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Worldwide Release of Mobile Game Coincides With Worldwide Movie Release
NEW YORK--June 30, 2005--They are here! Alien tripods are set to invade your
phone with the release of War of the Worlds, the mobile game, from Gameloft, a
leading developer and publisher of games for mobile phones. The exclusive agreement
with Viacom Consumer Products, Inc. enables Gameloft to develop, publish and distribute
the wireless game version of the highly anticipated War of the Worlds movie directed
by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise.
The game extends and broadens the movie experience by providing gamers a unique
opportunity to play the part of the tripod. In this role, players take on humans,
buildings, and other manmade objects for an adrenaline filled game.
"The gripping storyline of War of the Worlds makes it a very compelling game,"
said Michel Guillemot, president, Gameloft. "We wanted to exceed the already high
expectations by adding a distinctive twist to the gameplay. Our production team
came up with a creative concept which resulted in a fun and original game for
all types of players."
War of the Worlds the mobile game is now available through multiple wireless
carriers. More information on the game can be found at http://www.gameloft.com/waroftheworlds/
War of the Worlds, from Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks Pictures, is now playing
in theaters across the globe. More information on the movie can be found at http://www.waroftheworlds.com
About Gameloft
Gameloft is a leading international developer and publisher of video games for
mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators
in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java,
Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of mobile handsets with this technology
is anticipated to exceed one billion units in 2007.
Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as
Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Viacom, FifPro, Lamborghini, FHM, Vans,
Derek Jeter, Vijay Singh and Geoff Rowley allow Gameloft to form strong relationships
with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and
operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT, New York Nights
and Siberian Strike.
Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers,
specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network
in over 65 countries.
Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Montreal, Buenos Aires,
Paris, London, Dusseldorf, Milan, Barcelona, Beijing, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul.
Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters:
GLFT.PA)
For more information visit www.gameloft.com.
About Viacom Consumer Products
Viacom Consumer Products is a part of Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products
(NVCP). NVCP manages the merchandise licensing, home video, music, book and interactive
software businesses for Nickelodeon brands and characters as well as the properties
of Comedy Central, Spike TV and MTV Networks International, as well as some non-Viacom
properties. In addition, NVCP manages the merchandise, interactive, book, and
wireless licensing for Paramount Pictures. The NVCP business represents over $4
billion in retail sales. Nickelodeon, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, Comedy
Central and Spike TV are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
Contacts
Gameloft, New York
Sanette Chao, 212/994-2495
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