In this year’s WCG, Samsung newly introduced the mobile game competition, ‘Samsung Mobile Challenge’ (SMC) for the first time. As there is expected dramatic increase in the mobile game industry, Samsung has introduced ideal products for mobile gaming.Samsung Innov8, the WCG 2008 official mobile phone, has been played during the SMC national competitions and has thrilled the mobile gamers all around the world.
Samsung featured the highly successful national competitions of SMC in previous national matches throughout 9 countries around the world (Korea, USA, China, India, Singapore, UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Russia) from June to October 2008.Finally, the grand final match of SMC will be held in Cologne, Germany on November 9th 2008.
During the grand final event, there will be a number of opportunities for visitors to touch and feel Samsung Innov8. From the game playing and competition zone at the Samsung mobile booth to the Samsung Innov8 kiosk, the visitors will be able to learn more about Samsung Innov8. Moreover, ‘Sensation truck’ which will be placed in Cologne Messe will provide the opportunities to purchase Samsung’s latest models including Samsung Innov8 on site.
Geesung Choi, President of Samsung’s Telecommunications Business, said: “I am excited to attend this year’s World Cyber Game, which is the largest game event in the world. I am very proud of Samsung Innov8, the official game phone of WCG and strongly believe that Samsung Innov8 will be the best fit for multimedia entertainment. Samsung will continue to bring superb products to satisfy enthusiastic gamers and tech savvy users who have the highest expectation for Samsung’s high-end mobile features.”
Samsung Electronics has consistently sponsored and supported a broad range of sporting events for almost 20 years, including many world-class competitions such as World Cyber Game and has been sponsoring the World Cyber Game since 2000.
