Superscape was founded nearly twenty years ago, and has been dedicated throughout its history to the development of ground-breaking software technology for the creation and delivery of innovative, high quality interactive 3D applications.
Over the years, Superscape has amassed unparalleled expertise and experience in the development of 3D software capable of working within the constraints of limited memory devices, slow processor speeds and strictly controlled file sizes.

Drawing on this knowledge, Superscape has established a world-leading position in the development of industry-standard 3D technology and applications for mobile devices. The company's Swerve technology has been developed specifically for wireless environments in close collaboration with ARM, and comprises a 3D engine (Swerve Client), authoring tools (Swerve Studio) and a broad portfolio of 3D content, with particular emphasis on 3D games. Swerve is being adopted on a global basis by many of the mobile industry's leading players, together with world-renowned content and brand organisations.

Superscape has corporate headquarters in Hook, Hampshire (UK) and San Clemente, California (USA) with regional offices in Tokyo and Sydney. The company is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: SPS).



Superscape (SPS) has received various tips in the press and by Analysts recently which will certainly give impetous to the share price. Indicators are looking good with the RSI rising off an oversold position and the MACD crossing showing BULLISH signs for the stock.

The mobile gaming market is still in it's infancy but the projected revenue is enormous. Mobile operators are looking at tapping the Gameboy market as they feel that users will not want to carry around a multitude of technology and if they have a mobile phone which can double as a gaming station than people will prefer this option.

People should also look at the recent contracts which SPS have signed for their technology. This is a technology company which could well be a great success in 2004.

Company website

http://www.superscape.com/

Please also check the SPS thread at
www.iii.co.uk

!CHARTS

Strange as it seems to be implying that Nokia are adopting SPS's implementation of JSR 184, although I would have expected an RNS release if this was the case.

Also sales of Van Helsing going well:
http://business.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8211-1148263,00.html

Superscape, the developer of computer game applications for mobile phones, rose 1p to 30p as Nokia said it had adopted its JSR 184 standard for its handsets, joining a roster including Motorola and Samsung. The company, which is visiting investors in London, has also been helped by the popularity among Verizon subscribers of its game based on Van Helsing, the feature film, for which it receives an 80 per cent royalty.

Peally

Siemens mobile launches CX65 in ME
[Sunday, June 20, 2004 3:26:00 pm]

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Siemens mobile has launched CX65, a trendy, next-generation MMS mobile phone complete with video, photo editing game joystick and more.

The CX65 has an elegant design with a brilliant, extra large, high quality color screen and integrated camera for video and photography.




Youthful trend-setters with high expectations and those eager to explore a new and creative dimension of MMS with full multimedia messaging are certain to find that the CX65 is the phone they have been waiting for.

Fashion-conscious women and men are using mobile phones twice as much as they used to only a few years ago, and the CX65 delivers handsome looks and exceptional capability rolled into one.

An integrated VGA video camera captures pictures and video images, while an extra large screen displays them vividly in 65 536 colors. An attachable flash with red-eye reduction allows images to be captured in the dark.

The CX65 also offers a photo editor for users to 'doctor' images before sending them via MMS or via the integrated email function over a mobile network.

In addition to the advanced MMS features, a personal download assistant is on hand to help users easily personalize the CX65 by downloading content direct to the handset through CSD, WAP 2.0 or GPRS (up to 53.6 kbps).

The assistant an animated character guides users through polyphonic ring tones, wallpapers, pictures, games, chat applications and much more from the Siemens website. Users downloading games will also like the CX65's joystick, making games even more engaging.

The CX65, packed with the latest technology, also offers typical Siemens reliability. Up to 11MB capacity provides plenty of storage space for MMS messages, video clips and applications. With talk time of five and a half hours and 300 hours on standby, the CX65 is a long-distance runner.

Despite its breakthrough high technology, numerous functions and capabilities, the CX65 is very easy to use.

'For those who love communicating creatively, the CX65 redefines messaging, screen quality and usability. The stunning size of the screen sets the phone apart from its competitors. It brings new excitement to mobile communication,' says Asim Sukhera, Vice President of Siemens Mobile Phones, Middle East and Africa.

