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GridBloc Comix on the Orange SPV
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By Jørgen Sundgot, Wednesday 15 January 2003  
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Avoiding Orange's application signing requirements and instead opting for delivery through Pocket Internet Explorer, GridBloc Comix in four languages is coming to the SPV.
First shown publicly at the late October launch of the Orange SPV Microsoft Smartphone in London, mobile games and entertainment development studio GridBloc has now announced the public release of GridBloc Comix in four languages: English, French, Spanish and Japanese - marking a first in delivering a web-based comic series adapted for viewing on Microsoft's Smartphone 2002 platform.
Designed and formatted specially for the Orange SPV and other rich media wireless devices, and based on characters in the GridBloc Game, GridBloc Comix are described by its makers as an absurd satire of American culture and politics. Quite shy of a Doonesbury seriousness, GridBloc Comix adventures include a bee and a cheetah going mano-a-mano for the Presidency, a kangaroo that drives a 15-foot tall SUV, and of course lessons on getting free food, while appearing cultured and fancy.
Technically, GridBloc Comix are available for mobile devices that support Pocket Internet Explorer, such as Microsoft Smartphones and Pocket PCs with wireless capabilities, and other internet-enabled devices capable of displaying JPEGs or GIFs, such a the T-Mobile SideKick, as well as desktop browsers. Support for additional platforms, including BREW and J2ME, is expected shortly.
"American culture has a lot to offer as a source for comedy worldwide," said Mario Champion, GridBloc's chief creative officer, "and often the best laugh is the one at yourself. So who better to provide a good-natured ribbing of American culture and politics than good-natured Americans."
GridBloc Comix are delivered via opt-in SMS (and soon MMS) with a hyper-link recognized by compliant devices. Or, via a visit to the GridBloc Comix website.
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