Thirty minute previews of the N-Gage 1st Access games

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Following his look at the N-Gage client, here's Ewan's preview of each of the four launch '1st Access' games, System Rush:Evolution, Creatures of the Deep, Block Buster Deluxe and Space Impact: Kappa Base. Do each of the demos lead on nicely to a full purchase? And if not, why not?

"While not a new idea, demo games have taken on a great prominence in the last few years in the mobile gaming scene. Nokia’s previous experience with the N-Gage, and specifically the first demo in Pathway to Glory, cemented the idea that they are good marketing tools and help drive sales. They’re also a good way to keep everyone calm while the full games are finished (cough - Ed). The demo scene is being used to good effect by a number of companies (notably Sony’s PSP platform), and with the N-Gage platform specifically set up to allow demos (and to a lesser extent, the purchase of time limited licences), the ability to sample a game yourself it going to be critical.

The N-Gage First Access client comes with four demos – here’s a brief look at each of the. With the First Access still in testing, it doesn't seem right (to me) to go for a full blooded review on these titles just yet!"

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