Ixonos has concepted, designed and developed a LazyTown game app called AirShip Challenge, which is available in both Windows Phone Marketplace and Nokia Store. Created in support of Nokia’s Windows phones, such as the new Nokia Lumia, AirShip Challenge is based on the Windows Phone Mango operating system. A Symbian 3 version of the app will follow shortly.
Ixonos launched an App Agency service portfolio in June 2011 in order to offer its customers a comprehensive solution covering all aspects related to app development. The holistic concept has received an enthusiastic reception among Ixonos’ existing clients and attracted numerous new companies looking for an effortless entry in to the apps business. The AirShip Challenge, fully concepted and created in-house at Ixonos, is proof of the superb quality and efficiency provided by Ixonos App Agency.
Well known for developing mobile software for communications and collaboration purposes laced with fantastic user experience, Ixonos now shows stunning evidence of its capability in developing engaging gaming experiences as well. The UX design work for the app has been carried out in Ixonos’ UK Design Studio, set up in the summer 2011. The head of the studio, Creative Director Julian Harris, says: “With AirShip Challenge we created an engaging game idea that would appeal to the target audience and be consistent with LazyTown’s brand. After constructing the game mechanic, experience design and technical implementation, we were delighted to discover that the game tested very well with the target audience.”
True to LazyTown’s gaming philosophy, AirShip Challenge promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for kids of all ages. In the game, the player navigates the LazyTown hero’s AirShip through the clouds and collects points by capturing falling SportsCandy. “We’re very happy to be supporting LazyTown’s mission to educate kids to get active and make healthy lifestyle choices, as this aligns well with Ixonos corporate values, namely learning and responsibility”, says Antti Aumo, head of Marketing from Ixonos.
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For more information, please contact:
Julian A D Harris, Creative Director, UK Design Studio, tel. +44 7843 725 809, julian.harris@ixonos.com
Antti Aumo, Vice President, Global Marketing, tel. +358 40 505 0477, antti.aumo@ixonos.com
Nigel Alexander, Director, Sales & Business Development, +44 7831 485 081, nigel.alexander@ixonos.com
Roope Suomalainen, Director, Experience, tel. +44 77 178 23 707, roope.suomalainen@ixonos.com