Nokia Press Bulletin Board

Age of Empires III by Glu Mobile Inc. has been released on N-Gage by Nokia. This is the first ever multiplayer real-time strategy game on N-Gage and the latest to launch in the successful Age of Empires franchise on mobile phones.  

“We are excited to have worked with Nokia to bring Age of Empires III to the N-Gage platform, adding yet another level of success to the current number one historical real-time strategy mobile game.” said Jill Braff, Senior Vice President, Global Publishing, Glu Mobile. “Age of Empires III on N-Gage keeps players on their toes in the battlefield, bringing their experience to a new intensity with features including a multiplayer game mode, new skirmish maps and enhanced graphics.”   

Game Features 

·         Historically Immersive Setting – Protect Western Europe from the Ottoman Empire
·         Real-Time Strategy – Use battle strategy and resource management to conquer rival colonies and build the ultimate empire
·         Multiplayer – New skirmish mode features real time OTA (over the air) multiplayer for the first time on any strategy game on N-Gage
·         New Skirmish Maps
·         New animated introduction sequence
·         Enhanced In-Game Graphics – New floor tiles create a more varied terrain and map edges will be comprised of stunning shorelines and mountain edges
·         Enhanced Music and Sound Effects – Creates improved atmosphere 

Age of Empires III is now available at http://www.n-gage.com

The undisputed king of street racing comes crashing onto the N-Gage for the first time, slamming gamers into the driving seat for a turbo-charged shot of auto adrenaline.

Occupying its own unique slice of the compelling series storyline, Need For Speed™: Undercover for N-Gage challenges players to infiltrate the secretive street scene, before earning the right to battle the best for the ultimate racing reward: respect. 

The latest offering in EA’s award-winning franchise locks drivers in a frenetic duel with the law as they rip through the city in eight iconic rides, including the Porsche 911 Turbo and the Nissan GT-R. The streets become a racer’s playground as players blaze a trail through four distinct urban environments in classic Circuit, Sprint, Speed Camera, Highway Battle and Bounty events. 

A combustible mixture of seat-gripping game play and Hollywood-style direction makes for unrelenting action on the road as Need For Speed™ Undercover invites you to feel the thrill of the chase.

 Need For Speed™ Undercover is now available at http://www.n-gage.com
or why not head to http://www.n-gagenfsundercover.com to tune up your phone and freak out your friends with fake speeding fine e-mails! 

N-Gage showcases motion capture technique in a 3D animated fighting game 

ONE for N-Gage, by Nokia Games Publishing, challenges its players to confront their opponents in a unique environment where different fighting techniques and styles are created by motion capture. ONE features 3D animation and high-quality graphics with customizable characters. It offers a head-to-head multiplayer experience in Bluetooth gaming allowing players to compete with each other, and share and compare their scores in the N-Gage Arena.

Recognized for its 3D performance, ONE is unique in mobile gaming as it takes advantage of motion capture techniques usually reserved for console games and movies. The movements of a real martial artist performing kicks and other moves have been recorded and used to animate the characters in ONE.

“Making ONE was a learning experience for me, both as a martial artist and as an artist studying shape and form,” says Tommy Carruthers, the man behind the motion captured fighting techniques of ONE. He has over 30 years of experience in martial arts. “ONE connects the flow of motion into how the flow goes between two people. It’s a combination of forces that complement and work in union with each other”.

ONE players will be tested in various locations around the world, from the dark alleys of New York to the exotic beaches of the Caribbean. High-quality 3D graphics enables players to see even movements of the fighters’ clothes. There are altogether 30 opponents to fight against, in seven different locations, and an online world ranking system that shows who the true ONE is.

ONE is now available at www.n-gage.com, launching together with a global online tournament hosted by N-Gage Arena.

View ONE trailer, making of documentary and motion capture videos at www.n-gage.com/one/. More information on Tommy Carruthers at www.tommycarruthers.com.

The world’s first mobile detective game, Dirk Dagger and the Fallen Idol by Nokia Games Publishing, is now available on N-Gage. The Film Noir backdrop involves players in a world of mystery with its enthralling and humorous storyline, where everything is not as it seems. The main character, private eye Dirk Dagger, takes the player through a strange quandary, along the way solving the mystery of a stolen statue, a murder and a complicated account of an accidental penguin-related death.  

