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InfoSpace releases next Gem Jam instalment
June 9th, 2005/... InfoSpace Inc. (NASDAQ: INSP), a leading provider of mobile entertainment, today announced the release of Gem Jam Fever, the latest version in the popular mobile puzzle game series from InfoSpace's Elkware studio.
In this mystical voodoo themed sequel to the award winning Gem Jam, your aim is to help Ayida become high priest of the local Voodoo scene. Arrange the gems, without letting them build up too far and taking advantage of the multifarious combinations, to score points.
Gem Jam Fever is packed with colourful, high quality graphics and features three distinct game modes - Classic, Fever and Story mode, which boasts high quality, movie-like cut scenes.
"The popularity of the Gem Jam series has been phenomenal and continues to grow" said Steve Elfman, InfoSpace vice president Mobile Operations. "We're thrilled to launch a new edition. While appealing to all ages, Gem Jam Fever continues to unfold new challenges and objectives that will provide endless hours of entertainment."
Gem Jam Fever will be available to all major carriers worldwide and will be supported for selected handsets from all of the major mobile phone manufacturers.
About InfoSpace
InfoSpace, Inc. (Nasdaq:INSP) is a leader in private-label search, online directory and mobile entertainment. InfoSpace consists of two divisions - Search & Directory and Mobile. The Search and Directory division uses our unique metasearch technology to power a portfolio of branded Web sites and provide private-label search and online directory services. InfoSpace Mobile is a global provider and publisher of wireless content, including ringtones, games, graphics and more, as well as infrastructure solutions that help customers build stronger brands and generate revenue. InfoSpace Mobile distributes its applications through mobile operators, including Cingular Wireless, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Nextel, Sprint, Virgin Mobile, Vodafone, 02, Orange, 3, TIM and Telefonica Moviles. More information can be found at www.InfoSpaceinc.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding InfoSpace's mobile business and its mobile gaming products including its Gem Jam Fever game product. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could affect actual results include mobile operator uptake of InfoSpace's mobile gaming products including the Gem Jam Fever game and the extent of consumer adoption and usage of the products. A more detailed description of certain factors that could affect InfoSpace Mobile's actual results include, but are not limited to, those discussed in InfoSpace, Inc.'s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, in the section entitled "Factors Affecting Our Operating Results, Business Prospects and Market Price of Stock." Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. InfoSpace undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward- looking statements to reflect new information, events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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