Fathammer Developing Leading Edge 3D Wireless Entertainment Applications with ATI's Imageon® Graphics Hardware
Helsinki, Finland (October 13, 2005) - Fathammer, a leading publisher of advanced 3D mobile game technologies and games, announced today that it will cooperate with ATI Technologies Inc., one of the leading providers of graphics, video and multimedia products for desktop, workstation and notebook PCs, digital televisions, cell phones and game consoles, to develop new 3D wireless entertainment applications.
The cooperation is aimed at enhancing the growth of the 3D mobile entertainment market. ATI's new technology helps high performance content and applications to run in wireless devices. Device manufacturer LG's game phone LG360 is powered by ATI's technology and is carried by both Korean major mobile operators - SKT and KTF.
"3D games are a very important part of the future of mobile gaming. By working with ATI, a leader in the 3D space, we will continue to offer the most sophisticated games for wireless, with enhanced graphics and better frame rates," said Matti Airas, CEO of Fathammer. "Our current 3D titles - Stuntcar Extreme®, Toy GolfTM and Hockey RageTM - are already immensely popular with consumers and carriers. Through our relationship with ATI, we intend to publish more 3D products that push the boundaries of innovation and fun".
"The mobile market is just waiting for the kind of compelling 3D content that Fathammer develops that in turn takes advantage of the hardware capabilities of today's ATI graphics chips," said Neal Robison, Director of ISV Relations, ATI Technologies Inc. "The combination of ATI's Imageon® graphics hardware and Fathammer's innovative applications will continue to push the boundaries of 3D mobile entertainment in the years to come."
About ATI Technologies Inc.
ATI Technologies Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions. An industry pioneer since 1985, ATI is the world's foremost visual processor unit (VPU) provider and is dedicated to deliver leading-edge performance solutions for the full range of PC and Mac desktop and notebook platforms, workstation, set-top and digital television, game console and handheld device markets. With 2004 revenues of US $2 billion, ATI has more than 3,200 employees in the Americas, Europe and Asia. ATI common shares trade on NASDAQ (ATYT) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (ATY).
More information at www.ati.com
About Fathammer
Fathammer is a leading publisher and distributor of advanced mobile games for multiple platforms and carries a growing portfolio of high quality 3D mobile games. Fathammer is also the developer of the industry proven X-Forge® 3D game engine and development system. Fathammer is privately owned company and has offices in Helsinki, Finland, and in Seoul, Korea.
More information at www.fathammer.com
Contact:
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Fathammer Ltd.
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Email: salla.ainamo@fathammer.com