Motorola i90c and i95cl Handsets Offer Robust Entertainment Choices
LOS ANGELES, May 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT)
and Gameloft (Euroclear 7960), a leading global publisher of video games for
mobile devices, today announced they have signed a distribution agreement to
make Gameloft's mobile gaming titles available for users of Java(TM)
technology-enabled phones from Motorola. The companies will demonstrate these
games in the Gameloft/Ubi Soft booth (#724) at the Electronic Entertainment
Expo (E3) May 22-24 in Los Angeles.
The companies will demonstrate the game Siberian Strike on the new
Motorola i95cl color-display handset and the games Rotomino's Box and Star
Fighter on the Motorola i90c handset.
-- Siberian Strike is a World War II-themed simulation game that allows
players to choose between two planes equipped with secret weapons.
Players' flying skills are tested by Soviet cannons, tanks,
battleships, and planes.
-- Rotomino's Box is a challenging puzzle game with an original story
about a mysterious box belonging to an old sorcerer. Players must think
and act fast to complete each level of the puzzle and rescue the
sorcerer's assistant, who has become trapped inside the box.
-- Star Fighter (working title) is Gameloft's first 3D Java game. In this
action-packed game, the player is an Air Force pilot whose mission is
to combat alien life on four different planets.
"These Gameloft titles are the perfect fit for our Java 2 Platform, Micro
Edition (J2ME(TM)) technology-enabled phones," said Peter Aloumanis, vice
president and general manager, U.S. Markets Division, Motorola's iDEN(R)
Subscriber Group. "Additionally, the game Siberian Strike takes advantage of
the Motorola i95cl phone's large color screen for an enhanced user
experience."
"We are excited to be working with Motorola to develop exciting games for
mobile phones," said Michel Guillemot, president of Gameloft. "With the
combination of Gameloft games, Motorola handsets and Java technology-enabled
services, consumers can now enjoy an even more compelling gaming experience on
their mobile phones."
These games are expected be available later this year at
http://www.motorola.com/idenupdate .
Developer Support Program
Motorola's iDEN developer support program provides developers with
virtually everything they need to develop, deploy and commercialize their
applications for J2ME technology-enabled handsets from Motorola, including
tools, technical support, marketing, and distribution. For more information
visit http://www.motorola.com/idendev .
About Motorola and iDEN
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) is a global leader in providing integrated
communications and embedded electronic solutions. Sales in 2001 were $30
billion.
iDEN handsets combine the capabilities of a digital wireless phone with
"always on" Internet access, text pager, and two-way radio to enable users to
instantly communicate with one or hundreds of individuals at the push of a
button. For further information on iDEN handsets, visit
http://www.motorola.com/iden .
About Gameloft
Gameloft is the leading games publisher for mobile platforms (mobile
phones and PDAs) and iTV. Games developed by Gameloft for mobile phones
operate under Java, Symbian(R), Stinger, SMS, WAP and i-mode formats. The PDA
games cover the Palm and Pocket PC's OS, and the iTV offer is adapted to all
digital set-top boxes. The Group operates in 10 countries (France, United
Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Spain, Romania, Japan, China, USA and Canada). Thanks
to its strong relationship with Ubi Soft Entertainment and other leaders in
the entertainment industry, Gameloft's catalogue contains a broad range of
games based on outstanding licenses. Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock
Exchange, (Euroclear 7960). For more information visit http://www.gameloft.com .
MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Parent &
Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their
respective owners. Java and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
SOURCE Motorola, Inc.
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http://www.gameloft.com http://www.motorola.com/iden
http://www.motorola.com/idenupdate http://www.e3expo.com
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CONTACT:
Media, Lea Faso of Motorola, +1-954-723-6333,
lea.faso@motorola.com , or Winn Keaten of Gameloft Inc.,
+1-212-993-3013, wkeaton@gameloft.com
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