JAMDAT and Codemasters Bring Console Games to Mobile Phones in Europe; TOCA Race Driver, Club Soccer and LMA Manager Go Mobile

November 25th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Global wireless entertainment publisher JAMDAT Mobile Inc. announced today an agreement with Codemasters, a European developer and publisher of video games, to bring the console titles TOCA Race Driver, Club Soccer and LMA Manager to mobile phones. European consumers will be able to play these popular console games -wherever they are, whenever they like, right on their handsets. More …

PAC-MAN Grows Flippers

November 24th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

PAC-MAN, one of the world’s most famous videogame characters gained millions of new fans when he appeared on the latest generation of java-enabled mobile phone handsets.

Now PAC-MAN is back in PAC-MAN Pinball, an entirely new game for mobile owners worldwide. PAC-MAN Pinball features the whole PAC-MAN cast, PAC-MAN himself, Ms. PAC-MAN and Baby PAC-MAN on a series of branded Pinball tables. It’s a fast-paced and exciting new title, which can be played on most popular mobile phone handsets available in Europe. More …

Nokia: Call of Duty(TM) on the N-Gage Platform Shoots for the Shelves

November 23rd, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Nokia today announced that it is shipping Call of Duty(TM), an intense action game that allows players to experience the combat of World War II through the eyes of ordinary soldiers, fighting as part of a squad through the chaos of battle. More …

Digital Bridges to Launch Sports Illustrated Mobile Games in North America

November 18th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Digital Bridges, a world leader in the creation and distribution of mobile entertainment solutions, and SI Wireless today announced an agreement to bring Sports Illustrated(TM), one of the world’s most recognized media and sports entertainment brands, to mobile phone gaming in North America. Sports Illustrated(TM), America’s leading sports publication, is read by 21 million adults each week, more than any other men’s publication.

The Sports Illustrated(TM) brand extends beyond print titles to bring the best in sports information and entertainment to a variety of products and platforms, led by the SI.com website. More …

TOMB RAIDER GOES GLOBAL WITH IN-FUSIO

November 17th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

IN-FUSIO, a leading mobile games publisher and game service provider, today announced that it has signed a licensing deal with Eidos to bring the mobile phone version of Tomb Raider to its ExEn mobile game engine. Under the agreement, IN-FUSIO will also handle distribution of the ExEn version of the game via network operators. More …

M7 Networks Welcomes Bandai America to Game Lobby From Sprint

November 15th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Bandai America Joins a Growing List of Leading Mobile Publishers for Game Lobby.

M7 Networks Inc., a leading trusted partner and enabler of advanced wireless services, announced today the availability of Bandai America Inc.’s first Game Lobby enabled title, "Ace Yeti Trapper." The Game Lobby from Sprint, powered by M7 Networks, is a nationwide virtual mobile community for gamers to meet, recommend games and challenge each other. More …

SEGA 3G Games Colloboration with Vodafone

November 15th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

SEGA Europe announced their first major collaboration with Vodafone in Europe. The SEGA development team is bringing mobile game content of, "Super Real Tennis" to Vodafone Live! 3G.

Vodafone live! with 3G takes mobile games to the next level with its VFX games engine, larger download capabilities of Vodafone’s 3G network will offer even better graphics, sound and depth to its games content, providing customers with a much better games experience. More …

Jumbuck Announces Impressive Games Road Map for 2005

November 12th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Leading mobile entertainment provider Jumbuck Entertainment Ltd , today announced the release of two new high profile games designed to expand its position in Mobile Entertainment. With these releases, commented Adrian Risch, CEO of Jumbuck, "we are staking out a position in the mobile gaming space that complements our leading position in mobile messaging.

The two new releases are Black Rain — Revenge, based on the cult classic film, licensed from Viacom Consumer Products, and Ryan Giggs International, licensed from Icons Digital Ltd starring the popular English Premier League player, Ryan Giggs. Black Rain is the second title from the Jumbuck and Viacom Consumer Products licensing partnership. More …

Superscape’s 3D Mobile Games Selected by Vodafone for 3G Launch

November 11th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Superscape, a leading publisher of mobile games, announces that three of the company’s 3D titles have been selected by Vodafone for inclusion in the global launch of Vodafone live! with 3G on November 10th 2004

Kevin Roberts, CEO Superscape Group plc said: “This is a fantastic endorsement of Superscape’s 3D games, and I am delighted that we have been selected to play such an active role in the launch of Vodafone live! with 3G. Vodafone live! with 3G will provide an outstanding showcase for Superscape’s
3D games whilst at the same time setting a new benchmark in mobile gaming
offerings for others in the industry to seek to emulate.” More …