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Ewan previews Reset Generation

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:46:53 +0100

It could well be one of the games of the year and everybody's got an opinion on Nokia's Reset Generation. Including Ewan, who has first hand experience with the developer. In this feature, he draws on first person comments and other released information to bring you a good overview of Reset Generation and its significance.

Reset Generation slideshow video

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:56:45 +0100

Apologies to those who feel we're covering N-Gage a bit much lately, but this is something special: over on All About N-Gage we've put together a video of many brand new screenshots from the bizarre upcoming online strategy game Reset Generation (formerly Project White Rock), along with the game's main theme as a soundtrack. The game is an affectionate parody of gaming history, with every character making fun of someone much more famous. Watch it and see what you think...

Insight 24 - Devices, News, Location-based search

Mon, 12 May 2008 11:49:25 +0100

It's... Insight number 24, aka AAS audio podcast 73, in which the usual team discuss the news of the week, including N-Gage and Nokia Communication Center (sic), three new S60 3rd Edition smartphones (black N82, Samsung i450, Nokia 6122c) and we introduce the idea and state of play in the world of Location Based Search.

Which phone are you using N-Gage on?

Sat, 10 May 2008 08:45:57 +0100

The N-Gage platform has now been officially launched for several weeks, but which phones are people actually using it on? Take part in our survey and let us know which N-Gage-compatible model you use to access the service.

All About N-Gage reviews Mile High Pinball

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:17:56 +0100

Over on All About N-Gage, we've been putting one of the games of the year, Nokia's first party title Mile High Pinball, through its paces. Those of you who remember the original gen N-Gage version may want to check out the new high res graphics, as there are lots of screenshots. Click here to read Tzer2's in-depth review on AAN and find out how Mile High Pinball did. UPDATE: We've now added a gameplay video at the beginning of the review.

Astraware releases Hidden Expedition: Titanic for S60 3rd Edition and UIQ3

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:20:59 +0100

Phone game developers Astraware have released the nautical adventure game Hidden Expedition: Titanic for Symbian S60 3rd Edition and UIQ3 smartphones. You can find out more about the game and purchase it on its official S60v3 page or official UIQ3 page. Naturally we'll be bringing you a review in due course. Astraware also asked us to mention that they're looking for S60 3rd Edition and UIQ3 beta game testers. Click on the headline for screenshots...

Mile High Pinball 'released' at last

Tue, 06 May 2008 06:14:53 +0100

Nokia's N-Gage team has finally released Mile High Pinball, it now appears in your on-device N-Gage showroom after doing a manual 'update'. Screenshots below, look for a full review by the end of the week. N-Gage First Access testers can expect their free Mile High Pinball reg codes by the middle of the month.

The Rules of N-Gage

Mon, 05 May 2008 23:37:33 +0100

Over on All About N-Gage, we've been considering what minimum standards N-Gage titles ought to have, from wraparound menus to demos that let you actually try the game properly. Any suggestions of your own?

How to install N-Gage direct to your phone without a PC

Sun, 04 May 2008 23:50:08 +0100

The official N-Gage site's installation instructions seem to concentrate on installing the N-Gage application using a PC. However, there is a much quicker and simpler alternative which lets you install the N-Gage app directly onto your phone through its web browser. Click on the headline of this news item for more details...

Reset Generation screens published and gameplay explained

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:51:25 +0100

Completely confounding expectations, Reset Generation has at last been unveiled with gameplay screenshots, a hands-on preview of the game itself and details of Nokia's plans for user-created content. Looking absolutely nothing like Pathway To Glory or High Seize, Reset Gen is a sort of mixture of puzzle, strategy and a thick layer of retro, with multi-player online support for up to four people. Perhaps most intriguingly though, the web-based PC version will be absolutely free, and in a form which anyone can embed on their website. PC players will play in the same game world as N-Gage players, so it shouldn't be too hard to find opponents online. (via Skywish on the Official N-Gage Forums)

Project White Rock is Reset Generation

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:16:59 +0100

Further details of of Project White Rock, the much anticipated N-Gage game, have started to leak out ahead of tonight's event. Pocket Gamer and Develop (who both cite Edge as their source) are reporting that the game is titled Reset Generation and will be available on both N-Gage and on the web. The game is turn based and uses spoofed classic game characters. There's a twist though - these characters and other game assets will be customisable. This brings a user generated content element to the game which should mean it has a longer life cycle that typical mobile games.

Mile High Pinball to be released very soon

Fri, 02 May 2008 07:28:05 +0100

The Official N-Gage Blog has informed the world that the next gen N-Gage version of Mile High Pinball will be released "over the next 24 hours, or at the latest, by Monday". People who filled in the N-Gage beta testing survey will get the game for free, but they will have to wait until the 12th of May to get their activation codes. Apparently some people were being naughty and filling in the form with complete gibberish, so Nokia are having to check each submitted form manually to make sure it contains real feedback.

N-Gage has lots of potential, but it's currently going to waste

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:19:04 +0100

Over on All About N-Gage, there's a special editorial on how N-Gage could potentially become a very large gaming platform indeed but not while it's left out of compatible phones' firmware. How many people will actually bother installing the N-Gage app if it doesn't come built into the phone?

Forum Nokia publishes official 5320 XpressMusic tech specs

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:21:02 +0100

The developer site Forum Nokia has published the official detailed technical specifications for the recently-announced Nokia 5320 XpressMusic smartphone. It's a Symbian S60 3rd Edition FP2 device with a QVGA screen, 369mhz processor and a rather generous 85MB of free RAM. As mentioned before, the main standout features are dedicated music and gaming keys, 24 hours music playback, N-Gage compatibility, a dedicated audio chip and a low launch price (220 euros plus taxes).

Which upcoming N-Gage game are you most looking forward to?

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:59:17 +0100

Now that all the beta-testing games have been re-released, we can look forward to completely new titles on the N-Gage platform. But which one are you most looking forward to? Click here to let us know in our latest survey...