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Helio Offers Award-Winning Mobile Gaming Titles from Digital Chocolate


Submitted by DChoc on May 8, 2006 - 12:00am

San Mateo, CA, May 8, 2006 Digital Chocolate, Inc., a leading publisher of high-quality, original software for mobile phones, today announced the launch of its award-winning, top-rated mobile gaming catalog on Helio...

San Mateo, CA, May 8, 2006 Digital Chocolate, Inc., a leading publisher of high-quality, original software for mobile phones, today announced the launch of its award-winning, top-rated mobile gaming catalog on Helio, a new mobile service designed for young, connected consumers. Through the agreement, Helio members will have access to 25 of Digital Chocolate's original mobile gaming titles.

Helio's line-up of Digital Chocolate games includes top-rated, award-winning titles such as:
  • Tower Bloxx - a challenging puzzle game that recently received the 2005 Mobile Entertainment Award, better known as a "Mobie" Award from CNET for Best Puzzle Game, and recipient of triple honors from IGN with a 2005 Game of the Year award, an Editors' Choice Award and a stellar rating of 9 out of 10.
  • FotoQuest Fishing - an exciting underwater adventure game that recently won an Editors' Choice Award from Wireless Gaming World and a top rating of four out of five stars.
  • WordKing Poker - an addictive combination of spelling and poker which recently won a "Mobie" Award from CNET for Best Board/Card Game, GameSpot Gamer's Choice Award, a Forum Nokia PRO Award and garnered a top rating of 9.1 out of 10 on Gamespot.

In addition to the above award-winning titles, Helio members will be able to connect with friends and other mobile users through Digital Chocolate's new series of Social Applications. The first game in the series is the sports prediction game MLSN Sports Picks, a winner of both IGN's Game of the Year award and IGN's Editors' Choice Award, along with an impressive 8.9 out of 10 rating.

"We're excited to bring Digital Chocolate's entertaining games and inventive applications to Helio members from day one," said Leo Jun, senior manager of games, HELIO LLC. "Digital Chocolate's commitment to quality and innovation is proven not only by their numerous awards and top-rated reviews, but also by the satisfaction of their customers. Helio's game service is designed with the gamer in mind and we are happy to partner with a company that not only understands what true gamers want, but is dedicated to delivering."

"We applaud Helio's focus on young, connected consumers, as they represent a critical market segment for mobile entertainment. Digital Chocolate is laser focused on building applications that take advantage of the handset and network environment to deliver the best possible experience for the mobile user," said Trip Hawkins, CEO and founder of Digital Chocolate. "We look forward to working with Helio to create a new and exciting mobile gaming experience."