Overwolf is a software client allowing for massive integration of social media, IM, and custom apps all within and application overlay inside your games so you do not have to exit the game while playing to check on you messages, interact with social media, or even change to your favorite playlist. With Overwolf you can easily connect and share epic gaming experiences with friends and implement useful tools to your game. This tool benefits the gamer in various ways providing with cutting edge software tech and seamlessly adds incredible excited features that are vastly changed into great improvements. Also since this software is in a beta status and is an open source, this allows for unthinkable customization to the app itself, its interface, and new cool new apps from other devs.

Keep in mind that this software client is only in beta stage therefore their will be many improvements to come along with many changes as time progresses. Another key fact is that Overwolf is a open source software, meaning other devs may work on the API and develop new and custom apps for the software. So software will be constantly receiving updates with new apps and optimizations.

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Remember that although not all games are supported, in their various versions, that this software is in beta and will receive continuous, vast, new enhancements. The Overwolf team is constantly working to allow for more implementation of their software into new games.

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The following are a collage of Youtube videos that show off the intriguing features and core aspects of the Overwolf software client.

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Though their are a limited number of apps for overwolf at the moment, their will be changes and updates by adding new apps and enhancements to original ones.

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Overwolf has also added alot of dev support and resources. The following are links to pages on the website that can be very helpful to upcoming devs towards the Overwolf software and API:

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Overwolf has also added alot of user support. The following are links to pages on the website that can be very helpful to new users:

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"The new offering from the Tel Aviv-based company provides a novel way to retrofit existing games so that they can support virtual goods and micro-transaction-based business models."
VentureBeat


"Overwolf provides an easy way to integrate social media within games to boost virality and reduce user acquisition costs without touching a line of code."
TechCrunch


"The company will have a lot of competition, but its at the forefront of a trend toward the socialization of all games."
VentureBeat


"Microsoft Israels Best & Brightest on Parade at ThinkNext Tel-Aviv."
TechCrunch


"With Overwolf, any game publisher can integrate social media and have it just a click away, added former Xfire GM Chris Kirmse, who works closely with the company. "They have achieved the quality of user interface that I was striving to build at Xfire."
Gamasutra

"game publishers can add this functionality without touching a line of code in their game, making it fast and seamless to integrate social media into their games. Overwolf is entering beta with multiple launch partners and their own branded versions."
Tom's Hardware


"Can I just say one thing. WOW where has this been all my life? This is the most exciting thing I have ever seen."
Average Joe Gamers


"They have made another step forward in catching up with the industry by teaming up with Overwolf to provide in-game social features to keep players connected."
MMOGames


"Overwolf is working on such a solution. The company announced during GDC 2012 a new collaboration with Intel to help make PC games playable on Windows 8 tablets."
Tom's Hardware


"Runes of Magic, The free-to-play fantasy title, now features something called the Magic Hub, and if you're into Facebook as well as easily publishable screenshot and video captures, you'll want to check it out."
Massively


"The addition of Ezra Hoch, Ph.D. as well as the addition of Chris Kirmse, the person behind Xfires technology, to the companys advisory board solidifies the companys engineering direction for years to come and firmly establishes a competitive advantage in the market."
Gamasutra


"With major companies like Activision releasing social networks for their own games like Call of Duty Elite--and Xbox 360 having cross-game social features since its launch--the desire to share is certainly there. And as publishers and start ups alike begin to notice, the lines between Facebook game and hardcore game continue to blur. Services like Overwolf are only the beginning, so it might not be long before the word "social game" becomes moot."
Games Blog


"I love feeling connected to the world and the community, but I also like skipping around, checking my e-mail, browsing the web, and all the other wonderful things that being a product of the 21st century allows."
MMORPG


"Our new partnership with Overwolf will finally link the fantastic world of online gaming with the diversity and accessibility of multiple social platforms, says Daniel Ullrich, Chief Marketing Officer at Frogster Online Gaming GmbH. It will allow our millions of players to stay in touch with their guild members on Facebook, post screenshots and videos on Flickr and YouTube, search databases for new items or simply check their game account settings while they are still in the game."
Gamasutra


"The BizSpark startup of the day is Overwolf, based in Israel. Below you will find an interview with Uri Marchand, CEO and Co-founder of Overwolf. All the best to them and congratulations for being the startup of the day!"
Microsoft Startup Blog


"Rather than a simple IM facility, the Overwolf software provides a complete suite of social tools for use in game. Players can access Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Skype, the web, email and a variety of other services without having to leave their game."
GamePro

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Everybody loves games.
Think about the ability to change the way people play PC games together. We do just that each and every day, and you could too. Put yourself on a big stage where you can show off your exceptional development skills to the world of gamers. Combine passion, with work.


We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join Overwolfs development team. You will play a key role in a team responsible for developing the core functionality of Overwolf. If Creativity, agility and outstanding delivering capabilities are in your nature, come join us in developing unique and exciting features that touch gamers worldwide.
Oh and YES. We do QA sessions every day after lunch aka Playing Team Fortress II.


Required Skills and Experience for all positions
3+ Years of experience
Willingness and ability to work hard and play hard in a Start-Up environment
A Bachelor's degree of C.S. or equivalent A big advantage
You also need to be: Nice and friendly, responsible, sharp, a self-learner and a bonus for hardcore PC gamer (No, Farmville does NOT count J).

Position #1: In-Game developer
C/C++, Win32.
OOA/OOP, Design patterns and all the obvious...
Multi-threading
Multi-Process communication
DirectX
OpenGL - A big advantage
Game Developer A big advantage

Please send CVs to IAmTheOne @ overwolf.com

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