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Mforma Partners with Vir2L Studios to Bring Exciting New Games to Wireless Devices
Best-selling Games from Bethesda Softworks Coming to Wireless
CANNES, France, Feb 17, 2003 - Mforma Group Inc., a leading global provider of mobile data solutions for wireless operators, is partnering with Vir2L Studios, a ZeniMax Media company, to bring new hit games to wireless devices.
Mforma will be distributing games, developed by Bethesda Softworks, ZeniMax's computer games group, and made ready for wireless by Vir2L, to its network of more than 40 leading wireless operators around the world. The first two games to be delivered are The Elder Scrolls(R) Travels, a game featuring dungeons and monsters based on Bethesda's award-winning The Elder Scrolls(R) RPG series, and IHRA (International Hot Rod Association) Drag Racing(TM), a game where the user can race against another player or the computer in fast-paced action. Both of these bona fide hit games will be available to wireless users this April.
"We are very pleased to be working with Mforma to get these great games into the hands of wireless users," said Douglas Frederick, president of Vir2L Studios. "Mforma has strong traction with the leading operators around the world, which simply makes them the best distribution network. We are excited to think of the millions of wireless users who will now have access to really great entertainment."
"Vir2L has done an outstanding job translating The Elder Scrolls and the IHRA Drag Racing game for delivery on wireless phones," said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. "The quality of these games is going to really turn heads with regard to what is possible on a wireless phone."
"Our partnership with Vir2L supports our commitment to make the world's best entertainment content available to wireless users," said Christophe Watkins, vice president of content and media for Mforma. "Both Vir2L and Bethesda Softworks deliver great products and we are very pleased to be working with them."
About Vir2L Studios
Vir2L Studios ( www.Vir2L.com) is a ZeniMax Media company and an award-winning developer of interactive content for the Internet, broadband and wireless devices. Vir2L is the developer of the acclaimed Vir2L Forum and the CBS online Survivor games, Outback and Kenya. Vir2L Studios is based in Rockville, Maryland.
About Bethesda Softworks
Bethesda Softworks LLC ( www.bethsoft.com) is a ZeniMax Media company and the developer and publisher of entertainment software, including numerous award-winning titles such as The Elder Scrolls(R) series: Arena(TM), Daggerfall(R) and Morrowind(R). Bethesda Softworks is based in Rockville, MD.
The Elder Scrolls, Vir2L, Bethesda Softworks, ZeniMax and their respective logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. IHRA Motorsports is a registered trademark of the International Hot Rod Association LLC. All Rights Reserved.
About Mforma Group
Mforma delivers the most comprehensive mobile data solution in the industry, providing carriers and their customers with the world's best content, and providing content developers with the shortest route to market. Mforma has driven over 1 billion game transactions for its operator customers, which include the world's largest wireless carriers. The Mforma Mserver Platform is the industry's first independent, open application development platform. It enables wireless service providers to offer premium entertainment, location, and information services that can be easily accessed by users from any device. In addition to the industry's most comprehensive catalog of SMS, MMS, WAP and Java games, Mforma also offers Java, MMS and SMS "Quick Start" programs that include total content management services, included companion web sites and premium branded content. When working with Mforma, wireless operators can choose to utilize any or all of the Mforma resources-tools, platforms, and/or content. Mforma is based in Kirkland, Washington, U.S.A. Please visit www.mforma.com.
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