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May 2nd, 2007, 17:03 Posted By: wraggster
Abandon Mobile, a worldwide leader in mobile entertainment, today announced the release of U.S. Marine Corps. Scout/Sniper, a strategic military sniper game, on J2ME carriers, Cingular, Boost, and a new J2ME service from Cricket/Leap. Under terms of a deal structured between Abandon and The U.S. Marine Scout/Sniper Association, a non-profit and tax deductible organization, 15% of proceeds from the game will go directly to the association for support of troops on the battlefield.
"U.S. Marine Scout Sniper puts mobile gamers right into the action, giving them a chance to experience what it's like to be a guardian of the battlefield," said Jamie Ottilie, President and COO of Abandon Mobile. "By partnering with the U.S. Marine Scout/Sniper Association, U.S. Marine Corps. Scout Sniper also supports our troops and soldiers, and it's an honor to publish a game that gives something back to those who defend our country."
"Abandon Mobile has been an excellent partner for the organization as we work toward providing Marine snipers and their families with support on the battlefield as well as at home," said Tom "Moose" Ferran, Chairman of USMC, Marine Scout/Sniper Association. "With proceeds of game sales going directly to the Association, US Marine Scout Sniper certainly helps us achieve our objectives, while helping to educate the public about the important role and responsibility these soldiers undertake in defense of the United States."
In US Marine Corps. Scout Sniper, you play the role of a trainee on your way to combat. Your helicopter is shot down and you must evade capture under enemy siege. Your mission: Disrupt enemy command centers and protect your troops from attack. As you solve the terrorist plot, you have to hold the enemy off with your rifle, using long-ranged attack capabilities, until help finally arrives! As a player in the game you will need to progress through eight action-packed levels, whereby the objective is to make it to the radio and call for extraction.
Cingular customers can download US Marine Corps. Scout Sniper by texting "USMSS" to FUN (386)
The US Marine Scout/Sniper Association, founded in 1998, is a non-profit 501©(19) Veterans' organization that provides Marine snipers with state-of-the-art optical equipment for use in the field, while also providing comfort items to those serving with basic daily needs items and family support when they return.
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May 3rd, 2007, 17:23 Posted By: wraggster
FISHLABS, a leading developer of premium 3D mobile games, has signed a distribution agreement for a number of existing as well as upcoming 3D mobile games, all to be made available through Sony Ericsson’s Fun & Downloads service. The deal includes the multiple top award-winning titles Galaxy on Fire™, Planet Riders™, Heli Strike™, DEEP™ and the highly anticipated fantasy RPG Blades & Magic™, finalist at International Mobile Games Award and Mobile Gaming Hunt at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco (CA) this year.
Peter Ahnegard, Content Acquisition Manager at Sony Ericsson, says: „ Sony Ericsson is the leading manufacturer of 3D-enabled phones and was the first to bring mobile 3D gaming to mass-market Java™ phones in early 2004. We have introduced a strong lineup of more than 50 3D-enabled phones to date. Fishlabs has a proven track record of creating some of the finest 3D mobile games in the industry. Thanks to their ability to deliver outstanding 3D gaming experience on our phones, we are now making a range of these game available for enjoyment by consumers who have come to expect a great gaming experience on Sony Ericsson phones.“
FISHLABS’ CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade added: “We are absolutely thrilled to see all our games live at Sony Ericsson Fun & Downloads. Probably, this is where gamers will look for 3D mobile games the most and Sony Ericsson phones have always been our key target platform to develop our games for. It’s because of their outstanding performance, unparalleled platform consistency and the strong footprint in the market. In our experience, the majority of the top 20 handsets for downloads are from Sony Ericsson.”
With five additional games developed by Fishlabs and distributed by Sony Ericsson according to earlier agreements with publisher THQ and Middleware Provider Exit Games, there are currently ten Fishlabs games available on Sony Ericsson Fun & Downloads.
