GameSpot Launches App with Rhythm NewMedia Advertising SDK

March 1, 2010

Developed by CBS Mobile, Free iPhone and iPod Touch App Entertains and Gives Gamers the Latest Info  

Easily Browse Content by Gaming Platform and Genre, Recent Releases, or by the Most Popular Titles

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1 – CBS Mobile and GameSpot (www.gamespot.com) today announced the GameSpot app for the iPhone and iPod Touch is now available at the App Store.  GameSpot, a leading video games reviews and information site, now gives gamers easy mobile access to exclusive, high-quality GameSpot video content and image galleries, sneak previews of unreleased games, the latest game reviews and ratings, and breaking news from the world of gaming. 

The GameSpot app is the ultimate tool for gamers of any skill or interest level who want to quickly find the information that they need to make smart purchases while at the game store, or who just want to be entertained by GameSpot’s unique content. Users can filter content by gaming platform including PlayStation 3, PC and PSP channels, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, or iPhone/iPod, and by genre—whether they are interested in action, adventure, sports, role-playing, strategy, driving, or simulation games. They can also dig deeper and sort based on recent releases, as well as by the most popular titles for their chosen gaming platform/genre. 

The app’s extensive video library lets mobile users browse the hottest game trailers, reviews, exclusive interviews, game play clips, live-event coverage and demos. The app also features original GameSpot shows such as TODAY ON THE SPOT, a segment hosted by GameSpot editors and producers offering sneak peeks of the hottest upcoming games, breaking news from the gaming world, game reviews, special guests, and much more.  The app’s advanced video player also enables users to easily browse related clips and jump to other video categories, all while video plays in the background. 

“The new GameSpot app is a perfect complement to the existing mobile-optimized site,” said Rob Gelick, General Manager and Senior Vice President, CBS Mobile. “The app offers more depth and quality game-focused rich media than any other gaming app out there today.” 

“GameSpot has been around since 1996. With over 14 plus years of providing award-winning coverage to hard-core gamers and enthusiasts, GameSpot has built its reputation as being of the most visited gaming site in the world,” said Simon Whitcombe, Vice President of Games, CBS Interactive. “We’re very excited to extend this experience through the new app, and provide gamers with a fast, easy and portable way to stay entertained and up-to-date on the ever-changing world of games.”

CBS Mobile partnered with Rhythm NewMedia to develop the app, which is now available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod Touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/ 

About GameSpot

GameSpot's (www.GameSpot.com/) expert editorial team provides more than a million daily visitors with comprehensive, engaging, and unbiased game information for console, PC, and portable platforms. The site's award-winning coverage includes previews and reviews on the hottest titles, breaking news, live Web casts, online tournaments, game downloads, videos, guides, hints, and more. GameSpot also has one of the most active online gaming communities fueled by a free, innovative social networking service that makes it easy and fun for gamers to meet and interact with other like-minded enthusiasts. The GameSpot family also includes GameFAQs, Game Rankings, and GameSpot Trax, the industry's premier real-time market intelligence tool. GameSpot is a property of CBS Interactive. 

About CBS Mobile

CBS Mobile, a unit of CBS Interactive Inc., is charged with building CBS Corporation's wireless business across entertainment, sports and news for CBS, The CW, and CBS Paramount Television. As part of this mission, CBS Mobile offers consumers some of the most innovative and best-of wireless content available today, ranging from some of the nation's largest mobile Web sites, made-for-mobile video on all major carriers, a 24/7 mobile television network, and partnerships with the world's more leading edge mobile technology and ad targeting companies.  CBS Corporation is the parent company of CBS Interactive Inc.

About CBS Interactive

CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the best online content network for information and entertainment.  With 200 million people visiting its properties each month, it is a top 10 Web property globally and a top 5 Web property in the U.S. in terms of unique video viewers. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com, BNET and Last.fm, span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and business. Follow CBS Interactive on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cbsitweets

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