Enter the X-Life Games sweepstakes contest!The prize is a free iPod Shuffle. Enter the contest and become a Fan of X-Life Games Fan page for a chance to win.
And please invite all of your friends too :)
Thanks,
Daniel
Showing posts with label MetroStar Systems. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MetroStar Systems. Show all posts
Monday, August 3, 2009
X-Life Games sweepstakes contest
Enter the X-Life Games sweepstakes contest!The prize is a free iPod Shuffle. Enter the contest and become a Fan of X-Life Games Fan page for a chance to win.
And please invite all of your friends too :)
Thanks,
Daniel
Monday, March 16, 2009
Diplomacy 2.0 with Cellphone Games
X-Life Games featured on The Wall Street Journal!
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/03/13/diplomacy-20-with-cellphone-games/
http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2009/03/13/diplomacy-20-with-cellphone-games/
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Launch of X-Life Games Heralds New Era for U.S. Diplomacy
Mobile Gaming Technology Pioneers e-Diplomacy Outreach to the Middle East and Persian Gulf
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetroStar Systems, Inc., a leader in New Media technology solutions for the federal government, announced today the much anticipated release of X-Life Games and its availability for free download on www.xlifegames.com. Developed by MetroStar Systems, X-Life Games is an English language mobile game that encourages cultural exchanges between Arabic, Persian, and English speaking cultures, demystifies American culture, and breaks down barriers that impede mutual understanding. Leveraging the latest in mobile technology, X-Life users in the Middle East and Gulf region will be introduced to American culture in a non-threatening and constructive manner.
“X-Life, the game, is a series of interrelated adventure modules which explore one idea - what unites us, rather than what divides us,” said Ali Reza Manouchehri, Chief Executive Officer of MetroStar Systems, Inc. “Middle East and the Persian Gulf youth will have the opportunity to experience the dynamism and vitality of American life. X-Life projects the fundamental values that Americans cherish: tolerance, freedom, and respect for cultural and religious differences.”
Prompting users to learn and use skills acquired through everyday experiences, each phase of the game allows the user to apply those skills to improve themselves and the world, all in a mobile application. This concept of cultural bridging embodied in a video game reaches across all generations, especially the current one being raised in an ever sophisticated and technological world.
“X-Life Games is the embodiment of ‘e-Diplomacy’, and reflects the new ‘soft diplomacy’ approach favored by the Obama Administration,” said Manouchehri. “The path-breaking mobile application pioneers e-Diplomacy by utilizing an emerging new media platform to engage the minds and hearts of overseas audiences.”
X-Life Games LLC was created in June of 2008 by MetroStar Systems, Inc. by key gaming industry veterans Neal Hallford, James Dzierwa, J.R. Register, and Ghafur Remtulla. The first titles from X-Life Games were funded by the U.S. Department of State as an initiative for e-Diplomacy.
X-Life Games was created for the public to use free of charge in an effort to bridge cultures. X-Life Games is not a single mobile game but a series of smaller, interrelated adventure modules that explore one theme. The players of this unique game will be able to select an avatar, earn and spend the game’s virtual currency, and progress through their X-Life while learning English through mobile handsets. Reflections can be made of the user’s life path, including how they would have handled careers, family, and other phases of life. In each game, the player gets to “try on” a new X-Life and rise to the top of that game’s featured profession. X-Life Games is available now via download at www.xlifegames.com.
About MetroStar Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, MetroStar Systems, Inc.™ is a Small Business Administration-certified 8(a) firm that provides its clients with agile, collaborative solutions designed to integrate people, processes, technology, and learning across an organization and its geographic boundaries. MetroStar System’s core competencies are distributed through seven major service groups: 1) Portal Strategy and Integration, 2) Enterprise Infrastructure Support, 3) Business Intelligence, 4) New Media Technology, 5) Health, Finance and Insurance, 6) Training & Education, and 7) Custom Development. Information about MetroStar Systems and its products can be found on the company's website, www.MetroStarSystems.com
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetroStar Systems, Inc., a leader in New Media technology solutions for the federal government, announced today the much anticipated release of X-Life Games and its availability for free download on www.xlifegames.com. Developed by MetroStar Systems, X-Life Games is an English language mobile game that encourages cultural exchanges between Arabic, Persian, and English speaking cultures, demystifies American culture, and breaks down barriers that impede mutual understanding. Leveraging the latest in mobile technology, X-Life users in the Middle East and Gulf region will be introduced to American culture in a non-threatening and constructive manner.
“X-Life, the game, is a series of interrelated adventure modules which explore one idea - what unites us, rather than what divides us,” said Ali Reza Manouchehri, Chief Executive Officer of MetroStar Systems, Inc. “Middle East and the Persian Gulf youth will have the opportunity to experience the dynamism and vitality of American life. X-Life projects the fundamental values that Americans cherish: tolerance, freedom, and respect for cultural and religious differences.”