The distributed games can be found on Sony Ericsson Fun & Downloads at www.SonyEricsson.com/fun. Screenshots and in-game videos of the games can also be found at http://www.fishlabs.net/clients/pressroom/
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May 3rd, 2007, 17:32 Posted By: wraggster
press release:
Ozura Mobile (“Ozura”), a leading international publisher and developer of mobile entertainment, and ChinaByte today announced the official launch of its first and exclusive tournament based mobile gaming community portal “MOSTAR” in China.
MOSTAR runs on FunlogiX™, the proprietary Tournament Based Mobile Gaming Community (TOMOGIC) platform developed by Ozura which provides telcos and partners with a platform to build and manage mobile gaming community. FunlogiX™ also provides full-fledged suites of gaming services which are customizable to each telecommunication company’s commercial and marketing requirement.
In contrast with Ozura’s previous deployments with major telcos such as Maxis, Indosat, XL and AIS, MOSTAR differs by being the first community incorporated with virtual currency charging system. MOSTAR uses its own virtual currency called “M coin” which is served as the prepaid credit for users to download their desired mobile games over the community portal. In the next phase of MOSTAR, “M coin” can also be purchased via scratch cards, IVR (Interactive Voice Response), credit cards as well as bank cards.
“With the implementation of this new charging system, this has proven that FunlogiX™ is very flexible in terms of customization to meet different clients’ requirements. This new system enables us to work closer with ChinaByte to further increase and improve our gaming distribution and market share coverage in China. Furthermore, we can respond effectively by enhancing the Funlogix™ adaptation level with future upgrades and enhancements” said H.E.Mah, Ozura’s Vice President of Marketing.
MOSTAR offers users with a wide range of mobile games including tournament, multiplayer and standalone games. The first selected tournament game is Spot Check. This game’s storyline is based on the Gempak gang's reaction to a random spot check, a random and sudden search for items that are deemed illegal by the school systems. The Spot Check game is pre-destined to be a hit title among casual gamers and fans of the comic alike.
In addition to the launch of Spot Check, a multiplayer game The Duel Online is also presented in MOSTAR. The Duel Online, a highly colorful turn-based strategy game, is playable in both solo and multiplayer modes with the latter boasting great interactive features including but not limited to uploading of scores, an integrated lobby area, chatting and a buddy list. The gameplay is simplistic but strategy is needed to truly get a feel for the game and its inherent challenge.
Mr. Lee, Chief Executive Officer of ChinaByte commented “This partnership with Ozura emphasizes both parties’ commitment to significantly expand the mobile data market with pioneering partnerships. In addition to that, it is equally paramount that we have a firm belief in the mobile gaming and entertainment segment which will be the key drivers to mass market usage of mobile data. Mobile gaming represents the next step in the evolution of the games industry, by adding interactivity, and mobility to traditional gaming options."
China had 449 million cell phone users as of October 2006, more than the populations of Japan and the U.S. combined and China Mobile, the world's largest mobile operator, itself has surpassed the total population of the U.S., which subscriber base grew to 301 million. The number of handset users in China is expected to rise by 11% to more than 500 million in 2007 and will add another 160 million users from next year until 2010, taking the total to 660 million.
“ChinaByte is one of the top 10 service providers in China. The amalgamation of Ozura’s technology and ChinaByte’s close partnership with China Mobile as well as their strong marketing channels in China, we are definitely positive on the future of the mobile gaming community in China,” said Mah.
For more information, please visit http://fun.mostar.cn
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May 3rd, 2007, 21:53 Posted By: wraggster
via joystiq
A new Die Hard game is in development, and while those of you still waiting for a fitting sequel to the awesome Die Hard Trilogy (no, we refuse to count Viva Las Vegas) are still out of luck, it's good news for people using mass transit or killing idle bathroom minutes. That's right: Gameloft has announced they've nabbed the mobile game rights to Live Free or Die Hard, due out in theaters this summer.
We know it may not be what you were hoping for, but take heart. Gameloft VP Gonzague de Vallois said that they're trying to capture the movie's "action, intrigue and humor" ... in their cell phone game. We'll give them action and (maybe) intrigue, but humor? Is it possible? Can pressing the "7" key make you chortle? We'll find out when the game is released before the movie's June 27 debut.
