PlayWizard debuts its wacky new GPRS mobile racing game where the winner gets all!
BANGKOK , THAILAND , January 28 th , 2004 -- What if you had an opportunity to participate in a race where there are no rules. A race where the winner gets all. Where you can track the movement of race contestants, simply and easily, on your Mobile phone, Smartphone or PDA screen. Are you ready? On your marks. Get set!, Go!, Go!, Go!...
This new wacky race comes in the form of "Rat Race," a hilarious racing game whose all star cast comprises six animated cartoon contestants, namely a dog, donkey, chicken, rooster, alien and ninja. Each brings their own idiosyncrasies and talents to the game with a single mission - to get to the finish line first and win a fortune!
Launched today by mobile entertainment provider PlayWizard.com (PlayWizard Co., Ltd.), the objective of Rat Race is to back a contestant, start the race, and to collect the winnings…
According to PlayWizard, the game is reminiscent not only of movies like the “Cannonball Run” and “Rat Race,” but also of some of the great throwback games of the 60's including "Arcade Horse Racing". The game also features colorful, cartoon graphics and is incredibly easy and fun to play. All you have to do is to bet on the race outcome by picking a character of your choice and then track their progress - all simply via GPRS on your Java phone or a Microsoft Smartphone!”
Once players get past the speed and strength screens at the beginning of the Rat Race, the different characters are introduced via bizarre animation, after which the game gets off to a fast start …
Designed to run on Nokia Series 40 and 60 mobiles including N-Gage, Microsoft Smartphone, Pocket PC, and Windows, the launch of Rat Race coincides with the recent debut of PlayWizard’s mobile suite of solo and multiplayer games for adults. Created to offer users a rich gaming experience, PlayWizard’s games benefit adult consumers by providing them with access to a world of entertainment via the mobile platform of their choice.
For the future, the company’s intention is to introduce upgraded versions of its games that are likely to encompass multi-player functionality that will enable users to compete against friends regardless of their location in the world.
PlayWizard.com’s mission is to become the premier GPRS and Bluetooth centric, multiplayer game and tournament publisher, manager and services operator for GSM, and 3G mobile operators with local support offices in Thailand , Hong Kong , United Kingdom and the United States .
Further information regarding PlayWizard games can be found at the company's website at www.PlayWizard.com .
For further information, please contact:
Khun Nuch Tel: (66) 6601-1001 TeliWare Co. Ltd. ( Thailand ) Email: pr@playwiz.com
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