Calling All Gamers

September 28, 2005

In-Fusio, a cell phone game publisher based in France, has announced an agreement with Microsoft to create a mobile-based applications of the popular game Halo, including a mini version of the game. In-Fusio is expected to release the first application to the US by the end of this year.

Halo is one the most popular games on the market, selling over 14.3 million copies of Halo, Halo 2 and other software related applications. Microsoft has recently signed a Halo movie deal with Univesral Pictures and Twenty Century Fox.

The ‘Halo’ franchise is an enormous force, conquering consoles, PC's, online play and soon the big screen,” stated Gilles Raymond, CEO, IN-FUSIO. Raymond continued, "With IN-FUSIO as the mobile partner, the brand will now expand its reach to the millions of cell phone users around the world that make up the mobile community."

"This partnership is first and foremost a creative one focused on delivering mobile applications true to the `Halo' universe,” said Julian Corbett, Vice President, Business Development and Brand Partnerships, IN-FUSIO. “We are dedicated to expanding the franchise in ways that will be exciting for existing fans as well as delivering a fun and satisfying experience for a whole new audience."

"This partnership is first and foremost a creative one focused on delivering mobile applications true to the `Halo' universe,” said Julian Corbett, Vice President, Business Development and Brand Partnerships, IN-FUSIO. “We are dedicated to expanding the franchise in ways that will be exciting for existing fans as well as delivering a fun and satisfying experience for a whole new audience."

In-Fusio currently offers 90 downloadable games and other applications through 130 wireless providers worldwide. In-Fusio has worked with Microsoft in the past, creating programs for Midtown Madness, Banjo-Kazooie, Age of Empires, SabreWulf, Zoo Tycoon, and It’s Mr. Pants.