Can a Game Help Change Lives? Coca-Cola Thinks It Can.

ATLANTA - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The Coca-Cola Company today announced the launch of a free-to-play mobile game, (THRED), available now on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. (THRED) is a joint project between The Coca-Cola Company and (RED) developed to raise awareness and funds for the fight to end mother-to-child transmission of HIV by 2015.

The (THRED) App will help raise money for The Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria – the world's leading financer of programs to fight these three diseases. Throughout the game, users will have the opportunity to purchase power-ups and select items via In-App Purchase. All proceeds (excluding taxes) will be donated to the Global Fund to invest in HIV/AIDS programs in Africa, including treatment for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.

Developed by BitMonster with an Unreal Engine 3 license donated by Epic Games, (THRED) is designed to engage consumers in captivating gameplay, through:

• Content: This endless runner genre game takes place in an abstract 3D world of technological walls, ever-shifting obelisks, living dragon-like gateways and powerful collectibles. As players progress through the game, they'll find amazing colors and shifting walls while the entire soundscape changes with them.
• Visuals: (THRED) delivers an endless flight using Epic Games' Unreal Engine to push the visuals even further with features including lens flares, blooming highlights, Fresnel shaders and extensive particle effects.
• Soundtrack: As part of World AIDS Day, Tiesto teamed up with (RED) to create an exclusive compilation album, DANCE (RED), SAVE LIVES, to fight AIDS in Africa. From the same album, Tiesto generously donated the Skidka remix of the Tiesto & Swanky Tunes track, 'Make Some Noise', for (THRED). Along with additional music by DJ Poet and TOKiMONSTA, the gorgeous abstract soundscape creates a phenomenal music experience.
• Compete with Friends: Dodge obstacles, collect power-ups and improve your avatar as you compete for high scores with your Game Center friends.