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Blister Entertainment Launches North America’s First GPS Cell Phone Game

September 29th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games, Location Based Gaming | No Comments »

Blister Entertainment Inc. has turned the world into a virtual ocean and cell phones into fishing rods with the launch of “Swordfish,” North America’s first GPS-based cell phone game.

Recently released on Bell Mobility’s network across Canada, Swordfish uses satellite technology and KnowledgeWhere’s proprietary Location Application Platform to scan for and locate virtual schools of swordfish. Players become part of the game and must move to where the fish are located. Then using their cell phone like a fishing rod, they try to hook and land the big one, and compete with other players to make the national high score leader board.

“Blister and KnowledgeWhere are at the forefront of location-based entertainment and creating a new category within the worldwide mobile entertainment industry,” said Paul Poutanen, President of Blister Entertainment.

Together Blister and KnowledgeWhere are working toward developing many location-based entertainment products for wireless carriers around the world. Blister’s licensed products are designed with one thing in common – location, and supported by an array of technologies that drive location-based entertainment. More …

THQ Wireless Brings Midway Arcade Classics to Mobile Phones

September 29th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A, Games | No Comments »

The Best Games of The 80’s and 90’s Are Back … And This Time They Are Mobile!

THQ Wireless(TM) Inc. today announced that it has obtained a license from Midway(R) to bring seven of the best Midway arcade titles to mobile devices. All games and content are expected to be available through leading carriers worldwide.

From Mortal Kombat’s signature moves, to the flying action of Joust, to the outer space warfare of Defender, THQ Wireless is bringing Midway’s classic arcade hits to mobile users across the globe.

“Midway’s timeless arcade classics remain as fun and addictive as they were nearly 10 to 20 years ago — these hits will never go out of style,” said Tim Walsh, president of THQ Wireless. “It’s a testimony to technological advances that gameplay experiences that once stood six feet tall can now fit into gamer’s pockets.”

“Midway is excited to see THQ bring these classics to mobile phones,” said Steve Booth, vice president of licensing at Midway. “THQ has committed to develop content and graphics that have the same look, feel and sounds of the original arcade games; you can carry an entire arcade everywhere you go.” More …

Nokia APAC’s first developer for N-Gage QD

September 27th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A, Games | No Comments »

SL Interactive Pte Ltd, a local game developer and publisher, is the first developer in Singapore and Nokia APAC to fully develop and have its title, Phantom Operations, exclusively showcased and embedded in Nokia’s N-Gage QD

Built using SL Interactive’s isometric turn-based combat engine, players are in command of a vampire, an exorcist and a dark angel in this gothic adventure. “Being handpicked by Nokia over other global leading companies to develop an N-Gage showcase goes to show that we have the necessary skill sets and competencies to match up to the industry’s big boys”, commented Fei Loo, general manager of SL Interactive. More …

IN-FUSIO’S IF Racing Head2Head Zooms on to U.S. Mobile Phones

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

New Mobile Game Features First Ever ‘Ghost Car Mode’

IN-FUSIO, the leading mobile game publisher and game services provider worldwide, today announced the launch of the highly anticipated sequel, IF Racing Head2Head. The newest instalment of the successful Formula One racing series is available now for mobile phones in the U.S. on the Brew(TM) platform and will launch next month for Java(TM).

Racing enthusiasts can slip behind the wheel of a slick, speedy Formula One car as they put their driving skills to the test and compete for the world championship. IF Racing Head2Head puts gamers at the starting line against 19 other drivers on 16 different international tracks, including Tokyo and Australia. Before securing the checkered flag, however, racers must head to the pits and adjust the engine, brakes, suspension system, gearbox and fuel tank to ensure their car is optimised for the weather and road conditions of each course. More …

Digital Bridges releases RoboCob, 3D Pool and 2Fast 2Furious games

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

Digital Bridges is proud to announce the addition of three new mobile gaming titles, Robo Cop, 3D Pool and 2Fast 2Furious . The world leader in the creation and distribution of mobile entertainment solutions, Digital Bridges, would like to offer you an opportunity to review Robo Cop, 3D Pool and 2Fast 2Furious which will be released on September 27 (Robo Cop) and October 4 (3D Pool & 2F2F). More …

Mobile Scope releases AllTime Ice Hockey

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

Wireless entertainment publisher Mobile Scope today announced the release of its latest addition to its successful Sports Series: AllTime Ice Hockey. In this highly realistic sports simulation for mobile phones, ice hockey fans can select from 16 different national teams and enjoy 3 challenging game modes: exhibition, playoff, and shoot-out mode. The developers’ goal was to create the best ice hockey game for wireless devices on the market by focusing on playability and game animations. More …

Multiplayer games coming to cell phones

September 20th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

It’s difficult to compare “Momentum” to the cinematic landscapes and sweeping orchestral scores common in many popular video games, but that would be missing the point.

Unlike most games for cellular phones in the United States, “Momentum” lets Allen Eichler challenge up to five people from just about anywhere in the country to collect coins scattered throughout a maze.

As millions buy increasingly powerful cell phones, many companies are racing to develop video games to take advantage of the newfound portability.

The newest twist is multiplayer: You can face real people in space battles or fishing tournaments. Until recently, multiplayer on cell phones game meant at most posting high scores on a leader board.

Eichler, the creator of “Momentum,” said true multiplayer games are a challenge. More …

Overloaded partners with Playlogic to develop Xyanide for mobile phones

September 17th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Companies & M&A, Games | No Comments »

Shooting in space… It’s all in the wrist action…

Overloaded the leading mobile games developer and distributor today announced in conjunction with Playlogic that they have developed the mobile phone version Playlogic’s Xbox game XYANIDE. Just like its bigger brother version, this too will be an exciting 3D Shoot-em-up.

Overloaded have used the Xbox as their template in the development of the mobile phone version, it also will run in real-time with outstanding 3D landscapes, that capture the essence of it’s bigger brother, although this will be 100% mobile. More …

Reaxion Partners with Nickelodeon to Publish Bleeposaurus for Mobile Phones

September 10th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Reaxion Corp. announced a development and publishing partnership with Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, to release Bleeposaurus, an originally developed franchise by Nickelodeon Online, to the mobile market. This is the first joint release of a mobile title by Nickelodeon and Reaxion.

“Reaxion has 3 years’ experience translating the content of some of the best entertainment brands for wireless phones,” said Misha Lyalin, Reaxion’s CEO. “We’ve been very interested in entering the kid’s market and partnering with Nickelodeon is the best way to do this. Nickelodeon has won families over by offering fun characters, unique games and family-friendly content.” More …

FOX Sports Interactive Media and Sorrent Debut Suite of Football Products for Mobile Phones and Launch Industry’s First National TV Ad Campaign

September 10th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

FOX Sports Mobile, FOX Sports Football ’05 and FOX Sports Fantasy Football Give Fans Football Survival Kit on Mobile Phones

Today at DEMOmobile, FOX Sports Interactive Media and Sorrent, Inc., a leading creator and global publisher of mobile entertainment, unveiled a new suite of entertainment products