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May 4th, 2007, 11:47 Posted By: wraggster
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Now you can take to the court as one of tennis’s youngest and most promising superstars – Rafa Nadal. Currently ranked 2nd in the world, and winner of the 2006 French Open. Can you maintain his record of 60 games undefeated on clay, or even become a major force on grass? Guide him to the coveted number 1 world ranking spot, in the most exciting tennis game ever to be seen on mobile.
Features include:
Four different detailed court surfaces
Smooth animations featuring Rafael Nadal
Easy to pick up one button control system
Multiplayer mode for Bluetooth handsets
Realistic sounds effects
Text NADAL to 88188
Game costs only £5
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May 7th, 2007, 21:46 Posted By: wraggster
press release:
Wireless Sharks, Ukrainian mobile games and music content developer, is proud to present its brand new game – European Football 2007. This is a very exciting gaming experience with new features and graphics of the best quality. It hosts 32 European teams, provides a variety of gameplay modes (Training, Friendly and Championship), allows to change tactics and formation during the game, has impressive sound effects, weather features, and of course a vast football field. Also you can replay the best moments, make penalty shootouts, fouls. There is a field map and extensive help option at your disposal embedded in the game.
“Taking into account that there are few football games launched this year, our game promises to be in high demand. We are currently launching it on the biggest operators and portals worldwide”- says Teymur Mamedov, CEO
Go ahead and take your shot at the championship right now with European Football 2007 from Wireless Sharks!
It’s our pleasure to bring best quality gaming solutions to our customers.
web:www.wireless-sharks.com
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May 8th, 2007, 17:38 Posted By: wraggster
Mobile media company Player X has partnered with 3D mobile games developer FISHLABS to distribute its premium content in Europe, Asia and South America.
Under the terms of the aggregation deal, Player X has acquired exclusive distribution rights to critically acclaimed titles such as IMGA-short listed Blades & Magic™ and the multiple top award-winning DEEP™, the latter being launched across all three continents from mid-May. Player X will also announce three further FISHLABS games towards the end of Q3 07.
Player X has direct distribution deals with more than 110 mobile operators with a potential global footprint of more than 2.6 billion people and has recently taken top titles such as Miami Vice and Wallace & Gromit to places as disparate as Latvia, Mexico and India.
“Since more operators now outsource their mobile game needs, it’s vital for any content provider to find a distribution partner with as many direct channels as possible. Player X was our first choice to partner with because of their impressive list of global distribution channels and its highly professional in-house team,” said Michael Schade, CEO & Co-Founder of Fishlabs."
Player X will also distribute five other FISHLABS titles that include multiple top award-winning Galaxy on Fire™, Planet Riders™, Heli Strike™, Burning Tires™ and Tank Raid™ in APAC territories.
“We deliberately work with only a small number of content providers so we can ensure the best possible service for their quality products. Fishlabs’ 3D games are some of the best out there and we’re looking forward to taking these titles to gamers all around the planet,” said Tony Pearce, Player X CEO.
The news follows Player X's recent moves in ramping up its presence in the mobile games market by partnering with companies such as Sky TV and EMI Music and extending its relationship with FremantleMedia by adding a PrizePlay element to evergreen titles such as Family Fortunes and The Price Is Right. These efforts were recognised earlier this year when it was selected as a Finalist for the prestigious 2007 Red Herring Top 100 Awards.
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May 9th, 2007, 20:55 Posted By: wraggster
THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI), today announced that it has acquired mobile game development studio Universomo Ltd. Based in Finland, Universomo has been offering a mobile game development solution for leading global game publishers since 2002. The company’s proprietary game development environment and automated porting solution supports all major mobile platforms, enabling rapid and cost efficient development and porting on a worldwide basis.
