Fathammer Launches Eight New Mobile Games

March 11th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Fathammer is Expanding Its Portfolio of High Quality 3D Advanced Mobile Games and Publishing on Several Platforms

Fathammer, a leading developer of advanced mobile game technologies and award winning high quality games, announced today that it will launch eight new advanced mobile games on several platforms this spring. Another eight games will be launched later this year.

"The demand for 3D mobile games has grown substantially and this is where our experience and expertise is. Having developed technology and games for the very high end of the market, we have learned how to maximize the performance of the device to give users the console quality gaming experience," says Matti Airas, CEO of Fathammer. More …

Mobliss Expands Mobile Games Leadership with Four New Titles

March 10th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Mobile games leader, Mobliss, today announced spring distribution plans for new and highly addictive single- and multiplayer game titles, including Brady Bunch Kung Fu, Slyder, Tic-A-Tac 21, and Tank Wars. From America’s most beloved television family, The Brady Bunch, to the breakthrough SMS technology behind Tank Wars, the four new titles add increased depth to Mobliss’ already diverse mix of puzzle, action, adventure, and fighting games. More …

Payload Offers the Ride of a Lifetime on the N-Gage Platform

March 10th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Futuristic Racing Game is on its Way

Nokia and Tantalus Interactive today announced Payload, a futuristic action game that blends white-knuckle racing with a heavy dose of hard-hitting destruction. With its amazing 3D graphics it offers a unique mix of strategy, combat and traditional racing. This N-Gage exclusive game is sure to get pulses racing whether it’s played alone or against up to 4 friends via Bluetooth wireless technology. More …

Sorrent Launches Robots Mobile Content

March 8th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Games, wallpapers, ringtones, and more

Fox and mobile entertainment publisher Sorrent announced today the launch of a mobile entertainment suite based on the animated feature Robots. The suite includes a game created by Sorrent, which allows gamers to take on the role of Rodney Copperbottom and participate in three different minigames. Also included are several Robots-themed wallpapers and ringtones. The suite also includes MMS capabilities, allowing fans of the film to create and send text messages that include an image and audio. More …

Gameloft Secures Exclusive Mobile Gaming Rights to Paramount Pictures and Dreamworks’ War of the Worlds Movie

March 3rd, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones, today announced it has signed an exclusive agreement with Viacom Consumer Products, Inc. to develop, publish and distribute the wireless game version of the biggest movie event of the year, Steven Spielberg’s War of the Worlds starring international superstar Tom Cruise.

With exclusive gaming rights for the movie, Gameloft will develop the War of the Worlds storyline into a mobile game and distribute it through Gameloft’s wide network of carriers, partners and its online store. The agreement reinforces Gameloft’s strong position in mobile gaming and adds to the company’s growing list of licenses with strong international brands. More …

THQ Wireless to Bring South Park Content to Mobile Phones in Europe

February 28th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc., announced today that it has signed a major licensing agreement with MTV Networks International to bring the global adult animation phenomenon South Park to mobile phones in Europe.

The comprehensive suite of South Park branded wireless products is expected to include games, video clips, ring tones, wallpapers, screensavers and MMS. In addition, for the first time, fans will be able to download video clips from the Eighth Season of South Park, plus watch video clips on their mobile phones of some of the greatest moments from the hugely popular television series. More …

Epyx Returns to Gaming

February 26th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Well, with a little help from Ironstone Partners. Commodore 64 gaming lives!

If you played Commodore 64 back in the proverbial day, then you’re likely familiar with Epyx. The company was responsible for string of huge hits, including Summer Games, California Games< Pitstop, Gateway to Apshai — and do we even need to mention Impossible Mission? ("Stay a while. Stay forever!" Good times.) More …

Digital Bridges brings shuriken-hurling action to mobile phones with the release of Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven

February 23rd, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Digital Bridges, a world leader in the creation and distribution of mobile entertainment solutions, together with mobile games developer TKO Software, Inc, today announced the launch of the highly anticipated action title Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven^(TM) on leading wireless network operators and portals across Europe. More …

Indiagames develops mobile game show

February 23rd, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Game shows won’t be the television’s forte anymore as Indiagames, a mobile content developer, has come up with the first interactive mobile game show.

Vishal Gondal, chief executive officer of Indiagames told Business Standard, “This will be the first original content ever developed for the wireless platform. It will be a 24X7 online mobile game, across all platforms and can be played on SMS, WAP or JAVA.” Mandira Bedi has been roped in to host this show. More …

Living Mobile launches Dungeon Warrior 3D phone game

February 17th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Living Mobile has announced the launch of ‘Dungeon Warrior 3D’, a 3D game to expand their Java games portfolio. The game runs on most Java handsets, including the Nokia Series 40 MIDP 1.0 range, and was developed in-house by Living Mobile’s development team, based in Munich and Prague. More …