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Nokia revolutionizes gaming with PC-mobile
phone cross-platform Massively Multiplayer
Online Game
Singapore
, 10 Mar 2005 – Nokia today
announced the development of a revolutionary
PC-mobile phone cross-platform Symbian
game. Created by Nokia for promotion
in the Asia-Pacific region, and developed
by Singapore-based Activate Interactive,
HinterWars: The Aterian Invasion
is a Mobile Massively Multiplayer
Online Game (3MOG) that allows gamers
to play simultaneously with tens of
thousands of others using either their
Nokia N-Gage gamedeck or their PC.
“HinterWars
represents an all-new gaming concept
that for the first time brings together
the two most popular gaming platforms
– the mobile phone and the PC,”
said Mr Rick Gawdat, Head of Games,
Nokia Multimedia, Asia-Pacific. “Moreover,
the rich features, persistent and
real-time environments – and
the sheer fact that tens of thousands
of players can play at the same time
– are indicative of a truly
compelling game that will be a hit
amongst gamers across the Asia-Pacific
region.”
“What’s even more appealing
is the true mobility that HinterWars
offers gamers,” added Mr Gawdat.
“When they’re at home
or not on the move, they can play
HinterWars on their PCs, but when
they’re out, or traveling in
the bus, train or taxi, they can continue
playing the game on their N-Gage gamedeck.”
HinterWars:
The Aterian Invasion was derived
from an original storyline that
revolves around a group of space-faring
races that face the possibility
of being invaded by the Aterians.
The game features four broad character
types – the Humans, Firans,
Brucians and Taikuus – whose
costumes, appearances and armour
can be customized according to each
player’s specifications. The
game also allows interaction between
players such as broadcast and private
chat, trading of items and teaming
up for conquests. Successes are
rewarded by new downloads, rare
items, additional power and experience,
virtual cash rewards – and
ultimately, fame within the HinterWars
gaming community.
Players
can download the HinterWars client
for free onto their MMC card or
PC from the official game website
www.HinterWars.com.
Once the client is installed, the
game can be shared with other gamers
using the N-Gage gamedeck with a
MMC card. Players can then connect
to the HinterWars universe to create
their character and embark on quests
and adventures that will build their
character. Playing the game on the
N-Gage gamedeck gives gamers access
to more attractive in-game features
than using the PC, such as special
items like accessories and armour,
and extra experience points that
contribute towards skills and overall
game ranking.
“Activate
is excited to work together with
Nokia in this innovative game which
we believe will transform online
and mobile gaming, and provides
gamers with exceptional entertainment
experiences,” said Leslie
Wou, CEO of Activate Interactive,
developer of the game. “HinterWars
offers unique cross-platform game
play options, and would fascinate
gamers with its immersive game world,
vibrant characters and exciting
adventures.”
“Activate
is passionate in developing captivating
games that can be enjoyed across
different platforms. A leader in
mobile gaming, Nokia is a great
partner to work with and the N-gage
gamedeck is a perfect device for
Activate’s cross-platform
multiplayer gaming technology,”
added Mr Wou.
The
PC and mobile phone client for the
final and ready-to-play version
of HinterWars: The Aterian Invasion
is expected to be available for
download free of charge in the fourth
quarter of 2005.
About
N-Gage
The
N-Gage game deck is an innovative
mobile device that is creating an
entirely new market for the games
industry. Built for active gamers,
the N-Gage platform is the first
mobile and connected game deck to
feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer
game play over Bluetooth wireless
technology and GPRS. The N-Gage
device also offers unique online
games services as well as a comprehensive
and growing games catalogue from
the leading game publishers. Nokia
is the world leader in mobile communications.
About
Activate Interactive
Activate is a leading developer
of cross-media games and entertainment
applications that are integrated
across mobile, PC and TV, providing
compelling experiences for users
with any device, at any location.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered
in Singapore, Activate’s cutting-edge
technology and innovations have
enabled the company to be profitable
from the beginning, and have positioned
the company to be a world-leading
pioneer in interactive cross-media
entertainment.
Further information, please contact:
Nokia
APAC Communications
Dinesh Subramaniam / Felicia
Yeo
Tel: +65 6723 2014/ +65 6723
1810
Email: communications.apac@nokia.com
Text100 Public Relations
Blair
Earl / Marc Ha
Tel: +65 6557 2717
Email: blair.earl@text100.com.sg
/ march@text100.com.sg
www.n-gage.com/press
www.nokia.com
Activate
Interactive Pte Ltd
Dawn
Teh
Tel: +65 6837 0366
E-mail:
dawn@ActivateInteractive.com |