The agreement will bring well-known Activision games to the mobile devices

Sep 14, 2006 08:49 GMT  ·  By

InfoSpace Inc., a leader in mobile entertainment, has recently signed an agreement with Activision to create mobile versions for several of the latter's games, including the two most recent titles of the Tony Hawk series, Project 8 and Downhill Jam, and the western-style action game GUN. InfoSpace boasts that the mobile versions will be "graphically stunning" and preserve most of the features of their console counterparts.

"As mobile technology continues to evolve and with the increasing availability of 3G handsets, mobile gaming now enables more powerful and dynamic gameplay experiences.," said Stephen Davis, president of mobile & online media for InfoSpace. "We're excited to work with Activision to develop the coveted Tony Hawk brand for mobile as well as their most popular sport and adventure titles, offering fans the chance to test their skills and enjoy their favorite games while on the go."

InfoSpace will also develop a selection of Anthology Classic 2600 titles, which includes classic games that were first designed for the Atari 2600, bringing back "old school" favorites like Pitfall 1 & 2, Commando, Freeway, Keystone Kapers, Seaquest, Spider Fighter and more.

"There's no denying the market penetration of cell phones, which makes mobile games a great way to extend our console brands," said David Anderson, senior director of business development for Activision. "InfoSpace is a leading mobile content, distribution and delivery company, and we look forward to building a successful relationship that puts some of our top titles in the hands of mobile gamers."