Telcogames to distribute MFORMA titles
For Immediate Release:
E3, Los Angeles, CA -- May 20, 2005 -- Mobile games distributor, Telcogames, has become a distribution partner for MFORMA for second and third tier channels, across a number of territories, under the terms of a new agreement signed today.
Telcogames will be making the MFORMA catalogue available through its network of distribution partners in territories including, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia & CIS, Serbia-Montenegro, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, Turkey and the UK. The terms of the deal incorporate print, broadcast, portals and retail channels, as well as a number of mobile network operators, leaving MFORMA to focus on relationships and publishing through the world's leading mobile network operators.
MFORMA is one of the world's largest mobile entertainment publishers. The company provides both original and branded content; working with many of the leading media companies and brand owners to bring their brands to mobile. MFORMA's catalogue includes hit titles Monopoly® Tycoon, The Italian JobTM, Top GunTM Air Combat II, Popeye Kart RacerTM, Call of DutyTM and many more.
Telcogames will be distributing exclusively for its channels, MFORMA-provided content. Content will include action, adventure, RPG and trading card games, images, screensavers, graphics, ring tones, voice tones, mobile greeting cards, mobile comic books, phone functions, virtual character simulations, and community and lifestyle applications.
Telcogames is a global distributor of games for mobile phones. The company has created a worldwide network of partners, encompassing mobile carriers, online and mobile portals and print and broadcast media, ensuring that content reaches the largest possible number of consumers. Telcogames has established offices and subsidiaries in many of the most significant markets for mobile entertainment and giving the company unmatched presence in key territories as the global mobile market continues to expand. Telcogames' distribution network will expand as a result of the exclusive provision of these high quality products from MFORMA.
"This strategic partnership with MFORMA highlights the strengths of both our companies," said Jamie Conyngham. CEO of Telcogames, Ltd. "MFORMA is a world-leading publisher with many valuable brands. Telcogames is a strong distributor with global reach into many carrier and non-carrier points of distribution. Our distribution network complements MFORMA's in that Telcogames focuses on print media, television, portals, 2nd and 3rd tier carriers and emerging markets whereas MFORMA focuses its resources on publishing and 1st tier carriers. It is a very powerful combination and we believe that together MFORMA and Telcogames will increase EMEA sales of MFORMA content substantially."
"We have been working with Telcogames for over a year with good results," said Eric Hobson, MFORMA's GM for EMEA. "We are pleased to continue our cooperation and enhance our distribution footprint beyond the major carriers."
Telcogames will be making MFORMA content available immediately.
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About Telcogames
Telcogames is a global publisher and distributor of mobile games. With Headquarters in the UK, the company is active in the mobile games market globally, supplyinggames directly and indirectly to 1st, 2nd and 3rd tier carriers as well as other media partners. With a diverse catalogue of branded and unbranded content, Telcogames has one of the most comprehensive offerings of mobile games available. Telcogames suppliers of games include 72 of the best publishers and mobile game studios globally. Using a combination of partners, direct carrier relationships and local presence, Telcogames offers mobile game developers and publishers the opportunity to increase their distribution on a worldwide basis. Currently Telcogames has offices in London, Norrköping, Moscow, Melbourne, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Taipei and Dusseldorf. Telcogames provides mobile games to more than 116 channels directly worldwide including Orange Group, Vodafone DE, Telstra Group, Singtel Group, Sony Ericsson, Jamba, O2 and over 400 channels indirectly through its partner network
For more information please visit www.telcogames.com
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