Games Go Mobile 2006: EA to go B2C

June 19th, 2006 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

During the Harris Nesbitt 2006 Games Go Mobile conference a few days ago in New York, EA’s senior VP Mitch Lasky announced that EA will start selling it’s mobile games directly to consumers. To support this move to bypass the classic channels, EA will release a series of applications for desktop, console and mobile targeted communities. Mitch Lasky demonstrated this by showcasing a desktop application in which the consumer buys a game and can drag it to his mobile phone. Also EA will pressure cross marketing by using their current marketing and packaging possibilities which would mean the mobile versions will probably be promoted in regular product packaging.

Brewing live anywhere!

June 6th, 2006 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Qualcomm makes the first move to incorporate Microsoft’s Live Anywhere strategy into their Brew platform. The article also shows that Microsoft’s Live vision is not only limited to the Xbox and Mobile, but also to MSN games and probably many more platforms.

New Sega Mobile

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

Sega MobileTM, a division of Sega of America, Inc., today unveiled a playful new website with community and commerce capabilities for millions of loyal Sega gamers in North America and beyond. Read on …

Blue Sphere Games Announces its Second Coca-Cola Mobile Game “Coca-Cola Soccer”

September 27th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Blue Sphere Games, a leading developer of mobile games, is proud to announce the release of its second Coca-Cola mobile game: "Coca-Cola Soccer". Read on …

Nokia Game 20Lives kicks off on September 19

August 26th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | 1 Comment »

Nokia introduces a captivating new interactive adventure, Nokia 20Lives, following the highly popular Nokia Game. Nokia 20Lives presents a next generation online and mobile experience, combining elements from games, movies, fashion and music business. Starting on September 19, participants of the new game will have a unique opportunity of stepping into somebody else’s shoes – not only once, or twice, but 20 times. Nokia 20Lives presents 20 fictional characters and gives the players a chance of living an exciting day in these characters’ lives. Provided by Nokia, the web-based Nokia 20Lives will be played in 21 countries across Europe in 11 languages. Read on …

MFORMA Takes You Back With New Mobile Game — California Games

August 25th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

MFORMA Group, Inc., the leading global publisher and distributor of mobile entertainment, has released "California Games," a retro collection of fun, summer beach games to play on your mobile phone, based on the EPYX smash hit console game of the ’80s.

The original California Games introduced the "extreme games" genre and was named one of the 50 greatest video games of all time. MFORMA’s mobile version of California Games captures and rekindles the original excitement and takes you back to the days when nothing was more important than getting air on the half-pipe or shredding waves in the California surf. Read on …

Warhammer 40,000 goes mobile

August 24th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Nokia, Games Workshop and THQ Wireless today announced the debut of the highly successful Warhammer 40,000 franchise to the N-Gage platform with Warhammer 40,000: Glory in Death. The highly acclaimed classic tabletop strategy game from Games Workshop has been produced and developed for the N-Gage platform for Warhammer 40,000 fans to unite and embark on multiplayer war game via Bluetooth connection and the N-Gage Arena, Nokia’s global mobile online gaming community. Read on …

Nokia set to launch new 3D Pool Game on Java cell phones

August 15th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

New pool game to offer 3D, connected gaming fun through the Nokia SNAP Mobile service.

Nokia, the leader in mobile communications, announced today the launch of a new game “3D Pool”(working title), expected to be available later this year on selected Java-enabled cell phones through Nokia SNAP (Scalable Network Application Package) Mobile service. One of several connected games Nokia SNAP Mobile has planned for Java-based phones, this new pool game redefines the billiards genre with its 3D visuals and online community features. Read on …

Texas Hold’em by Phil Hellmuth, the Popular Mobile Game from Summus, Surpasses 200,000 Users

August 12th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Says it in their financial press release. Read on …

InfoSpace Makes a Splash with New Water Balloon Drop Game

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

InfoSpace Inc., a leading provider of mobile entertainment, today introduced the release of the top-rated online game Water Balloon Drop in a cellular handset format. The mobile version features entirely new graphic environments, as well as exclusive features not found on any of the original Water Balloon Drop games created by 3-D Joe. The game combines ultra responsive controls with outrageous sound effects and a full-color display to create a uniquely exciting player experience. Read on …