Namco Networks Lands Flight Control onto Mobile Devices

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Namco Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile games and interactive entertainment for mass-market casual gamers, today launched Flight Control for Java, Windows Mobile and Brew mobile phones, with the Android version coming out this Fall. The top-selling hit has now made a smooth landing on all major mobile platforms.

“Our relationship with Namco goes back many years. When considering a partner to bring Flight Control to an even wider audience, Namco was the obvious choice given its leading position in the U.S. mobile market. It’s a great feeling to see Flight Control across all mobile devices.”

In the action-packed title, players must guide planes, jets and helicopters safely to their landing zones. Flight Control is incredibly easy to play—just select an aircraft and direct it to its landing zone. As time passes, more aircraft start to fill the friendly skies, making Flight Control a game of strategy that will provide endless hours of frantic fun. It is up to the player to alter the aircraft’s flight path as needed to avoid mid-air collisions. With up to five different airfields and 10 types of aircraft, the addictive airline action continues as long as players bring every flight home safe and sound.

According to Namco Networks’ Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Scott Rubin, “With the title already available on iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Nintendo DSiWare, we are excited to work with Firemint to extend the accessibility of Flight Control to all the major mobile platforms. The game is extremely easy to pick up and very hard to put down, making it a great match for our core demographic.”

“Flight Control has seen tremendous success on iPhone,” stated Robert Murray, CEO of Firemint. “Our relationship with Namco goes back many years. When considering a partner to bring Flight Control to an even wider audience, Namco was the obvious choice given its leading position in the U.S. mobile market. It’s a great feeling to see Flight Control across all mobile devices.”

Flight Control is available across all major U.S. carriers. To learn more about Namco and its games, please visit www.namcogames.com or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook. For more information about Firemint, please visit www.firemint.com.

About Namco Networks

Namco Networks America Inc., a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc., is a worldwide leader in cutting-edge, digitally distributed casual entertainment including mobile, iPhone and casual PC games. More information about Namco Networks products can be found on namcogames.com, Facebook or Twitter.

About Firemint

Firemint creates fun, addictive games. Firemint is best known for the ultra-casual worldwide #1 iPhone hit Flight Control and the ground-breaking racing game Real Racing, the first title to bring console quality gaming to iPhone. Firemint’s numerous accolades include two Apple Design Awards for Real Racing and Flight Control HD and the Independent Games Festival Mobile award for Technical Achievement. Founded in 1999 by CEO Robert Murray, Firemint is located in Melbourne, Australia’s games development hub, and employs 37 people.

Flight Control is a trademark of ndWare Pty Ltd. ©2009 ndWare Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. © 2010 Namco Networks America Inc.