InfoSpace Launches BMW WilliamsF1 Team Racing Challenge for Mobile
InfoSpace, a leading publisher of mobile games and the world famous BMW WilliamsF1 Team brings Grand Prix racing excitement to mobile phones
London - June 8th, 2005...InfoSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSP) today announced the release of its high speed racing game "BMW WilliamsF1 Team Racing Challenge". Mobile subscribers can now experience the sensation of Formula One racing as never before. With outstanding action graphics, pit stops and ever changing driving conditions, BMW WilliamsF1 Team Racing Challenge delivers high-octane excitement to gamers wherever they are and whenever they feel the need for speed.
"We are excited to bring the first BMW WilliamsF1 Team title to mobile users everywhere," said Steve Elfman, VP Mobile Operations at InfoSpace. "Through this particular title, InfoSpace's elkware Studio has successfully introduced some of the most innovative, realistic and technical features in mobile gaming. Through BMW WilliamsF1 Team Racing Challenge, we are able to introduce a team challenge that takes the competition to the next level."
Developed by InfoSpace in conjunction with engineers from the team, BMW WilliamsF1 Team Racing Challenge puts gamers behind the wheel of a Williams BMW FW27 in a race against five opponents. The game includes three different "Cup" races each with four tracks to choose from. Gamers can outperform their opponents in four challenging play modes and race against a ghost car in "time attack" mode.
"The games from InfoSpace show that it is possible to bring the excitement of racing onto mobile phones. We are looking forward to the partnership between our organizations. For us, this is a novel and groundbreaking project." said Ralf Hussmann, Head of Sport Marketing at BMW AG.
A major achievement of BMW WilliamsF1 Team Racing Challenge is its arcade-style top-down view which allows mobile gamers intuitive ease in controlling and steering their racecar. As the latest BMW title in the extensive InfoSpace games catalogue, BMW WilliamsF1 Team Racing Challenge 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, Inc.
InfoSpace, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSP) is a leader in mobile entertainment and information, private-label search, and online directory. InfoSpace consists of two divisions - Search & Directory and Mobile, which provide Internet search and directory services, and wireless content and infrastructure solutions that help customers build stronger brands and generate incremental revenue. InfoSpace enables delivery of information and entertainment services that benefit customers, while creating opportunities for partners, advertisers and content publishers. More information can be found at http://www.InfoSpaceinc.com.
About the BMW WilliamsF1 Team
The BMW WillliamsF1 Team is an Anglo-German alliance of one of the world's leading Formula One teams and one of the world's most prestigious car makers.
WilliamsF1 was formed in 1977 and has claimed 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles. BMW AG has a long and distinguished history in many categories of international motor racing, including Formula One.
In 2000, these two organizations formed the BMW WilliamsF1 Team. Over five seasons, the team has claimed ten Grand Prix victories and 440 World Championship points.
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding InfoSpace Mobile's agreement with BMW and the BMW WilliamsF1 Team Racing Challenge game. 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 the progress and development of the proposed BMW WilliamsF1 Team Racing Challenge game product and the extent of carrier and consumer adoption and usage of the product. 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 and quarterly reports on form 10-Q as filed from time to time 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.