Web-Based Gaming Platform InstantAction Moves to Portland and Announces Plans to Hire

November 10, 2009 2:21 PM EST

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- InstantAction, a leading online gaming platform that brings AAA-quality games to the web and social networks, today announced plans to hire positions in product management, marketing, account management, web development, quality assurance, and operations in its Portland office. As one of the fastest-growing new gaming development platforms on the web, InstantAction is expanding and looking to increase its current workforce by 25 percent. InstantAction is an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), the 8th largest online network in the world.

Having recently relocated its web operations from Eugene, Oregon to Portland, Oregon, InstantAction is looking to hire the best and brightest talent into a next generation gaming company working to bring the gaming industry to the largest digital distribution platform in the world, the web.

"Our mission is to bring the best of gaming and the best of the web together to create something that no one has ever seen before. In order to accomplish such an ambitious vision, we are looking to grow our team of smart and passionate people," said Andy Yang, Chief Operating Officer of InstantAction. "We are looking to expand quickly and Portland is a thriving city ripe with talent that we want to leverage to continue to build our brand and grow our business."

To help celebrate its move to Portland, InstantAction is also inviting local web and game development university programs, companies and other organizations to join an Open House on Wednesday, November 11th at 6pm at Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade. Those who attend can meet InstantAction team members, check out products and job openings, learn more about the company, and most importantly, have fun. Those interested in attending can RSVP by sending an email to rsvp@instantaction.com.

InstantAction offers salaries and benefits competitive with other large Portland-based employers. Interested applicants should visit http://www.iac.com/Careers/ or email resumes to jobs@instantaction.com.

About InstantAction

InstantAction, an IAC property, is an online gaming innovator that brings AAA-quality games to the web, playable through a browser. It brings together the best of gaming with the best of web combining the web's accessibility and social interaction with high end graphics and competitive game play. InstantAction.com, the online gaming destination, has more than 2 million registered players, with users spending on average over 30 minutes a day on the site. InstantAction.com is powered by InstantAction Technology, a newly available suite of tools and services that enables developers to deploy any game, made with any technology, to any destination on the web. Visit InstantAction at www.instantaction.com or technology.instantaction.com for more detail.

About IAC

IAC operates more than 50 leading and diversified Internet businesses across 30 countries... our mission is to harness the power of interactivity to make daily life easier and more productive for people all over the world. To view a full list of the companies of IAC please visit our website at www.iac.com.

    Contact Information:
    Laura Sapp
    917-723-8750
    Laura.sapp@iac.com

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