The CX65 comes with a wide range of Siemens mobile accessories including a variety of stylish CLIPit covers, an attachable flash with red eye reduction, a silver and black headset, various chargers and data cables, an extra battery and practical carrying cases.

In-car solutions include innovative plug & play car kits with exchangeable mobile holders for future compatibility.



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First Swerve-enabled M3G compliant handsets from Siemens

Check out the information below to find out more about the new Swerve-enabled CX66 phone from Siemens, and the launch of the Swerve-authored 3D Siemens Rally.


Siemens Introduces CX66 Mobile Phone with Built-in Video Camera, 3-D Gaming, Joystick Navigation, Large Memory Capacity
Monday March 22, 7:03 am ET


Wireless Java(TM) technology, large color display, video player offer new level of experience sharing.

ATLANTA, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens Mobile today unveiled the new CX66 mobile phone with integrated video camera, 3-D gaming, joystick menu navigation and up to 11MB of shared memory* to store a growing pool of multimedia content that includes video clips, images and games. The CX66 is the first Siemens mobile phone with a built-in 3-D gaming engine [note: this is Superscapes Swerve Client] based on Java(TM) technology that delivers a dramatically improved gaming experience with realistic action and advanced scene rendering. Siemens fashioned the CX66 for demanding mobile users who value solid design, smart functionality, and full multimedia, gaming and personalization capabilities.

The CX66 is a triple band Global System for Mobile communications (GSM(TM)) 850/1800/1900 MHz phone and is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2004. Siemens also will introduce the CX65 in North America, with features similar to the CX66 in many respects except frequency. The CX65 operates on 900/1800/1900 MHz frequencies.

"For today's sophisticated mobile phone users, a handset is a natural extension of who they are and what they do, so it has to keep up with their demanding lifestyles," said Bernt Klein, senior vice president and general manager of the Mobile Phones unit, North America, Siemens Information and Communication Mobile LLC. "The CX66 delivers a variety of advanced features to meet the needs of this growing population."

The Video Graphics Array (VGA) video camera allows users to shoot and send photos and video clips of up to 15 seconds to individuals or groups through Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS). For capturing footage or photos in low- light situations, an optional flash accessory with red eye reduction may be attached to the phone (flash sold separately). With the photo album and photo editor applications, consumers can manage a variety of photos as well as personalize pictures to suit their individual taste. Instant Messaging (IM) offers consumers a nearly instantaneous vehicle for brief text communication.

The five-way joystick enhances the options for mobile gaming and menu navigation. In addition, a personal download assistant helps consumers discover new content and download new images, sounds, screensavers, ring tones and games. When users activate the download assistant, they can select an item, preview its content and decide if they want to download the item.

Transforming mobile phones into pocket-sized gaming consoles is possible thanks to Java(TM)-enabled 3-D technology that turns ordinary two-dimensional mobile gaming into a 3-D experience complete with complex rendering of graphics and game scenes. The technology that powers this new mobile 3-D gaming experience is based on the Mobile 3-D Graphics Application Program Interface (API), also known as Java Specification Request (JSR) 184. JSR 184 defines a lightweight interactive 3-D API for use on Java 2 Platform Micro Edition (J2ME)-enabled devices.

"The race is on to connect everything with a digital or biological heartbeat. We're teaming with partners like Siemens to enable the Java lifestyle, and expose the mobile industry to the big-time innovations of Java game developers. Java 3D capabilities open the door to new revenue streams based on the ultimate consumer experience," said Scott McNealy, president, chairman and CEO, Sun Microsystems.

The CX66 features an up to 65,536-color display, screensavers, and animations and images for use in messaging. The CX66 has a personal information manager to organize calendar, address book for up to 1000 entries, appointments, task list and notes. In addition, dynamic lighting effects and a bridgeless keypad add to the phone's stylish design.

Make Your Mark

There are several ways the CX66 allows consumers to personalize their wireless communication. Each consumer can choose a personal theme, including animated buddy, sound and lighting effects. The phone features up to 40 polyphonic chords, offering a high-quality sound to ring tones, audio files and games. For additional customization, consumers can record everyday noises, such as a barking dog or laughing child, and use them as ring tones and in other audio applications. Consumers wanting to match the phone to their mood or activity can swap various optional premium CLIPit(TM) covers in a variety of designs and colors. And to make it easy and fun to answer the phone, consumers can assign different ring tones, images and pictures to incoming callers.

