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NEW LINE CINEMA & IG FUN LAUNCH THE MOBILE GAME FOR RUSH HOUR 3

2009-07-25T00:26:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles | Mumbai, August 6, 2007: New Line Cinema and IG Fun LLC, the publishing arm of Indiagames Ltd., will launch the mobile game for the third installment of the box-office record- breaking Rush Hour series – Rush Hour 3 – debuting in theaters on August 10, 2007. The film is directed by Brett Ratner, and stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, who originated the characters of Lee and Carter in the Rush Hour franchise.

The game play follows the story line from the upcoming movie and features Lee (Chan) and Carter (Tucker), who have come together once again to fight Kanji and his minions, on their way to the Chinese Triad’s world domination. The game promises to make one relive the hilarious moments of the film and allows one to play either as Inspector Lee or detective Carter. Watch out for the unique dance-like action sequence, well-crafted kung fu moves and stunning locales.

On the launch of the game, Sean Malatesta, CEO, IG Fun said, “Be it the movie or the game, Rush Hour 3 is a phenomenon which one just can’t get enough of. As the protagonists are from two different worlds, it will surely appeal to audiences across the globe. Like they say ‘There is no looking back when east meets west.’”

Added Dave Imhoff, Senior Executive Vice President, Worldwide Licensing and Merchandising, New Line Cinema, “The Rush Hour franchise has been immensely popular with film fans for many years, and we anticipate that Rush Hour 3 will be the most exciting installment yet. New Line is thrilled to be able to translate the action and humor of these films to the world of mobile games through our partnership with IG Fun.”

The Rush Hour 3 mobile game will be available on the ‘Get it Now’ section on Verizon Wireless and will soon be launched with leading mobile operators across the globe. For more information on Rush Hour 3 and other exciting games from IG Fun, contact info@igfun.com.

ABOUT NEW LINE CINEMA
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, New Line Cinema is the most successful independent film company in the world. Its mission is to produce innovative, popular and profitable entertainment in the best creative environment. In addition to the production, marketing and distribution of theatrical motion pictures, the fully-integrated studio has divisions devoted to home entertainment, television, music, theater, merchandising and an international unit. In 2005, New Line partnered with HBO to form Picturehouse, a new theatrical distribution company to release independent films. A pioneer in franchise filmmaking, New Line’s Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy is one of the most successful film franchises in history. New Line is a division of Time Warner, Inc. (TWX).

ABOUT IG FUN
IG Fun LLC is the International mobile publishing and development arm of Indiagames; focused on the European and the Americas market and aims to be a Top 10 mobile publisher in every territory that it operates in. Since its launch, IG Fun has partnered with major Hollywood and non–Hollywood partners like New Line Cinema, Playboy, Hearst, Sarbakan, Toho Enterprise and Sandlot Games amongst others. The company operates under the simple idea that the Customer is King and aims to provide fun and exciting games for end user – The Consumer. IG Fun aims to provide high quality games, the widest handset coverage and support titles with clutter breaking marketing and merchandising. IG FUN distributes with most major carriers in almost every country in Europe and The Americas.

ABOUT INDIAGAMES
Indiagames Ltd is India's #1 mobile and online games company and one of the leading global mobile game publishers. The Company is engaged in publishing and developing games across various platforms like Online, Mobile and consoles. Indiagames’ products are developed and published across leading technology platforms and are distributed through partnerships with major mobile operators in over 67 countries. In India, the Company also distributes games via its consumer focused website http://www.indiagames.com. Indiagames has over 250 employees and offices in Mumbai, London, Los Angles & Beijing. Key investors include TOM Online Inc. (NASDAQ: TOMO; HK GEM stock code: 8282) - a leading wireless Internet Company in China providing value-added multimedia products and services, Adobe Inc., and Cisco Systems Inc

