Tiger Telematics Signs Contract
with Microsoft Game Studios to Bring Killer
Gaming Titles to Gizmondo
'Age of Empires', 'MechAssault'
and 'It's Mr Pants' among initial titles in
ongoing collaboration over game content
LONDON, 8 November, 2004 - Gizmondo
Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based
Tiger Telematics Inc (other OTC, TGTL), announced
today the signing of a contract with Microsoft
Game Studios to bring killer gaming titles
to this powerful handheld console. This collaboration
will include AAA titles, 'Age of Empires',
'MechAssault' and 'It's Mr Pants'. These games
give handheld console gamers the ability to
experience top Microsoft games.
The Gizmondo device was launched
in the UK on 29th October and recently won
the Design Solution of the Year Award at The
Electronics Industry Design Awards in England.
This deal helps ensure that Gizmondo users
have a rich catalogue of proven game brands,
but with the added value of total mobility
and flexibility.
Carl Freer, Managing Director,
Gizmondo, says: "This deal strengthens
the existing linkage between Gizmondo and
Microsoft Game Studios. We welcome their enthusiasm
and look forward to carrying the titles on
our pocket-sized console. Our collaboration
puts both Gizmondo and Microsoft Game Studios
in a great position to meet all challengers
in the handheld gaming market."
The first three games approved
for release are:
'Age Of Empires' - Microsoft
Game Studio's largest gaming brand comes to
Gizmondo. One of the finest real-time strategy
games available.
'MechAssault' - 40-foot-tall,
walking tanks battle it out for supremacy.
An ideal, third-person action game for a handheld
platform and 'MechAssault' is a huge brand.
'It's Mr Pants' - Developed
by RARE, this is a simple puzzle game providing
fun entertainment. A classic favourite.
There are two more major titles
in the pipeline.
The Gizmondo is powered by Microsoft
Windows CE advanced real-time operating system,
boasting a 2.8-inch TFT colour screen with
a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor and incorporates
the GoForce 3D 4500 NVIDIA graphics accelerator.
It provides cutting-edge gaming, multimedia
messaging, an MP3 music player, Mpeg4 movie
playing capability, a digital camera and a
GPRS network link to allow wide-area network
gaming. Additionally, it contains a GPS chip
for location-based services, is equipped with
Bluetooth for use in multi-player gaming and
accepts MMC card accessories.
The Gizmondo device and its
games were launched in the UK in late October.
The Gizmondo will be launched in Europe and
North American markets during 2005.
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