Bebo and Metro.co.uk take up micropayment-based gaming

LONDON - Online game show platform Amuso has launched its live multiplayer micropayment-based game Trivia Star on social networking site Bebo and on Metro newspaper's website.

Trivia Star is a real-time game show that invites up to five players to pitch their trivia knowledge against each other.

A countdown begins as soon as two players arrive in the Trivia Star "lobby" during which time other contestants can join the session before it automatically starts.

Each session consists of 10 multiple choice questions where players compete to be the first to answer correctly.

Contestants can opt to play the free version or make small cash deposits, payable via SMS or PayPal which fund cash prizes for the winners.

Barak Rabinowitz, Amuso's chief executive, said: "Trivia Star combines live social interaction with trivia competition to create a new entertainment experience, a game show where the viewers are the contestants.

"Until now, social networks, content providers and media platforms have relied heavily on online advertising, marketing and 'freemium' business models to generate revenue.

"Trivia Star is presenting an additional, and very compelling, way to monetise web properties."

Trivia Star is deployed on a flash widget that can integrate with any online property using an embed code to generate revenue.

David MacDonald, business development director for Europe, said: "Gaming continues to be popular among our users and Trivia Star represents another exciting addition to the Bebo entertainment experience.

"Its content is immersive and Amuso's multiplayer server combined with our strong UK audience ensures a steady flow of contestants who are ready to play against, creatively challenge and connect with our audience."

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