Nokia to Distribute KONAMI Games for N-Gage Platform
Posted on May 20, 2008
Filed Under Gaming
ESPOO, Finland, May 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and
KONAMI, a leading global developer, publisher and manufacturer of
electronic entertainment properties, today announced that KONAMI mobile
titles will be added to the N-Gage mobile games platform. The mobile
version of the award-winning METAL GEAR SOLID(R) will be the first title in
the games line-up. METAL GEAR SOLID(R) MOBILE has received top honours at
the 2007 International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA), taking both the Grand
Prix and Operator’s Choice Awards.
The new version of the classic game features original content that can
only be found on the mobile platform. METAL GEAR SOLID(R) MOBILE includes
never-before-seen dramatic 3D art displays and camera work. The detailed
in-game graphics capture the atmosphere of the METAL GEAR SOLID(R) series
and create a depth that completely draws the player into the game, and
pushes the capabilities of the mobile platform. Players face the extreme
tension of solitary infiltration in this version of the tactical espionage
action game developed in conjunction with Ideaworks3D and utilizing its
Airplay 3.5 SDK. An in-game camouflage system utilizes colour samples from
the scenery of the real world captured by the handset’s camera. Moreover,
additional controls are introduced that are made especially for mobile
devices.
“We’re excited to see KONAMI tap into the performance and community
features we’ve built into the N-Gage platform,” said Gregg Sauter,
Director, Third Party Games Publishing, Nokia. “METAL GEAR SOLID(R) on
N-Gage will raise the bar with respect to graphical detail and
made-for-mobile features. We look forward to the launch of this great
franchise on N-Gage.”
“It is my sincere hope that global Nokia N-Gage users will experience
the appeal of “METAL GEAR(R)” that has been brought to the mobile platform
in the form of “METAL GEAR SOLID(R) MOBILE,” said Hideo Kojima, Executive
Producer of Kojima Productions, Corporate Officer of Konami Digital
Entertainment Co., Ltd. “I believe that this cooperation between Nokia and
KONAMI will form the perfect match to share the vast potential of mobile
entertainment content with users all around the world.”
KONAMI provides premium content to mobile devices with its large
portfolio of mobile entertainment including games, wallpapers and ringtones
of many popular franchises.
About KONAMI
KONAMI was established in 1973. KONAMI has various digital
entertainment businesses that include ‘Computer & Video Games’, ‘Toy &
Hobby’, ‘Amusement’, ‘Online’, ‘Multi-Media’, ‘Health & Fitness’ and
‘Gaming & System’. KONAMI was listed on the first section of the Tokyo
Stock Exchange, Singapore Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange and the New
York Stock Exchange. KONAMI is a leading producer of many successful titles
including the highly acclaimed ‘METAL GEAR SOLID(R)’, which has sold 22
million copies in the world up to date, ‘Pro Evolution Soccer(R)’, ‘SILENT
HILL(R)’, and ‘Castlevania(R)’. For more information about KONAMI, log on
to http://www.konami.net.
About Ideaworks3D
Ideaworks3D is a privately held technology and game development company
headquartered in London. Founded in 1998 with a strong Oxford and Cambridge
computer science and electronic engineering pedigree, the company has an
unparalleled track record of creative innovation and technical leadership
in the field of high performance mobile gaming. Ideaworks3D’s Airplay
platform is the result of over 7 years of research and development into
high-performance native multimedia applications on mobile devices.
Ideaworks3D’s Studio is the recipient of multiple industry accolades
including two consecutive BAFTA Games Awards in 2005 and 2004 for best
handheld and mobile games. More information can be found at
http://www.ideaworks3d.com.
About N-Gage
N-Gage is a made-for-mobile games service available in compatible Nokia
Nseries and other S60 3rd Edition devices from Nokia. N-Gage makes it easy
to find, try, buy, play and manage high-quality mobile games as well as
connect to friends and other players in the N-Gage Arena, Nokia’s mobile
gaming community. Nokia is working with the world’s leading publishers to
deliver a broad portfolio of games. http://www.n-gage.com.
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and
growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. Nokia
makes a wide range of mobile devices and provides people with experiences
in music, navigation, video, television, imaging, games and business
mobility through these devices. Nokia also provides equipment, solutions
and services for communications networks.
http://www.nokia.com
SOURCE Nokia Corporation
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