Invites Mobile Developers to Compete for Great Prizes,
Including a Publishing Deal with I-play
SUNNYVALE, Calif. – 20 February 2007 – Motorola today announced the launch of
the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge, a competition that will reward two
talented MOTODEV developers with the rare opportunity to have their winning
applications published by mobile entertainment company and contest title
sponsor, I-play.
The MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge is designed to recognize independent
developers that are coding to create “the next big thing” in mobile gaming.
Together with title sponsor I-play and marketing allies including Sun
Microsystems and Microsoft, Motorola encourages MOTODEV developers around the
globe to put their skills to the test by entering their unpublished games in
one of two contest categories -- “Best Java® Software Game”
submitted for play on the ultra-slim Motorola MOTOKRZR™ K1 handset or “Best
Windows Mobile Game” for entertainment on the uber-functional Motorola MOTO Q™
family of devices.
“Aligned with the principles of our MOTODEV developer network, the MOTODEV Game
Developer Challenge is all about enabling breakthrough innovation and creating
the best consumer experiences,” said Christy Wyatt, vice president,
ecosystem and market development, Motorola, “We’re pleased that with I-play and
our partners, we can enable developers to really push the envelope in bringing
exciting new entertainment offerings to the mobile user.”
“I-play is delighted to be sponsoring the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge,”
said David Gosen, CEO of I-play. “Gaming development is an industry that’s fuelled
by creativity and this competition rewards that vision. It’s not only a great
opportunity for developers to show off their talents, but also catch the
attention of the entire mobile gaming world.”
Open to all registered MOTODEV developers, the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge
is accepting submissions beginning today and continuing until August 10, 2007.
A panel of judges representing Motorola, I-play, and other contest marketing
allies will evaluate entries based on uniqueness, fun factor, design, operation
and innovation in visual arts and audio. Category winners will be announced in
the fall of 2007.
Each category grand prizewinner will see their winning mobile title published
by I-play for mobile consumers to enjoy. The runners-up in each category will
receive the opportunity to meet with the judging panel to discuss their submission
and receive valuable feedback. In addition, all winners will receive a
briefcase full of Motorola’s hottest handsets and a package of I-play’s
best-selling games.
To learn more about submitting a mobile title for consideration and official
competition rules, please visit: developer.motorola.com/gamechallenge.
About MOTODEV
MOTODEV is Motorola's global developer and ISV program. MOTODEV combines
Motorola developer initiatives into one seamless web site resource, giving
developers simple access to virtually all things Motorola (from mobile devices
to digital set-tops). The program helps foster innovation in application
development and delivery by connecting developers with the resources they need
most -- tools, SDKs, and clearly defined go-to-market initiatives. And, with
information and resources for a variety of products at their fingertips,
developers can easily tap into new business opportunities and apply their
talent across the full range of Motorola platforms.
About I-play
I-play brings the best in mobile entertainment to an audience of over one
billion people via a network of over 120 carriers worldwide, including Sprint
(NYSE:S), Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ), Cingular, Vodafone (LSE: VOD.L) and
Telefonica Moviles (NYSE: TEM), amongst others and online portals including http://www.iplay.com/. I-play has been
creating mobile games since 1998 and continues to spearhead the creation of
mobile entertainment for the next generation. As one of the world's longest
established and respected creators of mobile entertainment, the I-play brand
stands for quality and the best in mobile development. A move into mobile video
content via a license agreement with Universal Mobile Entertainment sees I-play
offering the best clips from Universal Studios’ most popular blockbuster
movies.
I-play's investors are Apax Partners and Argo Global Capital. I-play is
headquartered in London, with North American Regional HQ in San Mateo,
California and European Regional HQ in Dunfermline, Scotland; a publishing
studio in Macclesfield as well as sales offices in Paris, Hamburg, Madrid, New
York and Singapore.
Source: Motorola press release
