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Madden Comes to the Tapwave Zodiac

Play Madden anywhere you go.

By posted by Stephen Coleman

Tapwave® and Mobile Digital Media (MDM) announced today that MDM's officially licensed Palm OS® version of Madden NFL 2005, Electronic Arts' well-known and critically acclaimed sports video game, will be made available for the Tapwave Zodiac in November. Available only via software download at www.tapwave.com, the exclusive Tapwave Zodiac version of the game will support Zodiac-specific features not found on other handheld devices, such as a high-resolution (480 x 320) screen to show off Madden's superior graphics; game play in landscape mode; analog control with built-in joystick; enhanced stereo sound through the Zodiac's external speakers; and game vibration effects.

"The Zodiac multimedia handheld is a game developers dream" said Barry Cottle, CEO of MDM. "With Tapwave's new API's, we were able to implement advanced features to take full advantage of the Zodiac's speedy Motorola 32-Bit ARM 9 processor and to really showcase the platform. In addition, the Zodiac's high-resolution screen, analog controller and ATI Graphics accelerator can really show off the handiwork of any handheld game developer".

"MDM creates great handheld games and is trusted in the game community to stay true to the original developer's vision and IP," said Byron Connell, co-founder and senior VP marketing of Tapwave. "The combined strength of their highly anticipated games and our sleek, ergonomic mobile multimedia system really raises the bar for handheld console gaming."

The Tapwave Zodiac version of Madden will feature:

  • The Real NFL-all of the NFL teams, new team logos, and player rosters completely updated for the 2004-2005 season.

  • Best of Class Graphics and Animations-game play that comes alive on the Zodiac's large 480 x 320 (half VGA) screen.

  • Incredible Flexibility of Game Play Options-change stadium location, weather, allow player injuries, allow players to fatigue, change passing and catching options, control the frequency at which penalties are called and more!

  • Playoffs, Regular Season, and Exhibition game modes-all tracked with updated game stats

  • Create a Team-the ability to create the team of your dreams though trades, or choose from an extensive pool of free agents.

  • Actual Voice Recordings-hear the real John Madden and Al Michaels commentary.

  • The Latest Music-includes the new lead song for Madden 2005.

  • A Jam-Packed Playbook-call all the shots with over 200 authentic offensive and defensive plays.

    MDM is also planning to release a Madden update for Zodiac later this year. This update will include:

  • Multiplayer head-to-head mode via Bluetooth (feature update available free later this year)

  • Create a Player-customize your own unique player (feature update available free later this year).

    Zodiac fans will need to purchase Madden NFL 2005 at the Tapwave online store www.tapwave.com. Other Palm OS versions of this game will not work on the Zodiac.

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    • 12:00 am PDT October 21, 2004

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