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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Tiger Telematics Signs Contract With Microsoft Game Studios to Bring Killer Gaming Titles
LONDON, November 8 --
Gizmondo Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger
Telematics Inc (OTC: TGTL, OTC: TGTL.PK), 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.
About Tiger Telematics and Gizmondo
Gizmondo Europe Ltd. is an owned subsidiary of Tiger Telematics Inc (OTC:
TGTL, OTC: TGTL.PK) and is the maker of Gizmondo, a next-generation mobile
entertainment device. Launched in 2004, the gaming device includes built-in
music, video, messaging and picture functions and GPS.
Tiger Telematics is a designer, developer and marketer of mobile
telematics systems and services that combine global GPS functions and voice
recognition technology to locate and track vehicles and people down to street
level in countries throughout the world. The systems are designed to operate
on GPS and are currently being marketed to GSM current and potential
subscribers, primarily by the company's United Kingdom based subsidiaries.
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