WiderThan Brings Amp'd Mobile Into the Game
September 13 2006 - 11:02AM
PR Newswire (US)
3G Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Looks to Broaden Gaming
Catalog with WiderThan's Cubetrix & Zoo Keeper LOS ANGELES,
Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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. DATASOURCE: WiderThan CONTACT: Kalindi
Multani of Fleishman-Hillard, +1-212-453-2147, , for WiderThan; or
Tania Almond of WiderThan, +1-571-521-1080, Web site:
http://www.widerthan.com/ http://www.ampd.com/
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