Get your paws on Sims 2 Pets now on N-Gage

Your pet no longer needs to stay at home with The Sims 2 Pets by Electronic Arts now available on N-Gage-compatible Nokia devices. Start by creating a Sim and then choosing a puppy for them to love as their own.

The puppy can be customized by breed, fur colour and name. Your Sim can then take their furry friend to the park, buy it toys and stylish accessories, and teach it tricks. Make sure your Sim takes good care of the puppy, because a neglected companion might destroy the houseplants or even worse!

Earn rewards by completing goals such as buying new toys and accessories. Use N-Gage Arena to upload and store game stats and calculate player rankings.

The Sims 2 Pets is now available at http://www.n-gage.com

Piglympics games on your mobile cellphone

Mobile Amusements release Piglympics

The sporting event of the year!

Can you win Bronze, Silver or Gold in the sporting event of the year featuring cute pigs! With Zeemote support built in on Nokia and Sony Ericsson versions cartoon sporting fun for your thumb awaits you!

YouTube Video: http://youtube.com/user/MobileAmusements

Features:

• 5 Challenging events!
• Cute Piggly Wiggly's!
• Easy to pickup and play!
• Zeemote supported! (Nokia & Sony)

Oregon Trail Video game now available for Mobile Cellphones

Mobile games developer Gameloft has released its updated version of The Oregon Trail. The game costs $4 (or more, depending on your carrier) and introduces several new gameplay elements to the elementary school classic.

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EA Sport predicts Portugal will win Euro 2008

And the UEFA EURO 2008 trophy goes to… Portugal! EA SPORTS today declared the winner of UEFA EURO 2008. Using the simulation engine in the UEFA EURO 2008 videogame, EA SPORTS was able to test all 16 teams in the competition and determine that Portugal would come out on top. UEFA EURO 2008, the officially licensed videogame of the tournament, also predicted the following placements:

• UEFA EURO 2008 Champion: Portugal
• UEFA EURO 2008 Final: Portugal 2 Italy 1
• Golden Boot winner: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal (5 goals)

Players around the globe will compare these astonishing statistics to the real world results as they unfold. The Final itself was an epic battle where Italy’s resilient defense was pitted against Portugese flair, with Portugal ultimately winning 2-1 to capture its first European championship. Goals from Deco (28th) and Ronaldo (63rd), his fifth goal of the tournament, staked Portugal to a 2-0 lead early in the second half before midfielder Andrea Pirlo scored in the 75th minute to bring the Italians to within one. Portugal survived a frantic final 15 minutes to capture the Henri Delaunay Trophy.



In the EA SPORTS simulation, old rivalries were reignited. France was beaten 2-0 by Italy in one semifinal, in a replay of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final won by the Italians 5-3 in penalty kicks. In the EA SPORTS simulation the two teams played to a 1-1 draw in a group stage match.

Portugal knocked off Germany 2-0 in the other semifinal.
Host countries Austria and Switzerland both failed to advance from the group round. Switzerland was the first country eliminated from the competition. Luck also ran out for Croatia in the group stage. After knocking off England in qualifying, Croatia had injury problems, losing star forward Eduardo among others, and failed to advance from Group B.

EA SPORTS UEFA EURO 2008 results:

Final Score Goal Scorer

Portugal 2 Deco (’28), Ronaldo (’63)
Italy 1 Pirlo (’75)
Semi Finals
Portugal 2 Almeida (’45), Ronaldo (’87)
Germany 0

Italy 2 Toni (’77), Toni (’84)
France 0

Quarter Finals

Portugal 2 Gomes (’43), Ronaldo (’57)
Poland 0

Czech Republic 0
Germany 1 Klose (’62)

France 2 Henry (’78), Benzema (‘112)
Spain 1 Torres (’86)

Sweden 0
Italy 2 Pirlo (’61), Toni (’73)

Group Play
Group A

Switzerland 0 Czech Republic 1
Portugal 2 Turkey 0
Czech Republic 2 Portugal 2
Switzerland 1 Turkey 1
Switzerland 0 Portugal 0
Turkey 1 Czech Republic 0

