Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Nokia reveals N-Gage games service with new publishers and game titles
Life just got more entertaining with the new N-Gage mobile gaming service. The service allows you to try all N-Gage games for free from any one of the tens of millions of compatible Nokia devices in the market. Once captivated, you can conveniently download and buy a game on your device or PC and continue the fun. You can also share the fun by connecting with friends, challenging players around the world, and participating in community activities in the N-Gage Arena.
As we expand our focus from a dedicated game phone to a gaming service, we are making getting and playing games even easier,Ӕ said Jaakko Kaidesoja, head of the games business at Nokia. The N-Gage service combined with powerful devices, world class titles and brands, and interactive social networking features, takes the mobile gaming experience beyond traditional boundaries.Ӕ
The N-Gage service will be available globally in November 2007. At that time, the free N-Gage application can be downloaded from http://www.n-gage.com (PC or mobile) and installed in compatible devices. Later, the N-Gage application will be embedded in a wide range of Nokia devices, including the new Nokia N81 and Nokia N95 8GB, so consumers can play straight out of the box.
Furthermore, support for N-Gage continues to grow with EA SPORTS FIFA 08, The Simsٙ 2 Pets, Tetris, and Tiger Woods PGA TOURή being developed for the platform as well as new publishers Capcom and Vivendi, and its famed Crash Bandicoot, on board. Nokia Publishing also announced new titles: Snakes Subsonic and Bounce Boing Voyage.
ΓWith the new N-Gage experience, fans of some of our most popular franchises like FIFA or The Sims can play and stay connected with other fans. With millions of compatible Nokia devices already in the marketplace, were very excited to help bring quality mobile gaming expriences to the fingertips of a global audience,Ҕ said Barry Cottle, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EA Mobile.
The indicative pricing for N-Gage games sold through the N-Gage store will range between six and 10 euros excluding local taxes and can be bought with a credit card or charged through operator billing where available. Operator billing is supported in over 20 countries and credit card billing is available globally. Daily and weekly game licenses are also available at lower prices and all games are free to try before purchase. Moreover, whether you choose to get games over the air or over the internet, managing your games catalog is a breeze with simple store and sync to your PC.
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The most iconic mobile game in history is back. Slither your way through four elemental zones Earth, Wind, Water and Fire ֖ supported with 3D graphics. Each zone breaks down into 10 levels that glow and pulse with music driven gameplay, delivering a total of 40 levels of play.
Snakes Subsonic delivers the next evolution in mobile puzzle games,Ӕ said Dr Mark Ollila, Director of Technology and Strategy and Head of Games Publishing, Nokia. ItӒs an exciting combination of accessible gameplay fused with stylized presentation. The result is a rollercoaster ride in puzzle solving unlike anything on mobile.
Intuitive and responsive controls are a key element to the Snakes experience. Players will need the reflexes of a rattler to navigate the four zones. The all important race against the clock adds to the excitement as you battle to pick up power-ups, shields and other hidden secrets.
In single-player mode, players can work through each elemental zone or can take on another player online in two-player match-ups and tournaments Ԗ best time wins. Players can track rankings on leader boards and view lists for the Top 50 for each level of game play.
Once the rollercoaster ride through the 40 beautifully rendered levels has been mastered, there are a further 20 that can be downloaded directly to the device via the new N-Gage platform launching this fall.
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Enter the surreal world of Bounce Boing Voyage for the N-Gage mobile games service by Nokia. The evil Hypnotoid has taken over the world of Pongpingy by hypnotizing all its creatures. Your mission is to guide the Bounce ball through different lands to save the world from the rule of Hypnotoid.
ItӒs the age-old-story of ball meets evil hypnotic block, evil hypnotic block hypnotizes balls friends, ball has to save world,Ҕ said Dr Mark Ollila, Director of Technology and Strategy and Head of Games Publishing, Nokia. But itӒs not just a great story. Simple controls and beautiful graphics combine to make this a game for everyone.
Bounce Boing Voyage is an evolution of the original Bounce Ԗ moving from 2D to 3D as it makes its debut on the N-Gage service. However, some things never change; Bounce Boing Voyage is still pick-up-and-play mobile fun.
Bounce Boing Voyage challenges players to guide the spherical hero through three puzzle-filled lands, offering something new in each level. Experience surreal landscapes filled with unique creatures, mind boggling puzzles and engrossing missions as players journey on to save the world. To complete the quest, players need to master several one-thumb game play modes as well as all three ball forms Bounce, Rock and Mud ball ֖ in order to solve puzzles based on memory and agility.
For more information, visit http://www.bouncegame.com
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Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Nokia announced today that they are teaming up with Vivendi Games Mobile to bring the legendary Crash Bandicoot franchise to Nokias new N-Gage mobile gaming platform launching this fall.
Vivendi Games Mobile is one of the most respected publishers in mobile gaming,Ӕ said Gregg Sauter, Nokias director of third party publishing. ғCrash Bandicoot is a gaming icon as well as a global powerhouse, having sold more than 33 million units worldwide. With its fun appeal to people of all ages and incredible graphics, the Crash Bandicoot franchise is the perfect fit for N-Gage.
ԓWe are excited to offer Nokia customers the opportunity to enter the thrilling world of Crash Bandicoot and play a number of award winning titles from the popular Crash franchise,Δ said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games Mobile. We look forward to working with Nokia to offer entertaining, innovative mobile games that tap into the performance and innovation of the N-Gage application and NokiaӒs mobile devices.
Crash Bandicoot follows the original storyline where the crazy marsupial must save the world. Jam packed with action and comedy, the player must take on the role of Crash to defeat the gameԒs villain and mad scientist, Dr. Neo Cortex. More information about the Crash franchise can be found at the official Crash Bandicoot Web site at http://www.crashbandicoot.com
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Monday, August 27, 2007
Nokia and Capcom today revealed that Capcom will be publishing games on N-Gage, Nokias next generation mobile gaming platform, in 2008.
Capcom is the first Japanese based publisher to show their commitment to N-Gage, which makes its global debut later this year, ushering in a new era for games on mobile devices.
With our global reach, itӒs important to have strong, well respected global partners, said Gregg Sauter, Director of Third Party Publishing, Nokia. ԓFor many years, Capcom has been entertaining consumers around the world with exceptional gaming experiences. Weve now reached a point with mobile technologies where companies like Capcom can deliver a whole new level of mobile entertainment. The N-Gage platform will enable this evolution with devices that deliver enhanced graphics and a development tool kit that allows for online tournaments, communities, multiplayer games and, of course, global distribution.Ҕ
Speaking of the announcement, Yosuke Yoneda, Director of Capcoms European Mobile Division, said ғCapcom is dedicated to creating great mobile games, and believes that N-Gage will allow us to bring some of our most famous franchises to the platform. Our dedication to quality and creative thinking has seen the company produce a series of ground-breaking titles, with stunning visuals and in-depth game play, never before seen on the mobile.
Capcom has been highly successful in the mobile market as a result of the companyԒs commitment to innovation and faithful conversion of some of the worlds greatest video game franchises. With classic titles such as Mega Man, Street Fighter and Resident Evil, and contemporary brands such as Phoenix Wright, Capcom has captured a wide audience of fans, in terms of age, gender and game playing ability.
N-Gage games are created in a native development environment, allowing developers to take advantage of Nokia devices with advanced graphics and physics capabilities which deliver extremely sharp, clear and fluid game experiences to users. The N-Gage platform provides flexible opportunities for operators and publishers alike. Games can distributed digitally over the air through operator networks or over the internet to a userҒs PC, which allows for larger file downloads and therefore games with enhanced audio and graphical elements.
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