World premiere date set for Gizmondo! 2004-09-10
The world has been waiting. Soon thousands of you
will be rewarded. The launch date for Gizmondo is
set...
Yes, all the good stuff is in there.
Yes, it's even more powerful than we promised. And
yes, you can get it before Christmas.
Gizmondo will be launched on October
29. The launch starts in the UK and will then
be extended in 2005 worldwide. After the UK first
stage, the prioritised markets are Europe and North
America as well as Australia and New Zealand.
Steve Carroll, CTO, Gizmondo Europe
Ltd says: "Everything's gone according to schedule
and now we can enjoy the fruition of our hard work.
I'm very proud that the world is now able to enjoy
our leading engineering and entrepreneurship. It's
going to be fun out there."
So mark that
date in your notebooks, Gizmondo released 29th October
2004
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Bandits will be reviewing the Gizmondo and games
releases for the machine closer to it's release.
Gizmondo
Press Release September 21st
Gizmondo
Hooks up with SCi for 12 Key Titles
GSM tri-band
GPRS Class 10
TFT screen ~ 240 x 320 pixels
WAP 2.0
MMS receive and send
MP3 playback
MIDI/WAV formats
SMS
SpeakerM
MPEG 4 video playback
JPEG camera
SD flash card reader
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Bluetooth class 2
for multiplayer gaming
Temperature range 0°C to 55°C
3D games engine
Graphics accelerator
GPS tracking application
GPS mapping application
Removable SIM card
Removable battery
Polyphonic ring tones
Stereo headset socket for MP3 and games
Windows Media Player 9
Flight Mode
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Colors 2004-03-16
This is an urban warfare game where you battle
for supremacy of your turf, your hood. It's
all about you and your rise to glory within
the alternative universe of Colors.
Will you be one of the underground
kings or will you be damned to always walk
in someone else's shadow? Start crews with
your friends and test your skills against
others. Trade or do battle, it's your choice.
This is a game for the mobile communication
era that utilises every aspect of the Gizmondo
functionality. It will set the standard for
innovative games on this platform.
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City 2004-07-01
City is a multiplayer short-time game, aiming
to provide first-class entertainment for Gizmondo
gamers in limited time situations. Like when
you are taking a bus ride or just waiting
for a friend.
City utilises the unique GPS
functionality of the Gizmondo. It incorporates
a player's physical location into the game
itself, creating a unique virtual gaming world
that can extend to the off-line world. City
involves the players even further with the
Gizmondo's messaging possibilities through
GPRS as well as the device's Bluetooth. Not
forgetting the in-built digital camera to
help personalise the gaming experience even
further.
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Stuntcar Extreme
2004-03-10
Stuntcar Extreme is a fast-paced arcade-style
driving game, similar to the original Stunt
Car Racer. The Player races against zany characters
on various tracks with difficult hills, jumps
and other stunt racing obstacles. The player
has three different racing modes available to
him: Arcade mode racing for quick thrills, ascending
the ranks of stunt drivers in the Championship-mode
or Multiplayer challenges via Bluetooth.
The game is set in the 1980s: the cars and
overall look and feel of the game reflect
this fashionable retro style. In the world
of Stuntcar Extreme, Bullitt meets Cannonball
Run - sideburns flaming! Extreme racing equals
extreme fun!
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Press Release: Oct11th
2004
SCi products signed to Gizmondo handheld
platform
SCi today announces an agreement with Gizmondo
Europe Ltd ("Gizmondo") under which
Gizmondo has licensed twelve SCi products
to publish on the new Gizmondo hand-held entertainment
platform.
The Gizmondo will be launched in the UK on
29 October 2004 and will be extended throughout
the world in 2005. As well as a powerful gaming
function, the Gizmondo offers a full range
of entertainment possibilities including a
movie player for films, an MP3-player for
music, SMS and MMS communication, GPS-navigation
and a high-resolution digital camera.
Under the agreement SCi has licensed to Gizmondo
the rights to develop twelve SCi products
for the new platform, including the multi-million
selling Conflict and Carmageddon franchises
and the recent rally simulation title Richard
Burns Rally. SCi will receive guaranteed minimum
royalties, with further royalties dependent
on the success of the games.
Gizmondo Europe Ltd is a series of owned
subsidiaries of Tiger Telematics Inc, a NASDAQ
listed company, Tiger Telematics is a designer,
developer and marketer of mobile telematics
systems and services that combine global GPS
functions and voice recognition technology.
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