XMG Recognized as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™

XMG named as one of the top 50 employers in Canada that display leadership and innovation towards engaging their employees

Toronto, ON – August 23rd 2011 – XMG Studio, a leader in mobile games development, has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ by a panel of business communication and employee engagement experts. XMG was able to gain recognition against a large number of competing applicants for truly embracing the concept of an open and collaborative workplace. I Love Rewards, sponsor of the award and leader in employee rewards and recognition solutions, annually identifies Canadian and US companies who are ahead of the curve in terms of Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™.

“The way we look at our business is that XMG is like our own life game and we want to have fun playing it,” says Ray Sharma, founder and CEO of XMG Studio Inc. ”At XMG we like to operate and function differently. It’s the way we roll and it’s embedded in our culture. From rooftop yoga to our two games rooms we understand that we spend much of our waking life at work. So why not balance as much fun as possible into the equation? For XMG to succeed we need to take care of our people. It’s a truly virtuous cycle.”

The 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Awards panel of judges evaluated each applicant on how they measured up to other organizations based on the Eight Elements of Employee Engagement™: Communication, Leadership, Culture, Rewards & Recognition, Professional & Personal Growth, Accountability & Performance, Vision & Values and Corporate Social Responsibility.

The panel of judges included Dr. Bob Nelson, PhD, Best Selling Author and President of Nelson Motivation Inc., Paul Hebert, Managing Director and Lead Consultant of i2i, Stacia Garr, SR Analyst with Bersin & Associates, Debbie McGrath, Founder and Chief Instigator at HR.com and Razor Suleman, Founder & CEO of I Love Rewards.

“More employers are realizing that the most successful organizations are those that invest in employee engagement,” said Razor Suleman, CEO and Founder, I Love Rewards. “We’re thrilled to honor those companies that are truly committed to creating positive, thriving work environments. These companies understand that their employees are their greatest asset and are leading by example as they revolutionize the workplace. All of our award winners are ahead of the curve – they should be extremely proud.”

XMG Studio Inc. will be recognized alongside other recipients of the 50 Most Engaged Workplaces™ Award at the awards gala on November 15, 2011 at the Arcadian Court in Toronto, Ontario.

About XMG Studio Inc

XMG Studio is an award-winning developer of hit video games for mobile devices. Founded in late 2009, XMG has been pushing the app envelope to create innovative titles that provide a cool experience for casual gamers. The company’s core focus is to develop properties that allow players to actively immerse themselves in our games. Whether it is the incredible customization feature in Drag Racer Pro Tuner, or the experimental touch mechanic in Cows vs. Aliens, XMG’s portfolio of mobile casual games all seek to drive the maximum in user engagement through innovation. Based in Toronto, Canada, XMG is presently one of the largest independent mobile game studios in the emerging app economy. For more information visit www.xmg.com, follow XMG on Twitter.com/xmgstudio or become a fan on Facebook.com/xmgstudio.

About I Love Rewards

I Love Rewards is an employee recognition solution that helps companies recognize brilliant performance and empowers employees to choose their own rewards. Unlike traditional service award programs, I Love Rewards creates authentic moments of recognition that resonate with workers of every generation. I Love Rewards’ clients include 3M, Eli Lilly, Marriott, ConAgra Foods and Health Now. On the web at www.iloverewards.com