WiderThan Brings Amp'd Mobile into the Game |
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Amp'd Mobile, "the first fully integrated mobile entertainment company," announced today its selection of two WiderThan (NASDAQ: WTHN) published mobile games, "Cubetrix" and "Zoo Keeper" for sale to Amp'd Mobile subscribers.
"We continue to hear a growing demand for mobile games from our customers, and based on WiderThan's mobile entertainment experience and growing reputation in the mobile games space, we know they are an ideal partner to help us strengthen our catalog," said Jeremy Rosanthal, Executive Producer, Games Programming at Amp'd Mobile. "We expect our customers' demand for premium mobile games to continue to increase" he added.
With WiderThan, a leading provider of integrated mobile entertainment solutions for wireless carriers around the world, Amp'd Mobile has made both games available to Amp'd Mobile subscribers at a cost of $4.99 per download. Both games are now on all Amp'd handsets currently on the market, including the Amp'd Angel and Jet phones by Kyocera Wireless, as well as the Motorola E816 Hollywood Edition phone.
"We are proud to provide "Cubetrix" and "Zoo Keeper" to Amp'd Mobile. This agreement marks the first time in our history that WiderThan's games will be distributed to a 3G MVNO's customer base," said Gregory Graham, Director of Mobile Gaming at WiderThan. "As the mobile entertainment industry continues to expand, the interest for mobile games is rapidly increasing around the world. We look forward to working with Amp'd both now and in the future to provide their growing subscriber base with an even larger selection of high-quality mobile games to choose from."
WiderThan games span diverse genres including Sports, Action, Puzzles or Gambling. The games are optimized for all networks and offer high-quality, two- and three-dimensional graphics, unique level designs and innovative play styles. For more information about WiderThan's Mobile Games, please visit: http://www.widerthan.com.
About Amp'd Mobile
Amp'd Mobile is the first integrated mobile entertainment company for youth, young professionals and early adopters, and the only third generation (3G) carrier in the US specifically targeting that demographic. By leveraging the power of broadband wireless (EVDO), Amp'd Mobile offers traditional services such as voice and text within a completely fresh user interface designed specifically for the "mobile graduate" and 3G technology. With a myriad of customizable options to meet each person's individual needs, as well as strategic alliances with top entertainment properties, such as MTVN and Universal Music Group, Amp'd Mobile brings a more relevant, personal experience to the wireless lifestyle with unique music, video, community, entertainment, sports and gaming offerings divided into various channels for quick and easy access. Amp'd Mobile is offered nationwide and more information can be found at http://www.ampd.com.
About WiderThan
WiderThan is a leading provider of integrated mobile entertainment solutions for wireless carriers. Our applications, content and services enable wireless carriers to provide a broad range of mobile entertainment, such as ringback tones, music-on-demand, mobile games, ringtones, messaging and information services, to their subscribers.
WiderThan currently provides mobile entertainment solutions to more than 50 wireless carriers in over 25 countries, including SK Telecom in Korea, Cingular Wireless, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile USA and Verizon Wireless in the United States, Bharti Airtel in India and Globe Telecom in the Philippines.
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