Published: March 11, 2010
Namco Networks Launches Pool Pro Online 3 Using Innovative UniteSDK Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Namco
Networks, a leading publisher and developer of mobile, iPhone and PC
games for mass-market casual gamers, today announced the launch of Pool
Pro Online 3, the first of a series of games using UniteSDK ,
Namco's proprietary technology that provides cross-platform play.
Developed by Order of Magnitude , Namco's newly-named internal Apple
development team, the game is currently available for $4.99 on Apple's
App Store.
Pool
Pro Online 3 gives pool fans an opportunity to play friends online
anywhere in the world in 8-ball, 9-ball and Snooker. In this 3D game,
individuals can make in-game wagers against their opponent and use the
winnings to purchase table felts, cue sticks and new pool halls. The
iPhone and iPod touch version offers simple and intuitive controls
allowing players to set up shots quickly, easily and precisely. Through
the power of UniteSDK, players log-in using their device and receive
instant access to multiple online features, including:
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Friends list to make it easy to find and challenge friends
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Global Leaderboards to share scores with people around the world
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Achievements to track accomplishments and share them with friends on
Facebook
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Chat with opponents in real time
According to Jonathan Kromrey, general manager of apple games for Namco
Networks, "This is only the beginning of where we are going as a
company. Over the next several months, we will roll out a series of
other features and games that are powered by UniteSDK, including
tournaments for Pool Pro Online 3."
"Allowing gamers with the option to play anywhere, anytime and on
multiple platforms will be a true milestone for Namco Networks-wanting
to play a friend that has an iPhone when someone only has a PC will no
longer be a prohibiting factor," stated Kirby Fong, executive producer
of web development and online gaming community at Namco Networks.
"UniteSDK allows Namco and in the near future, external developers, to
create games that provide cross platform and cross game social
community."
Pool
Pro Online 3 will be available for PC, iPad, Mac, Android, Java,
BREW, RIM and Windows Mobile in the coming months. Other iPhone and iPod
touch games that are powered by UniteSDK and coming out this month
include PAC-MAN and Ms. PAC-MAN. For more information on Namco
and its games, please visit www.namcogames.com
or NAMCO GAMES on Facebook.
To learn more about UniteSDK,
please go to www.unitesdk.com.
About Namco Networks
Namco Networks America, Inc., a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings
(USA) Inc., is a worldwide leader in cutting-edge, digitally distributed
casual entertainment including mobile, iPhone and casual PC games. More
information about Namco Networks' products can be found at www.namcogames.com,
Namco
Games on Facebook or @namcogames
on Twitter.
Namco, Pool Pro Online 3, UniteSDK, Order of Magnitude, and all related
logos, designs, and elements are the trademarks and (c) of Namco Networks
America Inc. 2010. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are
property of their respective owners.

For Namco Networks:
Waggener Edstrom Worldwide
John
Yarbrough, 415-547-7021
jyarbrough@waggeneredstrom.com
or
Namco
Networks
Kelly Loughlin, 408-200-7717
kloughlin@namconetworks.com
or
Namco
Networks Europe
Alexandre Adjadj, +44 79 17 13 32 39
aadjadj@namconetworks.com
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