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One of the world’s most recognizable, iconic and enduring Super Heroes will make his move to the mobile platform when The Incredible Hulk hits theaters today. Hands-On Mobile, Inc., the world’s leading developer of connected games and applications, and Marvel Entertainment, Inc., today announced the availability of a mobile game and personalization content around the big-screen adaptation of The Incredible Hulk. The game and content are currently available on select carriers worldwide.In this explosive and action-packed mobile game, players become one of the most popular Super Heroes of all time. Smash through walls, hurl cars at enemies, scale cityscapes, dodge precision missiles, and battle The Abomination as you seek out a cure to the gamma radiation that poisoned your cells and transformed you into the unbridled force of rage known only as The Incredible Hulk.

“This summer is an exciting time for Marvel, and we are excited to be working with Hands-On Mobile to create mobile games that complement our latest big screen releases including Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk,” said Simon Philips, President of Marvel International. “As we’ve already seen with the success of Iron Man, fans are eager to continue to interact with these beloved characters after they leave the movie theaters, and mobile games are a great way to do this.”

The latest and best Marvel Mobile game from an enduring and beloved character franchise, The Incredible Hulk features unique gameplay that distinguishes it from other tile-based, action-adventure games in the mobile market. With fully interactive and destructible environments, the game re-creates movie scenes as players smash from the hidden factories of Brazil to the city that never sleeps.

Nokia today launched the worldwide Mobile Games Innovation Challenge, a unique global competition with EUR70,000 in prizes, designed to encourage development of innovative game concepts with the power to positively disrupt the global mobile gaming industry and to help propel mobile gaming with handheld devices into a new and exciting future.The first competition of its kind to encourage unique concepts in mobile gaming from developers of all backgrounds and all levels, the Mobile Games Innovation Challenge seeks the best in groundbreaking ideas and game concepts from the brightest and most creative minds in mobile gaming today.

Sponsored by Nokia Publishing, the Mobile Games Innovation Challenge invites developers to submit mobile gaming concepts to help drive mobile gaming to the next level, relying on the advanced features and functionalities of N-Gage compatible devices, and Java- or Symbian-based Series 40 or S60 devices from Nokia.

The three most innovative game concepts will be offered Nokia Publishing pre-production contracts, targeting publication of their winning concept on the corresponding Nokia device platform. In addition, the first winner will be awarded EUR40,000, the second EUR20,000, and the third EUR10,000 to enable the participant to further develop the concept.

“Nokia enthusiastically presents this Mobile Games Innovation Challenge as a unique opportunity for the best and brightest mobile game developers worldwide to really rock the industry with innovative, one-of-a-kind concepts that showcase what you can do with our mobile platforms,” said Dr Mark Ollila, director of games publishing, Nokia. “The pre-production contracts and EUR70,000 in cash prizes toward development of the winning game concepts is only part of the excitement - the Challenge also gives developers a chance to truly make their mark on global mobile gaming through unique and positively disruptive gaming concepts never seen before.”

Beginning immediately, developers wishing to compete for the Mobile Games Innovation Challenge can submit their game concepts online at http://developer.n-gage.com/innovation. Contestants are encouraged to enter more than one mobile gaming concept, with the winners to be selected by an external panel of mobile gaming industry experts on the criteria of innovation, fun, feasibility of execution, and market potential.

Gaming concept submissions will continue through August 20, 2008. The winners will be chosen by the external panel of judges and announced during a special award ceremony at the Nokia Games Summit in Rome, Italy, October 29-30, 2008.

Deadline for submission of all applications is August 20, 2008 at 11:59 p.m. GMT. Further information on the registration process, including description of entries and eligibility requirements are available at http://developer.n-gage.com/innovation.

Gameloft announced the U.S. release of “CSI:Crime Scene Investigation(TM) - The Mobile Game,” based on the CBS primetime hit television series. The new game allows players to investigate the sinister side of Las Vegas, and adds excitement by incorporating an optional level of interactivity whereby characters in the game place phone calls to players to help them with their sleuthing.”We are very excited to be launching CSI: Crime Scene Investigation with all of its innovative features,” said Gonzague de Vallois, Senior Vice President, Gameloft. “Our mission has always been to push the envelope on game development and we are confident we have succeeded with this game.”

