Orbotix
21.02.2013 14:00
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New Apps Add to Arsenal of More Than 20 Games, Ensuring the Good Times Never
Stop Rolling With Sphero
BARCELONA, Spain, 2013-02-21 14:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Orbotix, the masterminds behind Sphero, the world's first robotic ball and game
system controlled by smartphones and tablets, will introduce new games and apps
to an international audience at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona.
Attendees will be able to see the new apps and play with Sphero at MobileFocus
Global on February 24th, and at the MLOVE / Mobile World Capital Barcelona
booth (Hall 3, booth 3C28) February 25th - 27th.
The next generation of Sphero games are faster, smarter and showcase the latest
developments in augmented reality technology complete with zombies, fireballs
and a cupcake-eating beaver.
Here is a breakdown of what's rolling out from Orbotix:
-- The Rolling Dead - The latest augmented reality game allows consumers to
enter the dark side and combat the walking dead with Sphero. Watch as
virtual zombies spawn out of the ground, shoot them with fireballs, and
roll away to stay alive. Available in Spring 2013.
-- Sharky the Beaver - Sphero's first augmented reality app just got better.
Users can now enjoy new gameplay and interactions with Sharky including
multiple levels of cupcake throwing. Available in the App Store for iPhone
and iPad.
-- Nyan Cat -Sphero Nyan Cat SpaceParty, an arcade-style app that uses Sphero
as a handheld controller, is now available for iOS and Android. An
augmented reality Nyan Cat app planned for release in 2013 will also be
shown.
-- Multiplayer and Arcade-style Games - Developers are tapping into Sphero's
potential by creating multi-player games and utilizing Sphero as a handheld
controller. In Zombie Rollers, the latest app to employ Sphero as a
controller, killer zombies have infested the world and you must think fast
to survive. Zombie Rollers is now available in the iTunes App Store. Pass
The Sphero, a mixed-reality version of hot potato, is the newest
multi-player tabletop game for Sphero and is also available in the iTunes
Apps Store. These apps join the array of existing third-party apps already
available for Sphero, including Last Fish, DJ Sphero, Disc Groove,
AstroBall, SpheroSnake, Sphero Pinwheel, Tippsy and Doodle Grub.
'We strive to continually push the envelope and reimagine how consumers can
interact in the world of smart devices and games,' said Paul Berberian, CEO of
Orbotix. 'Look for more augmented reality games from Sphero in 2013.'
Sphero can be purchased online at GoSphero.com, Firebox.com, MenKind, and
Amazon. For a full list of international retailers, visit
GoSphero.com/retail-partners, and look for Sphero in retail stores across
Europe starting in Summer 2013.
For more information about Sphero, please visit: www.GoSphero.com.
To view Sphero's videos, please visit: www.YouTube.com/gosphero.
To view Sphero's press kit, please visit: www.GoSphero.com/company/presskit.
CONTACT: Press Contact:
Chuck Lepley
chuck@orbotix.com
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