Merscom Games Added to Novint Falcon Line-up
Award-winning titles to be available for 3D Touch Game Controller
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CHAPEL HILL, NC and ALBUQUERQUE, NM - October 4, 2007 - Novint Technologies, Inc. (NVNT), the pioneer of 3D touch for consumer computing, has partnered with Merscom, a leading global publisher of computer and video games, to make a variety of titles available for the new Falcon game controller. Merscom will integrate Novint's patented 3D touch technology into titles including The Ship, WWII Tank Commander, Masterpiece Fishing, Buku Dominoes and Jewel Craft.
"We're excited about bringing this incredible new technology to our customers." said Merscom CEO, Kirk Owen. "The Novint Falcon is a great new interface that adds a whole new layer to the player experience."
Novint CEO, Tom Anderson, said, "The Ship and Merscom's other titles are great games that are fun to play. Adding our 3D touch technology will let people experience their favorite Merscom games in an entirely new way."
The Novint Falcon controller takes gaming to a new level, making virtual game objects, environments and actions feel real. Players feel weight, shape, texture dimension, dynamics and force effects using the award winning high-fidelity controller. The Merscom titles will be available to download through the N VeNT player, Novint's interface to Falcon games, information, software updates, unique content, and community.
About Merscom
Merscom is a global publisher of computer and video games that distributes games through multiple channels, multiple platforms and multiple revenue models. Merscom's channels include retail distribution in the US and Europe, online sale through major portals worldwide and games on Microsoft® Xbox Live® Arcade. Merscom publishes games from leading casual game developers, including Sandlot Games, Reflexive Entertainment, Absolutist and Pi-Eye Games. Merscom publishes on multiple platforms including PC, console and handheld. Merscom produces entertaining products for gamers of all ages and guarantees all customers a great experience with its "Fun Guarantee." For more information visit www.merscom.com.
About Novint
Novint Technologies, Inc. (NVNT) develops, markets, and licenses technology that adds high-fidelity interactive 3D touch to computing. For more information, please visit: www.novint.com.
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PRESS CONTACT for Merscom:
Wendy Beasley
wendy@merscom.com
+ 1 919 918 7741 x 225
PRESS CONTACT for Novint Technologies:
Sabrina Cook
sabrina@blastmedia.com
+1 415 489 2012 x 201
INVESTOR RELATIONS for Novint Technologies:
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+1 917 923 3300