“Bringing cross-platform mobile development capabilities in-house is a key component in our growth strategy,” said Kelly Flock, executive vice president of worldwide publishing, THQ. “The combination of Universomo’s award-winning creative development skills and their proven porting solution will enable new technology efficiencies for THQ Wireless, giving us the scalability to focus on building both our cornerstone brands and new, owned properties across Europe, Asia and North America.”
“THQ’s global publishing footprint and leading brand portfolio made them a natural fit for Universomo,” said Markku Hakkala, Managing Director, Universomo. “The easy integration of Universomo’s development and technology means that we are on track to take full advantage of continued market growth opportunities worldwide.”
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May 9th, 2007, 21:08 Posted By: wraggster
Selatra the global distributor of mobile Java games, announced today the availability of a mobile version of the classic Subbuteo table football game.
Called Subbuteo Mobile, the game was created under license from Hasbro Properties and is expected to open up the Subbuteo experience to a whole new generation of fans.
The game has made a smooth transition to the mobile world, retaining many of the quirks, moves and gameplay feel of the original title, thanks to first class game development by Creative North Studios.
“Selatra’s established distribution network in over 55 countries will ensure the mobile Subbuteo experience will reach an audience of over 200 million subscribers.” said Sean Cronin, CEO of Selatra. “‘Subbuteo is 40 years old this year and there are many fans with fond memories of playing hard fought tournaments. The mobile version has the ability to excite a whole new generation of football fans and we are delighted at the trust Hasbro has placed in us.”
Cronin also had words of praise for game developers, Creative North:
“We are impressed with the care and attention Creative North has lavished on this project,” said Cronin. “This collaboration with Hasbro and Creative North reinforces our strategy of releasing only the highest quality branded and non-branded games to our retail partners,” said Cronin.
Phil Mundy CEO of Creative North added: “Being Subbuteo fans ourselves we have given the mobile incarnation lots of loving care. There are plenty of skill practice opportunities for new players, so you don’t have to be familiar with the original game to play it. I hope Selatra’s audiences get as much fun playing this game as we have had developing it.”
Subbuteo Mobile is available on all GSM and 3G networks. Selatra’s full range of games is available on www.selatra.com
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May 9th, 2007, 23:10 Posted By: wraggster
via engadget
While iTunes 7.1 claimed to play nicer with Windows Vista, there was still reason for avid iPod users to hold back on upgrading, and now it looks like those final issues have been ironed out. Starting today, Vista users can download a software update that purportedly solves the problems some users were having as their iPod became corrupted when "ejecting them using Windows Explorer or the Safely Remove Hardware function in the system tray." Of course, those of you who got burned by this aren't as apt to become guinea pigs in finding out just how well (or not) the patch actually works, but for those mettlesome folks out there, feel free to hit the read link and commence downloading.
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May 10th, 2007, 00:23 Posted By: wraggster
A new release of the Commodore 64 emulator for palm devices including the Tapwave Zodiac
Heres whats new:
New option: single cycle emulation added (known as FrodoSC in Windows and Linux)
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May 10th, 2007, 00:26 Posted By: wraggster
MSX Emulator for Nokia N-Gage/3650/S60, heres whats new:
Possibility to edit imported game cheats
Support for 800x352 display resolution (Nokia E90 main display, "d" variant only)
Fixed bugs in SCREEN 0 rendering and SCREEN 8 color palette
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May 10th, 2007, 22:46 Posted By: wraggster
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Sony Pictures Television has announced plans to release 14 new games for mobile phones in North America during the course of 2007.
The titles will include God of War: Betrayal, which is set after the events of the first GOW PS2 game. It will see Kratos embarking on a quest to clear his name after being wrongly accused of betraying the Olympians.
There are two Spider-Man games down for release - Spider-Man 3, a 2D side-scroller based on the recently released movie, and Spider-Man Puzzle, a casual title where players match game pieces to score points.
Sony has also announced Jeopardy! 2007, which features a new interface and five different play modes, and Jump That Car, where players drive a buggy around hilly landscapes. Then there's Snoop Dogg Cruisin', which sees players trying to impress the rap star with their driving skills.