Additional Product Details

Product details for the CX66 include a weight of approximately 3.2 ounces, an up to 132 by 176 pixel display screen, standby time of up to 250 hours, talk time of up to five hours, a Li-Ion 750 mAh battery, Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) 2.0 browser for mobile Internet access, General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) Class 10 technology for fast downloads and rapid access to Web sites and online content, illuminated keypad, speakerphone and integrated antenna. Optional accessories include an easy-to- install car kit, car charger, handsfree headset and USB data cable.

March 2004: Siemens mobile launch the latest 3D gaming technology

This month, Siemens Information and Communication Mobile (Siemens mobile) are reinforcing their commitment to consumers mobile phone experience by being the first to launch the latest 3D gaming technology for Java-enabled mobile phones, JSR 184. Designed to dramatically improve the mobile gaming experience, JSR 184 will be available on a selected range of Siemens devices launched at CeBIT 2004.

Transforming mobile phone handsets into pocket-sized gaming consoles that offer both the look and feel of a console game, the introduction of java enabled 3D technology, JSR 184, brings the latest 3D graphics to mobile handsets. The evolution of technology turns ordinary 2-dimensional mobile gaming into a full 3D experience, offering first class rendering of 3D scenes and compelling game play on select Siemens mobile handsets.

An exciting portfolio of new 3D games will soon be available to download via WAP. For instructions please visit www.siemens-mobile.com/fundownloads. Promising a wide range of top games in every genre to suit a host of gaming tastes, examples include Siemens 3D Rally, which offers the chance to become a rally champion and Independence Day which challenges consumers to defend the worlds largest cities from alien invaders. Multiplayer functionality is also offered using compatible games with Bluetooth-enabled Siemens phones.

Rudi Lamprecht, member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and President of Siemens Information and Communication Mobile, said: Gaming is hugely popular with mobile users and is an integral part of the Siemens mobile offering. Siemens mobile has an ongoing commitment to the development of the latest gaming technology, demonstrated by our successful annual Java Masters competition where the hottest talent in Java programming competes to design games exclusively for Siemens mobile. Being the first in the market to offer JSR 184 once again highlights our commitment to providing consumers with the best and most up to date gaming experience available on a mobile phone.

Java Mobile 3D Graphics API (JSR 184), powered by the Swerve technology from Superscape, will be available on a selected portfolio of upcoming Siemens mobile handsets. Consumers can find out whether their devices are fully compatible by visiting www.siemens-mobile.com .

This now confirms that SPS will be receiving revenue from the CX65 as it is now in the market.

Just seen the SL65 too !

http://www.siemens-mobile.com/cds/frontdoor/0,2241,hq_en_0_3919_rArNrNrNrN_rls%253A1189837,00.html

In Today's Telegraph:

Elsewhere, Superscape rose 1.5 to 32.5p as traders speculated the 3D software group is close to winning a new contract, possible for a network operating deal.

Happy1, nice to see someone posting decent threads, good luck with SPS, I'm a big holder as the maths just speaks for itself. Hopefully the deal would be with Orange or Vodafone but the Verizon deal is more significant but as a Uk co the news isn't viewed like that. do you have any insight on the nokia tie up, I've been reading Ample but the conversation typically becomes clouded by irrelevance, do you have any idea on what they are doing together?

To large to paste but have a read;

