Alien tripods are set to invade your phone with the release of WAR OF THE WORLDS, the mobile game, from Gameloft. The exclusive agreement with Viacom Consumer Products Inc. enables Gameloft to develop, publish and distribute the wireless game version of the highly anticipated War of the Worlds movie directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise.
The game extends and broadens the movie experience by providing gamers a unique opportunity to play the part of the tripod. In this role, players take on humans, buildings and other manmade objects for an adrenaline filled game.
The gripping storyline of WAR OF THE WORLDS makes it a very compelling game, said Michel Guillemot, president, Gameloft. We wanted to exceed the already high expectations by adding a distinctive twist to the gameplay. Our production team came up with a creative concept which resulted in a fun and original game for all types of players.
WAR OF THE WORLDS the mobile game is now available through multiple wireless carriers. More information on the game can be found at www.gameloft.com/waroftheworlds/.
Gameloft is a leading international developer and publisher of videogames for mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of mobile handsets with this technology is anticipated to exceed one billion units in 2007. Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Montreal, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Düsseldorf, Milan, Barcelona, Beijing, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Seoul. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris. For more information, visit www.gameloft.com.
Viacom Consumer Products is a part of Nickelodeon & Viacom Consumer Products (NVCP). NVCP manages the merchandise licensing, home video, music, book and interactive software businesses for Nickelodeon brands and characters as well as the properties of Comedy Central, Spike TV and MTV Networks Intl, as well as some non-Viacom properties. In addition, NVCP manages the merchandise, interactive, book, and wireless licensing for Paramount Pictures. The NVCP business represents more than $4 billion in retail sales.
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