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Cell Phone Interactive Games Become More Popular
August 12th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Research & Stats | No Comments »
Who says "Solitaire" must be a lonely endeavor? Games tailored for cell phones are increasingly adding community-oriented elements, such as tournaments for top scores, head-to-head combat or chatting with other players.
After all, the ubiquitous gadget is meant to connect people. "The mobile phone is really turning into a social computer," said Trip Hawkins, founder of Digital Chocolate Inc.
The San Mateo-based startup is one of more than 300 companies developing games for U.S. cell phone users. Its offerings includes "Solitaire", in its so-called mobile league, in which players can post scores and compete for rank and glory. Read on …
Mobile Industry Veteran Billy Wright Appointed as Global Head of Mobile Activities for Warner Bros
August 11th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in People | No Comments »
Billy Wright has been named Vice President, Worldwide Wireless, Warner Bros. Online, it was announced today by Kevin Tsujihara, Executive Vice President, Corporate Business Development and Strategy, Warner Bros. Entertainment and Jim Noonan, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Warner Bros. Online. Read on …
InfoSpace Makes a Splash with New Water Balloon Drop Game
August 10th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »
InfoSpace Inc., a leading provider of mobile entertainment, today introduced the release of the top-rated online game Water Balloon Drop in a cellular handset format. The mobile version features entirely new graphic environments, as well as exclusive features not found on any of the original Water Balloon Drop games created by 3-D Joe. The game combines ultra responsive controls with outrageous sound effects and a full-color display to create a uniquely exciting player experience. Read on …
NBC Sports Branded Wireless Video Games Coming to Mobile Phones
August 10th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »
AEGF Mobile Games, a partnership between Abandon Entertainment and GF Capital Management & Advisors, and NBC Sports, today announced a partnership on an exclusive worldwide mobile gaming license to create NBC Sports branded games. Under the deal, AEGF will use NBC Sports content to create unique and challenging wireless video games available on mobile phones, many of which will be directly interactive with NBC Sports broadcasts. The announcement was made by AEGF Mobile Games Principal, Marcus Ticotin and NBC Sports President Ken Schanzer. Read on …
THQ Wireless Teams With the NFL and PLAYERS INC
August 9th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »
More Than 16 New NFL Player Ringtones, Official NFL Player and Team Wallpapers, NFL Skills Challenge and NFL Football 2006 Are All Expected to Launch on Major Carriers. Read on …
Cosmic Infinity Enters Licensing Agreement With Buena Vista Television for ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire(R)’ Mobile Games
August 5th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Games | No Comments »
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Chasing the dream
August 5th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Trends | No Comments »
As video gaming spreads, the debate about its social impact is intensifying
IS it a new medium on a par with film and music, a valuable educational tool, a form of harmless fun or a digital menace that turns children into violent zombies? Video gaming is all these things, depending on whom you ask. Read on …
Mobile Game Developer GlobalFun AB Finalizes Acquisition of NGD Studios Mobile Division
August 4th, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in 1 | No Comments »
GlobalFun AB, a global wireless entertainment developer and publisher has, in a move to strengthen mobile game development and South American presence, acquired NGD Studios mobile division to establish GlobalFun Argentina. Read on …
Jamdat games available at RadioShack
August 3rd, 2005 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Other news | No Comments »
Sprint PCS and Cingular Wireless L.L.C. subscribers now can buy titles from Jamdat Mobile Inc. at more than 5,000 RadioShack Corp. outlets, the electronics retailer said.
RadioShack sales associates will use a branded in-store Web interface to educate users about mobile games, and purchases are billed through monthly carrier invoices. The retailer said it hopes to sell games through other carriers soon. Read on …
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