http://digital-lifestyles.info/display_page.asp?section=platforms&id=1334

Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile is investing in US company
SavaJe Technologies Inc, and will join Vodafone Group PLC and France Telecom SA
unit Orange to become a shareholder, the Wall Street Journal reported in its
online edition.
SavaJe is a start-up that is developing an operating system to control
phones with multimedia applications.
The paper cited SavaJe chief executive Bob Gilkes as saying the three
cellphone operators, as well as several venture-capital firms, had just invested
40 mln usd in the company.
Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile together will own 26 pct of SavaJe following
the latest funding round. Vodafone and Orange both invested 3.5 mln usd in
SavaJe in the previous funding round early in 2003.
The Journal said the move highlights how cellphone-service providers are
wary of becoming dependent on Nokia Corp, the world's largest cellphone maker,
or software giant Microsoft for handset software.
Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile, together with four other operators, plan to
announce today that they are banding together to call on handset suppliers to
adopt a set of common software standards, it said.
The service providers want to ensure that the latest cellphones run software
that will give consumers easy access to their own Internet sites, videogames and
other multimedia services, rather than services supplied by technology
companies, such as Nokia or Microsoft, it added.
SavaJe Technologies in a privately held company, funded by, amongst others, Vodafone Ventures and Orange Ventures. The company has designed the definitive Java platform for next generation SmartPhones. The SavaJe Operating System fully supports both Personal Profile and Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) Applications. At its foundation lies a technically advanced multi-threaded, multi-tasking operating system supporting the industry standards essential to the wireless market. Advanced functionality includes full HTML web browsing, SMS messaging, games, PIM, full motion video, and MP3 support. SavaJe also enables Over-the-Air (OTA) application provisioning and device management, including OS patching and upgrades.
By supporting both J2ME MIDP and Personal Profile, the SavaJe platform can run any conformant J2ME MIDP and Personal Profile application created by the 2.8 million Java developers available worldwide. SavaJe's open platform returns control of the User Experience to the wireless carriers and product designers.

SavaJe has licensed the ARM Swerve 3D Graphics Client, developed by Superscape, to embed into its technology platform.

"We are licensing the interactive 3D engine from ARM as a key component of our rich Java platform for SmartPhones. The ARM Swerve 3D technology enables a new level for standards-based Java gaming and user interface options, to turn mobile phones into next generation consumer devices."


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By Sarah Thompson
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES

LONDON (Dow Jones)--Superscape Gruop PLC (SPS.LN) is poised to announce a tie-up with Europe's largest mobile operator Vodafone Group PLC (VOD), sources close to the situation said Friday.

"An announcement on a distribution agreement is likely to be released before the end of the month," said one source.

Superscape specializes in the development of industry standard 3D technology to deliver console quality, over-the-air games on mobile phones.

Under the terms of the contract, Superscape will enjoy the majority of the revenue-sharing royalties based on consumer demand for the titles, the source added.

"This is the big one for Superscape," the source added.

Superscape's CEO Kevin Robertsdeclined to comment on the deal.

A spokesman for Vodafone said: "The nature of the negotiations is confidential."

Monday looks like it'll be a good day.

It's nice to see that Evel Knievel Evel-ution is one of the what's new games featured on Verizon's get games portal.

What what I can gather, there are about half a dozen titles which appear randomly when you go to the site. If you click refresh enough times you should get to see Evel.

So hopefully this should boost sales. Can't think that well make the top 10...but who knows.

Can't wait for the VOD deal to break through next week !!!!

Cheers:Ride

http://getitnow.vzwshop.com/html/getGAMES/getGAMES.jsp

Anyone here apart from the couple of us which post interested or shall i stop posting after this MASSIVE news ?

No, keep it coming, watch SPS fly, my largest holding and boy are we going to be happy by xmas, haapy1!!!1

This gets even more interesting. Why are Nokia presenting papers on the JSR184 platform ?

Topic:
Java(TM) Technology for Mobility
ID: TS-2121
Speakers: Kari Pulli
Principal Scientist
Nokia

Tomi Aarnio
Senior Research Engineer
Nokia



Abstract: The Mobile 3D Graphics API for JavaTM 2 Platform, Micro Edition (J2METM) (aka. JSR-184, M3G) augments the J2ME platform with powerful 3D rendering and animation capabilities. The benefits of M3G for 3D application developers are numerous, including an order of magnitude performance boost and much reduced development costs.

This presentation gives insight into M3G from the game developer's perspective. The presenters describe the design, programming philosophy, and feature set of M3G in detail, contrasting those with OpenGL and other existing APIs. Using fragments of example code, they explain how to get started with the API, how to perform common tasks, and how to implement and optimize selected visual effects.

The presentation closes with a review of the status of the API in the marketplace, and a discussion of where and how it is being used. This includes live demonstrations, running on off-the-shelf mobile phones. Plans for future evolution of the API also are discussed.

