HAMPSHIRE, U.K., June 29, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Superscape Group plc (LSE:SPS), leader in revolutionary entertainment for mobile phones, announces that it has signed a major distribution and revenue-sharing agreement with Beijing-based KongZhong Corporation. KongZhong is the number one supplier of games to China Mobile, the world's largest carrier by number of subscribers.
Under the terms of the agreement, Superscape will localise and test its industry standard JSR-184 compliant Swerve-branded mobile games which will then be promoted to China Mobile and other network operators by KongZhong.
The first games from the Superscape/KongZhong agreement will be available from August 2004.
Commenting, Kevin Roberts, CEO, Superscape Group plc said: "China is a fast growing and increasingly important market for mobile games. I am delighted that we have signed this agreement with KongZhong who have a unique relationship with China Mobile. Bringing together KongZhong's dynamism, local expertise and reputation with the innovation and quality of Superscape's Swerve-powered entertainment will, I believe, prove to be an exciting and compelling offering for Chinese consumers."
Mr. Yunfan Zhou, CEO of KongZhong Corporation says: "It is an agreement mutually beneficial to the two companies which brings together both Superscape's 3D gaming development expertise and KongZhong's strength in wireless gaming experience and distribution capability in China. The Chinese market will become the top mobile gaming market in the world with the largest number of mobile users. As a top wireless entertainment service provider in China, we are looking forward to working with industry leading players like Superscape."
About KongZhong
Founded in March 2002, KongZhong has rapidly become established as a top wireless entertainment service and distribution company in China. By January 2003, the company became profitable with its MMS and wireless Internet revenue ranked number one among all the wireless service providers in China. By January 2004, KongZhong's mobile game revenue also ranked number one, becoming an industry star and holdings the number one position in all MMS, wireless Internet and mobile game areas in China.
The company has recently registered with the US Securities Commission for its first IPO, aiming to raise GBP100 million for further investment in wireless solutions.
About Superscape
Superscape is the leader in revolutionary entertainment for mobile phones.
The company was the first in the world to develop and launch international standard (JSR 184) compliant solutions for the delivery of innovative games on mass-market handsets.
Working closely with industry giants including ARM, Motorola, Siemens and Verizon, Superscape's portfolio of products brings together the company's long-standing pedigree in the development of software for 'constrained' platforms with outstanding design skills for interactive applications.
Superscape's Swerve product portfolio comprises:
Swerve Client -- a software-only engine, developed in collaboration with ARM, for Java and BREW mobile phones
Swerve Studio -- a powerful development tool integrated into the familiar 3D Studio Max design environment
Swerve Content -- an expanding portfolio of innovative mobile games based on high-profile IP content from major entertainment organisations including 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios, Disney and Activision.
Superscape spans all quadrants of the global mobile industry -- network operators, handset manufacturers, IT organisations and IP holders -- delivering a solution which increases revenue per customer, encourages the purchase of new, feature-rich phones and extends the reach of well-known brands.
Superscape is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has corporate offices in Hook, Hampshire (UK) and San Clemente, California (USA).