Group B

Austria 1 Croatia 3
Germany 0 Poland 0
Croatia 0 Germany 2
Austria 0 Poland 1
Poland 0 Croatia 0
Austria 0 Germany 2

Group C

Romania 0 France 2
Netherlands 1 Italy 1
Italy 1 Romania 0
Netherlands 0 France 1
Netherlands 3 Romania 1
France 1 Italy 1

Group D

Spain 1 Russia 0
Greece 0 Sweden 2
Sweden 1 Spain 1
Greece 1 Russia 1
Greece 0 Spain 2
Russia 0 Sweden 1

UEFA EURO 2008 features all of the teams and official stadiums that will be part of UEFA EURO 2008. Take one of 52 European national teams to glory from qualification right through to a virtual reproduction of the championship tournament. 

A new game mode called Captain Your Country will enable gamers to put themselves on the pitch, earn the captaincy of their team, and truly inspire their country to glory. Gamers will be able to celebrate their success on-field through user-controlled celebrations that will add to the pageantry and atmosphere of the event.

Guitar Hero III mobile game heads for one million downloads

Guitar Hero III Mobile was the number one selling mobile game on Verizon Wireless phones in the first quarter of 2008. Initially released exclusively by Verizon Wireless, Guitar Hero III Mobile is striking a chord with fans all over the world, shattering mobile game records with nearly 1 million downloads, including monthly subscriptions, across all wireless service providers.

Ryan Hughes, vice president of digital media programming for Verizon, said, "Verizon Wireless customers have shown a tremendous appetite for mobile games - the category is an important part of our strategy to increase data revenue, and marquee titles such as Guitar Hero III help create demand and engage our customers in mobile gameplay."

Guitar Hero III Mobile has become one of the fastest selling games in mobile gaming history. More than 250,000 songs are played every day by mobile subscribers across the U.S. The most played songs include "Slow Ride" (re-record), "Mississippi Queen" (re-record) and "Black Magic Woman" (re-record).

"Fans of the Guitar Hero console games have been very impressed with the title's translation onto BREW handsets," said David White, chief executive officer of Hands-On Mobile. "Guitar Hero III Mobile has opened the eyes of a whole new group of consumers to the world of mobile games."

Mobile research firm M:Metrics said that consumer demand for mobile games in the U.S. has yet to reach its peak, but as it has seen from the demand for Guitar Hero III Mobile since its launch, this title is clearly a game changer. "Guitar Hero is a recognizable franchise that has already won over consumers with the console version, setting it up for great success on the mobile platform," said Seamus McAteer, senior analyst, M:Metrics. The firm reports that the number of people downloading a mobile game continues to grow, with 20 million playing a downloaded game in March.

In addition, Hands-On Mobile announced the Guitar Hero III Mobile June Song Pack, a feature that offers subscribers the opportunity to download three new songs every month. Songs available to wireless users on June 1 include "Stricken" (original recording), "Talk Dirty to Me" (re-record) and "Rock and Roll All Nite" (re-record). Through the Song Pack downloads, players will be able to access more than 50 songs and 150 unique note charts across all three difficulties (easy, medium and expert) within one year of the game's release.

Featuring four authentic guitars and three venues, Guitar Hero III Mobile challenges players to hit number keys in synch with colored notes that appear on a scrolling fret board. The game offers 15 instantly accessible tracks taken from the console series.

For more information, please visit www.GuitarHeroMobile.com. Guitar Hero III Mobile may be downloaded by text messaging the keyword GH to 46966. Verizon Wireless customers can check out Guitar Hero III Mobile in the Top Selling Games aisle on Get It Now-capable phones for $4.49 monthly access or $11.99 for unlimited use purchase. Airtime or megabyte charges may apply when browsing, downloading and using the application.

Freaky Creatures Collectible and Interactive Game Package

"Freaky Creatures," one of the world's first player-customized, cross-platform, multi-player game universes for the tween demographic. "Freaky Creatures" comes packaged with one of 10 collectible toys and an accompanying USB key, which gives players access to download the game to their personal computer and mobile devices.

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As part of the agreement, WEA will distribute "Freaky Creatures" products in the United States through traditional game retail channels as well as online and mobile outlets.

