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Gametrac Europe Ltd Announces Collaboration with Fathammer Ltd for Advanced Mobile Games

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Tiger Telematics Inc's subsidiary, Gametrac Europe Ltd, has formed a new collaboration with Fathammer Ltd to deliver console-quality 3D games and game technology for mobile platforms, further establishing Gametrac as an economically and technically viable platform for third-party developers. The partnership includes the delivery of X-Forge technology and tools and ten advanced mobile game titles. The Gametrac device, which uses Microsoft's CE. Net operating system, will now feature a TFT screen with 320 x 240 pixels, WAP 2.0, 3D games engine, and graphics accelerator, among other features. Fathammer's X-Forge enables the creation and deployment of advanced console quality 3D games on all major mobile platforms, reducing development time and effort.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gametrac Europe Ltd has formed a new collaboration with Fathammer Ltd to deliver console-quality 3D games and game technology for mobile platforms.
  • The partnership includes the delivery of X-Forge technology and tools and ten advanced mobile game titles.
  • Gametrac, which uses Microsoft's CE. Net operating system, features a TFT screen with 320 x 240 pixels, WAP 2.0, 3D games engine, and graphics accelerator, among other features.
  • Fathammer's X-Forge enables the creation and deployment of advanced console quality 3D games on all major mobile platforms, reducing development time and effort.
  • The device will have a built-in GPS system, allowing players to experience true mobile gaming and enabling game developers to incorporate GPS dimension into mobile gaming.
  • The collaboration aims to maximise the device's features, including the TFT screen, WAP 2.0, 3D games engine, and graphics accelerator.
  • Gametrac puts users in total control with features such as an eight way D-Pad, shoulder buttons, and four face buttons.
  • The device also offers wireless multi-player gaming using Bluetooth 2 and GPRS.
  • The partnership further establishes Gametrac as an economically and technically viable platform for third-party developers.
  • Fathammer is the leading provider of advanced 3D graphics and game technologies for mobile platforms.

Statistics:

  • Gametrac features a TFT screen with 320 x 240 pixels.
  • The device uses Microsoft's CE. Net operating system.
  • Fathammer provides its industry leading X-Forge 3D Game Development Kit and Developer Program Services to game publishers and developers.
  • Fathammer has offices in San Jose (CA), Helsinki (Finland), and Seoul (Korea).
  • The company is privately owned and currently employs 40 people.
  • The Gametrac device will be launched in the UK in 2004.

Sources:

  • Gametrac Europe Ltd press release, February 10 /PRNewswire/
  • Tiger Telematics Inc (NASDAQ: TIGR.PK) press release
  • About Tiger Telematics, Inc. press release
  • About Fathammer press release

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