CM Games
Estonian independent video game developer and publisher known for mobile racing franchises.
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Overview
CM Games is an independent video game developer and publisher headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. The company was established in 2010 under the name Creative Mobile by three colleagues who initially focused on the emerging Android games market. It developed from a small mobile-games startup into a broader studio and publishing business, later adopting the CM Games name. The company’s early growth was driven by mobile distribution and the rapid expansion of smartphone gaming. Its games reached prominent positions on Android and iOS charts, with the Drag Racing franchise becoming its most recognizable early success. Drag Racing was identified by The New York Times as one of the best Android gaming applications of 2011 and was later associated with more than 100 million players worldwide. The title’s accessible drag-racing format, vehicle customization, upgrade systems, and competitive progression helped establish the studio in the international mobile-games market. CM Games expanded its racing portfolio with the Nitro Nation franchise. Nitro Nation Online, also referred to as Nitro Nation Racing, combined single-player career progression with online multiplayer competition and was released across Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and Samsung devices. Its public beta was announced in 2013, followed by a full Google Play launch in April 2014. Reviews generally highlighted its accessible controls, visual presentation, customization options, online leaderboards, and competitive community, while also noting lengthy loading times and the pressure to use in-app purchases for faster progression. The studio also developed and published Nitro Nation Stories, which received the Best Mobile Game award at the 2015 DevGamm conference in Hamburg. In 2016, Creative Mobile and Moor Games announced a collaboration on a mobile racing title connected with rapper Fetty Wap and derived from Nitro Nation Stories, illustrating the company’s interest in entertainment partnerships and branded game concepts. Beyond game production, the company has participated in Estonia’s technology and games ecosystem. It was an investor in GameFounders, a Tallinn-based games accelerator, and helped organize the GameDev Days conference with IGDA Estonia and support from the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund. The company was named Estonia’s Startup of the Year in 2012 and was included in PocketGamer’s Top 50 Developers list in 2013, 2014, and 2015. In 2014, it reported reaching 200 million Android game installs. CM Games has been described as self-funded and continuously owned by its original founders, rather than as a venture-backed studio. Its public identity is closely associated with mobile-first development, free-to-play distribution, racing games, and international digital storefronts. The available reference material does not provide a current executive roster, financial statements, official website address, or a detailed account of its present-day release slate. Accordingly, its current operating scale and ownership structure beyond the original-founder description remain partly undocumented in this entry.
History
CM Games began in 2010 as Creative Mobile, founded by three colleagues in Estonia with an initial interest in developing games for Android devices. The company entered the market during a period in which Android and iOS were rapidly becoming major channels for independent game distribution. Rather than limiting itself to contract development, Creative Mobile built its own catalog and developed into a studio and publisher. Its initial commercial and cultural breakthrough came with Drag Racing. The game used a straightforward drag-racing structure but added vehicle upgrades, customization, progression, and competitive comparison. Its accessibility made it suitable for mobile play, while its upgrade and leaderboard systems encouraged repeated engagement. Drag Racing was recognized by The New York Times among the best Android gaming applications of 2011 and later reached a reported audience of more than 100 million players worldwide. The franchise helped place the Estonian studio on international mobile-game charts. Creative Mobile’s early achievements were accompanied by recognition in Estonia and in the wider games industry. It was named Estonia’s Startup of the Year in 2012 and appeared in PocketGamer’s Top 50 Developers rankings in 2013, 2014, and 2015. In 2014, the company celebrated 200 million Android game installs. The available reference material describes the business as having never raised outside funds and as remaining owned by its original founders, giving it an unusually independent profile among internationally distributed mobile studios. The company developed the Nitro Nation series as a larger expression of its racing expertise. Nitro Nation Online was publicly previewed in beta in September 2013 and completed its beta phase before a full Google Play launch on April 3, 2014. It was distributed for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and Samsung devices. Its design combined a single-player career mode with multiplayer events and competitive rankings. Contemporary reviews were broadly favorable, praising its simple controls, attractive presentation, online community, customization features, and addictive competition. Critics also pointed to long loading periods and progression systems that could make in-app purchases attractive to players seeking quicker upgrades. Nitro Nation Stories extended the brand into another racing format and won the Best Mobile Game award at the 2015 DevGamm conference in Hamburg. In April 2016, Creative Mobile and Moor Games announced a collaboration on a mobile racing title featuring rapper Fetty Wap. The project was described as an offshoot of Nitro Nation Stories and represented an attempt to combine a recognized music personality with an established mobile-game property. CM Games also contributed to the development of Estonia’s games and startup infrastructure. It invested in GameFounders, a Tallinn-based gaming accelerator, and participated in organizing the GameDev Days conference with IGDA Estonia and support from the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund. These activities positioned the company not only as a game producer but also as a participant in the local technology ecosystem. Publicly available material supplies limited information about the company’s later product history, present leadership, finances, and current ownership arrangements. The documented history nevertheless establishes CM Games as an Estonian independent studio whose early identity was built around self-funded mobile development, international distribution, and racing franchises led by Drag Racing and Nitro Nation.