"We are excited to partner with WEA, a company with the experience and distribution muscle necessary to bring this unique product to market," said Jamie Ottilie, President and COO of Abandon Interactive Entertainment. "'Freaky Creatures' speaks directly to the 8-to-13 year-old tween audience in a new way and thanks to WEA's ability to target non-traditional and digital retail channels, as well as their enormous reach within traditional music distribution outlets, they can better help us connect with this important target audience."

John Esposito, President and CEO, WEA Corp., said, "As our company continues to grow and seek out new opportunities across a number of platforms, WEA is delighted to work with the team at Abandon Interactive Entertainment in the marketing and promotion of this innovative, multi-player, cross-platform game."

Scheduled to launch in Spring 2008, the "Freaky Creatures" collectibles and game offer a unique physical and digital gaming experience. "Freaky Creatures" puts the gamer into a futuristic setting as a "Freaky Creature Trainer." To succeed, the user must create, raise, train, and customize his or her "Freaky Creatures" and compete in battles against other players. The cross-platform game play allows players to access their creatures from both their PC and mobile phone.

Get Fit and feel fab with Nell McAndrew's Body Fitness mobile game

Nell McAndrew’s Body Fitness – a truly unique mobile lifestyle companion.

This advanced application helps the user detox their lifestyle and encourages them to look at a healthier outlook by guiding them through a simple agenda and fitness plan.

Initially the user is asked to complete The Fitness Plan quiz to determine what type of workout and nutrition choices will work best for them and their lifestyle. It then works with them to devise an effective workout routine from a vast exercise database, containing a wealth of different options including aerobics and cardio as well as vital warming up and cooling down techniques.

The Agenda works alongside the exercises by helping the user plan their meals with handy options such as a one month diet plan and a calendar to chart progress and increase productivity.
Throughout the application the user is offered detox advice and tips from Nell McAndrew.

Nell McAndrew started her career modelling and is a well regarded celebrity health and fitness figure through her string of successful fitness workout releases, high-profile charity associations and modelling.

She famously launched Cancer Research UK Race for Life 2008 flanked by thousands of other women in London’s Regent’s Park whose training outfits were painted on their bodies.
Nell comments: “Environmental factors and busy hectic lifestyles mean some people haven’t the time to assess how they could be leading a healthier life. Your mobile goes with you everywhere – so by using this simple application, you can have me in your pocket or bag, encouraging you to get fit and feel fantastic whilst on the go. There’s no excuse now!”

“We strive to deliver not only unique and interesting content to the user, but also subjects which can have a positive effect on people’s demanding lives. We developed Nell McAndrew’s Body Fitness to be a mobile lifestyle companion, to enhance the user’s fitness and to teach them how to lead a more positive and healthier life,” says Christian Guillemot, CEO of AMA.

Nell McAndrew’s Body Fitness is available in the UK from this month.

BMW Racing game come to your mobile - cellphone

Hands-On Mobile, the world's leading developer of connected games and applications, today announces that it has entered into a licensing agreement with BMW AG and Nürburgring GmbH, owner of the Nürburgring Nordschleife track, to bring the game BMW Racing to mobile phones this summer. Developed by independent UK studio FinBlade, BMW Racing features the latest high performance BMW cars and allows players to experience the thrills of racing round the world-famous Nürburgring circuit.

BMW Racing will feature six officially licensed cars, including the M3, M5, M6 and the current season Formula One racer BMW Sauber F1.08, with each car featuring realistic car handling that feels different for each vehicle. Players will race in one of two different modes – 'Challenge' and 'Time Trial' – around the Nürburgring Nordschleife, which at 20.8 kilometres long is considered to be the longest, toughest and most demanding purpose-built race track in the world.

"Brand extensions are a great way for companies to reach new markets and the ubiquity of the mobile phone means mobile brand extensions in particular have the potential to reach huge numbers of consumers," said Greg Robinson, General Manager of Hands-On Mobile EMEA. "In the past we have worked with brands such as Marvel and World Poker Tour and have delivered top selling mobile games and content across the globe and we are looking forward to doing the same for BMW Racing."

BMW Racing will be launching on carriers across Europe, APAC and Latin America this summer.