ABOUT BRETT RATNER
In a very short time, Brett Ratner has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most successful directors. Ratner’s seven feature films have grossed over one billion dollars worldwide. At 26 years old he directed his first feature film, the surprise box office hit Money Talks, a comedy starring Charlie Sheen and Chris Tucker. His second film, the action comedy Rush Hour, starred Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker and earned $250 million worldwide. He followed that success with the romantic fantasy drama The Family Man, a critical and box office hit starring Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni. A year later, Ratner delivered Hong Kong-style action with Chan and Tucker in the hit sequel, Rush Hour 2, which grossed more than $342 million worldwide. Ratner made his first foray into the world of suspense thrillers with his fifth feature film Red Dragon, the Silence of the Lambs prequel starring Edward Norton, Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Fiennes, and Emily Watson. Ratner’s sixth feature film, After the Sunset, starring Pierce Brosnan, Selma Hayek, Woody Harrelson, and Don Cheadle enjoyed success in theatres nationwide.

Ratner recently shattered several box office records with his latest release X-Men: The Last Stand, the third installment in the popular film series based on the X-Men comic books. The film opened with a staggering $123 million in just four days. It was the biggest Memorial Day weekend in history, even exceeding the previous Memorial Day weekend benchmark, The Lost World: Jurassic Park's $90.2 million in 1997. Its $45.1 million opening day marked the second-biggest single day box office ever, and the film has grossed more than $400 million worldwide thus far. Starring Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen and Halle Berry, the feature focuses on the ongoing war between the X-Men and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organized under Xavier's former ally, Magneto.

Rush Hour 3, the franchise’s newest installment, sees Tucker and Chan reprise their roles as LAPD Detective James Carter and Royal Hong Kong Police Chief Inspector Lee and features an acclaimed international supporting cast that includes Hiroyuki Sanada (The Last Samurai), Max Von Sydow (Minority Report), Yvan Attal (Munich), Zhang Jingchu, Noemie Lenoir (After The Sunset) and Roman Polanski.

Raised in Miami Beach, Ratner had dreamed of being a filmmaker since the age of eight. He enrolled in New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts at age 16, becoming the department’s youngest film major. Ratner’s big break came after he screened his film for hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons, launching a successful career in music videos. He is currently on the boards of Chrysalis and Best Buddies and serves on the Dean’s Council of the NYU Tisch School of the Arts. Brett Ratner currently resides in Beverly Hills.

source: igfun

Captain Galactic: Space Super Hero of Digital Chocolate

2009-07-23T00:01:00.000-07:00

Digital Chocolate Company is finalizing its new game Captain Galactic: Super Space Hero, in which we will play for a brave supergeroya endowed with extraordinary physical abilities, which he sends to the commission of deeds for the common good. In total, the game will be over thirty game levels, which can boast not only for its diversity, but also a large number of opponents - all in the game there will be twelve. In addition to Captain Galactic: Super Space Hero are also available, and bosses, with different "weights" characteristics. Out of this game is scheduled for autumn this year.

source: GAMES-REVIEW.RU

UFO: Afterlight

2009-07-07T05:46:00.000-07:00

Mars, a new home for the human race, is not as lifeless as we thought. Lead the humans to the conquest of Mars, fight alien armies, research new technologies and extra-terrestrial artifacts and slowly turn Mars into a green and living planet.
The compelling storyline presents several routes for the player to take, with chances to form and break alliances in the strategy phase of the game, and fight alien forces in turn-based tactical battles.

-Based on the PC game “UFO: Afterlight”, successor of the popular “UFO / X-Com” PC games series, named by IGN as “The best PC games ever made”
-Combination of tactical action and global strategy
-Individually balanced AI for each of the many enemy types to provide a challenging and varied experience
-Fully destructible environment
-Voice dubbing

vendor: GlobalFun

Hunting Unlimited:Big Game

2009-07-05T04:34:00.001-07:00

Choose from four high powered weapons and take aim at over 20 animal species in some of the world's most remote locations! Hunting Unlimited: Big Game updates the popular mobile franchise with all new challenges, realistic 3D environments, and constantly changing weather patterns. Get ready for the ultimate mobile hunting experience!

