Archive for the 'Games' Category
Gameloft has emerged as the best mobile games publisher in 2008 in terms of game quality, according to research conducted by industry website PocketGamer.biz.
The PocketGamer.biz Quality Index tracks review scores across the most popular mobile game websites, and found that Gameloft scored an average of 7.95 out of 10 from 145 reviews of its titles. The top publisher and games charts are at the bottom of this press release in full.
Gameloft thus confirms its leadership in game quality for the fifth year running. The average media rating received by Gameloft games since 2003 has been constantly ...
Posted on 20th January 2009
Under: Apple, Games |
Nokia today announced the availability of the latest Software Development Kit (SDK) for SNAP Mobile, its end-to end solution for connected mobile gaming in Java(TM) technology. The SNAP Mobile SDK 2.2 provides developers with a number of innovative tools to make it significantly easier to create connected mobile games. New features include a game template, skinable user interface framework, support for J2SE and Bot API. The SDK is available for download through Forum Nokia, the largest mobile development community worldwide, at http://www.forum.nokia.com/snapmobile.
"Nokia is committed to enhancing the mobile gaming experience and by adding these new elements ...
Posted on 30th October 2008
Under: Games, Java, Nokia |
T-Mobile unveils the first applications that will be available to download to the T-Mobile G1 when it launches in the UK on 30 October. An initial shortlist of 50 applications will be downloadable for free from Android Market and promise to do everything from teaching you to play the guitar, mix the perfect cocktail and even measure the earth's movements.Exclusive to T-Mobile, the G1 is the first device to run on Android, the innovative open source mobile phone software platform from Google. Android Market, the forum for applications created by developers around the world, is anticipated ...
Posted on 28th October 2008
Under: Games, Google, T-Mobile |
T-Mobile unveils the first applications that will be available to download to the T-Mobile G1 when it launches in the UK on 30 October. An initial shortlist of 50 applications will be downloadable for free from Android Market and promise to do everything from teaching you to play the guitar, mix the perfect cocktail and even measure the earth's movements.Exclusive to T-Mobile, the G1 is the first device to run on Android, the innovative open source mobile phone software platform from Google. Android Market, the forum for applications created by developers around the world, is anticipated ...
Posted on 28th October 2008
Under: Games, Google, T-Mobile |
Cricket Communications, Inc, a leading provider of unlimited wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc., today announced that it is adding the Nokia 1606 flip phone to its portfolio of AWS-capable wireless devices. Highly usable and durable, the Nokia 1606 is a great handset for consumers looking for enhanced features like Mobile WEB, Games & Apps and text in a slim, sturdy package with a brilliant internal color display. The 1606 also features a hinge-mounted flashlight, an integrated speakerphone and PC contact synchronization.“Our Cricket customers value the functionality and ergonomics ...
Posted on 23rd October 2008
Under: Games, Nokia |
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) today announced that many of the world's leading CDMA operators are looking forward to providing their wireless customers with seamless roaming services during the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, China. In partnership with China Unicom, these CDMA operators enable the delivery of high-quality CDMA2000(r) 1X voice, messaging and data services that their customers will need to communicate while in China and stay connected with friends and family back home.``With over half a million International sports spectators expected to attend Beijing this August, roaming services for CDMA ...
Posted on 5th August 2008
Under: China, Games |
"Of the roughly 800 applications available on the App Store Wednesday afternoon 22% are categorized as "games," and another 27% as "entertainment" (translation: more games)."
Posted on 21st July 2008
Under: Apple, Games |
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. ...
Posted on 14th June 2008
Under: Games |
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 ...
Posted on 10th April 2008
Under: Games, Nokia |
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 ...
Posted on 20th March 2008
Under: Games |
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 ...
Posted on 12th March 2008
Under: 3G, Games, Mobile TV, Music |
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 ...
Posted on 10th March 2008
Under: Apple, EDGE, Games, WiFi |
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 ...
Posted on 20th February 2008
Under: Ericsson, Games, Java |
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. ...
Posted on 13th February 2008
Under: Games, Handset, Music, Sony, Sony Ericsson, Video |
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, ...
Posted on 11th February 2008
Under: Games, Qualcomm, Wireless |
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 ...
Posted on 6th February 2008
Under: Ericsson, Games, Video |
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 ...
Posted on 4th February 2008
Under: Games, Handset, Music, Video, WiFi |
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 ...
Posted on 4th February 2008
Under: Games, Handset, Music, Video, WiFi |
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 ...
Posted on 23rd January 2008
Under: Games, Mobile TV, Music |
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 ...
Posted on 7th January 2008
Under: Games, Verizon |