“This CBS Mobile game is the first of its kind utilizing outbound calling, which literally calls players to action,” said Cyriac Roeding, Executive Vice President, CBS Mobile. “Your cellphone rings, and a detective calls you to the scene - just like a real CSI detective. This combination of game play with popular content and a whole new level of interactivity represent enormous entertainment and business potential for the mobile world.”

When signing up, players have the option of activating the interactive phone call feature; if activated, they receive a specialized call during the game for clues and tips that lead them to new crime scenes. The mobile game also delivers more realism than ever before with detailed locations, spontaneous interrogations, 3-D views of evidence, and clever laboratory mini-games to help solve crimes. The game plot was a collaboration with CBS Mobile and CSI Series Creator, Anthony E. Zuiker to ensure the storytelling represented the sanctity of the show.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(TM) - The Mobile Game is available on most U.S. carriers. A version of the CSI game will be available internationally though it will have slightly different features. To check the game’s availability with your carrier, text “SUSPECT” to 82174 on your mobile phone.

A new report from Juniper Research has found that the combination of greater 3G adoption and a marked increase in rich media, made-for-mobile content will drive mobile entertainment revenues to $47.5 billion by 2010.However, the Juniper report cautions that entertainment service adoption will be retarded unless improvements are made in areas such as the user interface, network coverage and the excessive cost of data services. It also notes that in some mobile areas — such as gambling, adult content and some social networking services — national and international legislation could either adversely impact on growth, or in some cases prevent any service deployment.

According to report author Dr Windsor Holden, “Traditionally, services such as ringtones and wallpapers accounted for the bulk of mobile entertainment services. However, usage patterns are changing rapidly with the increasing availability of more sophisticated and attractive content such as streamed and broadcast video, social networking services and multiplayer games, which have been designed specifically for the mobile environment.”

Additionally the Juniper report finds that the China and Far East region currently provides the largest market for Mobile Entertainment services and contributes around 41% of global revenues. Despite rapid growth in developing markets, the Asia Pacific region is forecast to retain its leadership through to 2012, when it will still contribute 33% of global revenues.

Juniper Research assesses the current and future status of mobile entertainment market based on interviews, case studies and analysis from representatives of some of the leading organisations in the growing mobile entertainment industry.

As referenced during the company’s keynote speech at the recent Game Developers’ Conference, Gameloft, a leading developer and publisher of games for mobile phones, today confirmed its intention to develop over 15 mobile games built upon Apple’s iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK).Though the SDK was recently released, games will only be available to purchase once the App Store, featuring third party applications that can be downloaded to your device via WiFi or EDGE, launches in June 2008.

Utilizing the SDK package, Gameloft development teams have started to create a strong line-up for 2008. As expected, iPhone proves to be a revolutionary gaming device, thanks in part to a 3.5-inch widescreen, the touch screen feature, a strong 3D processor and other exciting features such as the accelerometer.

“The iPhone gaming environment opens a new era in mobile gaming and is exactly what we’ve been waiting for” said Michel Guillemot, President of Gameloft. “The Apple iPhone has changed the way consumers perceive and interact with their mobile phones, and the release of the SDK is a tremendous opportunity for Gameloft to apply its creative and innovative approach to mobile gaming,” said Guillemot. “Due to our investment in creating one of the most advanced and creative development studios to date, we are ideally positioned today to seamlessly integrate new opportunities and quickly produce games that are as evolutionary as they are enjoyable.”

Through agreements with major telephone wireless carriers, handset manufacturers, specialized distributors and its online shop, Gameloft has a distribution network in over 80 plus countries.

ARM today announced at the Game Developers’ Conference, San Francisco, Calif., the ARM Mali-JSR297(TM) software for 3D graphics, the first product to enable developers of Java applications to take advantage of the latest hardware graphics features found in OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics processing units (GPUs), such as the ARM Mali200(TM) GPU. With the established Mali-JSR184 software (formerly Swerve Client), ARM is uniquely positioned to offer a complete software and hardware graphics stack and is one of the leading suppliers of middleware that enable 3D graphics to be used in Java games. Ericsson Mobile Platforms are the lead Partner for the Mali-JSR297 software, complementing the Mali200 GPU and ARM graphics middleware in the groundbreaking HSPA-enabled mobile platform, U500, bringing console class gaming to 2009 feature phones.With the ARM Mali-JSR297 software, game developers now have complete control over the visual appearance of their games, enabling the creation of graphics displays on mobile phones that are similar to those seen on high-end gaming consoles and PCs. The Mali-JSR297 software demonstrates a leap in graphics quality that meets consumer demands for advanced-content entertainment on mobile phones.

