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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
MACROSPACE TO LAUNCH GLOBAL MULTIPLAYER MOBILE GAMES FOR BREW™
GENEVA – 14 October, 2003 – Macrospace, the market leader in mobile gaming and mobile services, today announced its plans to release Cannons Tournament, its hugely popular mobile multiplayer game, for QUALCOMM’s Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless™ (BREW) platform. Over the coming months, Macrospace will be expanding its proven expertise in multiplayer gaming to allow gamers to compete across continents, networks and technology platforms.
Cannons Tournament already allows up to four users to play simultaneously in a single game session, as well as a full singleplayer mode, and the ability to play online against server-based bots of differing abilities. As well as seamless multiplayer play regardless of geographic location, Cannons Tournament includes peer-to-peer chat and the ability to upload highscores to web-based score tables. By developing a BREW-based version of the game, gamers with BREW-enabled handsets will be able to play other users irrespective of handset model or operator.
“Mobile multiplayer gaming is an exciting and challenging area of mobile technology right now,” said Sami Lababidi, chief technical officer, Macrospace. “This announcement to develop Cannons Tournament for the BREW platform means that mobile gamers with BREW-enabled phones will soon be able to play other gamers from around the world. We are looking forward to working with QUALCOMM in redefining mobile gaming for a truly global audience.”
“QUALCOMM is excited that companies like Macrospace are taking full advantage of the functionality the BREW platform provides for multiplayer mobile games,” said Mike Yuen, director, BREW Developer Relations, QUALCOMM Internet Services. “The BREW system has enabled a truly global marketplace for wireless applications and the deployment of multiplayer games that will span continents will allow both operators and end users to experience the significance of these efforts.”
QUALCOMM’s BREW system provides products and services that connect the mobile marketplace value chain, which includes application developers, publishers, content providers, device manufacturers, operators and consumers.
The BREW version of Cannons Tournament is scheduled for release in Q1 2004.
Visit www.games.macrospace.com/cannons_tournament.shtml for a playable demo of the game as well as screenshots and highscore tables.
About Macrospace
Macrospace is the leading provider of wireless gaming solutions to network operators, service providers, portals, handset manufacturers and brand owners. The company's products and services enable its customers to rapidly launch secure, reliable, cost effective and revenue generating services.
With expertise in single and multiplayer gaming, web emulation and content provisioning, Macrospace is uniquely positioned to offer complete end-to-end solutions ranging from content development through to final delivery and billing. For further information, please visit www.macrospace.com
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