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SkyZone Entertainment Brings the Fun of the Feud to the Mobile Phone with Llama Country(TM).


FORT LEE, N.J. -- SkyZone Entertainment, Inc., a mobile entertainment provider, today announced that they have secured the worldwide publishing rights for the exciting new game Llama llama (lä`mə), South American domesticated ruminant mammal, Lama glama, of the camel family. Genetic studies indicate that it is descended from the guanaco.  Country(TM) from innovative mobile games developer Bight bight, broad bend or curve in a coastline, forming a large open bay. The New York bight, for example, is the curve in the coast described by the southern shore of Long Island and the eastern shore of New Jersey. The term bight may also refer to the bay so formed.  Games. Published and distributed by SkyZone, and developed by Bight Games, the mobile gamer is transported to the mountainous peaks of "Llama Country" where two feuding brothers do battle in a race against time to keep their llamas safe from thieves and each other! The game will be available in the fourth quarter from major carriers in both 2D and 3D for BREW(TM) and JAVA platforms. The 3D JAVA game takes advantage of the 3D hardware acceleration In computing, hardware acceleration is the use of hardware to perform some function faster than is possible in software running on the normal (general purpose) CPU. Examples of hardware acceleration include blitting acceleration functionality in graphics processing units (GPUs) and  capabilities of the NVIDIA GoForce graphics processing unit See GPU.  (GPU GPU: see secret police.


(Graphics Processing Unit) A specialized logic chip devoted to rendering 2D or 3D images. Display adapters contain one or more GPUs for fast graphics rendering.
) to deliver improved graphics and smoother gameplay
For the television show, see GamePlay HD.


Gameplay includes all player experiences during the interaction with game systems, especially formal games. Proper use is coupled with reference to "what the player does".
.

"Llama Country is a best-of-breed game -- built by an independent game developer -- born out of sheer passion for building high quality, innovative mobile entertainment," said Neil Haldar, Vice President of Content Programming and Strategy for SkyZone Entertainment. "Terrific graphics that are further enhanced by the NVIDIA GoForce GPU have been combined with engaging gameplay to deliver a rewarding experience."

Llama Country brings fun and uproarious humor humor, according to ancient theory, any of four bodily fluids that determined man's health and temperament. Hippocrates postulated that an imbalance among the humors (blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile) resulted in pain and disease, and that good health was  to the safe-keeping and well-being of one's prized llama. Gamers protect their llama from the shears of the corrupt and powerful wool consortium as they feud against the evil brother Kana. From trebuchets to laser cannons, gamers must survive this frantic arms race to "Claim their Llama Mogul destiny."

"Bight Games is a valued long-time developer for NVIDIA GoForce handheld GPUs and we are delighted to see that Llama Country has found a terrific publisher in SkyZone," stated Neil Trevett Neil Trevett is currently Vice President of Embedded Content at NVIDIA. He is responsible for enabling and encouraging compelling applications on non-PC platforms, including cell phones and automobiles. Prior to joining NVIDIA, Mr. , vice president embedded content, NVIDIA Corporation. "Bight Games has the experience and technology to effectively leverage hardware acceleration to bring exceptional improvements to the Java gaming experience, resulting in compelling titles such as Llama Country that boast rich visuals and smooth framerates."

"We are incredibly pleased to be working with SkyZone on Llama Country. In an increasingly cluttered mobile game landscape, their commitment to truly innovative games like Llama Country shines through," stated Stuart Duncan, 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.  of Bight Games. "NVIDIA has demonstrated their continuing passion for great games by building great hardware and by offering excellent support to developers like Bight."

About SkyZone Entertainment

SkyZone Entertainment, Inc. creates and delivers exciting "Made for Mobile(TM)" content that meets emerging consumer demand for gaming over multiple mobile phone networks and home entertainment devices. Through a network of investors and partners such as SK Group, SkyZone draws on an advanced Korean legacy of network interoperability and publishing innovation to offer cutting-edge games and brand name applications featuring 3D graphics, networked multiplayer environments and trans-medial access to telecommunications carriers and mobile gamers around the world. For more information, visit www.skyzonemobile.com.

About NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation is the worldwide leader in programmable graphics processor technologies. The Company creates innovative, industry-changing products for computing, consumer electronics and mobile devices. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba
Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba.
, CA and has offices throughout Asia, Europe and the Americas. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.

About Bight Games

Bight is an innovative developer of mobile games. Utilizing the bightcode(TM) 3D/2D game engine and the accompanying bightsize(TM) personalization Custom tailoring information to the individual. On the Web, personalization means returning a page that has been customized for the user, taking into consideration that person's habits and preferences.  platform, Bight has created a portfolio of compelling mobile content. Bight's products are being distributed to mobile operators and subscribers around the world through its distribution agreements with aggregators and master publishers. For more information, visit www.bightgames.com.
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