PlayFirst

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PlayFirst is a casual gaming startup, based out of San Francisco. is focused on creating “shared casual game experiences around lasting original brands” that includes game play “rich in story and character.” PlayFirst titles include Wedding Dash, Chocolatier, and Dream Chronicles.

PlayFirst has recently teamed up with RockYou – check out coverage here

Competitors include: GameHouse, Big Fish Games, and PopCap.

Milestones

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  PlayFirst added Jim Wandrey as Chief Financial Officer. (3/09)
  Posted 11/10/09 at 10:27am
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  PlayFirst added Mari Baker as Chief Executive Officer. (3/09)
  Posted 11/10/09 at 10:25am
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  PlayFirst received $16.5M in Series C funding. (12/1/07)
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:11am
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  PlayFirst received $5M in Series B funding. (1/1/06)
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:16am
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  PlayFirst received $5M in Series A funding. (2004)
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:20am
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  PlayFirst added Sheridan Hitchens as Vice President of Product Management.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:05am
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  PlayFirst added Rich Roberts as Vice President of Sales. Business Development.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:06am
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  PlayFirst added Glenn Mulvaney as Vice President of IT Operations.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:08am
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  PlayFirst added Bruce Sherrod as Vice President of Engineering.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:07am
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  PlayFirst added Kenny Dinkin as Vice President and Creative Director.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:05am
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  PlayFirst added Brad Edelman as Chief Technology Officer.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:04am
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  PlayFirst added John Welch as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:04am
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  PlayFirst added Brad Simon as Vice President and General Counsel.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:07am
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  PlayFirst added Mike Dickey as Chief Financial Officer.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:07am
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  PlayFirst added Heidi Perry as Vice President of Marketing.
  Posted 12/19/07 at 10:06am

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Diner Dash: Hometown Hero

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Website	playfirst.com
Tags	3d-imaging

Diner Dash: Hometown Heroes, pictured below, has been one of PlayFirst’s top hits and most popular games. This is the 4th in the Diner Dash series.

Above: Diner Dash: Hometown Hero Screenshot -- #1
Uploaded: 2/5/08

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Sources

1. gamasutra.com [edit]
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3. techcrunch.com [edit]