LOS ANGELES, May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nokia (NYSE: NOK) announced
today new compelling game titles for the Nokia N-Gage(TM) game deck at the
annual E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles, California. The
Nokia N-Gage is an innovative mobile game deck device that creates an entirely
new market for time, place and context sensitive game genres. Built for
active and hard-core gamers, the Nokia N-Gage allows for online, mobile,
multiplayer game play with today's hottest titles. In addition to gaming, the
Nokia N-Gage mobile game deck also features a digital music player (MP3/AAC),
stereo FM radio, as well as a tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 mobile phone.
Several blockbuster launch titles will be available for the Nokia N-Gage.
Tomb Raider Starring Lara Croft(TM) from Eidos has been extended to include
such mobile gaming services as advanced wirelessly networked gaming as well as
the ability for players to direct, edit and share their own cinematic gameplay
sequences over the mobile network. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell(TM) from
Gameloft is the next generation blockbuster adaptation to the Nokia N-Gage,
where two players can join together in co-operative mode to solve special
situations. Other exciting titles from Gameloft include Tom Clancy's Ghost
Recon, Rayman 3 and Marcel Desailly Pro Soccer.
"The Nokia N-Gage is creating a unique entertainment platform for the
games industry, together with major game publishers, developers, network
operators and service providers. For game developers, the prospect of network
aware games, operating over Bluetooth and mobile networks, gives new
opportunities for innovation. Working with publishers, including Activision,
Eidos, Gameloft, Sega, Taito and THQ, we want to create a game portfolio which
not only features something familiar, but also totally new game scenarios that
gamers haven't seen before," said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President,
Nokia Mobile Phones. "Mobility is the next big thing in games, and the online
elements and services will offer modern ways to consume games and connect with
gaming communities."
Nokia is also acting as a game publisher to create branded Nokia N-Gage
game titles as part of the evolving games portfolio. Pathway to Glory, an
online warfare community and original Nokia title, is due to be released in
spring 2004.
The Nokia N-Gage game deck devices and games (sold separately on game
cards using the MultiMediaCard standard) will be available to consumers in
volumes across five continents in early October 2003. With roughly 20 game
titles available for the holiday shopping season, hot new titles will be added
on a regular basis. Nokia N-Gage game deck devices and game titles will be
available in major retail outlets, game-specific and video game retail
outlets, as well as in regular mobile phone delivery channels in all major
markets.
The Nokia N-Gage game deck features a high quality color display with
backlight, and eight-way direction controller (called the 'Rocker') and an
ergonomic design optimized for mobile game play. Games for the Nokia N-Gage
game deck, featuring excellent graphics and enhanced sounds, will be sold
separately on game cards.
Nokia encourages the games industry to publish and develop innovative new
concepts for the Nokia N-Gage game deck. Game developers interested in
learning more about the Nokia N-Gage game deck, including submitting
information about applications for the Nokia N-Gage and other Nokia devices
and platforms, can find more information at http://www.forum.nokia.com/games .
About N-Gage:
Please visit http://www.n-gage.com for the Nokia N-Gage game portfolio, key
features, photos and E3 webcast.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Backed by its
experience, innovation, user-friendliness and reliable solutions, the company
has become the leading supplier of mobile phones and a leading supplier of
mobile, fixed broadband and IP networks. By adding mobility to the Internet
Nokia creates new opportunities for companies and further enriches the daily
lives of people. Nokia is a broadly held company with listings on six major
exchanges.
Further information:
Nokia Corporation
Nokia Mobile Phones
Communications
Tel: +358 7180 08000
Nokia.mobile.phones@nokia.com
http://www.nokia.com
* Notice to US Consumers:
This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the
Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be,
offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, in the United States until
authorization is obtained.
SOURCE Nokia Corporation
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http://www.e3expo.com
http://www.forum.nokia.com/games http://www.n-gage.com
http://www.nokia.com
CONTACT:
Communications of Nokia Corporation, Nokia
Mobile Phones, +358-7180-08000, or Nokia.mobile.phones@nokia.com
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