I-PLAY : iWin signe un accord de licence avec I-play pour Mahjong Quest
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2005--I-play, le spécialiste des jeux mobiles, a annoncé aujourd'hui la signature
de son second accord de licence avec iWin, l'éditeur de jeux en ligne basé à San Francisco, afin de diffuser son énorme succès
« Mahjong Quest » dans le monde entier.
iWin's Mahjong Quest Signs License With I-play
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2005--I-play, the mobile games company, today announced that it has signed its second license with the San Francisco-based online games publisher, iWin, to take its huge hit 'Mahjong Quest' to mobile phones around the world
I-play announced earlier this year that it had licensed iWin's other best seller 'Jewel Quest' from the online games publisher.
The mobile version of 'Jewel Quest' is due to launch on operator networks in North America in June, followed by its European launch in July
'Mahjong Quest' is now matching 'Jewel Quest' on the iWin site in terms of numbers of downloads.
The puzzle game is also currently listed on most top 10 list including Yahoo, MSN, RealArcade, BigFishGames.
'Mahjong Quest' recently received an outstanding 8.5/10 rating on XGPgaming.com
The online game 'Mahjong Quest' is more than an addictive puzzle game; it is a true cinematic experience.
After three dragons wreak havoc over the empire, the young Kwazi must use an ancient set of Mahjong tiles to restore balance.
Players will enjoy the sweeping animations as they help Kwazi journey through the Orient, meet wise animal guides, and use an amazing array of special tiles to solve tricky puzzles.
In addition to this great story, mobile gamers will also be able to enjoy their favorite layouts in Classic-style play, and whole new challenges in Puzzle-style play
'Mahjong Quest' is the latest in a number of casual 'one thumb gaming' titles that I-play has secured.
Last month the mobile games publisher announced an agreement with Korean developer, Gameville to publish Skipping Stone' across its distribution partners in North America and Europe later this year
The latest deal with iWin follows the mobile games company's launch of a new identity earlier this month, which saw it change its name from Digital Bridges to I-play.
The mission behind the new brand is to make the experience of mobile gaming - from finding games, through to buying and playing them - easy, fun and accessible for all
David Gosen, COO of I-play commented: "By contrast to the 'appointment to play' console gaming experience, mobile gaming is a 'snack' to be enjoyed on the go or whilst multi-tasking and involved in other activities.
Casual 'one-thumb' puzzle titles are not only the perfect snack, but also hold real growth potential and the promise of taking mobile games mass-market.
We are very excited to be bringing another high calibre title from iWin to mobile." CJ Wolf, CEO of iWin Inc, commented: "We are excited about releasing our 2nd hit title, 'Mahjong Quest', with I-Play and believe the success of the web game and strong brand will help drive sales of the mobile game.
Wireless is a strategic focus for iWin, and we will apply our same philosophy to the wireless market of developing high quality, innovative mobile games."
About I-play
I-play, the mobile games company, brings the best in mobile entertainment to a mobile gaming audience of half a billion people via mobile operators, retail stores and online portals, including www.iplay.com.
I-play has been creating mobile games since 1998 and continues to spearhead the creation of games for the next generation
As one of the world's longest established and respected creators of mobile games, the I-play brand stands for quality and the best in mobile game development.
Working with the best media and entertainment brands, I-play is 100% focused on mobile games, and dedicated to fulfilling the promise of the mobile phone as the first truly mass-market electronic games platform
I-play's investors are Apax Partners and Argo Global Capital
I-play is headquartered in London, with European Regional HQ in Dunfermline, Scotland and North American Regional HQ in San Mateo, California as well as sales offices in Paris, Munich, Madrid, Rome, New York, Fairfax, Sao Paulo and Singapore
For more information, please call +44 (0) 20 7901 1760 or visit us at www.iplay.com I-play is a trademark and trading name of Digital Bridges Limited
About iWin
Founded in 2001, iWin is a leading developer and publisher of online casual games for the mass market.
The company offers free games, premium download games and skill-based games through its web sites www.iwin.com and www.playsite.com.
iWin also distributes its games through several leading web properties including Yahoo, Real Networks, MSN, Shockwave and AOL.
In 2004, iWin's top game, Jewel Quest(TM), was declared a Finalist for the 2004 Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards as 'Downloadable Game of the Year'.
iWin's offices are located in San Francisco
For more information, please call (415) 348-7276 or visit us at www.iwin.com
CONTACT:
I-play Annabel Brog, 44 (0) 778 756 1352
annabel.brog@iplay.com
or Jay Boor, 650-430-5805
jay.boor@iplay.com
www.iplay.com
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