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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
JAMDAT Mobile Brings id Software's Legendary DOOM to Mobile Phones in Europe with DOOM RPG
id Software's Legendary DOOM Gameplay -- from the Super Shotgun to the Notorious Pinky Demon -- Now Available to Mobile Users Throughout the United Kingdom
Global wireless entertainment publisher JAMDAT Mobile Inc.(NASDAQ:JMDT) announced today the European launch of DOOM(R) RPG, anexciting role-playing mobile game set in the DOOM universe. The game,based on id Software's legendary game franchise, is available now inthe U.K. on O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone. DOOM RPG has beenco-developed by id Software and Fountainhead Entertainment.
DOOM RPG is a new take on the world-renowned DOOM franchise. Thegame preserves the look, feel and excitement of the original DOOMgame, while integrating a tactical, turn-based combat system for easyto learn one-handed gaming. Crafted specifically for mobile phones,DOOM RPG sends players to a secretive Martian research facility tosolve the mystery of a massive demonic invasion. DOOM RPG captivatesdie-hard fans looking for a little bit of hell on-the-go whileintroducing a whole new generation to the classic that started thefirst-person gaming revolution.
"DOOM RPG takes the classic elements that made the DOOM franchisea worldwide blockbuster and translates them into an excitingmade-for-mobile experience," said Mitch Lasky, Chairman and CEO ofJAMDAT Mobile Inc. "John Carmack and the team at id Software havecreated the next chapter in mobile gaming. The title has already beena tremendous success throughout North America and we are excited tonow bring it to DOOM fans and mobile gamers in Europe."
"For over 10 years, DOOM has set the bar for action and innovationon nearly every serious gaming platform released," said ToddHollenshead, CEO, id Software. "Now we're putting a little Hell inyour pocket with a new incarnation of DOOM designed and builtspecifically to deliver all of the game's legendary action in aninventive and easy to control turn-based RPG."
DOOM RPG has already received rave reviews from a number ofinfluential gaming Web sites, including:
WGWorld.com (rated 5 out of 5)
"DOOM RPG is a huge game for mobile phones not just in size but inmeaning. For such an important franchise to make it onto a wirelesshandset and be pulled off so exceptionally well, it speaks volumes asto the quality of games that can be made."
IGN Wireless (rated 9 out of 10)
"DOOM RPG is a superbly playable mobile RPG. The game starts offwith a good, easy level for players to get acquainted with the set-upand the general flow of game play, but wade a few levels deeper intohell and the game spirals out of control -- but in the good way.Monsters get brutish and aggressive, better weapons produce splashierbloodstains, and the puzzles deeper. Never a dull moment. Like I saidabove, although this is based on a game from 1993, DOOM RPG is a freshexperience for mobile... Hugely recommended."
DOOM RPG catapults mobile users into 10 levels of hellish mayhem.Players confront 38 vicious enemies, including returning foes such asPinky Demon, Zombie and Imp, while finding secrets and fulfillingtasks throughout the UAC research facility. With a brutal arsenal ofnine weapons, including old favorites like the Super Shotgun and BFG,as well as cool weapons new to the DOOM universe, players engage infirst-person combat with more than eight hours of action-packedgameplay. Gamers can also purchase stat boosters, such as strength andaccuracy, to customize their characters and replay game levels tobuild up characters' abilities.
DOOM and its sequels are among the most popular PC games ever,with millions of copies sold. DOOM games are currently available forthe PC and multiple console systems.
About JAMDAT Mobile
JAMDAT Mobile Inc. is a global publisher of wireless entertainmentapplications, including games, ring tones, images and other content.JAMDAT's application portfolio is based on original and licensedintellectual properties and includes JAMDAT Bowling, Tetris(R),Downtown Texas Hold 'Em, Lemonade Tycoon(R), Bejeweled(R), The Lord ofthe Rings(R), Tony Hawk's(R) Underground and Scrabble(R). JAMDATdistributes its applications through wireless carriers around theworld. For more information, please visit www.jamdat.com.
About id Software
id -- Freud's primal part of the human psyche and one of thehottest game shops on Earth -- has been rocking the gaming world fromMesquite, Texas since 1991. As a renowned leader in the industry, idSoftware forged such frenetic titles as Wolfenstein 3D(R), DOOM(R),DOOM II(R), QUAKE(R), QUAKE II(R), QUAKE III Arena(R), and Return toCastle Wolfenstein(R). With intense graphics and mind-blowing action,id's games have helped redefine the modern video game, continuallysetting industry standards for technology and gameplay. And, inkeeping with tradition, id Software has amplified the world ofadrenaline pumping 3-D gaming with the release of their latest actiontitle, DOOM 3(R). id Software's advanced DOOM 3 engine is leading thenext revolution in 3-D interactive games. Check out more about idSoftware at www.idsoftware.com.
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