HandyGames™ big in Japan!
Giebelstadt, Germany, December 14th 2006 - HandyGames, a leading European developer and publisher of mobile games, and Minoraxis, a Korea-based developer and publisher specializing in wireless entertainment, today announced that they have successfully deployed HandyGames famous game Townsmen 2 in Korea and Japan.
"In Minoraxis, we have found in the best possible partner to bring our top selling games to South Korea and Japan.", says Christopher Kassulke, CEO of HandyGames. "The well experienced team did not just port the game, but also customized with attention to detail to fit the demands of the Korean and Japanese mobile gamers."
"We are pleased to have teamed up with HandyGames", says Seung Lee, CEO of Minoraxis. "Uniqueness of HandyGames titles, when blended with Minoraxis' development and marketing skills, will definitely draw great interest in these seemingly the most competitive markets."
Townsmen 2 is now available to gamers on multiple Far East carriers including SKT, KTF, LGT and KDDI. Minoraxis and HandyGames plan to release the enhanced version of Townsmen 3 in Korea in January 2007 and in Japan in March 2007.
About HandyGames:
HandyGames is one of the leading independent developers of mobile games. The company has offices in Giebelstadt, Germany and Bucharest, Romania with its own international distribution network. The company was founded in 2000 by Markus and Christopher Kassulke and Udo Bausewein and currently has more than 35 employees and plans to expand further.
The vast and extensive product range is characterized by its high quality and comprises of downloadable and pre-installed games and applications for mobile phones (based on J2ME) as well as applications for the mobile internet. HandyGames has developed top sellers like Porn Manager, Townsmen and Flitzer. The company's success is also reflected in long-term co-operations with leading handset manufacturers and operators and the winning of various international awards.
More information at: www.handy-games.com
About Minoraxis:
Established in Dec. 2002, Minoraxis has focused on games that deliver the best experience on mobile phones. With its comprehensive global network, Minoraxis offers the global launch of wireless games from its high-caliber developer partners.
Press contact:
Nathalie Depix
www.handy-games.com GmbH
i_Park Klingholz 13
97232 Giebelstadt
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0) 9334 9757 - 48
Fax: +49 (0) 9334 9757 - 19
nathalie.depix@handy-games.com