Controls
To Move Scope Up: Press 2 or Up

To Move Scope Down: Press 8 or Down

To Move Scope Left: Press 4 or left

To Move Scope Right: Press 6 or right

To Shoot: Press 5 or OK

To Skip Text: Press Left Soft Key

To Pause the game: Press Right Soft Key

To go to the next blind: 0

To ask Ian?s advice: 1

To reload press: *

you can get it on THQ wireless

EA Mobile Takes You to the Movies in 2009!

2009-07-05T04:13:00.000-07:00

Popular Summer Movie Properties Coming to EA Mobile.

EA Mobile™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS), announced that it is bringing Hollywood to mobile phones everywhere in 2009 with the launch of four new, movie-based titles: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™, G.I. JOE™ The Rise of Cobra™, Star Trek® and X-Men Origins: Wolverine™. Each title from EA Mobile will give fans the chance to extend their movie experience by stepping into the shoes of their favorite characters from the big screen for all new action and adventures on a mobile device. Whether battling against Death Eaters as Harry Potter, facing off against Cobra Commander as a G.I. JOE operative, taking on hordes of Klingons aboard the USS Enterprise starship, or slashing through enemies with Wolverine’s adamantium claws, movie fans are sure to enjoy EA Mobile’s action-packed roster of mobile games.

“There are a lot of great movies this summer that translate into exciting mobile entertainment experiences, including these phenomenally popular franchises,” said Adam Sussman, VP Worldwide Publishing, EA Mobile. “These are four of the hottest films this year, and EA Mobile is proud to bring fantastic game companions of each title to mobile phones.”

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Experience the magic of Harry Potter in this exciting new mobile game for feature phones based on the latest installment of one of the most popular movie franchises of all time. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince delivers all the fun of the movie via varied, action-packed gameplay in the authentic and interactive setting of Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Join Harry, Ron and Hermione as they explore the school grounds, interact with popular characters, and battle Dark Forces in an all-new free roaming environment.

G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra

Developed under license from Hasbro, Inc. and based on the blockbuster movie due out on August 7th, G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra for feature phones gives players the chance to join Conrad R. “Duke” Hauser, Shana “Scarlett” O’Hare, and Wallace “Rip Cord” Weems in the events that take place directly after the movie’s conclusion. Face off against Cobra Commander’s toughest villains including Storm Shadow, Destro, and Cobra Commander using the very latest technology and vehicles at your disposal in this frenetic side scrolling action game inspired by the famous action figures.

Star Trek

Become the captain of the USS Enterprise and fight against the Klingons, Cardassions and Vulcans in an all new space adventure based on the world famous Star Trek franchise. The game is available now on feature phones and iPhone, to coincide with the release of the latest movie directed by J.J. Abrams. The Star Trek mobile game pits players against enemies from all over the galaxy in a number of diverse and exciting gameplay scenarios that are guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Take on the role of one of Marvel’s most popular X-Men as he attempts to discover the secrets of his past in this all new mobile game based on the Hollywood blockbuster starring Hugh Jackman. Players must use all the weapons at their disposal and battle through hordes of enemy mutants on the journey to discover Wolverine’s origins in an action-packed mobile gaming experience on feature phones.

Star Trek is now available on feature phones and iPhone; X-Men Origins: Wolverine is now available on feature phones; and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and G.I. JOE The Rise of Cobra will both be available on feature phones in July.

For information on pricing for all EA Mobile games, visit www.eamobile.com.

Glyder

2009-07-05T03:55:00.000-07:00

Eryn has been sucked into a dimensional rift and is left in a world that is not her own. Take control of her glider and help her explore the magical surroundings.

Soar over the majestic and peaceful Rift Valley. Take death-defying flights through the Dark Pinnacle. Unearth the Lost Kingdom. Explore the wonders of Ambrosia. Discover the secret that lies above The Mushrooms, and delve into the Hidden Depths. Perform fun gliding maneuvers like power dives and dolphining and harness thermals to soar high into the sky. Collect crystals, take trips, earn achievements, and help Eryn unlock a portal home.

