Video game and entertainment software retailer GameStop Corp. announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Kongregate Inc., a social gaming destination and community for core gamers representing the fast-growing free-to-play gaming market. Currently the site hosts 10 million monthly players who spend approximately 23 million hours per month on the site. Kongregate’s digital platform allows consumers to discover great free-to-play games that can be played via Internet-connected devices.

“Kongregate advances GameStop’s digital strategy by providing a gaming platform for casual, mobile and browser games that can be promoted and played by our existing gamers. We welcome the Kongregate team to the GameStop family.”, said J. Paul Raines, Chief Executive Officer of GameStop.

GameStop President Tony Bartel added, “Combining Kongregate’s expansive catalogue of games with our well known consumer brand, powerful marketing and strong customer relationships, means that even more gamers will be able to enjoy their games anytime, anywhere and on any device.” Since launching its website in 2007, Kongregate.com has proven popular with gamers who have embraced its more complex and robust Flash and web-based content, such as strategy, MMO, adventure, RPG and mobile games. Likewise, developers have found Kongregate’s revenue-sharing business plan attractive compared to the cost of developing their own turn-key platforms, with feature sets that provide a more full gaming experience.