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PES 2009 Mobile

By Shane | August 1, 2008

Konami has just confirmed a mobile version of PES 2009 to be released in the Fall.

The mobile version will build on the unique control system of the Wii version and on the basic concept of players controlling both the player with the ball and players around them. There will be different control methods which cater for a wide range of play styles and expect multi-player capabilities via Bluetooth, too.

The mobile version also refines the one-button control system of last year’s game, and PES 2009 now features enhanced goalkeeper AI, and player intelligence has also been developed to match the new level of animation they enjoy. Coupled with new stadiums, a selection of unlockable bonuses and training challenges.

Galaxy on Fire 2

By Shane | July 30, 2008

FISHLABS, the leading developer of 3D mobile phone games, presents the second part of their space shooter Galaxy on Fire.

Released in the late autumn of this year, the new mobile game ties in to its highly praised predecessor and sets new standards in 3D mobile games.

Read on for the rest of the press release and more screenshots.

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The Shroud Released on Helio Network

By Shane | July 29, 2008

Your World Games today announced the release of their RPG mobile game The Shroud for all Helio network users.

Exclusive to the Helio release of The Shroud is the GPS Challenge, available for all GPS-enabled Helio devices, which will allow players to physically locate Breaches in real-life locations. Using patented GPS technology, players will be alerted to these breaches on screen and, using an on-screen compass, must physically move themselves to these locations. Successfully reaching a Breach point will activate a special timed challenge, which, if successful, will yield gold and rare in-game items. Early challenges will result in shorter distances between breaches (under several hundred feet), while more difficult breaches may require the player to travel longer distances (up to a few miles).

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Zeemote JS1 and Gameloft

By Shane | July 29, 2008

Zeemote, the makers of intelligent wireless controllers for mobile devices, today announced that top mobile games publisher, Gameloft is developing titles for the forthcoming Zeemote JS1 Controller. One of the largest names in the industry, Gameloft is among the most recent publishers to realize the potential of creating games for Zeemote’s award-winning JS1 Controller, which connects via Bluetooth wireless technology to many of the mass market handsets.

In order to ensure a consistent quality consumer experience with the Zeemote JS1 Controller, the company has also launched the Zeemote Ready developer program. The new certification process includes a set of standards and simple testing procedures that make it easier for publishers to bring Zeemote JS1 Controller compatible games to market. Once approved, the titles will be branded Zeemote Ready so mobile gamers can easily see all the games that work with the controller.

“The zeemote JS1 Controller brings an intuitive and innovative experience to players” said Gonzague de Vallois, senior Vice President at Gameloft. “We believe the Zeemote controller, combined with high quality Gameloft games is a perfect match for customers who will have a strong motivation to download and enjoy more and more mobile games.”

“The industry support has been overwhelming and we are very proud of the fact that nearly every one of the top 15 mobile games publishers has committed to creating games compatible with the Zeemote JS1 Controller,” said Beth Marcus, CEO, Zeemote. “As we prepare for commercial launch, first in Europe then followed by North America and Asia in 2009, we have not only content creators, but also operators, handset manufacturers and OEMs – all backing our product.”

Zeemote Ready kits have shipped to participating developers and include testing criteria documents for Zeemote Ready applications, a style guide and submission forms. Interested publishers and developers can join the Zeemote Ready program by visiting the website.

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames Mobile

By Shane | July 27, 2008

The blow-up-and-steal-everything Mercenaries II is now out on your mobile. Check out the video with destructible buildings and plenty of cash grabbing.

Reset Generation Sneak Peek

By Shane | July 25, 2008

There will be a sneak peek play of Reset Generation called the “next great hope for mobile gaming” by Edge Magazine on FilePlanet for the single-player launch of Nokia’s long awaited videogame about videogames. A full multiplayer launch on the Nokia N-Gage and Windows PC will happen this August 4th. Additionally, Non-subscribers of FilePlanet will be able to play the single-player Reset Generation August 1-4th.

Nokia Game Publishing’s Reset Generation is produced by Scott Foe of Pocket Kingdom - “The Ultimate Online Game” and is developed by RedLynx of Pathway to Glory, High Seize.

Reset Generation on Fileplanet

Aeropause has a full preview of Reset Generation here or keep reading for a video.

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Texas Hold’em On Your Smartphone

By Shane | July 25, 2008

You can now play Texas Hold’em with Poker superstar, Phil Hellmuth on a Smartphone near you.

Concrete Software announced today the launch of Texas Hold’em with Phil Hellmuth for Windows Mobile and BlackBerry phones. Originally published on many major carriers by Oasys Mobile, Concrete Software brings this popular game to smartphones.

Texas Hold’em has been a poker phenomenon. It is played in homes and on TV around the world. Phil Hellmuth is known as one of the best poker players in the world, winning his first World Series of Poker title at age 24, the youngest person to ever accomplish such a feat. Phil now holds 11 World Series of Poker titles.

Texas Hold’em with Phil Hellmuth has already been a hit on such carriers as AT&T, Verizon, Alltel, Sprint, and T-Mobile. The new smartphone version will allow more of the carriers’ subscribers to play this best-selling game.

Check out Texas Hold’em on Concrete Software

Superman/Batman Mobile

By Shane Whitehouse | July 25, 2008

Today at the Comic-Con, Glu Mobile unveiled SUPERMAN/BATMAN, a new game coming to mobile phones around the world this December. SUPERMAN/BATMAN, developed and published by Glu through its licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, is based on the BATMAN and SUPERMAN mythologies and is about the joining of the super heroes on a quest to fight evil. Glu’s launch will mark the first mobile game to feature the world’s two most beloved super heroes.

Unfortunately we have no screenshots yet, the shot above is from a DC comic, but keep reading and use your imagination for now.

“SUPERMAN/BATMAN features key elements that make a great game — superhuman powers, adventure, and exciting characters taken right from DC Comics’ mythology,” said Jill Braff, senior vice president of global publishing, Glu. “This new title brings two of the world’s most recognized and beloved super heroes together for the first time on mobile, and we’re excited to offer this title to fans around the world.”

In addition to the mobile game, Glu will publish additional mobile content including wallpapers, ringtones, animated screensavers, voice tones and ringbacks.

Maria Seidman, vice president, business development, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution:

“Together with Glu, we look forward to giving gamers the opportunity to experience action as SUPERMAN and BATMAN by making the game available to a broad audience of mobile consumers around the world,”

Look for the SUPERMAN/BATMAN mobile game this December.

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