STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Nov. 17, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Telefonica Moviles launches multiplayer mobile games utilizing Terraplay Systems multiplayer mobile network technology.
Telefonica Moviles the largest provider of wireless services in Spain and one of the largest operators in the world is now offering real-time and turn-based, multiplayer games based on Terraplay's network technology. The service is available in Spain under the Moviclan brand.
Through this Moviclan service, provided by IP Sistemas, Telefonica's customers can currently access multiplayer titles on Nokia, Siemens and Motorola devices, among others. The launch titles are an eight player real-time strategy game and a turn-based billiards game. A minimum of ten further games are planned for the near future. Moviclan customers can now experience the exciting world of multiplayer gaming over 2.5G networks.
The Terraplay networking technology, Terraplay MOVE, is a network solution for mobile multiplayer gaming and is in service with a growing number of the mobile operators in both 2.5G and 3G networks. It is based on Terraplay's powerful fixed line multiplayer technology which is in service today supporting on-line Playstation(R)2 gaming. Terraplay MOVE is designed to support all types of multiplayer game in the mobile space, from turn-based, sports, action and racing to massively multiplayer games with thousands of concurrent players.
"Telefonica Moviles is always looking to offer the most innovative and exciting applications to its customers" says Luis Ezcurra, Telefonica Moviles' General Manager of Development Services. "Real-time multiplayer mobile games are a vital extension to our existing game service. Terraplay's powerful and flexible technology gives us the ability to offer this service efficiently and effectively over networks and to devices of today and tomorrow."
"Games are one of the pioneer applications for the connected world, no matter where you are or what device you use. IP Sistemas is one of the first companies running such a big multiplayer service in Europe. The interactivity of the service has been developed in order to guarantee the best experience for the user and the generation of revenue streams to all the companies in the value chain. IP Sistemas has invested in the network technology of Terraplay, together with other complementary lobby systems, because we believe that the future of the mobile is the interaction between users," says Jesus Banegas, IP Sistemas President.
"We are delighted to have been selected as the network technology to work with IP Sistemas for this Telefonica Moviles service and we look forward to partnering with them as they continue to offer compelling games to consumers moving forward. The case for multiplayer games as a key driver of an operator's ARPU is clear. The Lobby Server created by IP Sistemas is an ideal complement to our technology," says Jeremy Lewis, CEO of Terraplay Systems. "We are also very pleased that our many developer partners around the world who already work with our technology have another excellent route to market for their products."
About Terraplay Systems AB
Terraplay Systems develops carrier grade on-line network technology. The Terraplay solution enables network operators and publishers to provide gaming services in fixed or mobile environments to a large number of users. For application and game developers, Terraplay currently provides tools for Windows(R), PlayStation(R)2, Xbox(R) and for all download enabled mobile devices, including J2ME(TM), Brew(TM), Symbian(TM), mophun(TM) and Microsoft Mobile(TM) Terraplay has the most comprehensive catalogue of mobile multiplayer games from numerous developers, on the market.
More information can be found at www.terraplay.com
About Telefonica
Telefonica Moviles Espanya (www.empresa.movistar.com) is the operator of Telefonica Moviles Group in the Spanish market, where it has more than 18.6 million active customers at the end of first quarter 2004 and offers a comprehensive portfolio of data services and applications using the latest mobile technologies, including GPRS, MMS and UMTS. Last May 24th Telefonica Moviles Espanya launched commercial UMTS video calls services and `Oficin@ MoviStar UMTS-GPRS' service for all clients. Telefonica Moviles, S.A. manages all the Telefonica group's mobile operations throughout the world. It is one of the world's largest mobile telephony companies and leader in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking mobile telephony market, with an active customer base of 68 million. The company reported net profit of euros 1.607,9 billion in the end of 2003. Telefonica Moviles' shares are traded on the Spanish and New York Stock Exchanges under the ticker symbol TME
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