March 20, 2006

iFone Releases V-Rally 3D For Mobile Phones

iFone, the leading wireless entertainment publisher, and Atari, Inc., a leading global publisher of video games, today announced the launch of ATARI’s V-Rally 3D for mobile phones.

V-Rally 3D is iFone’s first in a series of 3D games expected to be launched in 2006 and is based on Atari’s best Selling PlayStation console version. Synonymous with high speed and adrenaline thrills V-Rally 3D pushes the limits of the mobile phone platform to deliver a spectacular multi-player console-like racing experience.

This exclusive mobile version offers a number of connected features that are provided by the EXIT GAMES Neutron multiplayer solution. Exit Games Neutron is the leading managed service platform for connected and multiplayer mobile games available for Java and BREW. The middleware has a technical reach of about 500m users thanks to its direct connections with operators world wide enabling multi-carrier gaming, billing and presence in 2,5G and 3G networks. Neutron’s rich feature-set for gameplay, community, billing and administration allows fast and easy development of world’s best connected games.

Each different location offers a range of unique features and varied track conditions. Players can keep track of their vitals during the game with a sophisticated in game interface which includes a Timer, Speedometer and Tachometer. Three modes of play are available including a race against the clock in Time attack, Championship mode which includes a range of unique driving features and Multiplayer mode which allows players from around the globe to compare their driving skills with other players by racing ghost cars downloaded from the high score hall of Fame rankings.

Enda Carey, iFone Marketing Director added, “V-Rally is a unique 3D Mobile driving experience. It’s been developed with sophisticated 3D technology to offer a driving experience close to that of the original console version. It’s the best Rally driving experience on a mobile phone”.

“We are very excited to be working with a leading global publisher such as iFone, who has an outstanding portfolio of top-selling games says Harald Behnke, CEO of Exit Games. “The launch of connected top titles like V-Rally 3D underlines the increasing popularity of Multiplayer features within mobile games.”

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