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Gameloft Develops for the Nintendo 3DS
PARIS, March 24, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social
games, joins the European launch of the Nintendo 3DS system with its first
title, Asphalt 3D, on March 25. Gameloft, the developer of Asphalt 3D, has
assigned in-store distribution to Ubisoft, with distribution in Japan managed
by Konami. Gameloft will expand its catalog of downloadable games when the
Nintendo eShop launches for the 3DS.
"The Nintendo 3DS system offers developers new tools to create
unique game experiences on a mobile console," said Michel Guillemot,
president of Gameloft. "At the height of technology, with glasses free 3D
viewing and the ability to connect players in unique ways, the 3DS allows us
to offer fresh and attractive gameplay for new communities of players."
With its unique functionalities, exceeding current gaming
standards, the 3DS brings new features to video games and offers an exclusive
community experience. Gameloft will integrate the StreetPass function into
its titles, which allows the exchange of game data between Nintendo 3DS
systems. For example, Asphalt 3D players can compare performances with
friends or the whole world and win in-game currency by connecting with other
players. In addition to the new community features, the new Circle Pad,
motion sensor and gyro sensor allow Gameloft to offer rich game experiences
for the future catalog of Nintendo 3DS.
Gameloft will launch numerous best-selling games in the coming
months, starting with Let's Golf! 2, the first Gameloft title to arrive on
the Nintendo eShop.
About Gameloft
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has
established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000.
Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones,
smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices),
set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading
international brands such as UNO(R), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's
Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its
own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern
Combat 2 : Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R).
Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100
countries and employs over 4,000 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600,
Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
For additional information, please visit http://www.gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
Gameloft Contact, Aude Fouquier, European Communication Director,
Tel: +33-1-58-16-20-40, Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com
Gameloft Develops for the Nintendo 3DS
PARIS, March 24, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading global publisher of digital and social
games, joins the European launch of the Nintendo 3DS system with its first
title, Asphalt 3D, on March 25. Gameloft, the developer of Asphalt 3D, has
assigned in-store distribution to Ubisoft, with distribution in Japan managed
by Konami. Gameloft will expand its catalog of downloadable games when the
Nintendo eShop launches for the 3DS.
"The Nintendo 3DS system offers developers new tools to create
unique game experiences on a mobile console," said Michel Guillemot,
president of Gameloft. "At the height of technology, with glasses free 3D
viewing and the ability to connect players in unique ways, the 3DS allows us
to offer fresh and attractive gameplay for new communities of players."
With its unique functionalities, exceeding current gaming
standards, the 3DS brings new features to video games and offers an exclusive
community experience. Gameloft will integrate the StreetPass function into
its titles, which allows the exchange of game data between Nintendo 3DS
systems. For example, Asphalt 3D players can compare performances with
friends or the whole world and win in-game currency by connecting with other
players. In addition to the new community features, the new Circle Pad,
motion sensor and gyro sensor allow Gameloft to offer rich game experiences
for the future catalog of Nintendo 3DS.
Gameloft will launch numerous best-selling games in the coming
months, starting with Let's Golf! 2, the first Gameloft title to arrive on
the Nintendo eShop.
About Gameloft
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has
established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000.
Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones,
smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices),
set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading
international brands such as UNO(R), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's
Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its
own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern
Combat 2 : Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R).
Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100
countries and employs over 4,000 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600,
Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
For additional information, please visit http://www.gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
Gameloft Contact, Aude Fouquier, European Communication Director,
Tel: +33-1-58-16-20-40, Mail: aude.fouquier@gameloft.com