Gameloft Debuts "Block Breaker Deluxe" for iPod

News by GamesIndustry.biz Contributor

Published on Jan. 16, 2008

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January 15, 2008

New York - Gameloft®, a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, today announced that Block Breaker Deluxe, the best selling wall breaker game, with over 8 million games sold, is now available on the iTunes Store ( www.itunes.com) for players to purchase and download on the new iPod nano, iPod Classic and fifth generation iPod. Block Breaker Deluxe is available immediately for purchase for $4.99.

"We revamped the graphics of Block Breaker Deluxe for iPod to make it the most feature-rich, action packed wall breaker game ever created," explains Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president of publishing, Gameloft. "We think iPod owners will be pleased with the stunning new animation effects, vibrant environments and innovative gameplay."

Block Breaker Deluxe is set in a trendy, jet-set universe and features an exclusive 'Level Editor' that allows iPod owners to build, create and play their own unique levels. The game also enables players to share these customized levels with others in the iPod community via iTunes.

New challenges and other inventions make this best selling game even more attractive and fascinating. Block Breaker Deluxe features 50 night-life based levels, 5 hip locations, 5 out of the ordinary bosses, 11 types of brick and 14 power-ups for quick moves. Get ready to meet the challenge and get through all the levels offered by Block Breaker Deluxe, and be prepared for the frenzy of the most breathtaking wall breaker games!

About Gameloft

Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones. Established in 1999, it has emerged as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, Brew or Symbian technology. The total number of games-enabled handsets is anticipated to exceed two billion units in 2008.

Partnership agreements with leading licensors and sports personalities such as Ubisoft Entertainment, Universal Pictures, ABC, Dreamworks Animations SKG, Endemol, 20th Century Fox, Viacom, Sony Pictures, Touchtone Television, Warner Bros., FifPro, Lamborghini, Paris Hilton, Gus Hansen, Kobe Bryant, Derek Jeter, Reggie Bush, Lleyton Hewitt, Jonny Wilkinson or Robinho allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Block Breaker Deluxe, Asphalt: Urban GT and New York Nights.

Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 80 plus countries.

Gameloft has worldwide offices in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Montreal, Mexico, Buenos Aires, Paris, London, Cologne, Milan, Madrid, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Warsaw, New Delhi, Seoul, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney. Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA)

For more information visit www.gameloft.com

MEDIA CONTACT:

Sanette Chao

Gameloft

212-994-2495

sanette.chao@gameloft.com

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