocked upon the completion of each level, where players gain access to new challenges and power-ups.