Make it or break it time for Tapwave as they confirm a June 24th retail launch date in CompUSA stores for their PalmOS-based gaming PDA Zodiac. Tapland confirms that the Zodiac will have at least a 4-foot dedicated shelf space and a full marketing rollout with all the usual ads and promotions, I would imagine. It’s not a CompUSA exclusive, either — both J&R and Amazon have started dropping information about their intention to carry the Zodiac, as well. I don’t have huge hopes for the Zodiac; I hate to be such a fuddy-duddy about it, but I just can’t see them blowing up without the support of the major game publishers. Still, if they can capture the Palm purchasers who wouldn’t mind playing a game or two on the side, they might be able to carve out a nice little niche for themselves.
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