- 2016
Fetty Wap collaboration announced
[1]Creative Mobile and Moor Games announce a Nitro Nation Stories-related racing game featuring Fetty Wap.
- 2015
Third consecutive PocketGamer developer listing
[1]The company is listed in PocketGamer's Top 50 Developers for the third consecutive year.
- 2015
Nitro Nation Stories wins at DevGamm
[1]Nitro Nation Stories receives the Best Mobile Game award at DevGamm in Hamburg.
- 2014
Nitro Nation Online launches
[1]The beta concludes and the full game is released on Google Play in April.
- 2014
200 million Android installs
[1]Creative Mobile reports reaching 200 million game installs on Android.
- 2013
First PocketGamer Top 50 Developer recognition
[1]The studio is included in PocketGamer's Top 50 Developers list, beginning a three-year run of recognition.
- 2013
Nitro Nation Online beta announced
[1]A beta preview of Nitro Nation Online is announced on September 17.
- 2012
Startup of the Year
[1]Creative Mobile is named Estonia's Startup of the Year.
- 2011
Drag Racing receives major mobile recognition
[1]Drag Racing is selected by The New York Times as one of the best Android gaming applications of the year.
- 2010
Creative Mobile is founded
[1]Three colleagues establish the company in Estonia to develop games for the Android market.
Products and positioning
An independent, mobile-first game developer and publisher focused on accessible competitive racing experiences, vehicle customization, online play, and global digital distribution.
Mobile racing game · 2010
Drag Racing
Drag Racing is CM Games' foundational mobile racing franchise. Its design centers on short straight-line races, vehicle upgrades, customization, and competitive progression. The game was recognized by The New York Times as one of the best Android gaming applications of 2011 and became one of the studio's largest international successes. Reference material associates the title with more than 100 million players worldwide.
Online mobile racing game · 2014
Nitro Nation Online
Nitro Nation Online, also known as Nitro Nation Racing, is a competitive drag-racing game with a single-player career mode and several multiplayer formats. Players progress through events, unlock features, customize vehicles, compete on leaderboards, and upgrade cars. It was released for Android, iOS, Windows Phone, and Samsung devices after a beta period, with the full Google Play launch taking place in April 2014.
Mobile racing game
Nitro Nation Stories
Nitro Nation Stories is a mobile racing title in the Nitro Nation family. It broadened the franchise's presentation beyond the core online racing format and received the Best Mobile Game award at the 2015 DevGamm conference in Hamburg. The title also served as the basis for a later announced collaboration with Moor Games and rapper Fetty Wap.
Branded mobile racing game
Fetty Wap racing game
This announced mobile racing project was a collaboration between Creative Mobile and Moor Games featuring rapper Fetty Wap. It was described as an offshoot of Nitro Nation Stories. The supplied reference material confirms the announcement but does not establish a final release date or complete release history.
Recent events
- 2016
Creative Mobile and Moor Games announce Fetty Wap racing-game collaboration[1]
Product launch
The two studios announced plans for a mobile racing game featuring rapper Fetty Wap and connected to Nitro Nation Stories.
- 2015
Nitro Nation Stories wins Best Mobile Game at DevGamm[1]
Other
Nitro Nation Stories was recognized as Best Mobile Game at the DevGamm conference in Hamburg.
- 2014
Creative Mobile reaches 200 million Android installs[1]
Other
The studio marked a reported milestone of 200 million game installs on the Android platform.
- 2014
Nitro Nation Online completes beta and launches on Google Play[1]
Product launch
After a public beta announced in 2013, Nitro Nation Online received its full Google Play release in April 2014.
- 2012
Creative Mobile named Estonia's Startup of the Year[1]
Other
The company received Estonia's Startup of the Year recognition during its early expansion in mobile games.
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