Metal Gear Solid Konami's first N-GAGE mobile game

KONAMI to develop products for NOKIA's mobile game service N-GAGE

METAL GEAR SOLID MOBILE marks first title for release this summer

KONAMI will begin provisioning of METAL GEAR SOLID MOBILE for NOKIA's mobile game service, N-Gage scheduled to start in late June, 2008. METAL GEAR SOLID MOBILE is original content created exclusively for the mobile platform and based on the METAL GEAR series.

3D graphics and camera work were used to reproduce the "Infiltrate without being seen by the enemy" tension that is characteristic of the "METAL GEAR" series. "METAL GEAR SOLID MOBILE" utilizes the handset's camera to incorporate gameplay that can only be experienced on the mobile platform. The camera function is used to change the color of the character's suit as well as provide an optional control for a portion of the game. The N-Gage release of the game supports five languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish and German.

"METAL GEAR SOLID MOBILE" was developed in conjunction with Ideaworks3D utilizing their Airplay 3.5 SDK.

"METAL GEAR SOLID MOBILE" received top honours at the 2007 International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA), taking both the Grand Prix and Operator’s Choice Awards.

NOKIA's "N-Gage" is a mobile game service that began in April 2008 and is supported on "N-Gage" compatible handsets that are available worldwide. Users can compete with players from around the world and also participate in the "N-Gage Arena" game community.

In providing content for the "N-Gage" service, KONAMI will offer a new gaming experience to mobile phone users around the world.

Gamevil launches Golf Superstars 2008 mobile game

You don't have to be a pro at golf in order to enjoy this game!

2008-GAMEVIL USA, the LA-based mobile games publisher, announced today the launch of Golf Superstars 2008, a new casual golf game that will challenge your golf prowess with unique themed tournaments and real golf rules.

Golf Superstars 2008 immediately appeals to a wide audience with its user-friendly controls and game play. Users select from a list of players, each with personal strengths, and customize them with special items they unlock throughout various tournaments. Like real golf, there will be obstacles that players must look out for, such as water hazards and trees or cactuses that stand in the way. Unlike most golf games that seem to only aim at hardcore golf fans, Golf Superstars 2008 attracts players of all ages with its fun and easy to learn game play, sharp and colorful graphics, and realistic golf shots and techniques.

“Golf Superstars 2008 maintains a good balance of challenging and casual game play, with tournaments that test out ones golf prowess and easy controls to ease beginners into the game,” said Stephanie Huang, Marketing Manager of GAMEVIL USA, Inc. “The game is very addicting, and users will find it very original and enjoyable without feeling the pressure of having to know the sport well in order to play the game.”

Motion-Sensitive Technology from Sony Ericsson Brings New Challenges to Mobile Gamers

New Motion-Sensitive Technology from Sony Ericsson Brings New Challenges to Mobile Gamers

At the JavaOne 2008 Conference, Glu Mobile, a leading global publisher of mobile games, announced its upcoming original title, Get Cookin’, will utilize motion-sensitive technology available on new Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (“Sony Ericsson”) handsets. The use of this technology challenges players to use a combination of physical gestures as well as button presses to create sophisticated cuisines, bringing an entirely new ingredient to mobile games.

Get Cookin’ is a new title from Glu launching in July 2008 across all major carriers worldwide. Get Cookin’ challenges players to create delicious cuisine by perfecting a wide variety of cooking methods, ingredients, seasonings and recipes. Gamers with the Sony Ericsson W910i, debuted earlier this year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, will utilize motion-specific techniques to complete enticing meals in order to rise to the top of their profession.

“Sony Ericsson’s motion sensor technology allows us to incorporate more authentic, true to life challenges in Get Cookin’ and introduce an entirely new dimension to mobile games,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. “The use of this technology gives developers a way to deepen the gameplay and gives players a truly fun game that incorporates all new ways to play.”

The built-in accelerometer in the Sony Ericsson W910i is used to control game functions such as flipping a steak on the grill by utilizing its sensitivity to allow for a more intense and physical gaming experience. Get Cookin’ will utilize the JSR 256 API motion sensor found inside the W910i and several other new Sony Ericsson devices.

