SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - September 3, 2009) - Rallypoint, a leading software developer
for Internet-connected HDTVs, today launched Rallycast Fantasy Sports, the
ultimate fantasy sports and social networking experience for
Internet-connected high-definition televisions. Rallypoint also announced a
new partnership with retail chain Best Buy to distribute Rallycast, which
is available for pre-sale on
http://www.bestbuy.com and will be available
in all 1000+ Best Buy stores across the United States on September 6.
Rallycast's line of TV Apps allow users to overlay personalized Internet
content on their HDTV. Rallycast features a Toolbar menu system where
users can access TV Apps for fantasy sports, check sports scores and stats,
send text messages and post status updates on Facebook and write on
friend's walls. In the future, the company also plans to offer more TV Apps
that feature Web 2.0 content from popular websites, expanded TV show
content and home shopping.
With the Rallycast Fantasy Sports package -- sold on the Rallycast website
as well as Best Buy -- sports fans will have, for the first time ever, the
ability to access real-time fantasy scores and stats, make roster
substitutions for their existing ESPN, Yahoo! and CBS fantasy sports
leagues or even talk smack with their friends -- all on their HDTV.
Rallycast TV Apps are overlaid within the television program the user is
watching, so users never have to change the channel, connect their computer
to the TV, or take a laptop into the living room. Users can see multiple
TV Apps at the same time.
"Research has shown that nearly 90% of Fantasy Sports players watch sports
on television with a laptop close at hand," commented CEO Jeff Allen. "Our
Rallycast product can supply these users and others with a seamless
integration of their online and offline worlds."
Rallypoint and Best Buy are committed to educating consumers on the new
capabilities of Internet-connected HDTVs and will use the in-store video
network to display more information about the Rallycast product line.
Additionally, in-store HDTV models will have the ability to demonstrate the
fantasy sports and text messaging services provided by Rallycast.
Rallycast is built on the Yahoo! TV Widgets platform. Consumers with
compatible Internet-connected HDTVs* can download the Rallycast Toolbar
from the Widget Gallery to gain access to the Rallycast free TV Apps or
purchase the Rallycast Fantasy Sports TV App.
Once customers have purchased their Internet-connected HDTV, they are able
to download the Rallycast Toolbar from the Widget Gallery and activate
their TV Apps.
Rallycast's Fantasy Sports TV App, which allows sports fans to manage their
fantasy teams from the comfort of their couch, retails for $59.99 per
season, per sport, starting with the 2009 NFL season. The Fantasy Sports
TV App will be available on
http://www.bestbuy.com and in all 1000+ Best
Buy stores across the United States starting September 6, 2009. Pre-orders
are currently available at
http://www.bestbuy.com. To find Rallycast at
bestbuy.com, enter the term "rallycast" in the keyword search field.
With Rallycast, an Internet-connected HDTV and a remote control, consumers
can personalize their TV viewing experience with these following initial
offers from Rallycast TV Apps:
-- Rallycast Toolbar (Free) -- The ultimate HDTV Internet platform to
search for and manage TV Apps from Rallypoint and its content partners.
-- Rallycast Fantasy Sports Premium Package (Paid Subscription) --
Control fantasy sports teams right on the television. Rallycast imports
consumers' teams from major fantasy sites like Yahoo!, CBS and ESPN.
-- Rallycast Scores (Free) -- View multiple sports scores and stats,
customizable to feature a user's favorite teams.
-- Rallycast Messenger (Free) -- With Rallycast Messenger users can watch
their favorite shows while chatting online with friends on Facebook or via
Text Message.
*HDTVs Supported:
To deliver unprecedented functionality, Rallycast has partnered with major
TV and DVD player manufacturers to give users the Internet in high
definition. Current compatible HDTVs include:
-- Samsung: Series 6, 7, and 8 HDTVs (HDTVs supporting "Internet@TV")
-- LG: LH50 and PS80 HDTVs (HDTVs supporting LG's "Netcast
Entertainment")
-- (Coming Soon) Vizio: XVT HDTVs. (HDTVs supporting Vizio Internet Apps
VIA™)
About Rallypoint
Rallypoint is a leading software developer for Internet-connected HDTVs and
other devices, focusing on TV widget engine core technology and
applications. Rallypoint offers consumers an improved, easy-to-use way to
"mash up" their Internet content and subscriptions with broadcast
television in an overlay fashion. By bringing the best of the Internet to
HDTV, Rallypoint is redefining living room entertainment. Rallypoint is
headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, visit
www.rallypoint.tv and
www.rallycast.com
Contact Information: For additional information, please contact:
Jessica Hasson
jessica@terpin.com
323-710-3556.