The U.S. State Department make a cell phone game called “X-live”. They say the game is intended to bridge cultures, break down barriers, and encourage exchanges. Beside that, this game was designed to win hearts and minds in the Middle East and Persian Gulf. They hope it will help people to improve their English skill and Learn about America. The Total project expenditure was $415,000.
Tim Receveur (State Department's Bureau of International Information Programs) said “is just one small part of our outreach.”
"We are trying to help the users of X-live learn English," said Receveur.
"They are coming to an airport, arriving at a university, and we sprinkle in some U.S. history."
Today, X-live has been played by 120 players, since it rolled last week. The biggest players are Egyptian, Arabian and Iran. The goal is to have 10,000 people tapping away on X-Life in 12 months, according statement from Ali Reza Manouchehri, CEO of MetroStar Systems, company that designed the game.
Cell phones more available than computers in the region. Eventually the game may be made available both online and by cell phone.
The State Department says the game was also developed to show the United States in a positive light and illustrate U.S. values such as tolerance, freedom and respect of religious differences.
X-live requires a powerful phone with large memory. Its only works with Nokia N Series and Sony Ericsson P1i mobile phones. Manouchehri said "It's definitely a challenge. I wouldn't say it was a problem. In two years I'm going to tell you we have exceeded our goals."
There is any chance for the game to be available on more types of phones, if only the game proves to be popular.
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