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First New Java Mulitplayer 3D Game for Mobiles From Cybiko/Superscape Partnership
URL(s): Cybiko Superscape
Hook, Hampshire -- 3 Feb., 2003 -- Interactive 3D enabling technology specialist, Superscape plc and US-based
Cybiko Wireless Inc., announce that they are jointly developing a
sophisticated 3D multi-player Java-based maze game for mobile phones. The
new game – entitled Stop Thief – will be available in the second quarter
2003 and will be designed to run on all ARM 9 and Java-enabled mobile
phones.
Cybiko Wireless, a leading developer of wireless games, is using Superscape’
s Swerve technology to create Stop Thief, which will be the first in a
portfolio of new 3D games from the two companies.
Players of Stop Thief hide treasures in their neighbourhood and then train
their character to go out and steal valuables from other users. The goal is
to steal the most desirable items using strength, speed and intelligence,
and make the top ten most wanted list. Users are able to train on their
handsets before opening up their virtual neighbourhoods to all challengers
on the network.
Donald Wisniewski, President of Cybiko said: “This is one of the first 3D
games to be developed under the new relationship with Superscape and
incorporates the key attributes for a successful multi-player mobile game.
It is fast, addictive and requires considerable skill. The game is heavily
viral and should build up a strong community of users.
“Superscape’s Swerve technology is extremely powerful and flexible and is
enabling us to build what we believe will be the most advanced 3D games
available for consumers worldwide.”
Kevin Roberts, CEO, Superscape plc said: “I am delighted by the progress
that the designers at Cybiko are making with our Swerve technology and the
development of the first of many new 3D games. Cybiko has an outstanding
pedigree in the global wireless sector for building top titles. I believe
that the combination of our technology with their games development skills
will deliver yet another winner.”
About Cybiko Wireless
Cybiko Wireless is a team of highly qualified game designers, engineers,
programmers and artists, focused on delivering the best entertainment and
most robust applications capable on today’s wireless handsets. Since 1999
Cybiko Wireless has successfully released hundreds of wireless games and
applications, won independent 3rd party endorsements of game designs and
been named developer of record for wireless hardware, game publishers and
carriers. Cybiko provides services in executable client languages, platform
programming, integration and billing for a host of well-known domestic and
international accounts.
Cybiko Wireless has its headquarters in Bloomingdale, Illinois (USA) with
development labs in Moscow (Russia). For more information, visit
www.cybiko.com.
About Superscape
Superscape specialises in the development of interactive 3D (i3D)
technology. Superscape's Swerve, comprising software and services, has been
developed for wireless environments and has been endorsed by some of the
world’s key players in this sector. Working in close collaboration with ARM,
Swerve is an enabling technology for wireless devices delivering a new
generation of multimedia for feature-rich 2.5 and 3G mobile phones.
Superscape is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has corporate
headquarters in Hook, Hampshire (UK) and San Clemente, California (USA) with
regional offices in Tokyo, Paris and Barcelona. For more information,
visit www.superscape.com.
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