Gizmondo Launches Game Innovation Fund to Foster Emerging Developers

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Gizmondo Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of Tiger Telematics Inc, has announced a new game innovation fund aimed at supporting emerging developers who want to leverage the features of the Gizmondo mobile gaming device. The initiative seeks to encourage innovation in gaming and provide a platform for developers to create cutting-edge games that utilize the device's unique features, such as GPS functionality.

Key Takeaways:

  • The game innovation fund is designed to support emerging developers who want to create innovative games for the Gizmondo device.
  • The fund will provide support to developers who want to leverage the device's features, such as GPS functionality, to create unique virtual gaming worlds.
  • The Gizmondo device boasts a range of features, including a 2.8-inch TFT color screen, a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor, and 64-bit graphics accelerator.
  • The device also includes a GPS chip, Bluetooth for multi-player gaming, and an SD card slot for accessories.
  • The Gizmondo is set to launch in the UK in the fourth quarter of 2004 and in North American markets from the first quarter of 2005.
  • Tiger Telematics Inc is a designer, developer, and marketer of mobile telematics systems and services that combine global GPS functions and voice recognition technology.
  • The company's subsidiary, Gizmondo Europe Ltd, is the maker of the Gizmondo, a next-generation mobile entertainment device.

Statistics:

  • The Gizmondo device features a 2.8-inch TFT color screen with a Samsung ARM9 400Mhz processor and 64-bit graphics accelerator.
  • The device includes a GPS chip, Bluetooth for multi-player gaming, and an SD card slot for accessories.
  • The Gizmondo is set to launch in the UK in the fourth quarter of 2004, with a planned release in North American markets from the first quarter of 2005.
  • Tiger Telematics Inc has a history of designing, developing, and marketing mobile telematics systems and services that combine global GPS functions and voice recognition technology.

Sources:

  • Tiger Telematics Inc
  • Gizmondo Europe Ltd
  • ASIC PULSE 06-08 1022
  • Patrik Wallgren, Head of Global Public Relations, +44-(0)7813-647-752
  • Mike Carrender, CEO, Tiger Telematics, Inc, +1-904-279-9240
  • Serena Tesler, +1-(212)-880-5279, serena.tesler@ogilvypr.com
  • Kelly Gordon, +1-(312)-397-6044, kelly.gordon@ogilvypr.com