Gameloft Announces Eight Apps for iPad

PARIS, April 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of downloadable video games, today announced the launch of eight Apps for iPad(TM) on the App Store(TM). The games are: N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance(TM); Modern Combat: Sandstorm; Dungeon Hunter; Asphalt(TM) 5; UNO(R); NFL(R) 2010; Let's Golf(R)!; and, Real Football 2010. Each game will capitalize on iPad's distinctive gaming features and offer a unique set of original characteristics and gameplay.

"With iPhone(R) and iPod touch(R), Apple(R) changed the way consumers perceive and interact with their devices and created a revolutionary era for the mobile gaming industry," said Michel Guillemot, president of Gameloft. "We are taking full advantage of all the new possibilities and features iPad is bringing to developers with games that will once again transform the digital gaming experience."

    The iPad allows players to interact with games in unique ways:

    - The large, stunning screen brings a higher level of graphic detail to
      the games in addition to the optimization of textures and models. The
      screen size and depth perception ratio allows the player to feel
      completely immersed in the experience. For example, Real Football 2010
      was re-mastered to include HD resolution grass surfaces, textures,
      characters and animations.

    - More direct and enriched controls allow for more intuitive thought and
      action response, as well as fully customizable buttons and mappings
      that fit the player's preference. For instance, the N.O.V.A. Near
      Orbit Vanguard Alliance App for iPad includes more contextual controls
      in the environment: open an airlock door by rotating three fingers,
      slide the button upwards to make an elevator move upstairs, etc.

    - The larger screen means there will be more ambitious gameplay sequences
      such as increased field of depth, complex map layouts and more intense
      action sequences. In N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, the player
      can enable MTA - Multi Target Acquisition which is a new feature for
      iPad gaming. The player can trigger a new functionality from the
      regular rocket launcher, then directly draw a grid on the battlefield
      to kill all selected enemies on screen in one shot. In Real Football
      2010, the larger surface allows for a more strategic overview of the
      playing field and gave the designers more space to create comfortable
      control schemes.

    - Multiplayer challenges will also be increased on iPad and cooperative
      gameplay will be easier and more attractive on the larger screen.
      Whether a spectator or participant, online challenges will become more
      fun and engaging. With UNO, the world famous card game, users can
      gather four friends and play on a single iPad using the new "One
      Device Multiplayer" mode. They can also connect with friends on iPad
      or iPhone devices for local and online Wi-Fi multiplayer gameplay.

Gameloft's Apps for iPad are available from the App Store on iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. For more information please visit: http://www.gameloft.com.

With more than 900 developers dedicated to Apple's platforms, Gameloft is ideally positioned to seamlessly develop great products for iPad. Gameloft ended 2009 with 55 games for iPhone & iPod touch and has hit 10 million paid downloads on the App Store.

For a full list of games and features available on iPad go to: http://www.gameloft.com

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About Gameloft

Gameloft is a leading international publisher and developer of downloadable video games. For 10 years, Gameloft has been established as one of the top innovators in its field. The company creates games for mobile phones, smartphones, iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Gameloft games are also available to players on WiiWare(R), DSiWare, Microsoft(R) Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade and PlayStation(R)Network.

Partnership agreements with leading licenses such as UNO, Ferrari(R), Shrek(R), CSI(TM), Spider-Man(R) and Brothers in Arms(R) allow Gameloft to form strong relationships with international brands. In addition to the partnerships, Gameloft owns and operates titles such as Real Football, Asphalt and Brain Challenge(R).

Gameloft is present on all the continents with its own production studios, employing over 3,500 developers, and distributes its games in over 100 countries. Gameloft is listed on Euronext(R) Paris (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg(R): GFT FP, Reuters(R): GLFT.PA)

    For further information, please contact:

    Sanette Chao- Director, Public Relations, Gameloft
    +1-212-994-2495
    [email protected]


    For more information, visit http://www.gameloft.com.

SOURCE Gameloft