The Legend Returns With TECMO BOWL - KICKOFF For the Nintendo DS

Leading video game developer and publisher Tecmo today announced TECMO BOWL - KICKOFF, exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Based on the most popular Tecmo Super Bowl, KICKOFF will deliver to long time fans and newcomers easy to employ controls, fun, huge plays and exciting cut-scenes. The classic, over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football.

“We are extremely excited to bring back everyone’s favorite football game to the Nintendo DS,” said Ryan Gilbo, executive producer, Tecmo, Inc. “KICKOFF is packed with everything that fans wanted to see in this revival. No other football game will ever compare to TECMO BOWL as this is the game that started it all.”

TECMO BOWL: KICKOFF brings a host of new features that will further enhance the gameplay experience, including:

• Customizable Teams: Choose team colors, emblems, player names, team cities and abilities.
• Super Abilities: Tactically use over-the-top plays to take over a game.
• Wi-Fi and Wireless Multiplayer: Play against friends across the country or across the room.
• Stylus Control: Feel the action by using the stylus to control your player.
• Variety of Teams: Choose from 32 different teams.
• Cut-Scenes: All-new cut-scenes showing off the dramatic presentation of various plays.
• Customizable Playbook: Prepare for gridiron greatness by customizing your playbook.
• Music and Sound Effects: Turn up the heat on your opponent as you play the game to rock ‘n’ roll remixes of the most memorable tunes in football gaming history!

TECMO BOWL: KICKOFF is scheduled to launch Fall 2008.

Crash Bandicoot Speeds Onto Mobile Phones in New Race Adventures

Vivendi Games Mobile, a division of Vivendi Games, today announced the European launch of Crash Bandicoot® Nitro Kart and Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D, the latest titles in the billion-dollar Crash Bandicoot video game franchise which has generated more than three million mobile phone unit sales to date worldwide.

In both the 2D (for Java phones) and 3D (for Symbian devices) mobile versions of Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart, players race on 16 thrilling new tracks through eight different exhilarating environments including underwater and outer space races. Players choose to play as one of their favorite Crash Bandicoot characters and race through an action-packed course with other characters from the Crash® universe. Ten crazy weapons and power-ups, including bonus functions like Kart Jacking and Turbo Plane, help players overtake their competitors and win the race. There are also five game modes including Cup, Arcade, Sudden Death and Monster Truck and an exclusive Story mode with in-race challenges to unlock special features.

“When we decided to create a sequel to our highly successful 2004 mobile game of the same name, we knew we had to set the bar very high and come up with the best kart-racing game available on mobile phones today,” said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games Mobile. “We benchmarked all racing games on mobile phones – not just kart-racing games – and pushed the technology and graphics to the limit in both 2D and 3D and then added the craziness and attitude that make Crash Bandicoot games special. The result; a Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart game that really packs a punch with all-new backgrounds, tracks, weapons and even different driving sensations.”

The European launch of the Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart mobile game will be supported by an extensive marketing campaign including on-portal contests with unique Australian-themed prizes (in honor of Crash Bandicoot’s homeland); a Crash-branded re-skin of the main European mobile gaming Web site; and a heavily funded WAP (wireless application protocol) banner advertising campaign across key carrier and other mobile entertainment WAP sites.

To celebrate the launch of its 2008 flagship title, Vivendi Games Mobile is also organizing a Crash Bandicoot Grand Prix in each of the main European markets. The events will gather key players from the mobile gaming industry and selected consumers and fans who will confront one another in manic go-kart tournaments to win exciting prizes.

The Crash Bandicoot video game franchise to date has sold more than 40 million units globally and continues to be a big hit among both mobile and traditional console gamers.

Hulkamania Wrestling - Hulk Hogan game for mobile cellphones announced

Gameloft Announces Licensing Deal With Wrestling Superstar Hulk Hogan

Hulkamania Fever High with Gameloft's 'Hulkamania Wrestling'

Gameloft, a leading publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, is pleased to announce a licensing agreement with legendary wrestling icon, Hulk Hogan. The deal, negotiated through Hogan’s marketing agent, Darren Prince of Prince Marketing Group, brings one of wrestling’s most popular personalities to mobile gaming. Hulkamania Wrestling will give fans the chance to experience an amazing amount of legendary holds in wild wrestling beat downs, and the power of the people’s champ, Hulk Hogan, right in the palm of their hands.

