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IMGA 2009 And the Winners are....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The IMGA Jury commented: “The 6th IMGA challenged the jury with many excellent games: outstanding graphics, great technology and exceptional game design. This year, the Real World Game category showed some very inspiring and innovative concepts. We expect this category to grow in the years to come.” 'This is the second year in a row that NAVTEQ Network for Developers™ has been involved in the judging of IMGA and has the honour to hand out one of the awards. This year’s Awards entries have shown how the mobile gaming experience can blend virtual worlds with real-world locations in new and interesting ways,’ said Marc Naddell, Vice President, Partner & Developer Programs, NAVTEQ. ‘The games in the “Best Real World Game” category encompassed everything from combining mapping with phone-centric and social interactivity features to powering the location-based game-play with impressive 3D graphics and creative animations.’ Guy Teissier Chairman of Marseille Euroméditerranée said: 'Thanks to the concentration of international leaders in chip manufacturing, world-class R&D centres and fast-growing and innovative technology and content companies, Marseille is rapidly becoming the 'European Mobile Valley'. No wonder it's home to the world's number one competition for mobile games! The IMGA has become the world showcase for the talent and innovation which are such an integral part of the mobile games industry.' “I am proud to say that the contributions from North America have doubled since last year, which makes IMGA a truly international competition with as many entries from Asia, as from Europe and the USA. We have seen an impressive growth of new platforms and the end of J2ME as the predominant platform..” commented Maarten Noyons, founder of the IMGA. ABOUT THE IMGA The International Mobile Gaming Awards was launched in 2004 by Maarten Noyons of NCCPartners to recognize and award the most talented mobile game developers in the world. In 5 years the IMGA has reviewed over 1,400 games originating from over 52 countries Including the USA, Ukraine, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, China, the CzechRepublic, Brazil and Belgium. Participants include PhD students, researchers, artists, individual developers and the top 10 leading mobile games publishers and developers in the world. As well as offering a highly respected award for mobile games, the IMGA is also a worldwide talent scout in mobile games development through a network of developers, publishers, operators, handset manufacturers and technology providers. Euromediterranée is the largest urban and economic development operation in Southern Europe. This 7 billion euros investments operation aims to boost Marseille as the leading business place in Mediterranean area. Euroméditerranée attracted more than 700 companies in the newly developed la Joliette business district and Belle de Mai media park. Euromediterranée, heart of Marseille Provence Mobile Valley, hosts world class equipments, networks and events in IT such as: - N°1 national incubator focused in New Media: Belle de Mai incubator - N°1 testing center and phone library in Europe for mobile applications: Paca Mobile Center - N°1 competition worldwide for mobile games: International Mobile Gaming Awards |
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