THQ Wireless today announced that it has granted ZIO Interactive the exclusive rights to distribute, market and advertise a selection of THQ Wireless’ mobile games, ringtones and other related content throughout the Republic of Korea.
THQ Wireless content scheduled for release under the agreement include games based on the Major League Baseball, MotoGP and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Versions of the games will be developed for Korean mobile phones supporting GVM, BREW and Javastation.
The first games are scheduled to launch in the third quarter of 2003.
Adam Comiskey, General Manager, EMEA, THQ Wireless said: “This is a significant agreement for THQ Wireless. It provides us with a gateway into Korea, which is a rapidly growing marketplace for mobile entertainment. I am delighted that we are working with ZIO Interactive, who are well-established in the mobile industry in that region.”
Peter Kim, CEO, ZIO Interactive, Inc said: “Our goal is to become a leading player in the global mobile industry primarily by providing innovative content and software applications. We are committed to delivering the next generation of mobile gaming, which is endorsed today by our exclusive agreement with THQ Wireless, who have some of the world’s most successful mobile gaming content.”