31 July 2008

Gameloft to Deliver Zeemote Ready Games!

Zeemote just got another push today as Gameloft, the leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones was announced t that it will produce games with support for the Zeemote. The Zee-what :]

Beth Marcus, Zeemote's Chief Executive Officer, said, "The industry support has been overwhelming and we are very proud of the fact that nearly every one of the top 15 mobile games publishers has committed to creating games compatible with the Zeemote JS1 Controller.

As we prepare for commercial launch, first in Europe then followed by North America and Asia in 2009, we have not only content creators, but also operators, handset manufacturers and OEMs – all backing our product."

Gonzague de Vallois, senior Vice President at Gameloft, also stated, "The Zeemote JS1 Controller brings an intuitive and innovative experience to players. We believe the Zeemote controller, combined with high quality Gameloft games is a perfect match for customers who will have a strong motivation to download and enjoy more and more mobile games."

Measuring a snug 95x35x20mm and weighing only 47g (including batteries), the patented Zeemote™ JS1 controller sits perfectly in the hand and is ergonomically designed for optimised comfort. With a thumb toggle and multiple trigger buttons, the JS1 offers real analog control enabling users to truly engage with mobile games.

The Zeemote controller has a miniature wireless remote technology that interacts with mobile phones in as natural a way as your mouse does with your conventional computer. Not only does it enhance game play by providing the type of analog controls people are used to in other platforms, but it helps consumers discover and purchase more content.

Our Zeemote controllers communicate with mobile phones via Bluetooth® wireless technology. They enable the exchange of data and applications with the mobile handset or other Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Our technology platform has been validated for use on a wide range of phones from major manufacturers like Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and LG.
Zeemote game controllers are manufactured in Asia, and can be ordered from Zeemote as-is or customized for our customers.

Recognizing the large market potential, major game developers and publishers including Eidos, Finblade, Fishlabs and Sega Mobile have already adapted popular games such as Lara Croft Tomb Raider, Helistrike 3D and Sonic the Hedgehog. Finblade has even launched Fireworks, a 2 player game specifically designed for use with Zeemote™ JS1 controllers.

Zeemote Ready kits have shipped to participating developers and include testing criteria documents for Zeemote Ready applications, a style guide and submission forms. Interested publishers and developers can join the Zeemote Ready program by visiting http://zeemote.com/developers.