“We are excited to be expanding the Gameloft family of licenses into the wrestling genre and are delighted to do so with a man as renowned as the legendary Hulk Hogan,” said Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president of Publishing, Gameloft. “Wrestling fans are fanatical about having access to their favorite sport and our new Hulkamania Wrestling will let them enjoy it everywhere.”

“Hulkamania is alive and well and I’m excited to give my fans a mobile game that is true to my experiences in wrestling,” said Hulk Hogan. “I’m confident that Gameloft will inject their signature style to produce the ultimate wrestling game for all my fans to enjoy on the go.”

Backed by the iconic power of Hulk Hogan himself and featuring a 3D isometric view that provides total immersion into the ring, Hulkamania Wrestling gives fans a realistic wrestling beat-down, complete with eccentric wrestlers, jabs and humorous dialogue. With an amazing number of no-holds-barred moves, players can take down their opponents with bone crushing efficiency through the use of such classics as the Strong Clothesline, Spinbuster, Pedigree, Doublehand Choke Lift and more.

Not only will players get the opportunity to play as wrestling legend, Hulk Hogan, but they’ll be able to take on seven of wrestling’s other crazy stars, all with different looks and wrestling styles. Just like in the actual ring, players will be able to use their environments - hurl chairs or throw opponents on tables - to completely dominate their opponents and claim the Hulkamania Wrestling Ring as their own!

Hulkamania Wrestling will make its way to the wrestling ring on your mobile phone in August 2008.

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Mystic Meg's Palm Reader - goes mobile

Mystic Meg Goes Mobile

AMA announce the launch of Mystic Meg's Palm Reader – a unique and interactive palm reading mobile gaming application.

The interactive game is split into five sections –

Palm Reader – gives a personal palm reading, based on the analysis of the user’s palm lines, mounts, hand shapes, finger types and thumbs.
Tell a Friend – this feature helps the user practise palm reading and encourages them to share the new knowledge with friends. By analysing each palm reading area, the user will begin to understand the complex and mystical subject.
Coffee Reader – an interactive feature in which fortune telling is done by interpreting the signs and symbols found in the virtual coffee cup.
Bocca della Verita – a daily fortune-telling tool giving the user short predictions about luck, love and money.
Puzzle – the brain busting feature contains four images that the user has to reassemble on three levels of difficulty.

Mystic Meg is a renowned astrologer and one of the most well-known fortune tellers in the UK. Her appearances on BBC Lottery Live Show, best-selling book titles and a regular horoscope column for The Sun and News Of The World ensure she is household name.

Mystic Meg says, “The secrets of your personality, love life and destiny are in the palm of your hand.”

“Our aim is to deliver a unique and interactive experience for the user whilst at the same time introducing a new skill or knowledge. Mystic Meg’s Palm Reader begins to explore the fascinating subject of fortune telling through a variety of different features,” says Christian Guillemot, CEO of AMA.
Mystic Meg’s Palm Reader is available in the UK since March 2008

Ellark - new free mobile RPG MMO from Square Enix announced

A new Square Enix RPG that isn't built around the Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest franchises? Is there really such a thing?

ELLARK is a new RPG and MMO for mobile phones, set to be released in June.

Few gameplay details have been revealed but it will involve using your phone's mail to communicate with other players. The most surprising part of the announcement is that the game will be released simultaneously on all of Japan's three major mobile providers (DoCoMo, AU, and SoftBank).

Also, even though access to the game will be free, microtransaction payments will be included, using a currency based on a service called MobiCoin.

Source: Kotaku

Nokia €70,000 mobile games contest

Nokia Mobile Games Innovation Challenge dares developers to 'rock' mobile games world

Three most innovative concepts offered Nokia Publishing pre-production contracts and cash prizes

Nokia launched the worldwide Mobile Games Innovation Challenge, a unique global competition with €70,000 in prizes, designed to encourage development of innovative game concepts with the power to positively disrupt the global mobile gaming industry and to help propel mobile gaming with handheld devices into a new and exciting future.

