iFone Launches Atari Legends 3 - Three Classic Atari Titles In One Download
PONG, ASTEROIDS DELUX AND SUPER BREAKOUT TO BE SOLD IN SINGLE DOWNLOAD PACK
Manchester, 20th September 2005 - iFone, the leading wireless entertainment publisher, today announced that it is launching the third of its popular Atari Legends game packs. Atari Legends are a series of classic games titles from Atari, offered in one single download 3-in-1 game pack. Atari Legends 3 will include the titles Pong, Asteroids Deluxe and Super Breakout. The pack is scheduled to be launched across all European operators in September 2005.
Pong the timeless and addictive classic table tennis game this year celebrates its 30th birthday. The mobile adaptation of this simple game allows the gamer to control a paddle and use their skill to rebound the ball back to their opponent.
Asteroids Deluxe, the original sequel to the infamous Atari classic Asteroids, allows you to blast and destroy asteroids whilst being chased and attacked by UFO's and killer satellites. You have to be quick though as timing is key to winning the game.
Super Breakout gives you all the addictive block-breaking action of the original Atari classic, use your paddle to deflect the ball against the bricks. Once all the bricks are cleared, you will progress to the next level. Super Breakout offers three new compelling games modes and includes the original retro graphics as in the original console version.
Morgan O'Rahilly, CEO of iFone, commented, "Atari is one of the leading gaming brands in the world. By offering these great games as a single download, we can continue to extend the lifecycle and re-invigorate these popular titles while providing value for money to the mass market of mobile gamers."
Previous Atari Legends 3-in-1 packs are still available on operator decks and include the following great Atari games:
- Atari Legends Volume One - Asteroids, Centipede and Combat
- Atari Legends Volume Two - Lunar Lander, Missile Command and Breakout
iFone has enjoyed consistent success with mass market-appeal games such as Lemmings and Cluedo SFX and was recently crowned the UK's number 1 publisher of mobile games by downloads in 2004 according to recent announcements by the European Trade Body ELSPA.
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iFone is a global leader in wireless entertainment, specialising in the development, production and publishing of wireless entertainment content for current and future mobile devises.
iFone operates a global distribution network live in 50 countries and has strategic partnerships with over 100 network operators. With an exceptional track record in the deployment of mass-market brands in the wireless space, iFone develops entertainment content for a wide range of handsets in all major languages.
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