iFone Hits Number One Spot in ELSPA Download Chart with Lemmings
Manchester, 17th June 2005 - iFone, the leading wireless entertainment publisher, has again taken the coveted number one spot in the ELSPA download charts, this time with its popular mobile phone version of one of the best-selling console games of all time, Lemmings.
The title made it to number one in only its first full month of availability and is a testament to iFone's continuing ability to publish popular, big-brand titles that strike a chord with the casual gaming public. iFone has consistently maintained high-level positions since the inception of the ELSPA download charts in July 2004 with popular titles such as Monopoly and Cluedo.
Morgan O'Rahilly, CEO of iFone, commented, "Once again, iFone has proved its ability to publish big-brand titles that are an instant hit with those members of the public who play mobile games. I'm convinced that Lemmings will continue to prove popular with the UK public and will enjoy the same popularity when it is released in the US later on this year."
Originally selling over 10 million copies since its introduction in the 1990s, Lemmings is one of the world's most successful console games. The memorable Lemmings characters of the game are small, green-haired beings that mindlessly walk en masse into any danger in their path. Optimised for mobile phones with excellent graphics and 28 engaging levels for players to work through, Lemmings is available on all popular Java-enabled handsets and across all major networks.
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About iFone
iFone is a global leader in wireless entertainment, specialising in the development, production and publishing of wireless entertainment content for current and future mobile devices. Operating a global distribution network, iFone is live in over 35 countries with over 65 network operators, and works with all major handsets manufacturers, retail channels and entertainment portals.
As a leading publisher, iFone acts as a bridge between brand licensors, game developers, handset manufacturers and wireless carriers to deliver first class wireless entertainment to its customers. Combining world class account management, publishing and brand acquisition teams, iFone benefits from a huge wealth of experience and technical knowledge from across the industry.
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Patrick Smith for iFone
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Emma Brown
iFone
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