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Slyder Slides from PC to Phones: Mobliss and Sandlot Games Bring Popular Puzzler to New Mobile Audiences; Major US carriers snap up the catchy just-released multilevel maze crazeSEATTLE & BOTHELL, Wash. --(Business Wire)-- June 21, 2005 -- Delivering new easy-to-play and impossible-to-put-down mobile entertainment, Mobliss and Sandlot Games today announced the delivery of the classic PC puzzler, Slyder(TM), to top US carriers. With simple thumbpad game play and more than 150 unique levels of addictive labyrinth-esque challenges, Slyder is the quintessential casual game for mobile audiences. The hit PC title was created by Sandlot Games and the mobile version joins the growing ranks of popular games now published by Mobliss. "Many mobile users don't realize they're carrying a gaming machine in their pocket," said Brent Brookler, president of games and entertainment at Mobliss. "It's fun to play, easy to learn and infinitely challenging. Slyder is the perfect game for introducing new casual gamers to games on their mobile phones." "Slyder is an already established name in the world of downloadable PC games," said Daniel Bernstein, CEO and president of Sandlot Games. "Planning for widespread access on both J2ME and BREW phones, we're excited to be working with Mobliss and Dhruva to take the popular Slyder name to new mobile audiences." "Slyder is an extremely engrossing and highly entertaining mobile game. We are delighted that this game will now be available to mobile users in the US," said Rajesh Rao, CEO of Dhruva Interactive, the developers of the mobile version of Slyder. To advance from level to level, players must guide the adorable, blue ball-shaped "Slyder" through a series of mazes by using their phone's directional arrow keys. Just press the thumbpad in one direction and Slyder is off and running. But be careful. Once Slyder starts moving he will continue in that direction until he is stopped by an obstacle or the edge of the maze. Along the way, the gooey little hero is assisted by friends (the sociable Boffo), is challenged by angry enemies (bright red fang-toothed Ungers) and must avoid dozens of hazardous obstacles such as pits and vats. Slyder has two game play modes - Puzzle and Tilt-A-Thon - allowing players to choose between maneuvering through a series of increasingly tricky levels on one of three difficulty settings or progressing through a set number of mazes with the least number of moves possible. Providing hours of entertainment for both casual and advanced gamers alike, the engrossing new mobile title is currently available for a $2.99 monthly subscription on Sprint and will be quickly rolling out to additional carriers nationwide. About Mobliss Games Mobliss Games develops the most creative concepts in wireless gaming and brings the world's best-known brands to the small screen. With an experienced track record developing and publishing BREW, J2ME, SMS, MMS and WAP games, Mobliss Games connects carriers, game developers and brand. Mobliss Games brings many popular titles to the mobile space, including Family Feud, with more than 150,000 monthly subscribers; PGA TOUR's TOURCast Mobile, allowing subscribers to track every player and every shot on every course for PGA TOUR Tournament events; and soon-to-be-released Brady Bunch Kung Fu, the one-of-a-kind kitschy mobile fighting experience. More information available at www.mobliss.com/products/games/. About Mobliss Mobliss(R), an Index Group Company, offers wireless consumers, marketers, advertisers, and carriers a large, steadily-growing library of content that encompasses the latest in mobile media, from ringtones to graphics; wildly popular games, such as Family Feud(TM) and New York Times Crossword(TM), to Thumbdance(TM), a pioneering wireless channel dedicated to maximizing the mobile video experience. Recognized for their creativity in mobile media and marketing campaigns, Mobliss offerings keep users glued to their handsets by connecting renowned lifestyle brands with the latest in mobile entertainment and delivery technology. Mobliss creates, executes and distributes trend-setting content to more than 190 million US wireless subscribers through strategic partnerships that include all major wireless carriers nationwide. Globally, the Index Group network also links Mobliss clients and services to a worldwide network encompassing innovations from the Japanese, European, and Chinese markets. Mobliss customers include The Coca-Cola Company, Endemol, Nickelodeon, Toyota, FOX and FremantleMedia in conjunction with American Idol. Mobliss is headquartered in Seattle, Wash. Additional company information may be found at www.mobliss.com. About Sandlot Games Sandlot Games(R) Corporation is a premier publisher and developer of entertaining casual games across a variety of platforms. Sandlot Games provides a wide variety of popular game titles including Tradewinds(TM), Ballistik(TM), Super Granny(TM), Orbital(TM), Slyder(TM), Snail Mail(TM), and the recently released Tradewinds 2(TM). Sandlot Games reaches millions of users worldwide through a variety of distribution channels, including web portals and desktop computers. Founded in 2002 by video game veteran Daniel Bernstein, Sandlot Games is headquartered in Bothell, Wash. For more information, please visit us at www.sandlotgames.com. About Dhruva Interactive Dhruva Interactive is India's oldest and most respected games company, developing and publishing games for consoles, PC and mobile wireless devices. Founded in 1997, the company has pioneered gaming in India and publishes high quality mass market oriented PC and mobile games in India. Dhruva's mobile division is an award winning leading developer of mobile games in the world; Dhruva's branded games include Maria Sharapova Tennis, Charlie Chaplin - series of games, Phil 'The Power' Taylor Darts and Pat Cash Pro Tennis. Dhruva's PC & Console division is a leading provider of production services for the global videogames industry, having worked on 10 AAA videogame titles in the last 4 years, most recent being Microsoft's cutting edge racing title Forza Motorsport. Dhruva's first original PC product is a feature-rich 3D multiplayer pool game called Pool on the Net, releasing in 2005. For more, please visit http://www.dhruva.com. |
