TV game shows come to mobile phones

Mobile content firm PlayerX has struck a licensing deal with TV production company FreemantleMedia, to bring a number of well-known TV game shows to mobile users. [via Netimperative]

"FreemantleMedia has licensed Player X the worldwide rights, excluding the US, to create and produce original mobile phone games based on game shows including The Price Is Right, Family Feud, Blockbusters, Sale Of The Century and Strike It Lucky.

The games, created by developer Qbranch Wireless, are available from this month and replicate the format of the shows by allowing contestants to play along to the original game show rules.

Player X has exclusive distribution deals with more than 70 global operators."

emily | 6:01 PM | SMS and Gaming |
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