Rusty Axe Games has released a beta demo of a popular game of other handhelds - Colony. The game has 3D isometric graphics and is best described as a strategic puzzle game. Rusty Axe also intend to port the Green Myste to N-Gage another of the games in their portfolio.
Spiderman 2 is now shipping. The movie tie in title suprises the N-Gage world by actually arriving on time. The Webbed Wonder is available on MMC with bluetooth and N-Gage Arena functionality. As usual, UK and International orders can be placed through Allack.
Russ Beattie was invited along to the recently reported San Francisco Focus Group for a Massive Multiplayer N-Gage Game. Which (of course) meant an early look at Pocket Kingdom. What's it like being in a focus group? How do you test an applciation like this? Here's Russ' thoughts...
Redshift announce Dragonfire, an Medieval RPG for Series 60 devices (including the N-Gage range). Transported to another world by a 1.21 gigawatt bolt of lightning, your only way home is by defeating the four evil Gods (what, the Good Gods are busy?) More information and a free trial of the first level can be found at Redshift.
Your N-Gage isn't safe anymore, and neither are any nother Series 60 phones you own. Why is this? A mobile worm. Symb/Cabir-A is a worm written specifically for Nokia Series 60 mobile phones running the Symbian operating system. The worm spreads as a .sis package, named as Caribe.sis. Inside the file are three other files, caribe.app, flo.mdl and caribe.rsc. However there is little danger given the multiple user prompts required to install this virus.
From the dawn of time, Codemasters have been producing quality computer games for all the popular platforms. Now, the Darling Brothers have committed themselves to the Nokia N-Gage with their Colin McRae Rally Franchise due on the phone this Christmas. It shuold feature every N-Gage Bullet point - bluetooth multiplayer, shadow racing via the N-Gage Arena, lots of exciting quotes from Nokia's Marketing people in the press release, and an expected Q4 release date. Let's hope it plays better than Sega Rally does...
Nokia is recruiting N-Gagers to participate in a focus study for a brand new online game. While neither the game title or the developer of the game is yet known, this seems like a big oppurtunity to get involved in the N-Gage community. N-Gagers in San Francisco can participate in testing a new massively multiplayer online game for the N-Gage on Tuesday, June 22nd, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Aside from the chance to play-test a game no one else has yet played, participants will also get cash prizes! San Francisco N-Gagers can email jcrompt@aol.com to sign up. While the rest of us outside of California cannot participate, atleast we know a brand new massively multiplayer online game is on the way!
Ewan's been on a bit of an old style arcade kick at the moment, and he's been busy reviewing Klanoid. It's obviously trying to be Arkanoid, but has it succeeded?
Overloaded have done it again. Xyanide is a thrilling fast-action 3D Shoot ‘em up which puts you in control of an elite star-fighter against a mass of enemies and your own destruction. Its an Xbox port based on the N-Gine3D technology so you can expect quality graphics at high framerates from Xyanide. You can download the Series 60 version here. If you don't own a Series 60 device you can download a PC(Win32) version of Xyanide here. I was pretty impressed with the demo and can't wait for the final release! Screenshots are attached.
CrazyChip8 is an Chip-8 emulator.Some of the most popular games on the Chip-8 were: Pong,Space Invaders,TicTac and more.Chip-N is a Symbian port of CrazyChip8.It emulates the Chip8 only (not SuperChip8 extended).Chip-N in early alpha/beta stage and emulates few games so don't be surprised if you encounter some problems.you can download the emulator here and some public domain rom packs from Zophar's Domain
Ewan's been testing the new N-Gage QD. Ewan looks at the changes, compatibility, the 'smartphone bit' and the 'games bit'. The QD comes out with a AAN Recommended Award. Find out more in the review.
The original N-Gage launch in October 2003 saw Nokia announce a target of 100 MMC Games by Dec 2004. Those of you watching our N-Gage Games Database will realise that if you add up all the titles, we've only got 45 announced or available by Dec 2004. Nokia have confirmed at Nokai Connections 2004 that the current target is now 40 games for Dec 2004 (Reuters).
Tiger Woods PGA Tour is now shipping. The next EA Sports title, taking on the world of Golf, is available on MMC with bluetooth and N-Gage Arena functionality. As usual, UK and International orders can be placed through Allack.
Roots: Gates of Chaos (an N-Gage exclusive RPG) and Shade: Wrath of Angel (first person 3-D Horror) are coming ot hte N-Gage from Cegna Publishing. Apart from the obvious naming that leaves room for a million sequals, the Prauge based company are promiing what is rapidly becoming defacto for the N-Gage... Multiplayer, Bluetooth, Arena support and "hey, you can play anywhere." The games are penciled in for late 2004 / early 2005.
Ever wondered just what it would take to rid the world of Side Talking? Well, All About N-Gage proudly presents "Rear Talking - A DIY Mod for Your N-Gage." Now there's nothing to stop that Taco from growing out your ear - it's clear, loud and just like a regular phone. Who needs the QD?
