Gameloft and Panasonic Deliver the Ultimate Gaming Experience With VIERA(TM) Connect-enabled VIERA(R) HDTVs
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Posted on January 5, 2011 at 6:35:01 AM
Gameloft and Panasonic Deliver the Ultimate Gaming Experience With VIERA(TM) Connect-enabled VIERA(R) HDTVs
A Slate of Games Featuring 3D Graphics Delivered to Your Living Room, Including Asphalt 5
Consumer Electronic Show, LAS VEGAS, January 5, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of digitally
distributed games, and Panasonic, a leader in Full HD 3D technology and
connected TV entertainment, announced a line-up of cutting-edge video games
with 3D graphics including Asphalt 5, N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
and UNO(R), which will be directly accessible on Panasonic's 2011 line of
VIERA Connect(TM)-enabled VIERA(R) HDTVs. The first game, Asphalt 5, was
unveiled today at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES).
"The shape of entertainment is changing as technology
evolves," said Michel Guillemot, chairman and president, Gameloft. "Our
partnership with Panasonic exemplifies how two forward thinking companies can
meld the future of videogaming with the future of connected television.
Consumers can now enjoy the best gaming experience directly on their
Panasonic VIERA HDTV sets."
The launch of Asphalt 5 and other best Gameloft's 3D graphic
games on Panasonic's 2011 VIERA Connect-enabled HDTVs also transforms the
consumer gaming experience into a truly social one thanks to the games'
online multiplayer features.
"Gameloft continues to innovate and adapt, as a result they
have enjoyed unparalleled success with digitally distributed video games,"
said Panasonic Corporation of North America Vice President Merwan Mereby
"Together, Gameloft and Panasonic are enabling consumers to access the best
games and create the ultimate experience in connected gaming entertainment
specifically made for and enabled by consumers' television sets."
The game featured at Panasonic's CES press conference and
Panasonic's CES booth (Central Hall #9408), Asphalt 5, is part of Gameloft's
iconic Asphalt franchise, which has sold over 20M units across the various
consumer devices it is available on. The game will be available via
Panasonic's VIERA Connect(TM) Marketplace, in 2011 with the specific go-live
date to be announced at a later date..
About Gameloft
A leading global developer and publisher of downloadable video
games, Gameloft(R) has established itself as one of the top innovators in its
field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including
mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS and Android(R)
devices), set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with
leading international brands such as UNO(R), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's
Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its own
established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 2 :
Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R). Gameloft is
present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs
over 4,000 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN:
FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company:
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a
market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of
Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's
U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to
practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and
protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information
about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional
company information for journalists is available at
http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
For more information, consult http://www.gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
Contact: Sanette Chao, Director, Public Relations, Tel +1-212-994-2495, Email: sanette.chao@gameloft.com
A Slate of Games Featuring 3D Graphics Delivered to Your Living Room, Including Asphalt 5
Consumer Electronic Show, LAS VEGAS, January 5, 2011/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of digitally
distributed games, and Panasonic, a leader in Full HD 3D technology and
connected TV entertainment, announced a line-up of cutting-edge video games
with 3D graphics including Asphalt 5, N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
and UNO(R), which will be directly accessible on Panasonic's 2011 line of
VIERA Connect(TM)-enabled VIERA(R) HDTVs. The first game, Asphalt 5, was
unveiled today at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES).
"The shape of entertainment is changing as technology
evolves," said Michel Guillemot, chairman and president, Gameloft. "Our
partnership with Panasonic exemplifies how two forward thinking companies can
meld the future of videogaming with the future of connected television.
Consumers can now enjoy the best gaming experience directly on their
Panasonic VIERA HDTV sets."
The launch of Asphalt 5 and other best Gameloft's 3D graphic
games on Panasonic's 2011 VIERA Connect-enabled HDTVs also transforms the
consumer gaming experience into a truly social one thanks to the games'
online multiplayer features.
"Gameloft continues to innovate and adapt, as a result they
have enjoyed unparalleled success with digitally distributed video games,"
said Panasonic Corporation of North America Vice President Merwan Mereby
"Together, Gameloft and Panasonic are enabling consumers to access the best
games and create the ultimate experience in connected gaming entertainment
specifically made for and enabled by consumers' television sets."
The game featured at Panasonic's CES press conference and
Panasonic's CES booth (Central Hall #9408), Asphalt 5, is part of Gameloft's
iconic Asphalt franchise, which has sold over 20M units across the various
consumer devices it is available on. The game will be available via
Panasonic's VIERA Connect(TM) Marketplace, in 2011 with the specific go-live
date to be announced at a later date..
About Gameloft
A leading global developer and publisher of downloadable video
games, Gameloft(R) has established itself as one of the top innovators in its
field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including
mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple(R) iOS and Android(R)
devices), set top box, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with
leading international brands such as UNO(R), Spider-Man(R), James Cameron's
Avatar(TM), Ferrari(R) and Sonic Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its own
established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 2 :
Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(R). Gameloft is
present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs
over 4,000 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN:
FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).
About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company:
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a
market and technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of
Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's
U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to
practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and
protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information
about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com. Additional
company information for journalists is available at
http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
For more information, consult http://www.gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
Contact: Sanette Chao, Director, Public Relations, Tel +1-212-994-2495, Email: sanette.chao@gameloft.com