“The expectations of the gaming community continue to increase, which is driving demand for device manufacturers to deliver the next wave of user experience in mobile gaming. The Mali-JSR297 software will provide game developers with the resources they need to bridge the graphics divide among various gaming platforms,” said Dr. Jon Peddie, president of Jon Peddie Research, a leading multimedia and graphics market research firm. “Historically, graphics quality on mobile phones has lagged in comparison to those displayed on a gaming console or computer screens. The software and hardware products that ARM is now offering mean that mobile graphics will now quickly approach the quality of a dedicated games device.”

In order for Java applications to make use of the graphics hardware, handset manufacturers require an efficient software engine that minimizes the number of calculations that Java games need to perform in order to display the graphics. The Mali-JSR297 software builds on ARM’s legacy in graphics solutions and eliminates the risk of integration issues. Furthermore, the new features in the Mali-JSR297 software reside beneath the gaming applications that users download to their phones and open up the full power of OpenGL ES 2.0, the API used in leading games consoles such as the Sony PlayStation 3 and which is supported by the Mali200 GPU. The ARM Mali-JSR297 software empowers developers with the artistic freedom to produce games with more personality, despite limited display size, which previously had not been possible for mobile Java applications.

“One of the biggest challenges facing game developers today is the lack of tools that allow programmers to capitalize on the most powerful graphics hardware in mobile phones,” said David Brittain, vice president of technology, Superscape. “ARM’s graphics portfolio provides optimal compatibility and enables us to speed time-to-market with the games we develop.”

“The majority of today’s mobile phones are using Java technology to enable additional applications and games to be downloaded to the phone after it is sold. ARM is committed to providing solutions for the gaming community that deliver dramatic improvements in the quality of graphics displayed on these applications,” said Gareth Vaughan, graphics product manager, ARM. “ARM’s support for the Java community and graphics ecosystem with products such as the Mali-JSR297 software enables game developers to harness new hardware capabilities, producing 3D graphics that are markedly superior in quality and performance.”

The Mali-JSR297 software is the latest addition to the Mali(TM) graphics stack, a fully integrated set of hardware and software IP that supports all the graphics standards a device manufacturer needs. ARM has further expanded this stack with the recent launch of the Mali-JSR226(TM), Mali-JSR287(TM) and Mali-SVG-t(TM) products for the 2D graphics market at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. Please visit http://www.arm.com/news/19869.html for more details.

Availability

The ARM Mali-JSR297 software will be released immediately following ratification of the JSR297 standard, with pre-release versions available from ARM in Q3 2008. For more information about the ARM graphics stack, please visit: http://www.arm.com/products/esd/multimediagraphics_home.html.

Sony Ericsson is delighted to announce that its W910 Walkman phone has been awarded Best Handset at the GSM Association’s 13th Global Mobile Awards 2008.Launched last year, the W910 Walkman phone is designed for entertainment; whether music, 3D games, video, or high-speed Web access. It’s also geared to let consumers choose their music just the way they want it. Applications such as Shake control enable them to flick the phone to control games or skip and shuffle between music tracks while SenseMe(TM) lets them discover music to match their mood and tempo. With its 1GB Memory Stick Micro(TM) provided in box, the W910 Walkman phone can hold over 900 songs with room for plenty more thanks to its expandable memory.

“We are very proud to receive such a prestigious award for what has proved to be a very popular product,” says Dick Komiyama, Sony Ericsson President. “The W910 Walkman makes it quicker and easier to transfer or download music. It’s also about thinking beyond music, to games, videos and the Web.”

Since the launch of the W800 Walkman phone in August 2005, more than 57 million Walkman phones have been sold worldwide. The Walkman phone range has seen rapid expansion, most recently with the launch of the W980 Walkman phone at this year’s Mobile World Congress. This latest Walkman phone promises to get the most out of consumers’ music with superior clear audio sound, storage for 8,000 songs, and Walkman on Top experience that allows users to control all of their music from the outside of their phone.

