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Matthew Bellows
Wireless Gaming Review
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Vindigo Studios and Wireless Gaming Review Team
to Deliver Game Reviews to BREW Handsets
Atlanta, GA - March 22, 2004 - At CTIA, Wireless Gaming Review
(WGR), the leading publication dedicated to wireless games, today announced
that it has selected Vindigo Studios, one of the best-known publishers and
developers of consumer applications for mobile phones, to develop and publish
an application that will deliver timely game reviews directly to wireless
consumers. The impartial and trusted reviews in the mobile version of WGR
will enable customers to navigate the crowded list of games on their handsets.
"Our main passion in life is bringing expert reviews to wireless gamers,"
said Matthew Bellows, co-founder of Wireless Gaming Review. "We chose Vindigo
Studios to develop our BREW publication because they share a similar level
of passion for what they do. Working together, we can not only expand the
WGR audience, but also drive the adoption of games by mobile users."
According to a recent report from industry analyst firm IDC, the number
of wireless gamers is expected to grow from 7.9% of all U.S. wireless subscribers
in 2003 to 34.7%, or 65.2 million users, by 2008. Wireless Gaming Review
has published editorial reviews, previews, and insights to this market for
more than two years.
"Mobile gamers view Wireless Gaming Review as an unmatched source of information,"
said Jason Devitt, CEO of Vindigo Studios. "This partnership is a great
example of our focus on delivering applications that mobile consumers really
need and want."
The new subscription product will allow mobile gamers to sort WGR content
based on game category or review rating. Reviews will be published in an
easy-to-read format with direct links to purchase options on handsets that
support this feature. The application will be available through major U.S.
wireless carriers later this year.
About Vindigo Studios
Vindigo Studios is one of the best-known publishers and developers of consumer
information and entertainment applications for mobile devices. Vindigo Studios'
proprietary technology and network of content partners power compelling
applications on every major wireless carrier in the U.S. More than two million
consumers have downloaded a Vindigo Studios application; Deloitte and Touche
recently recognized the company as a "Rising Star" for its rapid revenue
growth. More information can be found at www.vindigostudios.com.
About Wireless Gaming Review
Wireless Gaming Review ( www.WirelessGamingReview.com
) was founded in August of 2001 to bring game reviews, previews and insights
to mobile gamers everywhere. Recognized by Forbes Magazine in their Best
of the Web issue, and consistently cited as a resource for gamers and the
mobile games industry, WGR is the leading publication dedicated to wireless
games. WGR Media, Inc., the publisher of Wireless Gaming Review, also publishes
the Mobile Entertainment Analyst ( www.mobenta.com
) for business readers. On March 3rd 2004, WGR Media announced it was being
acquired by CNET Networks.
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