World Golf Tour Signs Exit Games' Cross-Platform Multiplayer Service Neutron(R) 4.0
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - APRIL 24, 2007 - Exit Games, the leading global service provider for multiplayer mobile and online games, today announced that World Golf Tour has signed on to use the company's core product Neutron ® 4.0. In use by some of the largest and most respected companies in the mobile entertainment industry, Neutron connects gamers across mobile-to-mobile and mobile-to-PC platforms, and is a leading turn-key solution for the development and deployment of mobile multiplayer games and cross-platform gaming environments. Neutron 4.0 will be supporting PC-to-PC connectivity for World Golf Tour, a new add-on to its core functionality.
As the first professional HD-quality online golf game, World Golf Tour is leveraging its own proprietary technology in concert with Neutron's cross -platform capabilities to facilitate players gathering from around the globe to play online golf, competing head-to-head in weekly and annual championship tournaments. Exit Games Neutron acts as the multiplayer platform within the game, providing numerous community features including invitation matchmaking, buddy lists, as well as high score and leader boards, among others. With its customizable game and community servers, Neutron additionally offers tailored multiplayer features, such as tracking of other players and team-building functions.
"Exit Games was an easy choice for World Golf Tour as we expand upon our product and build a strong community of golf enthusiasts," said YuChiang Cheng, CEO of World Golf Tour. "Neutron is the most advanced tournament system available that supports multi-platform connected, communal environments, and we're absolutely thrilled to have them on board as a key strategic partner in creating a one-of-a-kind gaming experience."
"World Golf Tour has taken the lead in developing a complete golf tournament experience online, and as the industry-leading solution, Neutron was chosen to drive the community and multiplayer aspects," said Tom Sperry, CEO of Exit Games USA. "The future of gaming will center largely on cross-platform functionality and we look forward to expanding our relationships with the world's foremost gaming concerns to drive the next wave of consumer adoption."
The goal of the World Golf Tour is to promote the game of Golf to a broader audience and introduce it in a realistic online format; accessible to adults of all ages, skill levels and locations.
Neutron powered games are launched in over 50 countries by more than 100 carriers and portals, providing access to more than 500 million global subscribers.
About Exit Games
Exit Games is a leading service provider for multiplayer mobile and online games. The Exit Games Neutron ® service platform connects network and service providers with users all over the world. Neutron is used by leading game publishers, developers and mobile communications companies like THQ Wireless, iFone, World Golf Tour, SkyZone, Square Enix's UIEvolution, Fremantle Media, Verizon, Cingular, Sprint, Softbank, Vodafone, Qualcomm, Intel, Sony Ericsson and Siemens. The company was founded in 2003 with venture capital funding and maintains branches in San Francisco, USA and Hamburg, Germany. For more information, please visit our website: www.exitgames.com
About World Golf Tour
San Francisco-based World Golf Tour TM (WGT) offers the world's most realistic online golf experience. WGT seeks to democratize the game of golf via the Web, making golf accessible and affordable for all, and to build an online community based on its engaging, interactive golf experience. WGT enables multiple players to explore famous courses simultaneously and sparks competition with tournament play and real-life prizes. For more information, please visit www.worldgolftour.com
CONTACTS:
Alexandra Vogel
Exit Games
Phone: (+49) 40-4135-9616
E-mail: alexandra.vogel@exitgames.com
Quinn Wageman
Kohnke Communications on behalf of Exit Games
Phone: 415-777-4000
E-mail: eric@kohnkecomm.com
Lauren Eastman
Allison & Partners on behalf of World Golf Tour
Phone: 415-277-4916
E-mail: lauren@allisonpr.com