Macrospace
Macrospace Ltd. was a developer of mobile content, mainly focusing on Java ME-content. Their headquarters was in London. In June 2005, Macrospace merged with Sorrent Inc., to form Glu Mobile.[1] Macrospace provides mobile games and mobile gaming solutions for network operators, service providers, handset manufacturers, media companies and intellectual property owners around the world.[2]
Macrospace | |
Industry | Video games |
Fate | Merged with Sorrent Inc. |
Defunct | 2005 |
Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Services | EmuX, ProvisionX, ConnectX |
Number of employees | Head Office: 25 (2004) |
Website | Macrospace Games |
EmuX Service
EmuX technology is a standard for Java web emulation technology. EmuX emulates the full Java capabilities of many of the most popular mobile handsets, even as far as rendering the correct fonts and on-screen instructions.[3]
Connected gaming
Macrospace offers an online high score and in-game event billing solutions in the business. Cannons Tournament is the first commercially available multiplayer game in Europe, allowing mobile gamers to play peer-to-peer games regardless of network or location. This service uses Macrospace's ConnectX technology, giving gamers access to multiplayer applications as well as community features including real-time high scores, mobile chat, and user forums.
References
- http://www.mobygames.com/company/macrospace-ltd
- "Macrospace - Corporate Profile". April 1, 2004. Archived from the original on November 5, 2003. Retrieved April 1, 2004.
- "EmuX Overview". April 1, 2004. Archived from the original on November 6, 2003. Retrieved April 1, 2004.