Gameloft Supports the Launch of Windows(R) Marketplace for Mobile With 11 Titles in Their First Wave
developer and publisher of downloadable video games, announced its support
for Windows(R) Marketplace for Mobile by offering a catalog of 11 games on
the new online store. Launched today, the new marketplace offers applications
for Windows phones.
Windows Mobile technology enables the Gameloft development team to create
a catalog offering a rich gaming experience. The technology coupled with
Windows Marketplace for Mobile, position these devices as one of the best
gaming platforms for smartphones. The variety of the 11 titles offered
guarantee that each user will find what they are looking for whether that be
racing: Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Ferrari GT: Evolution; sport games: with
Real Football 2010 and NFL 2010 (US and
games: Spider-Man: Toxic City, Prince of Persia, Gangstar 2: Kings of L.A,
The Oregon Trail (US and
Hold’Em Poker. Most of these games will be available via Windows Marketplace
for Mobile starting today, however some will arrive shortly after.
The games will be available for all Windows phones that support extensive
multimedia functions with full 3D graphics, touch screen and accelerometer
such as the HTC Touch Pro 2, the Toshiba Tsunagi and the Acer F1.
“We are pleased to once again collaborate with Microsoft to make our
games available on Windows Marketplace for Mobile. With more than 50 million
users throughout the world, Windows Mobile devices have been garnering a lot
of interest and excitement among the public for many years,” stated Michel
Guillemot, President of Gameloft. “We support Windows Marketplace for Mobile,
which offers a new digital distribution channel for Gameloft titles and
represents an additional window for users searching for digital
entertainment.”
“Gameloft is a key player and market leader in downloadable video games
for both mobile phones and consoles games,” said
and developer experience at Microsoft. “We are confident that Gameloft will
offer high quality games and entertainment to users of new Windows phones
through Windows Marketplace for Mobile.”
Gameloft titles will be available in a wide range of countries where
Windows Marketplace for Mobile is launched.
About Gameloft
Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of
downloadable video games. For 10 years, Gameloft has been established as one
of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile
phones, smartphones, iPhone and iPod touch. The total number of game-enabled
devices is anticipated to exceed four billion units by 2012. Gameloft games
are also available to players on WiiWare, DSiWare, Microsoft Xbox LIVE Arcade
and PlayStation(R)Network.
Partnership agreements with leading licenses such as UNO(TM), Ferrari,
Shrek, CSI, Spider-Man and Brothers in Arms allow Gameloft to form strong
relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships,
Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Real Football, Asphalt and Brain
Challenge.
Gameloft is present on all the continents with its own production
studios, employing over 3,500 developers, and distributes its games in over
100 countries. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600,
Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)
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