Gameloft and LG Present New and Evolved 3D Mobile Gaming Experiences

PARIS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

High-quality games are combined on LG Optimus 3D MAX withpowerful 3D technology and sleeker design for a 3D mobile gaming experience

Gameloft®, a leading global publisher of digital and social games, and LG Electronics (LG), one of the top technological innovators in the field of mobile communications in the world, announced their new collaboration aiming to optimize several Gameloft video games for the new LG Optimus 3D Max smartphone.

Assassin's Creed 3D, Dungeon Hunter 2 3D, James Cameron's Avatar 3D, N.O.V.A. 2 - Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance 3D, Shrek Kart 3D, BackStab 3D, Fishing Kings 3D, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus 3D, Shadow Guardian 3D and Spider-Man: Total Mayhem 3D, Order & Chaos and Splinter Cell 3D will be available through LG Smart World and will be optimized to take full advantage of the cutting-edge mobile technology in the LG Optimus 3D Max. Equipped with true 3D entertainment features with improved 2D-3D compatibility configuration, users can fully enjoy a 3D experience without 3D glasses. Users will also have the ability to convert Google Earth, Google Maps and other road views into 3D using the enhanced 3D Converter. Furthermore, 3D photos and videos captured by the Optimus 3D Max can be viewed in a single-screen mode in 2D and easily be toggled between 2D and 3D using the 3D Hot Key mounted on the side of the phone.

"We're thrilled to work with LG Electronics to illustrate the potential of this high-end technology on the new LG Optimus 3D Max. This collaboration with a well-known technological innovator such as LG Electronics will allow us to push the 3D experience even further," stated Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice President of Publishing at Gameloft.

The new LG Optimus 3D Max is scheduled for release in March with a 4.3" WVGA IPS LCD display, dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP processor, two 5-megapixel rear cameras, front-facing camera, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, 21Mbps HSPA, NFC, DLNA, and 8GB of internal storage. At 9.6mm, the Optimus 3D Max is slimmer than its predecessor. It will initially run Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but an upgrade to 4.0 ICS is expected.

"LG's continued partnership with Gameloft will further contribute to bringing maximum entertainment to our users," said Yongseok Jang, the Vice President, MC Strategy Planning Division at LG Electronics. He added, "With the enhanced performance available on the Optimus 3D Max, users will be able to enjoy the advanced 3D gaming experience backed by ample content from Gameloft, and leading 3D technology from LG."

For more information about Gameloft, please visit our website at http://www.gameloft.com. For more information about LG Electronics, please visit http://www.lg.com/us

About Gameloft:

A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (Apple® iOS and Android®), set-top boxes, Smart TVs and consoles. Partnership agreements with major rights holders have allowed Gameloft to associate its games with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron's Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation and N.O.V.A. 2 : Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,500 developers.

Gameloft is listed on Euronext Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the US.

About LG Electronics, Inc.:

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2011 global sales of KRW 54.3 trillion (USD 49 billion), LG comprises four business units - Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term contract with Formula 1, becoming its world partner and technological partner. As part of this high-profile collaboration, LG has exclusive naming and marketing rights for mass-market electronic products, mobile devices and data processors as the official partner of this worldwide sporting event. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.lg.com

Contact :

Jessica W. Lewinstein, US PR Manager - Gameloft

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