BlackBerry(R) Smartphones Now Playing No. 1 Card Game UNO(R) Classic 2007.RALEIGH, N.C. -- Oasys Mobile, Inc, a leading provider of premium mobile media content, products and services, along with Concrete Software[R], a leader in innovative mobile content, today announced the availability of UNO[R] Classic 2007, an Oasys Mobile game on all color BlackBerry[R] smartphones including the new BlackBerry[R] Curve[TM] and the BlackBerry[R] Pearl[TM] models from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module) See RDRAM. See also RIM. ). The game is sold through most carriers and major websites that carry content for BlackBerry smartphones. UNO[R], a game from Mattel, is the No. 1 card game1 in America. UNO[R] Classic 2007 offers an experience that reflects the social core of this classic card game. Just like the traditional UNO[R] game, the mobile version is a race to get rid of all your cards. This easy to pick up game is fun for mobile gamers across all cultural, gender and generational backgrounds. "We are thrilled to now offer one of our best selling games to Blackberry customers," said Oasys Mobile CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Doug Dyer. "We believe this is an untapped market that has great potential for us and plan to release additional titles throughout 2007." With BlackBerry smartphones becoming more popular and attracting more users, there is a natural demand for games like UNO[R] Classic 2007. The BlackBerry smartphone's larger than average mobile screen size, full keyboard, and easy navigation make playing this type of card game fun and entertaining, no matter where you go. "We are very excited about being able to bring such a powerful brand to the market on BlackBerry smartphones," said Keith Pichelman, CEO of Concrete Software. "UNO Classic 2007 is a top selling game on many platforms. We have very high expectations for the BlackBerry platform as well." About Concrete Software Concrete Software creates innovative, high quality and easy to use software from personal productivity applications to games. Concrete Software supplies applications that run on virtually all mobile platforms including BlackBerry[R] handhelds, Pocket PC, Smartphone, Palm, and mobile phones and does so across many major operators, retail stores and anywhere else mobile software is sold. More information is available at www.concretesoftware.com. About Oasys Mobile, Inc. Oasys Mobile, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and aggregator of premium mobile games, mobile media applications and services. Oasys Mobile content is distributed through an extensive Carrier network that accounts for 97% of all wireless subscribers in the US. Additionally, Oasys Mobile maintains multiple direct and indirect relationships with international carriers. Through its white-label services, Oasys Mobile also helps Carriers and other content companies expand their customer base by incorporating rich mobile content into their product and brand offerings. For more information, see www.oasysmobileinc.com. About Mattel Mattel, Inc., (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : MAT, www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie Barbie in full Barbara Millicent Roberts A plastic doll, 11.5 in. (29 cm) tall, with the figure of an adult woman that was introduced in 1959 by Mattel, Inc., a southern California toy company. [R], the most popular fashion doll Fashion dolls are dolls designed to be dressed and redressed to reflect fashion trends or occasionally fantasy play. The dolls are typically plastic or vinyl, and are manufactured both as toys and as collectibles. They are enjoyed by many age groups. ever introduced, Hot Wheels Hot Wheels is a brand of die cast toy car, introduced by American toymaker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Johnny Lightning and Matchbox until 1996, when Mattel acquired rights to the Matchbox brand from Tyco. [R], Matchbox[R], American Girl American Girl, may refer to:
R/C Reinforced Concrete R/C Rate of Climb , as well as Fisher-Price[R] brands, including Little People[R], Power Wheels The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. [R] and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. Mattel is recognized as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies by Forbes Magazine and is ranked among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by CRO Magazine. Committed to ethical manufacturing practices, Mattel marks a 10-year milestone in 2007 for its ever-evolving Global Manufacturing Principles and focus on sustainable business A business is sustainable if it has adapted its practices for the use of renewable resources and holds itself accountable for the environmental and human rights impacts of its activities. practices. With global headquarters in El Segundo El Segundo (ĕl sēgŭn`dō), industrial city (1990 pop. 15,223), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1917. Its products include navigation and computer systems, aircraft parts, office machines, telephone apparatus, and , Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands today and tomorrow. This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning Oasys Mobile's business, products, and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products, and financial results is included in Oasys Mobile's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2006, and in reports subsequently filed by Oasys Mobile with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system (EDGAR Edgar or Eadgar (both: ĕd`gər), 943?–975, king of the English (959–75), son of Edmund, king of Wessex. In 957 the Mercians and Northumbrians rebelled against Edgar's brother Edwy and chose Edgar as their king. ) at www.sec.gov or from Oasys Mobile's web site at www.oasysmobileinc.com. Oasys Mobile hereby disclaims any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. All trademarks and/or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. UNO and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. (c) 2007 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. 1 Source: The NPD Group The NPD Group, Inc. is a leading global market research company[1] founded in 1967 and provides consumer and retail information to manufacturers and retailers. Using actual sales data from retailers and distributors as well as consumer-reported purchasing behavior, NPD / Consumer Panel Track; Jan-Aug 2006, Annual 2005, Annual 2004, Annual 2003; Card Games Category; Brands |
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