SAN FRANCISCO, March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- from GDC 2007 --
RealNetworks(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), one of the world's largest
developers, publishers and distributors of casual games, today announced it
is launching the mobile version of the hit casual computer game, Cake
Mania. The mobile game will be available in both North America and Europe
through leading wireless carriers.
Published and developed by Real's GameHouse Studios in collaboration
with the original developer Sandlot Games(R), Cake Mania for mobile brings
the action-packed levels from the computer version to mobile users in an
easy to play format. In Cake Mania, players help Jill open her own bakery,
bring in customers and earn enough money to re-open her grandparents'
bakery. Players upgrade and customize the bakery with three ovens, three
decorating and three icing stations, a TV and many other appliances. The
new game allows fans of Cake Mania to snack on a hit game in small doses of
easy mobile play.
Features within Cake Mania for mobile include:
-- Competition -- Players can help Jill take on "Mega Mart" with her own
local bakery
-- The ability to upgrade and customize the bakery as well as create more
than 1,000 unique cake variations
-- Famous (and infamous) customers like Santa Claus, Easter Bunny and
Count Dracula
"Cake Mania's popularity online and at retail has made it a household
name, with more than 35 million downloads to date," said Daniel Bernstein,
president and CEO, Sandlot Games. "The game's loyal player base still
continues to grow, so working with RealNetworks to publish for the mobile
platform is a natural progression to increase accessibility. We anticipate
success on the mobile platform to mirror the success we've seen to date for
the computer version."
About RealNetworks, Inc.
RealNetworks, Inc. is the leading creator of digital media services and
software including Rhapsody, RealPlayer10, and casual PC and mobile games.
RealNetworks has more than 2.2 million paid subscribers to its premium
digital media http://www.real.com. Broadcasters, network operators, media
companies and enterprises use RealNetworks' products and services to create
and deliver digital media to PCs, mobile phones and consumer electronics
devices. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at
http://www.realnetworks.com/company.
Sandlot Games Corporation
A premier publisher and developer of casual games, Sandlot Games boasts
a captivating portfolio including popular game titles such as the
Tradewinds(R) series, the Super Granny(R) series, Glyph(TM), Cake Mania(TM)
and the recently released Westward(TM). Sandlot Games reaches game players
worldwide through a variety of distribution channels. Millions play
Sandlot's games on the PC, phone, and handheld devices. Founded in 2002 by
video game veteran Daniel Bernstein, Sandlot Games is headquartered in
Bothell, Washington. For more information, please visit us at
http://www.sandlotgames.com.
SOURCE RealNetworks, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.realnetworks.com
http://www.sandlotgames.com
CONTACT:
Carol Rogalski of RealNetworks, Inc.,
+1-425-890-4747, crogalski@real.com; or Ashley Allman,
+1-206-344-3133, ashley@barokas.com, for RealNetworks, Inc.
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