SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From CTIA WIRELESS I.T. & Entertainment 2008®: Following an exclusive development deal earlier this year, Handmark®, a global leader in the development and distribution of mobile media, today announced the debut of the first Sony-branded titles for smartphones, including Wheel of Fortune Deluxe, JEOPARDY! Deluxe, and Q*Bert. These games are available through Handmark distribution channels for BlackBerry® smartphone, Palm®, and Windows Mobile® users.
“Sony stands out as a leader in entertainment with some of the most admired, timeless television game shows in history,” said Paul Reddick, Handmark CEO. “It is an honor to have the opportunity to take their vision and translate it into new, exciting mobile gaming experiences for smartphone users.”
Corresponding with the 22nd James Bond film set to hit theaters November 7, Handmark will also be releasing “Quantum of Solace” for BlackBerry smartphones later this year, featuring characters and situations inspired by the film.
Handmark owns and operates a variety of desktop and on-device mobile stores. Sony titles will receive prominent placement within these channels, including www.handmark.com, Pocket Express® “Extras”, as well as a variety of other mobile stores it operates for major mobile operators and device manufactures.
Wheel of Fortune Deluxe and JEOPARDY! Deluxe are available for a one-time purchase of $14.99, Q*bert is $9.99.
“Quantum of Solace” and other derivatives of the Wheel of Fortune and JEOPARDY! Titles, including Wheel of Fortune Road Trip and Rock & Roll JEOPARDY! will be available in the coming months. For more information visit www.handmark.com.
About Handmark
Handmark® is a global leader in the development and distribution of mobile media, for a wide range of mobile devices, including BlackBerry®, Palm® Treo™, Symbian™ OS, and Windows Mobile® devices, as well as the Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch. Its award-winning Pocket Express® news and information service transforms handsets into powerful business and entertainment tools. Handmark manages distribution partnerships around the world with major device manufacturers and operators. The company has offices in Kansas City (world headquarters); London, UK; San Francisco; Atlanta; Dallas; and Astraware®, the Handmark Game Studio, in Knutton, UK. For more information, visit www.handmark.com <http://www.handmark.com/>
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