During the course of the game, players guide Dirk through a set of mini-games. For example, the player can use the camera on the device to snap a photo of a character. The photo can then be used as incriminating evidence on behalf of a client.  

This title is all about reinventing the adventure game genre on mobile. A unique one-button camera-based control allows players to view surroundings of the scenes in a more intuitive way. The high-quality visual look and feel of the game will appeal to players of all levels of experience in gaming.  

To play the first chapter and get more information, visit http://www.dirkdagger.com

http://www.n-gage.com 

The emotive rivalry of competitive golf is now available on N-Gage-compatible devices through Pro Series Golf by Nokia Games Publishing. Challenge players to online golfing showdowns, tournaments and competitions to prove who is best. 

Pro Series Golf delivers 3D golf environments with realistic in-game physics for tee and fairway shots. The game also features six of the world’s best golfers, including: Colin Montgomerie, Sergio Garcia, Retief Goosen, K.J. Choi and Annika Sorenstam. You can golf four authentic championship courses from around the world as well as two unique fantasy courses designed specifically for the game.  

Pro Series Golf is now available at http://www.n-gage.com

The making of Snakes Subsonic for N-Gage viral campaign

Snake, the most iconic mobile game franchise of all time, was the inspiration behind what could be arguably the world’s longest human snake. The streets of Lisbon, Portugal set the scene for the stop-motion film titled ‘Get out and play’ where more than one thousand volunteers took part in forming the famous snake.

The film begins with a young man sitting down for breakfast when he suddenly becomes part of a human snake game. While making angular movements throughout his neighborhood, he runs into people on the streets that then join the rapidly-growing snake. As he continues his journey, the snake grows substantially to include a flying cheerleader, a postal worker, office staff and many others.

The idea behind the film was to bring the playfulness and ease-of-use of the latest Snake incarnation to life. To accomplish this, the creative team sought inspiration from home-made stop-motion animations. With the create-it-yourself spirit of the internet, the film was shot frame by frame in stop-motion without digital effects.

“It is the simplicity of gameplay that first made Snake ideal for mobile phones,” said Oskar Bård, director of HobbyFilm. “Stop-motion animations are very basic and you can make extraordinary things happen without a lot of digital tinkering. The same concept applies to the new Snakes Subsonic for N-Gage.”

Snake first came to the market in the late 1970s and its popularity grew in the late 1990s with integration into Nokia mobile phones. A handful of Snakes products have since been released for Nokia devices and the improved 3D version Snakes Subsonic is now available through the new N-Gage mobile games service at http://www.n-gage.com

“Snakes Subsonic delivers the next evolution in mobile puzzle games,” said Dr Mark Ollila, head of games publishing, Nokia. “It’s an exciting combination of accessible gameplay fused with stylized presentation, resulting in a rollercoaster ride in puzzle solving unlike anything else on mobile.”

View the Snakes Subsonic film and the full behind-the-scenes story at http://www.get-out-and-play.com

Also on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH8gZYH3vrU

Hooked On: Creatures of the Deep for N-Gage has won the Meffys ‘Games Award’ for best mobile game, beating out three other nominees.

“Winning this Meffys award is a great honor,” said Dr Mark Ollila, head of games publishing, Nokia. “This award reinforces that offering original IP, rich graphics, and fun connected made-for-mobile games, makes a winning combination.”

The Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF) held the awards ceremony in Cannes to honor the best in the mobile entertainment industry.

Hooked On: Creatures of the Deep is available on the recently launched N-Gage mobile gaming service. Like all N-Gage games, this one too is free to try before buying.

Learn more at http://www.n-gage.com or http://www.mobileangler.com.

The Games Award

Winner:

Nokia — Hooked on: Creatures of the Deep

Runner-ups:

Hands-On Mobile — World Poker Tour: Texas Hold ‘Em 2

Konami Digital Entertainment — Metal Gear Solid Mobile

Konami Digital Entertainment — Pro Evolution Soccer 2008

Player X — Hollywood Hospital