QUALCOMM, Electronic Arts and Gameloft Announce Availability of 3D Games by TIM, Through the Deployment of BREW Gaming Signature Solution

QUALCOMM, Electronic Arts and Gameloft Announce Availability of 3D Games by TIM, Through the Deployment of BREW Gaming Signature Solution

QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, along with leading mobile game publishers Electronic Arts (EA™) and Gameloft, today announced the commercial availability of wireless data services based on QUALCOMM’s BREW® solution for TIM customers. TIM, the largest mobile operator in Italy, is now offering a variety of new mobile games via the BREW Gaming Signature Solution with an initial line up of premium 3D titles from EA and Gameloft. Additionally, TIM subscribers will have access to ‘Idle Mode’ services, downloadable ‘Themes’ and direct access to content using QUALCOMM’s uiOne™ offering, which is focused on driving revenue via integrated, dynamic user experiences on wireless devices.

TIM subscribers can now purchase and download over-the-air, high-quality “native” wireless games, including Asphalt: Urban GT™ 2 – 3D; Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood™; Massive Snowboarding™ from Gameloft and EA SPORTS™; and Fight Night Round 3, EA SPORTS 2006 FIFA World Cup™ and Bowling 3D from EA. Users purchasing the Samsung Z630 handset will be able to access a free download of Asphalt: Urban GT 2 – 3D and free download demos of the other titles.

“With the commercial launch of these advanced mobile games, TIM now offers Italian mobile users an exciting and immersive mobile gaming experience,” said Peggy Johnson, president of QUALCOMM Internet Services and QUALCOMM MediaFLO Technologies. “Teaming up with QUALCOMM, EA and Gameloft is just the latest step in TIM’s overall efforts to leverage 3G and HSDPA networks and provide subscribers with cutting edge mobile entertainment and a high-quality mobile experience.”

“As the first operator in Europe to launch services based on QUALCOMM’s BREW Gaming Signature Solution, TIM is committed and well positioned to deliver the ultimate gaming experience for our subscribers,” said Massimo Castelli, chief marketing officer, Telecom Italia. “We are excited to offer this initial line up of 3D gaming titles from EA and Gameloft – names that have become synonymous with innovation and high performance in the mobile gaming world.”

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