New InfoSpace Reward Programs Incentivize Gamers to Play More Mobile Games for Prizes

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

InfoSpace Inc. a leading provider of mobile entertainment, today introduced Frequent Player Points and Tell-A-Friend rewards programs, two incentive programs that reward loyal subscribers with prizes for their participation in InfoSpace’s "For Prizes Network" of mobile game tournaments. The "For Prizes Network" is an interactive mobile tournament service created and operated by InfoSpace, in which players are able to compete with other mobile users for prizes. These exciting new programs give gamers increased opportunities to win great prizes and to refer new players to InfoSpace tournament games. More …

Glu Mobile Launches Daily Puzzle

June 21st, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Glu Mobile (formerly Sorrent, Inc. and Macrospace Ltd.), a leading creator and global publisher of mobile entertainment, today announced the launch of Daily Puzzle(TM), a mobile subscription service that delivers a combination of three new brain benders to subscribers’ mobile phones each day. Glu created Daily Puzzle in collaboration with puzzle master Scott Kim, the renowned inventor of original visual thinking puzzles for the Internet, computer games, magazines and toys. More …

Player One exclusively signs Freddie Flintoff as Blast em’ Cricket goes mobile this summer

June 14th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | 1 Comment »

Player One Limited, leading global publisher of games and content for mobile phones, is delighted to announce it has secured the exclusive global wireless rights to publish Freddie Flintoff content for mobile.

Fully endorsed by the charismatic all rounder and cricketing hero, Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, the license will see the Freddie Flintoff Blast ‘Em Cricket java game launched exclusively by Vodafone during this Summers’ first Test at Lords on the 21st July. The content will be compatible with most java enabled handsets and will become available across all networks from late Summer 2005. More …

Fathammer Launching 16 Mobile 3D Games for the BREW(R) Solution

June 2nd, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Fathammer, a leading publisher and developer of advanced 3D mobile game technologies and
games, today announced its support for QUALCOMM’s BREW solution.  With its planned launch of 16 advanced 3D games developed for the BREW solution, Fathammer plans to become a major player in the North American 3D mobile games market in 2005. More …

Synergenix launches advanced mobile games on 3

June 1st, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Synergenix Interactive AB, a leading mobile games publisher, will offer customers on 3, the UK’s first video mobile network, compelling high-end 3D games utilising Synergenix’ middleware mophun

N-Gage At E3 Showcases Immersive Games and Next-Generation Mobile GamingExpanding N-Gage Experience Across Nokia Smartphones

May 19th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »

Nokia makes waves at the 2005 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) with new N-Gage titles and the evolution of its connected mobile gaming strategy. Situated in the South Hall at area 1524, Nokia is showcasing 13 N-Gage games: Pathway to Glory Ikusa Island, ONE, Rifts: Promise of Power, Glimmerati, System Rush, Civilization, Mile High Pinball, X-Men Legends 2: Dawn of Apocalypse, Atari Masterpieces Volume 1, Spirits, High Seize, Catan and Payload. In addition to these titles, Nokia will also demonstrate the future of connected mobile gaming on several of its smartphone handsets.

"Nokia’s commitment to the gaming industry continues to strengthen in tandem with the growth of the mobile gaming market," said Gerard Wiener, Director and General Manager, Games, Nokia. "In addition to announcing more N-Gage games, we are breaking new ground by expanding N-Gage quality gaming across our upcoming smartphone portfolio. Whether it’s on an N-Gage game deck or on a Nokia smartphone, consumers will have the opportunity to experience connected mobile gaming like never before." More …

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

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

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. More …

Blue Sphere Games Announces Licence Agreement with Mr. Terry Pratchett for the Discworld Novels

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

Blue Sphere Games Ltd., a leading developer of mobile games and content, together with Mr. Terry Pratchett, the world famous author of fantasy fiction, announce a worldwide Licence Agreement for the creation of Discworld branded mobile phone games.

The Agreement grants a three-year, worldwide license to Blue Sphere Games for the creation and distribution of mobile games incorporating Rincewind, Twoflower, the Luggage and other characters from the Discworld series of novels. More …

VeriSign’s Ojom Mobile Entertainment Publishing Unit and Sony Pictures Digital Team to Deliver Mobile Games Based on Entertainment Properties

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

VeriSign and Sony Pictures Digital today announced that VeriSign’s mobile games publishing unit, Ojom, has signed a licensing agreement to develop and distribute mobile games based on select movie and television titles from Sony Pictures to mobile carriers and wireless users worldwide. As an adjunct to the ongoing development and distribution of mobile content by Sony Pictures Digital, the deal with Ojom will help meet growing consumer demand and bring more titles from Sony Pictures’ vast library of entertainment properties into the mobile marketplace. More …

Roots: Gates Of Chaos With N-Gage Exclusive Storyline Ready To Ship

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

Nokia today announced that it will start shipping the fantasy RPG title Roots: Gates of Chaos. Published by Cenega, the title features a storyline exclusive to the N-Gage platform situated a 1000 years before the one told in the original Roots game. Up to four players can engage in cooperative and competitive multiplayer via the Bluetooth wireless connection. N-Gage Arena features include message boards.

"Roots: Gates of Chaos on the N-Gage game deck is action fantasy RPG with extensive multiplayer features. With twenty enormous areas and thirty underground locations to explore, this game provides fast and exciting game play to all N-Gage fans", says Gregg Sauter, Director, Games Publishing, Nokia. More …