Zeemote, Inc. today announced the launch of the patented Zeemote JS1, a wireless controller that enables near-console game play on mobile phones. While expanding the mobile entertainment experience for consumers, the Zeemote JS1 controller provides operators with an opportunity to increase their revenue and enables developers to create more sophisticated, engaging games.Created by the team that developed the first force feedback joystick for PC gaming, the Zeemote JS1 controller brings mobile gaming to a fun, fast and interactive level. Small, responsive, ergonomic and wireless, the Zeemote JS1 controller is new, first and unique.

“Developers, operators, and gamers tell us the Zeemote JS1 controller is what they’ve been waiting for to unleash the real potential of mobile gaming,” said Beth Marcus, CEO, Zeemote, Inc. “We’re already in discussions with a number of operators and manufacturers regarding bundling the controller with games and handsets.”

At the recent Mobile Games Forum 2008 in London, Mike Yuen, senior director of the gaming group for Qualcomm, commented, “The Zeemote JS1 is one of the most innovative devices to come along for mobile gaming, as it greatly helps improve game playability on mobile phones versus traditional d-pads. I look forward to the commercial launch of the product later this year.”

Measuring a snug 95×35x20mm/3.7×1.4×0.8in and weighing only 47g/1.7oz (including batteries), the Zeemote JS1 controller sits perfectly in the hand and is ergonomically designed for optimised comfort. With a thumbstick and four assignable trigger buttons, the JS1 controller offers real analogue control enabling users to truly engage with mobile games.

Recognising the large market potential, major game developers and publishers including Eidos, Finblade, Fishlabs and SEGA of America, Inc., have already adapted popular games such as Lara Croft Tomb Raider, Helistrike 3D and Sonic The Hedgehog to utilize the new technology**. Finblade has even created Fireworks, the first 2-player game specifically designed for use with Zeemote JS1 controllers.

Zeemote is proud to announce that the company has been selected as one of two finalists in the True Mobile Start-up category in the 2008 GSMA Mobile Innovation Global Awards, sponsored by Ericsson. One finalist from each of the five categories and one overall winner will be selected and announced in Barcelona on February 12.

Ericsson today announced its U500 mobile platform, a next generation architecture with a triple processor solution and a powerful multimedia subsystem, enabling new multimedia functionality and advanced multitasking capabilities. The U500 will not only pave the way for new consumer services, but also improve the usability and quality of existing multimedia services.Robert Puskaric, head of Ericsson’s mobile platforms business, says: “The U500 is a powerful multimedia platform with performance, graphics and usability, more resembling a mobile computer than today’s mobile phones. With the U500 platform Ericsson will keep its world leading position within the multimedia mass market for years to come.”

The U500 mobile platform is a response to the rapidly growing demand for advanced multimedia features and services requiring enhanced user experience. Designed for mass market mobile devices, the U500 is capable of groundbreaking features such as high quality camcorder, 12 Mpix camera, WVGA displays, advanced 3D gaming and 3D user interface, CD quality audio performance and high resolution video for a true mobile TV experience.

The Ericsson U500 mobile platform combines raw power through the implementation of three ARM11 CPUs and hardware accelerators, with state-of-the-art platform architecture through the integration of the digital baseband and an advanced multimedia companion chip into a single-die processor. The result is a powerful multimedia platform that is smaller and more cost efficient than what is currently available.

The advanced graphics capabilities available in the U500 are enabled through the implementation of ARM Mali200 GPU, a programmable, OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics processor producing fast, high quality graphics with the low power consumption required for a handheld device.

The U500 will be commercially available in the first half of 2009.

