Tiger Telematics & Fathammer Alliance Adds Cutting-Edge Advanced Gaming Content for Gametrac Device LONDON, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gametrac Europe Ltd, subsidiary of Jacksonville, FL based Tiger Telematics Inc. (TIGR), has announced a new collaboration with Fathammer Ltd., the leading provider of advanced, console-quality 3D games and game technology for mobile platforms, thus adding device software that meets the same high standards as the console itself. The collaboration includes thedelivery of X-Forge technology and tools and ten advanced mobile game titles. Gametrac is a next generation feature packed gaming machine about to be launched in the burgeoning mobile gaming market. Gametrac is the only mobile gaming device that uses Microsoft's CE. Net operating system. The collaboration with Fathammer further establishes the device as an economically and technically viable platform for third-party developers. Together with the device's impressive list of features, such as an MP3 music player, DVD video player, multimedia messaging, GPS function and an in-built camera, the device will now have ten advanced game titles provided by Fathammer. "This partnership confirms that our pledge to secure great content for our superior hardware has been successful," says Carl Freer, Managing Director of Gametrac Europe. He adds, "It is very satisfying to initiate a collaboration with the best partner in the market delivering game technologies for mobile platforms. It enhances our excitement as respect the pending launch." Matti Airas, COO of Fathammer says, "We are pleased to work with a company that is providing a new and exciting mobile entertainment platform which can utilize our console-quality 3D games and technology for mobile platforms to their full potential." The new collaboration aims to maximize the device's TFT screen ~ 320 x 240 pixels, WAP 2.0, 3D games engine and graphics accelerator, just to name a few of its features. The device's built-in GPS technology not only gives Gametrac players a new gaming experience, but also allows game developers to incorporate the GPS dimension into mobile gaming. Fathammer's X-Forge is a comprehensive set of technologies and tools, which enables the creation and deployment of advanced console quality 3D games on all major mobile platforms. X-Forge ensures high quality gaming and audio/visual experience with up to 50% less development time and effort thus substantially reducing the development budget and developer/publisher risk. This collaboration is a furtherance to the previously announced October 13, 2003 partnership with Synergenix Interactive AB whose mophun(TM) enables Java gaming. Tiger Telematics multi-entertainment device GPS system brings gaming to life by allowing users to experience the true meaning of mobile gaming. Currently in development at the company and its partners are some of the most exciting, innovative and interactive games the gaming industry has ever seen. As well as demonstrating a new gaming functionality, the GPS system can also utilize current location based services, allowing users to locate the nearest Starbucks or ATM, for example. The device will also help you find your friends at festivals or concerts if they too have a Gametrac. High quality multi-level games can be easily installed through an MMC/SD card and, unlike other mobile gaming devices, Gametrac puts you in total control with an eight way D-Pad, shoulder buttons and four face buttons. Gametrac also offers consumers wireless multi-player gaming using Bluetooth 2 and GPRS. Notes to editors: About Tiger: Gametrac Europe Ltd. is a series of owned subsidiaries of Tiger Telematics Inc. (NASDAQ:TIGR.PK) and is the maker of Gametrac, a next-generation mobile entertainment device. Set to launch in the UK in 2004, the gaming device includes in-built music, video, messaging and picture functions. http://www.gametrac.com/ http://www.tigertelematics.com/ Tiger is a designer, developer and marketer of mobile telematics systems and services that combine global GPS functions and voice recognition technology to locate and track vehicles and people down to street level in countries throughout the world. The systems are designed to operate on GPS and are currently being marketed to GSM current and potential subscribers, primarily by the company's United Kingdom based subsidiaries. About Fathammer: Fathammer is the leading provider of advanced 3D graphics and game technologies for mobile platforms. Fathammer provides itsindustry leading X-Forge 3D Game Development Kit and Developer Program Services to game publishers and developers as well as mobile device manufacturers and wireless operators. X-Forge Powered games bring console quality 3D gaming to a wide range of mobile devices. Fathammer has offices in San Jose (CA), Helsinki (Finland) and Seoul (Korea). The company is privately owned and currently employs 40 people. More information can be found at http://www.fathammer.com/ Except for historical matters contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbour provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect Tiger Telematics, Inc. and its subsidiary businesses and prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ are Tiger Telematics, Inc.'s operating history; competition; low barriers to entry; reliance on strategic relationships; rapid technological changes; inability to complete transactions on favourable terms; and those risks discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC. DATASOURCE: Tiger Telematics Inc. CONTACT: Patrik Wallgren, Head of Global Public Relations of Gametrac Europe Ltd., +44-7813-64-77-52, or ; or Mike Carrender, CEO of Tiger Telematics, Inc., +1-904-279-9240 Web site: http://www.gametrac.com/ http://www.tigertelematics.com/ http://www.fathammer.com/

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