wraggster
October 29th, 2010, 23:02
Inks deal with local firm for wireless gaming device.
US connected console startup Zeebo has announced a deal with China Digital TV, which could see its technology sold in China.
Zeebo started life as a Qualcomm spin-off, making a console that would download games over 3G, and be sold in emerging markets.
So far, it has launched in Brazil and Mexico, but CEO John Rizzo tells VentureBeat that it has been working on a China deal for nearly a year.
"China is one of our largest opportunities and also the most complex because of regulations," says Rizzo.
Zeebo is apparently working with local Chinese developers to create games for the device, including Nebula Soft.
Zeebo isn't a mobile device, but it is relevant to Mobile Entertainment readers. Its 3G downloads and hardware features make it appealing for mobile games developers looking for new revenue streams in emerging markets - places where consoles like Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (and their digital stores) have low penetration.
When Zeebo launched in Brazil, a number of mobile games publishers were on board.
http://www.casualgaming.biz/news/30706/Zeebo-console-heading-for-China-hopefully
US connected console startup Zeebo has announced a deal with China Digital TV, which could see its technology sold in China.
Zeebo started life as a Qualcomm spin-off, making a console that would download games over 3G, and be sold in emerging markets.
So far, it has launched in Brazil and Mexico, but CEO John Rizzo tells VentureBeat that it has been working on a China deal for nearly a year.
"China is one of our largest opportunities and also the most complex because of regulations," says Rizzo.
Zeebo is apparently working with local Chinese developers to create games for the device, including Nebula Soft.
Zeebo isn't a mobile device, but it is relevant to Mobile Entertainment readers. Its 3G downloads and hardware features make it appealing for mobile games developers looking for new revenue streams in emerging markets - places where consoles like Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 (and their digital stores) have low penetration.
When Zeebo launched in Brazil, a number of mobile games publishers were on board.
http://www.casualgaming.biz/news/30706/Zeebo-console-heading-for-China-hopefully