"Sony Pictures Television continues its tradition of robust mobile offerings with the release of these games," said Eric Berger, vice president of mobile entertainment at SPTV.
"Building from our vast library of properties, we're developing the most compelling and engaging games for both casual players and gamers."
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May 11th, 2007, 17:27 Posted By: wraggster
via engadget
What's a 17 year old doing presenting a study before a gathering of heart specialists? Why, drawing the connection between iPods and heart implants, of course. According to student Jay Thaker, the findings of his study showed that of 100 installed pacemakers, electrical interference was detected 50% of the time when an iPod was held at a distance of 2-inches from the chest for 5-10 seconds. We'd really liked to have been there to see him try and pitch this study of his to the variety of seniors with heart problems who participated (they averaged 77 years of age), but don't get alarmed, we have a feeling your grandparents -- who've probably never even heard of that newfangled iPoddie doohickie -- won't find out first hand whether this is the real deal.
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May 19th, 2007, 00:40 Posted By: wraggster
There's been a lot of buzz these past couple days about the iPhone's FCC filing and what it says -- or rather, what it doesn't say -- about the handset's internals. The fear basically revolves around the fact that a lack of testing on the GSM 900 and 1800MHz bands indicates that it lacks those bands entirely, but we can assure the globetrotters out there jonesin' for an iPhone come next month that there'll be a full range of RF spectrum waiting for you. How do we know? Well, first of all, in the year 2007 (or 2005, for that matter) it's simply idiotic to release a wide-appeal phone with any fewer than four GSM bands. Quadband GSM chipsets have been commodity items for some time now and add virtually no expense to a handset's internals. Second of all, quadband phones never have their non-US bands mentioned in a filing, particularly in a test report.
Let's take a look at a released phone that we know to be quadband -- that is, a phone that supports GSM on the 850, 900, 1800, and 1900MHz bands, offering coverage pretty much anywhere in the world that a GSM tower exists. For our purposes, we'll pick on the RIM BlackBerry 8800. You're going to get a frightening peek into our daily FCC-lurking insanity here.
via engadget
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May 21st, 2007, 17:01 Posted By: wraggster
O2 UK and Vivendi Games Mobile today announced a promotional initiative whereby the companies will offer a lucky O2 customer the chance to win a starring role in the mobile game Crash® of the Titans, launching in October of this year simultaneously with console, PC and handheld versions of the title. The winner of the “Crash the Game” contest will gain mobile gaming immortality as the new face of Crash Bandicoot’s menacing foe, DIMBO, a key character in the upcoming title.
“O2 is pleased to announce their latest collaboration with Vivendi Games Mobile,” said Antony Douglas, Head of Games, O2 UK. “This competition offers our customers the opportunity to appear opposite such a recognisable character in this successful mobile game franchise.”
“We’re thrilled to team up with O2 for this innovative promotion, which brings big-brand mobile gaming face-to-face with the ultimate in personalization,” said Paul Maglione, president of Vivendi Games Mobile. “Crash® of the Titans” will be biggest launch of the year for our sister console and PC gaming division, Sierra, and starring in the game will provide unlimited bragging rights to the lucky winner.”
To be eligible for the contest, players have until July 1st to download Crash Bandicoot Mini Games from the O2 UK Games Arcade on O2 Active. To get O2 Active on your O2 phone, txt Active to 2020 or for existing users access through the Menu on your O2 phone. Alternatively, O2 customers can send an email entering themselves into the competition without purchase.
Please refer to the terms and conditions of the competition available at the O2 UK Games Arcade WAP Portal.
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May 31st, 2007, 19:40 Posted By: wraggster
via techdigest
I'm always impressed by the way retailers and manufacturers shoehorn the word "iPod" into sales pitches. Trixter has gone even further, managing to connect both the iPod and Sony PSP into the promotion for its X-Bike 600 excercise system.
Let's be honest, this is an exercise bike, nothing more. But worth a look if you want to get in shape. A 30-minute spell on the X-Bike 600 burns off 500 calories, using an action that replicates riding a mountain bike outdoors. So where do the gadgets come in?
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