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Sony PlayStation comes to mobile phones

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The ultimate in mobile gaming

Zeemote+PlayStation+Pico Projector+Mobile=HECK YES!

Although we are a long ways away from getting to the above image, it represents where I think mobile gaming should be going to be successful with the hardcore gamers. Imagine that: A nice handset running GTA4 on the Pico Projector and using the Zeemote for controls. Ideal but not happening for a long time. On the bright side, PlayStation has licensed some of its games for mobile for the first time.

Player X and Sony inked a deal to bring mobile versions of console hits Buzz! and Destruction Derby. Both games are set to land in July.

[Via Mobile-ent.biz]

Player X announces Etch A Sketch mobile game

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on November 12, 2007
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etch a sketch
Player X has partnered with developer Freeze Tag to co-launch a mobile game based on the classic Etch A Sketch toy.

The game features Etch A Sketch-themed characters called Knobbies in a number of interactive mini-games, as well as over 100 levels. It will be launched on mobile phones first, with an online game following later.

“With Etch A Sketch’s extraordinary brand recognition, we are confident that kids and adults alike will enjoy these new Etch A Sketch games and the new Knobby characters,” said Craig Holland, CEO of Freeze Tag.

The mobile game launches this December across Player X’s 150 global carriers. The online version will launch one month afterward.

Player X and Amobee team up

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Player X has announced that they’ve teamed up with Amobee to offer ad-funded versions of some of the former’s games.

The games use Amobee’s Handset Application Programming Interface (HAPI), which is a small development kit that allows them to become “Amobee-ready” and available to take ads. Gamers will be able to opt-in to the ad-funded versions, receiving a discount on the purchase price for receiving ads during launch, exit, and idle time.

“Ad-funded content models have the potential to transform the mobile content business, giving the end user more for less while generating an additional revenue stream,” said Player X CEO Tony Pearce. “We see this model and our partnership with Amobee as a crucial step toward building the development expertise and look forward to working with them.”

The first ad-funded titles to launch will be Sale of the Century, Strike it Lucky, Sensible Soccer Skillz, Space Invaders, Family Fortunes, and ToCA Race Driver 3.

GuitarStar going global

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AdME has announced that their game GuitarStar will be getting worldwide release courtesy of publisher Player X.

Originally released only on the AT&T Wireless network, GuitarStar is a new beat matching game which promotes up-and-coming new artists.

“Player X is extremely excited about partnering with AdME to bring this versatile new entertainment vehicle to a worldwide audience,” said Tony Pearce, Player X CEO.

There’s no word yet on when exactly the game will be available.

O2 and Player X partner up

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Player X has announced that they will be the official aggregator for UK operator O2.

Under the deal, Player X will work with over 20 publishers to take their games through QA, deployment, and porting to publish them on O2’s mobile games portal.

“We searched high and low for a company that could mix commercial savvy with operational delivery of QA, porting and deployment,” said Antony Douglas, Head of Games at O2 UK. “Thanks to a long-standing relationship with Player X, we had such a company on our doorstep and we’re confident this relationship will mean our mobile games partners’ content will reach our customers in the fastest possible time.”

Tony Pearce, Player X CEO, said the company was “delighted with the development.”

Player X announces Hollywood Hospital and new franchise

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Player X has announced a new game called Hollywood Hospital, which they intend to branch off into a series of games, reports MobileIndustry.biz.

The game is a mix of the tycoon and lifestyle genres. It features a host of crazy illnesses and weird machines inspired by classic Hollywood movies. The staff are constantly falling in love with the patients, who in turn are trying to duck the paparazzi. It’s currently in development by 8Bit Games.

“This is a major new publishing franchise from Player X,” said company CEO Tony Pearce. “We’re delighted to have come up with something as original as Hollywood Hospital and are looking forward to mobile gamers getting the bug for it as much as the patients in the game.”

Hollywood Hospital will launch globally in the fourth quarter of this year. Another game in the franchise, Hollywood Hotel, is currently in pre-production.

Player X gets new digs and new member

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Player X has announced they have moved to a new facility in Soho and added Chris Hanage to their executive team.

Chris Hanage joins Player X from Infospace, where he was head of mobile game sales for the EMEA region. At Player X he’ll be taking on the role of European sales director.

The new facility is located on Soho’s Frith Street and will become the company’s new headquarters. Player X CEO Tony Pearce stated that they had outgrown their old offices.

This news follows the announcement that Player X had opened an office in India and had plans to expand to Australia as well.

Player X expands into India

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Player X has announced the opening of a brand new office in Pune, India, one of the country’s most high-tech cities.

The movie is part of the company’s plan to expand aggressively into content aggregation. “This is a natural progression for Player X enabling us to offer our partners a complete distribution ecosystem and a wide variety of tailored services to meet their requirements,” said Tony Pearce, Player X CEO. “We’re looking to scale the office significantly over the next 12 months.”

Player X is already an official aggregator for a number of carrier and content partners. The company plans to open an office in Australia as well.

Player X to distribute Fishlabs 3D games

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Player X has announced that they have signed a deal to distribute games from Fishlabs 3D in Europe, Asia, and South America.

Games under the deal include Blades & Magic and DEEP. Three further games will be announced near the end of Q3 2007.

“Since more operators now outsource their mobile game needs, it’s vital for any content provider to find a distribution partner with as many direct channels as possible,” said Michael Schade, CEO and co-founder of Fishlabs. “Player X was our first choice to partner with because of their impressive list of global distribution channels and its highly professional in-house team.”

Red Herring 100 Awards nominate Player X

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Player X has announced that they have been nomiated as a finalist in the 2007 Red Herring 100 awards, which recognizes the top 100 private ventures in Europe.

“This year’s impressive list, and unprecedented number of submissions from companies demonstrates Europe’s emergence as a major player in the global technology sector,” said Red Herring Editor-in-Chief, Joel Dreyfuss. “The exceptional accomplishments of European technology companies and entrepreneurs are a testament to the rapid advancements being made in building the European innovation ecosystem.”

Red Herring’s editorial staff evaluated more than 700 companies on the basis of financial data, quality of management, execution of strategy, and commitment to research and development. Player X received their nomination due to their success with mobile channel geekTV, as well as expanding in the mobile game space with partnerships with EMI Music, Sky TV, and more.