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 Ad-supported mobile game and application distributor Greystripe has announced a partnership with publisher Sega to distribute the company’s mobile ttles for free, starting with Sonic Jump, Afterburner II, and Golden Axe.
- Sonic Jump -- Go vertical with Sonic the Hedgehog. Play through familiar fast-paced action with an addictive new style as Sonic jumps from platform to platform in a race to stop the evil Dr. Eggman.
- Afterburner II -- A classic Sega arcade favorite, players can use their mobile phones to jump into the cockpit of a fighter jet and combat swarms of supersonic enemy fighters.
- Golden Axe -- In the epic “side-scrolling beat ‘em up” Golden Axe, choose one of three powerful heroes to embark on an adventure to save the land of Yuria from the evil forces of Death Adder!
The titles will be delivered across mobile phones worldwide through Greystripe’s 50 Catalog Platform partners. Sega plans to monetize its mobile game content using Greystripe's AdWRAP advertising network, which includes brands like Diet Coke, Yahoo!, New Line Cinema.
Said Sega Mobile division’s vice president Linda Chaplin: “Sega has selected to be a part of the Greystripe’s distribution network of sites as it opens up the category to a whole new market of consumers. The ‘free games’ proposition allows consumers to try mobile games without risk and we’re confident that our brands and commitment to quality will convince consumers to stay and continue gaming on their mobile phones.”
By
Eric Caoili
2008-05-13 13:00:00
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