The first competition of its kind to encourage unique concepts in mobile gaming from developers of all backgrounds and all levels, the Mobile Games Innovation Challenge seeks the best in groundbreaking ideas and game concepts from the brightest and most creative minds in mobile gaming today.

Sponsored by Nokia Publishing, the Mobile Games Innovation Challenge invites developers to submit mobile gaming concepts to help drive mobile gaming to the next level, relying on the advanced features and functionalities of N-Gage compatible devices, and Java- or Symbian-based Series 40 or S60 devices from Nokia.

The three most innovative game concepts will be offered Nokia Publishing pre-production contracts, targeting publication of their winning concept on the corresponding Nokia device platform. In addition, the first winner will be awarded €40,000, the second €20,000, and the third €10,000 to enable the participant to further develop the concept.

“Nokia enthusiastically presents this Mobile Games Innovation Challenge as a unique opportunity for the best and brightest mobile game developers worldwide to really rock the industry with innovative, one-of-a-kind concepts that showcase what you can do with our mobile platforms,” said Dr Mark Ollila, director of games publishing, Nokia. “The pre-production contracts and €70,000 in cash prizes toward development of the winning game concepts is only part of the excitement – the Challenge also gives developers a chance to truly make their mark on global mobile gaming through unique and positively disruptive gaming concepts never seen before.”

Beginning immediately, developers wishing to compete for the Mobile Games Innovation Challenge can submit their game concepts online at http://developer.n-gage.com/innovation. Contestants are encouraged to enter more than one mobile gaming concept, with the winners to be selected by an external panel of mobile gaming industry experts on the criteria of innovation, fun, feasibility of execution, and market potential.

Gaming concept submissions will continue through August 20, 2008. The winners will be chosen by the external panel of judges and announced during a special award ceremony at the Nokia Games Summit in Rome, Italy, October 29-30, 2008.

Deadline for submission of all applications is August 20, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. GMT. Further information on the registration process, including description of entries and eligibility requirements are available at http://developer.n-gage.com/innovation.

Nokia portable gaming goes live

Nokia's N-Gage gaming service lives on despite the console phone line dying a quick death, and this time it is ready to rock and roll to the following handsets :- 

Nokia N81


Nokia N81 8GB


Nokia N82


Nokia N95


Nokia N95 8GB

Those with a N73, N93 and N93i will have to wait for a little bit longer.

Nokia launch new mobile gaming system

Nokia has lifted the veil on its revamped mobile gaming service known as N-Gage.
Visitors to the N-Gage website can download software that connects their phone to the handset maker's growing library of games.

Nokia expects to have about 30 games available for playing on its higher end phones by the middle of 2008.
The launch of N-Gage marks one of the biggest moves by a mobile maker into the content market.


The official unveiling of N-Gage is due to take place on 7 April. However, Nokia announced on its N-Gage blog that fans of mobile gaming could get access a few days early.

By visiting the N-Gage site gamers can download the software package that sets up the service on their handset.
The April launch comes after two delays which pushed back its debut from 2007.

Nokia's original plans for N-Gage revolved around a gaming gadget that debuted in late 2003.

Source: BBC

VH1 Mobile Expands Gaming with the launch of The Flavor Of Love Mobile Game

VH1, a division of Viacom’s MTV Networks, is launching a new mobile game that extends the popular on-air series “Flavor of Love.” Launching at the end of April, “The Flavor of Love” mobile game will join VH1 Mobile’s growing list of successful mobile games including the pop culture trivia game “Know it All” and “Best Week Ever,” a downloadable trivia game based on the popular VH1 series.

“The Flavor of Love” mobile game will give users a variety of quirky challenges – some from the show, some all new – in an effort to impress the world's most eligible bachelor – Flavor Flav. Players must work their way through pie fights, sky writing and water gun battles to prove that they are worthy of Flav's attention.

VH1 Mobile’s “The Flavor or Love” game has been developed and will be published by IG Fun LLC, the international publishing division of Indiagames. The game will be available across all mobile carriers at the end of April, 2008.