Neo, the UK & Dubai based Mobile Phone Brand is finally here. With its launch in Dubai, the brand has seen great success with it’s first handset, the Neo 808i. The Neo 808i is the smallest fully featured Mobile Phone in the market today with Bluetooth, Camera, FM Radio, Expandable memory, MP3 & MP4 players, memory expansion to 4GB, games, organizer and much more.The company has seen great success in its home market and has sold thousands of handsets within its first two weeks. The brand has even outsold many popular brands. Neo is now looking to launch globally targeting, Europe, USA and Asian markets. On receiving its FCC, CE and GCF certifications, Neo phones are now fully certified and tested. Neo will also be launching 3 more handsets by the end of the year. They have stayed true to their brand ethos “Your Style” and have come up with 3 uniquely designed handsets. Pallav Patel, President of Neo Products Limited, says, “We alleged that we would be different; and true to our word, the Neo 808i has been a great success due to this simple fact. And here on, every handset we bring will be unique and will stand out from the rest. We believe that we will be the brand that will finally bring some well needed flavor back into the industry. We have seen extraordinary sales with the launch of the Neo 808i and we have not even starte! d yet. We aim to be global within the next two months”. Neo’s upcoming handsets will also be on display during the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona from 11 - 14 February 2008 at the Brightpoint stand # 2G35(2_0).

The Neo Ellipse will be the next handset that will be launched in June of 2008. The Ellipse will be a fully featured device with WiFi, 4MP camera, touch screen, MP3+MP4 player and much more. As its name suggests, it is based on an elliptical design concept with a look that will be the first of its kind in the industry. With it’s high gloss black & red finish and chrome elevated spine, the Ellipse was designed to look more like an ultramodern art piece. The aim is to provide consumers with a device that is packed with features while maintaining a look that is exclusive to the Neo brand.

Neo, the UK & Dubai based Mobile Phone Brand is finally here. With its launch in Dubai, the brand has seen great success with it’s first handset, the Neo 808i. The Neo 808i is the smallest fully featured Mobile Phone in the market today with Bluetooth, Camera, FM Radio, Expandable memory, MP3 & MP4 players, memory expansion to 4GB, games, organizer and much more.The company has seen great success in its home market and has sold thousands of handsets within its first two weeks. The brand has even outsold many popular brands. Neo is now looking to launch globally targeting, Europe, USA and Asian markets. On receiving its FCC, CE and GCF certifications, Neo phones are now fully certified and tested. Neo will also be launching 3 more handsets by the end of the year. They have stayed true to their brand ethos “Your Style” and have come up with 3 uniquely designed handsets. Pallav Patel, President of Neo Products Limited, says, “We alleged that we would be different; and true to our word, the Neo 808i has been a great success due to this simple fact. And here on, every handset we bring will be unique and will stand out from the rest. We believe that we will be the brand that will finally bring some well needed flavor back into the industry. We have seen extraordinary sales with the launch of the Neo 808i and we have not even starte! d yet. We aim to be global within the next two months”. Neo’s upcoming handsets will also be on display during the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona from 11 - 14 February 2008 at the Brightpoint stand # 2G35(2_0).

The Neo Ellipse will be the next handset that will be launched in June of 2008. The Ellipse will be a fully featured device with WiFi, 4MP camera, touch screen, MP3+MP4 player and much more. As its name suggests, it is based on an elliptical design concept with a look that will be the first of its kind in the industry. With it’s high gloss black & red finish and chrome elevated spine, the Ellipse was designed to look more like an ultramodern art piece. The aim is to provide consumers with a device that is packed with features while maintaining a look that is exclusive to the Neo brand.

Music, games and mobile TV will be the major contributors to the global mobile entertainment market which will rise from just over $20 billion in 2007 to more than $64 billion by 2012, according to a new report by Juniper Research. Other mobile entertainment sectors include User-generated Content, Gambling, Adult and Infotainment.The report says that mobile music will remain the largest single sector of the mobile entertainment industry over the next five years. Revenues from music will rise from nearly $9 billion in 2007 to $17.5 billion in 2012, bolstered by the increasing availability of full-track download and streamed services, the former in both paid-for and rental formats.

Likewise, mobile games will retain its second-ranking in terms of end-user generated revenues: boosted by rapid growth in mass market “casual” gaming, revenues are expected to rise from just under $5 billion in 2007 to nearly $16 billion in 2012.

Meanwhile, strong growth is also expected from mobile TV, with many developed (and some emerging) markets launching dedicated mobile broadcast networks within the forecast period. This, plus increased adoption of streamed TV bouquets, should see the market rise from $1.4 billion in 2007 to $11.9 billion in 2012.

