SAN FRANCISCO, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Developers Conference 2007
-- 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 Java(TM) 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.
"We are reinforcing our commitment to this industry with two
significant initiatives that will help the mobile games industry evolve.
Our N-Gage platform will deliver a global games platform that leverages the
performance of the tens of millions of S60 converged devices that we are
shipping each year," said Gregg Sauter, Director of Games Publishing,
Nokia. "Likewise, our support for Java development continues to evolve with
more tools for developers supporting SNAP Mobile."
Sauter will expand on these new developments with a speech at the GDC
Mobile sponsored lunch keynote session on Monday 5th March at 1.00pm in
Room 134 in the North Hall, Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. The
session, titled 'The next generation of the N-Gage platform' will also be
available at http://www.forum.nokia.com/gdc and
http://www.forum.nokia.com/games later in the week.
New game titles and brands
Nokia introduced a range of games for the new mobile gaming platform
including Gameloft's Asphalt 3, Street Rules, Brothers In Arms, Hell's
Highway, Brain Challenge, Midnight Pool and EA Mobile's FIFA 2008.
New games publishers on board
Games publishers Glu Mobile, Indiagames and THQ Wireless will be
publishing a selection of mobile games and content for the N-Gage games
platform. The first Glu title for the platform will be World Series of
Poker(R) Texas Hold'em (WSOP), which allows players to compete at tables
with up to eight mobile gamers against WSOP champions such as Chris "Jesus"
Ferguson and Scott Fischman.
Latest tools to develop next generation mobile content
Nokia also launched its next generation software development kit (SDK
1.0) for the new N-Gage games platform, which enables developers to focus
on one code-base to create social connected games across a range of Nokia
S60 3rd edition devices. The new N-Gage Zone provides all the tools,
documentation, support and updates required to successfully develop games
for the N-Gage games platform.
"The availability of the N-Gage SDK 1.0 today is the corner stone of
Nokia's new development eco-system for developers to create connected
mobile games in a familiar C++ environment," said Mark Ollila, Director of
Technology & Strategy and Nokia Games Publishing, Nokia. "This single
development channel impacts positively on development cycles and budgeting
as well as creating new social connected gaming experiences that will lead
the way to how people discover, buy and play games in the future."
For developer information, visit http://forum.nokia.com/games.
New testing program from SNAP Mobile
Nokia furthers its Java(TM) development activities by ensuring all SNAP
Mobile connected games offer a consistent game-playing experience with the
SNAP Mobile Compliance Testing Program, announced today. This program
limits costs by combining a self-testing process with a traditional
certification program. It also lowers the barrier of entry to this process
and enables growth of high-quality game development by publishers and
developers who have signed up for the SNAP Mobile Platform.
During GDC, SNAP Mobile and Forum Nokia will reveal the winners of the
Nokia and SingTel Multiplayer Game Quest. Launched in June 2006, this
multiplayer Java(TM) game development contest on the SNAP Mobile platform
encouraged Forum Nokia PRO developers worldwide to develop multiplayer and
cross-platform games for Java-enabled devices in one of three categories:
cross-platform games, multiplayer games for males, and multiplayer games
for females. Winners will receive cash awards, Nokia devices and promotion
for their games from Nokia and SingTel Mobile. For more information, visit
http://www.fnpro-apac.com/.
For delegates wishing to expand their knowledge in creating connected
mobile games for the future, Nokia is holding four developer workshops at
GDC.
- 'Developing next generation mobile content for Nokia platforms'
presented by Michael Bergen, Business Development Manager, Nokia. Delegates
will receive insight about the new N-Gage platform and learn how to access
the various developer offerings.
5th March, 2.00 - 2.45pm, Room 120, North Hall, Moscone Convention
Center
- 'Developing a connected mobile game for J2ME handsets using SNAP
Mobile' presented by Matt Levy, Technical Lead & SDK Manager, Nokia. Levy
will demonstrate a step-by-step walk-through on developing a connected
mobile game for J2ME handsets using SNAP Mobile.
5th March, 3.00 - 3.45pm, Room 120, North Hall, Moscone Convention
Center
- 'The new N-Gage SDK, development tools and platform' presented by
Peter Lykke Nielsen, SDK Product Manager, Nokia. Delegates will get an
in-depth look into the new N-Gage SDK, development tools and environment.
6th March, 11.45am - 12.30pm, Room 120, North Hall, Moscone Convention
Center
- 'Designing next generation connected games' presented by Scott Foe,
Producer, Nokia. Foe will discuss what the next generation of gaming means
for Nokia and how to design mobile connected games that take advantage of
the latest in technology and push the boundaries of what gaming can become.
7th March, 12.00 - 1.00pm, Room 2024, West Hall, Moscone Convention
Center
For the latest N-Gage updates and to create a dialogue with N-Gage
gaming enthusiasts, visit Future Watch at http://futurewatch.n-gage.com.
Visit the Nokia N-Gage booth in the West Hall, booth #426 at GDC 2007
from 7 - 9th March, to try out Nokia's next generation mobile gaming
platform and to experience game demos on a range of Nokia devices.
About N-Gage
Nokia is an innovator in mobile, interactive entertainment and is
re-defining the mobile gaming experience. Starting in 2007, Nokia's N-Gage
platform will allow consumers around the world to easily find, buy, play
and manage premium quality mobile games on upcoming Nokia Nseries
multimedia computers and other Nokia S60 devices. N-Gage offers a global
games platform that includes community features that allow users to easily
interact with friends and share gaming experiences -- anytime, from
anywhere. Nokia is working with the world's leading publishers to deliver a
broad portfolio of exciting, high quality games.
http://www.n-gage.com
About SNAP Mobile
Nokia's SNAP Mobile is an industry-leading mobile Java(TM) gaming
solution that covers middleware and technology, hosting, maintenance, and
online community management. It is available to 3rd parties for connected
mobile game development and publishing, and also offers mobile game
community development to operators. The SNAP Mobile platform currently
supports a wide variety of Java(TM) MIDP2.0 compliant phones and has a
rapidly growing selection of connected mobile games with the variety and
level of challenge that appeals to players of all ages. For more
information on Nokia's SNAP Mobile, please visit
http://snapmobile.nokia.com
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth
and sustainability of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people
to each other and the information that matters to them with easy-to-use and
innovative products like mobile phones, devices and solutions for imaging,
games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment, solutions and
services for network operators and corporations. http://www.nokia.com
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Related links:
http://www.nokia.com
http://www.forum.nokia.com/gdc
http://www.forum.nokia.com/games
http://www.fnpro-apac.com http://futurewatch.n-gage.com
http://www.n-gage.com http://snapmobile.nokia.com
CONTACT:
Nokia, Multimedia, Communications,
+358-7180-45667, or Nokia, Communications, +358-7180-34900, or
press.office@nokia.com
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