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MasterGear ported to work on Symbian UIQ3 based smartphones

By Dusan Belic on Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 at 5:29 AM PST
In Applications, Gaming, Symbian

MasterGear ported to work on Symbian UIQ3 based smartphonesFollowing iNES, Marat Fayzullin – author of the popular gaming system emulator apps, have also ported MasterGear to Symbian UIQ3 platform, allowing Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) and Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Z8 smartphone owners to revive the old memories while on-the-go. MasterGear for UIQ (and for S60 for that matter) will run SEGA Master System, GameGear, and SG1000 cartridge files (.sms, .sms.gz, .gg, .gg.gz, .sg, and .sg.gz extensions) placed in the “E:\Others\MG” folder.

Again, just like with the iNES, Marat was only able to test MasterGear on Motorola Z8, but according to him it should work just fine with Sony Ericsson smartphones as well… You can trial MasterGear for free or buy the full version for $14.99! Nothing beats the original Sonic…

I-play to release Wanted game in March 2008

By Dusan Belic on Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 at 4:25 AM PST
In Gaming

I-play has managed to snap up the rights for the upcoming Wanted movie, featuring Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman. According to the game publishers, we could expect the great action-adventure with unique character movement and gaming physics that follows the film’s plot.

I-play to release Wanted game in March 2008

Speaking of plot, it involves a secret society of superpowered assassin and some skin-tight catsuits. Err… we’ll be there to watch… not Morgan of course. :)

Anyway, the film is due out next March, and the game will come out around the same time…

[Via: PocketGamer.co.uk]

iNES NES/Famicom emulator ported to UIQ 3 Phones

By Dusan Belic on Monday, November 19th, 2007 at 2:31 AM PST
In Applications, Gaming, Symbian

iNES NES/Famicom emulator ported to UIQ 3 PhonesSymbian UIQ3 based smartphone owners, here’s some good news for you. Now you will be able to enjoy all the NES games “back from the days” and revive the memories from your childhood. Earlier, we saw other platforms (S60, iPhone, etc) getting their share of the NES action and finally the wait is over. So far, iNES has been only tested on the Motorola (NYSE: MOT) Z8 and we’re still not sure whether it will work on Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) smartphones. But even if it doesn’t work, I guess it’s safe to bet we’ll see the new version supporting UIQ’s touchscreen-based user interface in the near future.

Anyway, iNES emulates NES, Famicom, Dandy, Famicom DiskSystem, and various Nintendo and third party add-ons for iNES, and you can either trial it for free or grab the full version for only $14.99.

Jamster now offers free iPhone content

By Dusan Belic on Monday, November 19th, 2007 at 2:14 AM PST
In Content, Gaming, iPhone

Jamster now offers free iPhone contentOne of the leading providers of mobile entertainment, Jamster, has recently unveiled its iPhone offering. Users simply need to visit www.jamster.co.uk from their iPhone and grab all the cool content — including music, music videos, amusing videos, movie trailers, and bonus material for selected films — for free. In addition, Jamster will be also providing iPhone/iPod Touch users with original excerpts from all episodes of the fourth season of the popular SKY ONE TV series “24″, as well as such popular mobile games as “Bejeweled” from PopCap and “Bowling” and “Black Jack” from MyNuMo and HandyGames.

Finally, let’s not forget Ojom’s first iPhone game “Maya: Temple of Secrets” is now also part of Jamster’s iPhone games collection. What are you waiting for? :)

The Simpsons: Minutes to Meltdown now available

By Dusan Belic on Sunday, November 18th, 2007 at 6:17 AM PST
In Gaming

Simpsons mobile game

Like Simpsons? Yeah, you do. Well, now thanks to EA Mobile you can play with Homer and save the day. The goal of the game is to prevent a meltdown at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, while interacting with Bart, Mr. Burns, Apu and some other Springfieldians. Naturally, not all citizens of Springfield will be there to help — you’ll have to avoid such characters as Krusty the Clown and Officer Lou, even though I can’t imaging how the former can prevent anything. :)