According to report author Dr Windsor Holden, “With revenues from voice services declining and messaging revenues flatlining, last year finally saw a number of more sophisticated entertainment services begin to fulfil their potential and redress the balance. With more widespread penetration of 3G handsets — or entertainment-focused 2.5G handsets like the iPhone — there is likely to be a much greater surge in both the adoption and overall usage in rich media services.”

Other findings from the Juniper report include:

*Regulations and prohibitions will limit opportunities in the adult and gambling sectors, although Juniper Research envisages that restrictions on gambling services in the key US market will ease in the medium term

*China and the Far East will remain the largest regional market for mobile entertainment throughout the period covered by the report, with revenues rising from $8.5bn in 2007 to nearly $21.3bn by 2012

*Entertainment service adoption remains constrained by difficulties with the user interface, network speed and coverage and the excessive cost of data services

Juniper Research assesses the current and future status of the mobile entertainment markets based on interviews, case studies and analysis from representatives of some of the leading organisations in the growing mobile entertainment industry.

The top ringtones, ringback tones and full-track V CAST Music songs Verizon Wireless customers selected in 2007 include:Ringtones

* “A Bay Bay,” by Hurricane Chris

* “Beautiful Girls (Main Chorus),” by Sean Kingston

* “Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin’),” by T-Pain

* “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” by Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em

* “Glamorous,” by Fergie

* “Party Like A Rock Star,” by Shop Boyz

* “Rockstar,” by Nickelback

* “Stronger,” by Kanye West

* “The Way I Live,” by Baby Boy Da Prince

* “This Is Why I’m Hot (Chorus),” by MIMS

Ringback Tones

* “Apologize,” by Timbaland

* “Beautiful Girls (Main Chorus),” by Sean Kingston

* “Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal),” by Fergie

* “Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin’),” by T-Pain

* “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” by Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em

* “Glamorous,” by Fergie

* “No One,” by Alicia Keys

* “Party Like A Rock Star,” by Shop Boyz

* “Rockstar,” by Nickelback

* “This Is Why I’m Hot (Chorus),” by MIMS

V CAST Music - Full-track Songs

* “A Bay Bay,” by Hurricane Chris

* “Big Girls Don’t Cry (Personal),” by Fergie

* Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin’),” by T-Pain featuring Yung Joc

* “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” by Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em

* “Cyclone,” by Baby Bash

* “Hey There Delilah,” by Plain White T’s

* “Kiss Kiss,” by Chris Brown

* “No One,” by Alicia Keys

* “Party Like A Rock Star,” by Shop Boyz

* “Umbrella,” by Rihanna

The top-ranked games of the past year include:

1. Tetris by EA Mobile (New 2007 version)

2. Smarter Than A 5th Grader? by Capcom Entertainment

3. Guitar Hero III by Hands-On Mobile Americas, Inc.

4. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare by Glu Mobile Inc.

5. Need for Speed ProStreet 3D by EA Mobile

6. Diner Dash 2 by Glu Mobile Inc.

7. Assassin’s Creed by Gameloft

8. Madden NFL 08 by EA SPORTS 3D by EA Mobile

9. The Simpsons by EA Mobile

10. God of War: Betrayal by Sony Pictures Digital

For the 2007/8 season, ESPN Mobile TV, Verizon Wireless and MediaFLO USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, will for the first time air live National Basketball Association (NBA) games, from tip-off to final buzzer, on V CAST Mobile TV. More than 70 ESPN-produced NBA games are expected to air on V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless, a service of MediaFLO USA.The regular season hoops excitement begins on October 31, with match-ups featuring the Dallas Mavericks at the Cleveland Cavaliers (8:00 p.m. Eastern) and the Seattle Supersonics at the Denver Nuggets (10:30 p.m. Eastern).

Other not-to-be-missed 2007/8 NBA match-ups scheduled to air on V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless include:

* Los Angeles Lakers at the Phoenix Suns (November 2)

* Miami Heat at the San Antonio Spurs (November 7)

* Cleveland Cavaliers at the Utah Jazz (November 7)

* Cleveland Cavaliers at the Sacramento Kings (November 9)

* Detroit Pistons at the Los Angeles Lakers (November 16)

* New Jersey Nets at the Seattle Supersonics (November 23)

* Los Angeles Clippers at the Denver Nuggets (November 30)

* Los Angeles Lakers at the Denver Nuggets (December 5)

* Seattle Supersonics at the Portland Trail Blazers (December 25)

* Miami Heat at the New Orleans Hornets (January 11)

* Programming is subject to change.

