Tiger Telematics Confirms Gizmondo™ Street Date For North America
US-bound this August.
Gizmondo Europe Ltd subsidiary of Jacksonville, Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc (other OTC, TGTL) is pleased to announce the street date for North America of its new multi-entertainment handheld as the 11th August, 2005.
The announcement follows recently press released detail of hit content from major games publishers [06/05/05: “Gizmondo Lines Up Four Ubisoft Blockbusters”, and 17/05/05: “EA Backs Gizmondo With Blockbuster Titles And Co-Publishing Deal”], and a declaration that 89 games will be launching on Gizmondo this year.
The extremely powerful, pocket-sized console is attracting enormous attention at the E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) event in Los Angeles, California, where it’s currently exhibiting (stand #1078). As well as demonstrating the six core functions of games, music, movies, messaging, digital camera, and onboard GPS, Gizmondo has used this globally-renowned industry event to unveil two brand new awesome gaming features, Augmented Reality and Gyroscopic Camera Technology, as well as the line up of GPS-enabled games exclusive to the format.
Mike Morgan, VP of Global Sales, Gizmondo, says: “We will be announcing our retail and distribution partners through the trade media over the next few weeks. The sales meetings being conducted at the show have been tremendously productive and there is a genuine excitement regarding the product from everyone we’ve met with.”
Carl Freer, Co-founder and Chairman, Tiger Telematics, says: “The partnerships we’ve developed with major games publishers, married with internally developed content, satellite navigation products and Smart Adds, will present a unique portfolio that will guarantee the Gizmondo will stand out when we launch in the US on 11th August.” He added, “The North American market is hugely important and we will make every necessary resource available to ensure a successful launch.”
The announcement follows recently press released detail of hit content from major games publishers [06/05/05: “Gizmondo Lines Up Four Ubisoft Blockbusters”, and 17/05/05: “EA Backs Gizmondo With Blockbuster Titles And Co-Publishing Deal”], and a declaration that 89 games will be launching on Gizmondo this year.
The extremely powerful, pocket-sized console is attracting enormous attention at the E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) event in Los Angeles, California, where it’s currently exhibiting (stand #1078). As well as demonstrating the six core functions of games, music, movies, messaging, digital camera, and onboard GPS, Gizmondo has used this globally-renowned industry event to unveil two brand new awesome gaming features, Augmented Reality and Gyroscopic Camera Technology, as well as the line up of GPS-enabled games exclusive to the format.
Mike Morgan, VP of Global Sales, Gizmondo, says: “We will be announcing our retail and distribution partners through the trade media over the next few weeks. The sales meetings being conducted at the show have been tremendously productive and there is a genuine excitement regarding the product from everyone we’ve met with.”
Carl Freer, Co-founder and Chairman, Tiger Telematics, says: “The partnerships we’ve developed with major games publishers, married with internally developed content, satellite navigation products and Smart Adds, will present a unique portfolio that will guarantee the Gizmondo will stand out when we launch in the US on 11th August.” He added, “The North American market is hugely important and we will make every necessary resource available to ensure a successful launch.”