Gameloft partners with LG to optimise games for Optimus 3D Max

Gameloft has announced a collaboration with LG Electronics to optimise a handful of the publisher's games for the upcoming glasses-free 3D smartphone, the LG Optimus 3D Max.

The deal will see Gameloft release 12 games including Assassin's Creed 3D, Dungeon Hunter 2 3D, Splintercell 3D, N.O.V.A 2, which will be made available through the LG Smart World app store.

To the max

LG has also announced that apps including Google Earth and Google Maps will make use of the Optimus 3D Max's enhanced 3D convertor to display road views in 3D.

"We're thrilled to work with LG Electronics to illustrate the potential of this high-end technology on the new LG Optimus 3D Max," said Gameloft's senior vice president of publishing Gonzague de Vallois.

The LG Optimus 3D Max is scheduled for release in March, and comes with a 4.3" WVGA display, dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP processor, two 5-megapixel rear cameras and a front-facing camera. 

"LG's continued partnership with Gameloft will further contribute to bringing maximum entertainment to our users," added LG's vice president and MC strategy planning division Yongseok Jang.

"With the enhanced performance available on the Optimus 3D Max, users will be able to enjoy the advanced 3D gaming experience backed by ample content from Gameloft, and leading 3D technology from LG."

The full list of optimised titles is 

Assassin's Creed 3D

Splinter Cell 3D