Curse Raises $52M Since VoIP Launch and On Track To Become Largest Communication Platform in World for Gamers

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Microsoft MSFT purchased Skype for 8.5 billion in 2011 proving the value that VoIP has in today's market. Curse Inc., a leading video game media and technology company, has announced today that it's on track to become the largest communication platform in existence geared exclusively towards gamers. In the last year, Curse has managed to secure $52M in funding while acquiring over 1.3 million active users on its propriety VoIP platform. By the end of 2015, Curse estimates that over 10 million users will have installed Curse Voice and introduced it to millions more through direct friendships on the platform.

"There's no one correct answer in what it takes to help build and grow a community, but in working hand-in-hand with the industry's biggest developers Curse Voice has been proven to narrow the gap in communication," stated Curse VP of Marketing, Donovan Duncan.

In a recent study of 1,001 gamers Curse discovered that 67% played more frequently, 74% experienced longer sessions and 70% had more positive experiences when using voice communication during online gaming. After integration with Curse Voice, targeted campaigns with publishers have seen a 25% increase in games played with the expanded engagement doubling the game's community in some cases. With over 1.78 billion gamers worldwide and the exponential growth of the company's VoIP platform--Curse Voice could easily surpass Skype's userbase in the near future. If you are interested in learning more, please visit the official Curse Voice website to download it today at no cost.

About Curse, Inc.

Curse is one of the largest gaming-information properties worldwide, attracting more than 30 million unique visitors a month. The company's purpose is to help gamers enjoy the game in all aspects of their gaming lifestyle—from tips for a game they are playing, engaging with their friends in the gaming community to watching their favorite gaming professionals compete. Curse is comprised of community sites, tools, databases, videos, guides, and livestreaming. Online gaming enthusiasts depend on Curse for the tools and expertise they need in order to take their gaming to the next level.

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