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Artificial Life, Inc. Announces Release of Virtual Girlfriend Game

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Hong Kong-based Artificial Life, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent agent-based mobile and Internet technology, announced the upcoming release of its new 3G game and product line: Virtual Girlfriend. This innovative mobile game features intelligent, animated 3-D characters that live in a virtual mobile world, allowing users to interact with them via SMS, MMS, and real-time chat. The game's behavior is based on scientific principles and algorithms inspired by artificial life sciences, using artificial intelligence technology to achieve human-like behavior and responses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Virtual Girlfriend game will be released in December 2004, with a 2G counterpart available via a WAP interface.
  • The game supports all major 3G handsets currently on the market, with a Virtual Boyfriend version scheduled for release in February 2005.
  • The game's behavior is based on scientific principles and algorithms inspired by artificial life sciences, using artificial intelligence technology to achieve human-like behavior and responses.
  • Users can interact with the game characters on their mobile phones by sending them SMS and MMS messages, chatting with them in real time, and sending virtual gifts to elevate the user to different game levels.
  • The game's Smart Engine Mobile Platform features proprietary artificial intelligence technology, natural language processing in multiple languages, text-to-speech voices, high-quality 3-D animations, and a sophisticated game logic with a continuously evolving story and user-specific content delivery.
  • Artificial Life, Inc. offers virtual product placements as part of the game, providing a new and innovative way of advertisement for its corporate partners.
  • The game sets new standards for future 3G mobile games, offering a unique and engaging user experience.

Statistics:

  • The Virtual Girlfriend game will be released in December 2004.
  • The game supports all major 3G handsets currently on the market.
  • The business is registered in Delaware, USA.
  • Artificial Life, Inc. undertakes no duty to update the information unless required by law.

Sources:

  • Artificial Life, Inc. press release, August 23, 2004.
  • Artifical Life's Chairman and CEO's speech at the 3G World Conference, November 15, 2004.
  • Source: Artificial Life, Inc., August 24, 2004.

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