September 20th, 2007 by Anonymous Blogger Posted in Development Platforms | No Comments »
D3Publisher, a big Publisher of console and casual games in Japan has signed an agreement with Nokia to use Nokia’s SNAP platform for development of J2me based mobile games.
The first mobile game coming from this Japanese publisher will be Earth Defence Force, one of their biggest gaming titles to date (currently publisher on Playstation 2 and Xbox) and will be available at the end of 2007. New to the game will be connected options where players try to top the charts in the hall of fame.
"SNAP Mobile provides us with a carrier-grade platform that ensures a consistent mobile gaming experience for our dedicated fan base and expands the reach of our games to a global level through Nokia’s distribution channels," said Yuji Konishi, Director and the Vice President of Mobile & Network Business Division of D3Publisher. "After much consideration, SNAP Mobile emerged as the ideal partner that could take our established Earth Defense Force game and make it suitable yet entertaining for a wide selection of mobile devices, while still retaining the online features that our game players have come to enjoy."
"With over 400,000 units of Earth Defense Force for console platforms in Japan alone, it is evident that D3Publisher has managed to build a thriving gaming community – and that is by no means an easy feat," said Antoine Doumenc, head of SNAP Mobile. "SNAP Mobile adds value to D3Publisher’s already popular game by bringing connected functionality that captivates mobile users, which extends the human imagination in a way that keeps players involved in their virtual gaming worlds – even if it’s through a smaller screen."
