Europe : Terraplay Systems, the leading supplier of multiplayer and connected gaming solutions, today announced that 3, the UK's first video mobile network, will employ Terraplay MOVE to support its real-time multiplayer games service.

Utilising the Terraplay multiplayer solution, 3 has launched an exciting real-time mobile gaming experience in a UK first. The service follows successful Terraplay multiplayer launches with 3 Austria, Denmark and Sweden and will grow to feature a range of multiplayer content.

Sven Halling CEO of Terraplay Systems commented: "With 3's Terraplay service, publishers can take advantage of advanced handsets and a high-speed network to develop and launch the most exciting multiplayer titles available. We can't wait to see the development community rise to the challenge of providing the latest in connected gaming by utilising the Terraplay platform on 3's exciting service."

Sven added: "An ever increasing number of market leading games publishers now take advantage of Terraplay technology in multiplayer mobile development. Publishers can now launch exciting games to over 2.5 million customers on the UK's fastest growing network. "

Graeme Oxby, Marketing Director, 3: "As the success of our music service demonstrates with over 10 million downloads in just 6 months, 3 has learnt how to package and deliver compelling products over 3G. In Gaming, we are doing the same thing -- picking the right games for 3G and delivering services that are immediate, fun and accessible at affordable prices."

Games on 3

3 is the only UK operator to offer customers the choice of buying and renting games. With the RENT option customers pay 25p per play, or 50p for up to three days of play on a game, this offer which is unique to 3 is proving popular with customers who want to sample a game before buying it.

With the BUY option customers make a one off payment, of between (Pounds)3 and (Pounds)7.50 and then have continuous use of the game on their video mobile. The near console quality games that are initially only available on certain models of handset cost (Pounds)7.50.