Ryan Hughes, vice president of digital media programming for Verizon, noted, “Verizon Wireless is once again demonstrating our commitment to deliver the best, exclusive programming available on mobile phones with the NBA games on V CAST Mobile TV. For hoops fans who want to stay connected to the hard court action while on the go, Verizon Wireless’ V CAST Mobile TV is the only service that gives them broadcast-quality access to the games they want, all in the palms of their hands.”

“MediaFLO USA strives to give people the freedom to watch what they want, wherever they may be,” said Gina Lombardi, president of MediaFLO USA. “If our coverage of the 2007/8 NBA season on MediaFLO USA’s FLO TV service gives basketball fans more time with their favorite players — and allows them to catch more sensational three-pointers — then we are achieving our goal.”

In addition to the upcoming NBA season, V CAST Mobile TV is offering consumers an unrivalled array of sports programming this fall, including more than 100 live college football games.

The FLO TV(TM) service is provided by MediaFLO USA and is available to consumers as V CAST Mobile TV from Verizon Wireless. More information on FLO TV can be found at www.flotv.com.

V CAST Mobile TV is available in more than 40 cites from coast to coast, including Atlanta, Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia. A complete list and map of available markets, pricing, phone and programming information is available at www.verizonwireless.com/mobiletv.

On-portal mobile game revenue jumped 61 percent year-over-year to $151 million in Q4 2006. Nearly 17.4 million mobile consumers downloaded a mobile game last quarter, up 45 percent from a total of 12 million downloaders a year ago, according to Telephia, the world’s largest provider of syndicated consumer research to the telecom and mobile media markets. On-portal mobile game revenues also account for 74 percent of total mobile game revenues, while off-portal downloads account for the remaining 26 percent. While revenue is growing, revenue growth is slowing consistent with a market that is maturing. Mobile games have not been limited to the typical console game demographic of men 18-24 years old. The demographic is much broader, and includes women and all ages. Sixty-five percent of all games are purchased by women. Forty percent of all games are purchased by mobile consumers age 25-36.

“The mobile game industry has seen strong growth very quickly with titles that appeal to a broad demographic. However, the industry is faced with a new challenge in order to sustain its growth. Several new mobile content services such as mobile video and full-track music are also competing for the mobile consumers’ attention and wallet,” said Kanishka Agarwal, Vice President of Mobile Content, Telephia.

The mobile game market continues to be a highly competitive space, with nearly 90 publishers vying for a piece of the market. EA Mobile leads the on-portal game download market with nearly 28 percent of total revenue. Gameloft and Glu Mobile share the second tier with 11 percent each. Namco, I-play, Digital Chocolate, Hands-On Mobile, Superscape, Capcom and Oasys Mobile make up the next tier of players with revenue shares ranging from 2-6 percent.

Using Preloads as a Merchandizing Lever

As the mobile game market gets more crowded, publishers are keen on finding new solutions to get a leg up on their competition. Top placement on carrier download decks is a hard-fought battle among publishers and a lot of emphasis is focused on that strategy. But preloading a game onto devices is another critical merchandizing lever. As part of Telephias new Mobile Game Merchandizing product, the company will be tracking preloaded game decks. Preliminary Telephia findings are consistent with industry consensus that Tetris by EA Mobile is the most preloaded title in the U.S.

“Preloaded game demos provide consumers with easy access and a quick sample of the game title, increasing the likelihood of them purchasing the game and ultimately driving revenues for the publishers. Publishers must focus effort on handset preload decks in addition to carrier download decks as a critical merchandizing tool,” added Agarwal.

Nokia, the world leader in mobile communications, today announced the latest games and publishers for its new N-Gage mobile gaming platform. Updated software development tools for the N-Gage platform and a new testing program for SNAP Mobile’s JavaTM platform were also introduced today at the conference. These new developments will help bring fun to play connected mobile gaming experiences to millions of Nokia mobile device owners worldwide.