You should have basic knowledge of 3D computer graphics. To get the most out of the presentation, some level of familiarity with OpenGL or similar would be helpful.

http://www.javaone04.com/catalog/catalog/sessionDetail.jsp?hd=true&SESSION_ID=10490&form=searchform

Happy1,

Good find.

skids

take a look at the trades screen. That news hit the wire at 16:08 on Friday. MMs were caught with their trousers down as there was no reaction to the news.All they saw were trades comming in and probably wondered what the hell was happening ! Now what will be the reaction tomorrow ?

http://www.ateonline.co.uk/default.asp?showid=14&pageid=2375

Superscape Group PLC
28 June 2004
28 June 2004

SUPERSCAPE'S 3D SWERVE TECHNOLOGY SELECTED BY SUN MICROSYSTEMS

integration and distribution of Swerve 3D with a range of Sun products including
Wireless Toolkit

Superscape Group plc (LSE: SPS), leaders in revolutionary entertainment for
mobile phones, announces that Swerve Client, the company's JSR 184 compliant 3D
software, has been selected by Sun for integration and distribution with a
selection of Sun products including Sun's J2ME Wireless Toolkit. Anyone
downloading the Wireless Toolkit from the Sun web site (
www.java.sun.com
) will
automatically have access to Superscape's Swerve Client as the standard
implementation for the development and testing of 3D Java applications for
mobile phones and other wireless devices supporting the J2ME environment.

Kevin Roberts, CEO, Superscape Group plc said: 'Sun's Wireless Toolkit is
regarded as the standard J2ME test environment for developing Java midlets such
as games and other applications and we are delighted to have been selected by
Sun to provide the technology that extends Wireless Toolkit to cater for the
needs of 3D application developers. By integrating our Swerve technology with
this world-leading and globally recognised product, we are further extending the
reach of our Swerve technology. Our objective is to ensure that Superscape's
Swerve becomes the world's most widely available, industry-standard solution for
the design and delivery of 3D mobile applications.'

Sun selected Superscape as their chosen partner to work on this integration
because of the company's adherence to the recently ratified international
standard for the delivery of 3D rich media on mobile devices (Mobile 3D Graphics
API/JSR-184).

'Superscape has played an important role in the development of the JSR 184 Java
initiative and Swerve technology is an excellent solution for delivering 3D
entertainment on mobile handsets,' said Eric Chu, director, Consumer and Mobile
Systems Group of Sun Microsystems. 'We believe that our developers will be very
enthusiastic about the capabilities provided by J2ME Wireless Toolkit 2.2 with
Swerve integrated.'


About Superscape
Superscape is the leader in revolutionary entertainment for mobile phones. The
company was the first in the world to develop and launch international standard
(JSR 184) compliant solutions for the delivery of innovative games on
mass-market handsets.

Working closely with industry giants including ARM, Motorola, Siemens and
Verizon, Superscape's portfolio of products brings together the company's
long-standing pedigree in the development of software for 'constrained'
platforms with outstanding design skills for interactive applications.

Superscape's Swerve product portfolio comprises:
Swerve Client - a software-only engine, developed in collaboration with ARM, for
Java and BREW mobile phones
Swerve Studio - a powerful development tool integrated into the familiar 3D
Studio Max design environment
Swerve Content - an expanding portfolio of innovative mobile games based on
high-profile IP content from major entertainment organisations including 20th
Century Fox, Universal Studios, Disney and Activision.

Superscape spans all quadrants of the global mobile industry - network
operators, handset manufacturers, IT organisations and IP holders - delivering a
solution which increases revenue per customer, encourages the purchase of new,
feature-rich phones and extends the reach of well-known brands.

Superscape is quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has corporate offices in
Hook, Hampshire (UK) and San Clemente, California (USA).



www.superscape.com

For further information, please contact:
Maggie Templeman
Director, Corporate Communications
Superscape Group plc
Telephone: +44 1256 745769
Email: mtempleman@superscape.com

Jessica Rouleau/Sandrine Boussard
Hudson Sandler
Telephone: +44 20 7796 4133

amazing and the VOD deal is yet to be announced, as the comment on ample goes, de facto is the phrase that pays, Sony are beginning to look a tad daft not going with SPS. Just wait for all of the other deals to come flowing through!

ehall,

I thought Sony had gone with SPS (according to the Content Partners on their website).

Lots of buys this morning so far as predicted by Happy1, mainly due to the Sun announce.

skids

www killick.co.uk