Prompting users to learn and use skills acquired through everyday experiences, each phase of the game allows the user to apply those skills to improve themselves and the world, all in a mobile application. This concept of cultural bridging embodied in a video game reaches across all generations, especially the current one being raised in an ever sophisticated and technological world.
“X-Life Games is the embodiment of ‘e-Diplomacy’, and reflects the new ‘soft diplomacy’ approach favored by the Obama Administration,” said Manouchehri. “The path-breaking mobile application pioneers e-Diplomacy by utilizing an emerging new media platform to engage the minds and hearts of overseas audiences.”
X-Life Games LLC was created in June of 2008 by MetroStar Systems, Inc. by key gaming industry veterans Neal Hallford, James Dzierwa, J.R. Register, and Ghafur Remtulla. The first titles from X-Life Games were funded by the U.S. Department of State as an initiative for e-Diplomacy.
X-Life Games was created for the public to use free of charge in an effort to bridge cultures. X-Life Games is not a single mobile game but a series of smaller, interrelated adventure modules that explore one theme. The players of this unique game will be able to select an avatar, earn and spend the game’s virtual currency, and progress through their X-Life while learning English through mobile handsets. Reflections can be made of the user’s life path, including how they would have handled careers, family, and other phases of life. In each game, the player gets to “try on” a new X-Life and rise to the top of that game’s featured profession. X-Life Games is available now via download at www.xlifegames.com.
About MetroStar Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, MetroStar Systems, Inc.™ is a Small Business Administration-certified 8(a) firm that provides its clients with agile, collaborative solutions designed to integrate people, processes, technology, and learning across an organization and its geographic boundaries. MetroStar System’s core competencies are distributed through seven major service groups: 1) Portal Strategy and Integration, 2) Enterprise Infrastructure Support, 3) Business Intelligence, 4) New Media Technology, 5) Health, Finance and Insurance, 6) Training & Education, and 7) Custom Development. Information about MetroStar Systems and its products can be found on the company's website, www.MetroStarSystems.com
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Blogger Blogs about X-Life Games and the State Department
Check out this blog about X-Life Games, the State Department, and "why they get it."
http://www.ipdi.org/blog/index.php/2009/02/20/why-the-state-department-gets-it/
http://www.ipdi.org/blog/index.php/2009/02/20/why-the-state-department-gets-it/
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
New X-Life Games module available now!
The second game module for X-Life Games is available for download now. It's called "Babanger Blues":
X-Life: Babangar Blues
Storyline: Before he went off to International University, Salah Moaveni was poised to get everything a teen-aged boy could ever want. As the multi-talented lead guitarist for an underground rock band called Babangar, he and his band mates had already established a reputation at home for being one of the best-sounding, hardest rocking, under-eighteen acts anywhere in the Middle East. They had semi-regular gigs, adoring crowds, even the possibility of a recording contract. Everything seemed on the verge of going Babangar’s way...just before it all went horribly wrong.
Objective: As you complete Music and Trivia Challenges, you’ll be awarded Education Points. These points accumulate against your character’s Level. For each level that your character attains, they will be rewarded additional Upgrade Points which can be used to upgrade their car. You will also gain X-Dollars which can be used to upgrade your avatar on http://www.xlifegames.com
For more information and a FREE download, please check:
http://www.xlifegames.com
X-Life: Babangar Blues
Storyline: Before he went off to International University, Salah Moaveni was poised to get everything a teen-aged boy could ever want. As the multi-talented lead guitarist for an underground rock band called Babangar, he and his band mates had already established a reputation at home for being one of the best-sounding, hardest rocking, under-eighteen acts anywhere in the Middle East. They had semi-regular gigs, adoring crowds, even the possibility of a recording contract. Everything seemed on the verge of going Babangar’s way...just before it all went horribly wrong.
Objective: As you complete Music and Trivia Challenges, you’ll be awarded Education Points. These points accumulate against your character’s Level. For each level that your character attains, they will be rewarded additional Upgrade Points which can be used to upgrade their car. You will also gain X-Dollars which can be used to upgrade your avatar on http://www.xlifegames.com
For more information and a FREE download, please check:
http://www.xlifegames.com
Thursday, February 5, 2009
"Immigrants’ Entrepreneurial Spirit Helps U.S. Economy"
Below is a link to an article about the CEO of MetroStar Systems, Inc.
http://www.america.gov/st/econ-english/2009/January/20090121162300berehellek0.5543177.html
http://www.america.gov/st/econ-english/2009/January/20090121162300berehellek0.5543177.html
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
X-Life Games officially Launched!
It's been a long time coming, and X-Life Games is finally launched and released!
X-Life Games is a FREE game for your mobile phone. It features adventure, trivia challenges, and cultural / language learning elements.
Within the game, avatar-based characters discover adventures that will take them around the world. Read inscriptions on the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia to solve a mystery, build a race car, or take your rock band to Dubai and become global superstars.
The goal behind X-Life the Game is to help gamers learn English as well as facts about U.S. history, society, and culture during their discussions with the other characters in multiple cities and dozens of different surroundings.
You can now download it for free at www.xlifegames.com
More updates soon to follow...
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