Tech Shout!

Mobile games’ developer and publisher Gameloft has gotten into a worldwide multi-year, multi-game deal with CBS Mobile to develop, publish and distribute games based on the hit Emmy award-winning CBS television series “CSI.” The very first game, which is based on “CSI:Miami,” is already available in the United States and will be introduced in 140 countries in the next few months. The mobile game launch coincides with the 6th season premiere of “CSI: Miami” on CBS.

Gonzague de Vallois, Vice President, Gameloft said, “We are thrilled to welcome CBS as a partner and look forward to a long term relationship.” Adding, “The CSI franchise set the bar for primetime crime drama television by engaging viewers on all levels. The mobile games will expand the CSI storyline into a fun and interactive experience.”

“A mobile game adaptation of a CSI series is the perfect complement for a franchise with a fan base that watches the show with such a high level of engagement and interest in interactivity,” said Zuiker. “We are thrilled to join forces with Gameloft and are confident in their expertise to capture the essence of CSI and translate it into a quality mobile game.”

Also adding his expertise to the development of “CSI: Miami” is Anthony Zuiker, Executive Producer and Creator of “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” therefore bringing a high level of interest and direction from the show’s creative support. The mobile game will be mainly designed to capture the gripping storylines, look, atmosphere and plot that each episode of “CSI: Miami” packs.

“This is a new quality level of cross-platform development. By involving Anthony Zuiker, the creator of CSI, directly in the mobile game development, we will create much more than just a ‘brand extension’ of the CSI franchise. This is what we call true ‘platforming’ of content,” maintianed Cyriac Roeding, Executive Vice President, CBS Mobile. “Gameloft is one of the best mobile game developers in the world, and we’re pleased to add them to our growing list of best in breed partners. Gameloft truly thinks ‘mobile’ when creating games – that matches CBS Mobile’s approach.”

The new game will allow players to engross themselves completely in the “CSI: Miami” drama – making it possible for them to step into the role of lead investigator, collect evidence at the crime scene and grill suspects.

The “CSI: Miami” is available via most major carriers and can be downloaded directly through AT&T, T-mobile, Sprint and Verizon. All you need to do is select the menu page on your phone and access the games folder, you are then able to select “CSI: Miami” to purchase. Follow the onscreen instructions to download the “CSI: Miami” mobile game.