Anyway, the game features “vibrant graphics”, “dynamic animations”, “amusing sound effects” and will certainly help you go throughout the day. Virtually all major carriers in the U.S. are offering the game on their portals, meaning you could start playing it withing next 5-10 minutes. More information is available on EA Mobile’s website

Gamevil releases GT Drift: Untouchable; Race across 16 countries

By Dusan Belic on Friday, November 16th, 2007 at 5:01 AM PST
In Gaming

GT Drift: Untouchable

For those of you looking for a decent great mobile racing game, Gamevil’s latest rally simulation, GT Drift: Untouchable, should be just the thing you were looking for. The solid 3D graphics as well as sound effects are there, helping you “drift” through 16 tracks in total. But it’s not just racing against the opponents. Yes, you can play the Championship mode and beat the hack out of other drivers, but also race in the “Time Trial” mode. Or, if you’re on a hurry, enter the Quick Race and make the time pass by quickly.

Anyway, the screenshots looks great and the game is already released in the U.S. The rest of the world should follow soon… or at least I hope so.

[Via: PocketGamer.co.uk]

HeroCraft releases Snow Lines; Best mobile Lines game yet?

By Dusan Belic on Thursday, November 15th, 2007 at 8:13 AM PST
In Gaming

Snow LinesFollowing Robo about which we’ve already wrote before, Russia-based HeroCraft has released Snow Lines – an addictive puzzle game that will certainly make your time pass by faster while you’re commuting.

Arguably the “best Lines game yet,” Snow Lines features all the necessary ingredients of a solid mobile game – including attractive graphics, original levels, easy to use user interface, and the “stupendously funny music.” In addition, there are 4 game modes to choose from – to play against the clock or to set up dizzying records, achieve high scores, or try to overcome dozens of (already mentioned) original levels.

All in all, Snow Lines is a great puzzle game that will certainly keep you entertained for some time. More information is available on HeroCraft’s website.

Zoo Keeper mobile heading to Europe

By Dusan Belic on Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 at 12:28 PM PST
In Gaming

We’ve missed this one but I want to run it nevertheless. The reason is obious I enjoy Zoo visits, even though I’ve no chance to go there (that) often.

Zoo Keeper mobile heading to Europe

Anyway, Last month Namco Bandai announced that it will be bringing the hit DS puzzle game Zoo Keeper to European mobile users sometime in November. The online game version has a fan base of over 10 million players — that many people registered for the game — and it will be interesting to watch just how many people will actually buy the mobile version. As far as I’m concerned — count me in Namco and yes, please keep “mobilizing” the DS titles.

Finally it’s time for the wise words of Masaji Okubo, managing director of Namco Bandai Networks Europe who said: “Zoo Keeper is perfectly suited for mobile phones, its simple-yet-addictive game-play and rich design elements will appeal to both young and old alike.” Couldn’t agree more…

[Via: MobileIndustry.biz]

Play GameBoy titles on your iPhone

By Dusan Belic on Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 at 11:38 AM PST
In Applications, Gaming, iPhone

Play GameBoy titles on your iPhone

Have an iPhone? NES games are not enough for you? Why not try playing one of the numerous GameBoy titles? Now you can, thanks to the newly released GameBoy emulator for Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) iPhone.

The gpSPhone 0.0.5 — as the version number says — its bit buggy but hey you want to play or not? Simple place it to “/Applications” folder and take it from there… More information is available on TUAW blog.

[Via: Gizmodo]

Dr Pepper wants some piece of the iPhone action; Launches Bejeweled-like game

By Dusan Belic on Saturday, November 10th, 2007 at 6:20 AM PST
In Gaming, iPhone

Dr Pepper wants some piece of the iPhone action

Everyone wants to be affiliate with Apple (NSDQ: AAPL)’s handset nowadays. So it doesn’t come as a surprise to see Dr Pepper releasing its own iPhone game called Matchcaps to grab some media attention. Touted as the “first-ever branded game for the Apple iPhone,” Matchcaps is a Bejeweled-like game that runs via the built-in Safari web browser. It was developed by Imaginuity New Media, which will release the game as a native application as soon as Apple releases the iPhone SDK. In the meantime, hop over to drpepper.com/matchcaps and enjoy your weekend…