Suite of Mobile Devices Feature Advanced 3D and Real-Time Gaming Technologies
From Superscape and Terraplay Systems
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Game Developers
Conference -- Today, from the Game Developers Conference in San Jose,
California, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) showcases several "must have" mobile
handsets and applications, designed to maximize the mobile entertainment
experience and increase development opportunities worldwide.
Highlighting software solutions from Superscape and Terraplay Systems,
devices such as the new Motorola E680 and V600 will enable mobile games
enthusiasts to enjoy 3D features and real-time multiplayer games, while
encouraging games developers to innovate and sell solutions via Motorola's
signature content verification and distribution system, MOTOFOLIO(SM).
"Motorola takes the gaming experience to a new level by deploying
enhanced, Java-technology enabled mobile devices this year," said Ruchi
Mangalik, Director of Motorola's Mobile Device Software Portfolio.
"Superscape and Terraplay technologies and services will stimulate the
developer community as the gap between native and J2ME gaming closes."
Superscape's Swerve delivers 3D games on Motorola's new E680 mobile
phone
Motorola's new E680 handset features Swerve technology from Superscape,
leaders in revolutionary entertainment for mobile phones, to deliver an
amazing gaming experience. Utilizing JSR-184, the Java specification request
that supports 3D mobile graphics, the embedded Swerve client helps deliver
console quality, over-the-air 3D Java entertainment such as Disney's Tron 2.0
3D and 20th Century FOX's Independence Day game titles.
Motorola is also making available from the Superscape library of 3D Swerve
games, titles from other entertainment giants including Activision, Acclaim
and Universal.
"The activities at this year's GDC event are a very significant milestone
for Superscape as we see our Swerve technology and content integrated into
Motorola's new handsets," said Kevin Roberts, CEO Superscape Group plc.
Terraplay Systems enables real-time networked gaming on select Motorola
mobile devices
Terraplay Systems is providing Motorola with network technology to enable
real-time multiplayer games on a range of mobile devices. The solution,
called Terraplay MOVE, is used today by an increasing number of developers,
operators and handset makers world-wide. Terraplay enabled games run on
Motorola V300, V500, V600 and E680 in a 2.5G network and on A925, A835 and
others in a 3G network.
Designed to support all types of real-time games, from turn-based, sports,
action and racing games to massively multiplayer games with thousands of
players, Terraplay's technology will bring the online gaming experience to
Motorola mobile devices.
"We welcome Motorola's continued recognition of the commercial potential
in mobile over-the-air multiplayer gaming and their strong initiative to
promote it to their customers," said Jeremy Lewis, CEO of Terraplay Systems.
Motorola encourages development of Java technology entertainment
applications
In addition to providing best-in-class gaming capabilities on mobile
devices, Motorola supports developers of Java-technology entertainment
applications worldwide through its MOTOCODER(TM) developer program and
MOTOFOLIO content verification and distribution system, supported by
Cellmania. "By tapping into Cellmania's developer community, MOTOFOLIO has
launched an additional 100 new applications," said Mangalik. Using
MOTOFOLIO, registered MOTOCODER developers can easily load, test, and sell
their applications on Motorola's consumer portal, http://www.hellomoto.com . For
more information, please visit http://www.motocoder.com .
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in wireless, broadband and
automotive communications technologies that help make life smarter, safer,
simpler, synchronized and fun. Sales in 2003 were U.S. $27.1 billion.
Motorola creates innovative technological solutions that benefit people at
home, at work and on the move. The company also is a progressive corporate
citizen dedicated to operating ethically, protecting the environment and
supporting the communities in which it does business. For more information:
http://www.motorola.com .
About Terraplay Systems AB
Terraplay Systems develops carrier grade on-line network technology. The
Terraplay solution enables network operators and publishers to provide gaming
services in fixed or mobile environments to a large number of users. For
application and game developers, Terraplay currently provides tools for
Windows(R), PlayStation(R)2, Xbox(R) and for all download enabled mobile
devices, including J2ME(TM), Brew(TM), Symbian(TM), mophun(TM),
Microsoft(R)Pocket PC, and Microsoft Mobile(TM)SmartPhone. Terraplay has the
most comprehensive catalogue of mobile multiplayer games from numerous
developers, on the market. More information can be found at
http://www.terraplay.com .
About Superscape
Superscape specializes in industry standard JSR compliant 3D technology
for wireless environments. The company's Swerve technology is a complete
solution comprising a software-only 3D engine (Swerve Client), a powerful
development tool integrated into 3ds max(TM) (Swerve Studio) and a catalogue
of 3D games (Swerve Content) available for licensing. Key players such as ARM,
Siemens, Samsung, Motorola, Disney, Twentieth Century Fox, Sony and SavaJe
have already endorsed Swerve.
Superscape is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has corporate
offices in Hook, Hampshire (UK) and San Clemente, California (USA).
http://www.superscape.com
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners.
SOURCE Motorola, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.hellomoto.com
http://www.motocoder.com http://www.terraplay.com
http://www.superscape.com http://www.gdconf.com
http://www.motorola.com
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CONTACT:
Jennifer Lyons of Motorola handsets,
+1-847-809-7193, jennifer.lyons@motorola.com , or Maggie
Templeman of Superscape Group plc, +44 1256 745769,
mtempleman@superscape.com , or Stefan Vlachos of Terraplay
Systems AB, +46 (8) 7649125, stefan.vlachos@terraplay.com
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