HONG KONG, April 30, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Hong Kong based Artificial Life, Inc., (OTCBB:ALIF) (www.artificial-life.com), a leading full service provider of award-winning mobile technology and applications, today announced the launch of "SHOOTER-The Official Mobile Game" which is based on the successful Paramount Pictures motion picture.
"SHOOTER-The Official Mobile Game" allows players to become Gunnery Sergeant Bob Lee Swagger while taking on covert sniper missions along with heavy combat challenges that the player must successfully complete in a journey to uncover the truth. Seven progressively difficult missions synchronized with the "Shooter" film's story line allow the player to virtually travel to several locations including Ethiopia, Philadelphia, Virginia, Montana, and more. Additionally, there are thirteen variations of gear and weapons available for the competitor to use while progressing through the three levels of difficulty: Cadet, Marksman and Special Forces.
This game can be played on over 400 phone types, and is available for purchase and download on Artificial Life's m-commerce portal www.botme.com.
"The intricate and challenging design of this game heralds our entry into this genre of high-end action-based mobile games based on our properties," says Pradeep Mittur, Paramount's Vice President of Mobile - Asia Pacific. "This is our second project with Artificial Life and we look forward to more in the future."
"The release of the SHOOTER-The Official Mobile Game kicks off our co-operation with Paramount Mobile Entertainment," says Eberhard Schoneburg, Artificial Life's Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited about the visuals combined with the challenging gameplay that is sure to keep the player engaged."
About Artificial Life
Artificial Life, Inc. (OTCBB:ALIF) is a public U.S. corporation headquartered in Hong Kong with offices in Berlin (EMEA headquarters) and Tokyo. We are a leading global full service provider of award winning mobile technology, mobile TV, content, games and business applications (see also our Company's homepage: www.artificial-life.com; and our m-commerce portal: www.botme.com).
About Paramount Mobile Entertainment
Paramount Mobile Entertainment (PME) is a division of Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE) which is a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation. PDE develops and distributes filmed entertainment across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices, videogames, virtual worlds and emerging technologies.
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA), (NYSE:VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, DreamWorks, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group, and Worldwide Television Distribution.
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