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The New Year already isn’t so new, (most of) my Christmas decorations are taken down, and already there are a slew of new Mobile games coming from different studios. One of the big players is Glu Mobile, and as you will have seen from my other posts (MGA2 and Watchmen), they have some killer titles in the works for before the end of March!
In this post I wanted to give you an outline of what is incoming:
Power of 10
Hit TV show The Power of 10 ventures onto mobile phones taking all the best action and serving it up to players on the go. Each round of questions sees the virtual prize values rise by the power of 10, giving players the opportunity to win up to a virtual $10 million, just like in the TV series.Hamster Mansion™
Hamster Mansion™ is the coolest place for hamsters to hang out. There’s only one problem – gophers own this section of town. Players aim to build the sweetest pad possible and make friends along the way. The game parodies gangster movies packed with hostile environments and featuring a unique underground style. This adventure leads players across seven challenging levels, each one with its own groovy look and feel.
Jeopardy! Deluxe
Jeopardy! is back with brand new graphics, enhanced interactivity and three modes of play. Gamers will be buzzing in as fast as possible to win virtual trophies and record their top score. Players can choose from new avatars, and with an accurate interactive imitation of the set and game-play, playing Jeopardy! on the mobile phone is now more like the show than ever before.
Blackjack 21
Based on the Sony Pictures feature film, 21, the mobile game is called Blackjack 21 and it’s all about counting cards and not getting caught. In the classroom, players learn a variety of simple card counting techniques. Players then head to the tables, taking risks to win big and playing safe to avoid attention. Players who keep their cool win big. Get too greedy and it’s game over.Metal Gear Acid 2
The award-winning Metal Gear Acid returns to mobile phones. In this extended sequel of the tactical turn-based Metal Gear game, players take the roles of Snake and the mysterious female agent, Venus. Having been led into a trap by the US military, Snake sees himself caught between two sides. Play through more than 10 challenging levels in the Story Mode or replay already accomplished missions with redefined objectives in the Stealth and Eliminate Modes. Supported by the highly improved graphics engine, Metal Gear Acid 2 delivers exciting mobile action.Other titles releasing globally in the first quarter of 2009 are Monsters vs. Aliens, Lemmings Tribes, Demolition Derby, Build-a-lot, WatchmenTM: The Mobile Game and Family Feud®.
Amongst the European game titles distributed by Glu Mobile, some are from Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH and Sony Pictures Television International (SPTI). Glu Mobile will also be releasing games based on its own IP for a high-quality Q1-2009 roster. These are in addition to the forthcoming portfolio of worldwide releases from Glu Mobile.
Thanks to Holly for availing me of the info to update you with – as per usual, check your local operator or online vendor to find out how you get the games – or you can hit up Glu Mobile’s website here.
About The Author
Ben Robinson
Ben is a 10+ year veteran of the Mobile industry – starting his career when SMS was a still a relatively new concept for most people (!), he has now consulted on everything from bleeding-edge Mobile content, to the next-gen accessories you might view it on. As a result he has a broad and deep knowledge in numerous areas of Mobile – from network operators to device vendors, to infrastructure and middleware vendors (not to mention content delivery) – and has worked for companies in all of these areas! He is based in the UK, a hotbed of activity for mobile, and recently became a father for the second time – as oppose to in his younger years when he was happy spend time tweaking all manner of mobile devices to 'nth' degree, he now looks for services and hardware that provide the most efficient, compact, and reliable improvements to his already manic life! It’s his opinion that Mobile solutions should be there to help to make your life better – if a particular solution (be it service or device) isn’t doing this, he believes you need to ask the very important question of why you continue to use it... His focus at IntoMobile is mainly on Mobile content, services, and infrastructure, particularly as regards the UK market – and with the occasional look at devices. Additionally, using his extensive experience in the industry, he will provide commentary on the industry at large, with regular (and hopefully thought-provoking) articles.
