BBMF Signs Definitive 5-Year Exclusive Agreement with TV Tokyo Broadband Entertainment Inc.

February 18th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

Agreement Allows Creation and Management of a Dozen New Mobile Game Channels Based on Japanese Animations, TV Dramas and Other Licensed Mobile Contents.

BBMF Corporation announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with TV Tokyo Broadband Entertainment Inc., a majority owned subsidiary of TV Tokyo, the leading TV broadcaster in Japan, to create and manage new mobile game channels, based on the existing licensed mobile contents of TXBB. More …

Fishlabs: New games studio for 3D mobile games ready to roll

February 14th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

A top-class newcomer is joining the mobile entertainment software sector. This studio, the Hamburg-based game developer Fishlabs, can already look back on more than twelve years of experience in the area of 3D multimedia projects.

Fishlabs positions itself as a developer and distributor of mobile 3D games on the highest technical level. "Our expertise lies in the development of groundbreaking 3D technologies and their integration into completely new mobile game experiences," says Michael Schade, CEO of Fishlabs. "With thrilling products, like the world’s first 3D Multiplayer Java Games for mobile phones, we will further expand our leadership in this area in the course of the year," declares Schade. More …

Kayak Interactive & Synergenix Interactive Join Forces; Combination Creates Leading Mobile Entertainment Company

February 11th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

Mobile games publishers Kayak Interactive and Synergenix Interactive today announced that they are joining forces to create a leader in the mobile entertainment industry. The new company will operate as Kayak Interactive, and Synergenix will become a wholly owned subsidiary.

The new mobile entertainment company is distributing content in North America, Europe and Asia through over forty carriers and numerous alternative channels. In addition, over ten different handset manufacturers worldwide are on the customer list. The company will directly publish and distribute a combined and greatly increased product portfolio created by its world class in-house development studio together with an extensive network of external developers from around the world. More …

Jamdat Jammin’

February 11th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

Now that wireless service providers such as Verizon Communications and AT&T Wireless are launching their 3G wireless networks around the country, the big question is how they will recoup the billions of dollars they spent to develop these networks. The answer is not clear-cut. While voice is still the driver of revenue for the carriers, increasingly, data applications will become more important. What the carriers need are applications that will keep consumers racking up minutes for as long as possible. More …

In-Fusio sets sights on Mobile Scope

February 3rd, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

French publisher of mobile-phone games acquires German publisher, expands lineup of TV- and movie-based games.

French mobile-game publisher In-Fusio has acquired the German firm Mobile Scope, also a publisher of games for mobile phones, officials announced today. Just a week ago, In-Fusio acquired the American mobile-game company Thumbworks.
Mobile Scope will be integrated into In-Fusio’s publishing division, and its former CEO, J

Filipino game development firm spawns mobile app startup

January 31st, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

FILIPINO PC game developer Anino Entertainment is opening a new company that will focus on mobile phone game development.

The new company, Anino Mobile, was created in response to the increased use of multimedia-enabled phones, Anino said.
Anino Entertainment spokesperson Niel Dagondon said the new company has about 10 employees, nine of whom are developers. More …

JAMDAT’s Plan To Sell Mobile Content Up In The Air

January 31st, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

JAMDAT will use its own retail distribution system, which can download content directly to cell phones, when it starts selling its mobile games and content in RadioShack.

The world of mobile entertainment will be increasing its distribution network. JAMDAT Mobile said it has entered into an agreement to distribute its wireless entertainment content through RadioShack. More …

InfoSpace report caps banner year

January 27th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

By nearly every measure, 2004 was a very good year at InfoSpace Inc.

The Bellevue company, which distributes content to mobile phones and operates an Internet search and directory business, posted record revenues, profits and cash flow as Chief Executive Jim Voelker continued his revitalization of the once-battered Internet firm.

Revenue surged 89 percent to $249 million in 2004, in part because of greater demand for the company’s ring tones, graphics and games. More …

IN-FUSIO buys US publisher

January 25th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

IN FUSIO, which makes downloadable games for mobile phones, has bought US mobile games publisher Thumbworks. The ex-boss of Thumbworks Craig Holland will nhead US operations. As well as improving IN FUSIO’s US profile the takeover will also accelerate development of new games. More …

Digital Chocolate Surges Past Three Million Downloads; Consumers Worldwide Are Eating up Its Mobile Games and Applications

January 19th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A | No Comments »

Digital Chocolate’s Global Distribution Network Paves Way for More Games. More Customers and More Downloads Demonstrating mass market interest in mobile games and software, as well as the unique appeal of its applications.

Digital Chocolate today announced it has surpassed the three million downloads milestone. This achievement was accomplished roughly a year after the company’s founding and is a direct result of the consumer appeal of Digital Chocolate’s products and the company’s global distribution network.  More …