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Upstart Games Brings Classic Konami Titles to Mobile Platforms

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Upstart Games, a mobile entertainment publisher based in Dublin, Ireland, has announced the release of Frogger, a classic Konami game, as the first title in a series of BREW-enabled games for QUALCOMM's platform. The game is currently available to users of Verizon Wireless' "Get it Now" service, with plans to release additional titles, including Gradius and Castlevania, over the coming months.

Key Takeaways:

  • Upstart Games plans to release several classic Konami titles, including Gradius and Castlevania, for QUALCOMM's BREW solution.
  • The company is working with major Japanese games developers to bring their mobile content to international markets.
  • Upstart Games has partnered with QUALCOMM to develop and distribute BREW-based applications to leading carriers around the world.
  • The BREW solution provides products and services that connect the mobile marketplace value chain, including application developers, publishers, content providers, device manufacturers, operators, and consumers.
  • BREW-enabled device models are available from 24 manufacturers worldwide, with over 120 models offered to consumers.
  • Publishers and developers worldwide are generating revenue from BREW-based applications and content.
  • The BREW solution has successfully enabled the commercial wireless data services of many operators, including Verizon Wireless, ALLTEL, Cellular One, and others.

Statistics:

  • 24 manufacturers offer more than 120 BREW-enabled device models worldwide.
  • Revenue is being generated from BREW-based applications and content by publishers and developers worldwide.
  • The BREW solution has successfully enabled the commercial wireless data services of over 10 operators worldwide.

Sources:

  • QUALCOMM's press release announcing the partnership with Upstart Games and Konami Corporation.
  • Upstart Games' press release announcing the release of Frogger on the BREW platform.
  • QUALCOMM's web site providing information on the BREW system and its applications.
  • Konami Corporation's web site providing information on the company's business areas and products.

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