Collect over 200 crystals to unlock new magical lands
Over 35 achievements to master
Discover and complete over 20 trips
Seamless travel through 6 imaginative lands

TRANSFORMERS Revenge of the Fallen

2009-07-05T02:59:00.000-07:00

Revenge is coming! TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen features explosive action based on the major Paramount movie sequel. In this mobile game, take control of Autobot leader Optimus Prime and the heroic Bumblebee with help from both Autobot and human allies. Battle the threat of the Decepticons across locations around the globe as mighty Autobot soldier and powerful vehicle. Race through the streets in vehicle form and transform into Autobots with awesome new powers! You must defend Earth against a Deception threat that challenges everything the world knew about TRANSFORMERS. This is even more than meets the eye!

Play as both Autobot leader Optimus Prime as well as the heroic Bumblebee
Transform into vehicle mode to engage new attacks and race to new areas
Battle Decepticons in hand to hand combat with awesome combos to devastate the enemies
Get help from your Autobot and human allies, including Ratchet, Ironhide and NEST
Worldwide locations from the movie with all key Autobots and Decepticons in action
Up to 9 explosive levels with multiple objectives for the Autobots to complete

get it on Glu

Copyright © 2009 DreamWorks LLC and Paramount Pictures. All Rights Reserved. HASBRO and its logo, TRANSFORMERS, the logo and all related characters are trademarks of Hasbro and are used with permission. © 2009 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved.

Townmen 6

2009-05-25T00:35:00.000-07:00

Play your part in the French Revolution! Mobilize the population and march towards Paris to overturn the king. Conquer France's Départments by creating villages and complete the tasks set to you. Construct buildings, like fisher huts, farms, forges or bakeries to sustain a solid economic cycle. Catch fish, harvest fields, get water and use various natural resources that are needed to expand your influence. Upgrade your buildings, learn new ways to improve the productivity and spread out on the French territory. Control your Townies and assign them to different tasks to manage your settlement in the most efficient way, but respect their needs to keep them and their wives happy. Prepare the population by training soldiers and propagandists to fight the royal troops. But beware the king's wrath! He will send soldiers to attack you and to conquer your villages. Arm yourself or spread your word by propaganda, it's your choice! Show the Townettes that you are a real Townsman!

Published by Glu

Complex build-up strategy game
Detailed simulation of the Townies and Townettes
Prepare the Townsmen for the battle against the French king
Non-linear campaign plus open-end mode (depending on handset)
Map generator offers infinite replay value
Overview map for strategic decisions (depending on handset)
Much improved control scheme
Extensive tutorial and help functions for easy access
Cute Townsmen graphics
Weather effects affecting game mechanics
Option to save progress at any time

GuitarHero coming to Android

2009-05-11T01:35:00.000-07:00

ARE YOU READY TO ROCK!?

With the Android Market now accepting paid apps, there will no doubt be an influx of games from developers that have put together some of our favorite console and mobile games. Case in point, Telegraph in the UK has reported that Guitar Hero is itching to come on over to Android! This is cool news, because if this is coming out now, no doubt it could be one of the first and best games available for purchase when the Android Market starts pushing paid apps.

Now that the Android Market is accepting paid applications there will be an influx of games hitting G1s all over the globe - just as we predicted. Many of the apps - but games specifically - will be launched by big time companies who have been waiting to make a splash via Robot Canonball. Among the first? Guitar Hero!

Gameplay itself will reportedly involve tapping the screen to strum out the tunes. Now… Hmmmmm… I wonder if EA and Harmonics will follow suit with Rock Band for Android? Interesting times for Android Apps, and Android gaming, that’s for sure!

The game requires users to touch the G1’s touch-screen to play along to tracks including Deep Purple’s Smoke on the Water and the Guns n Roses classic, Welcome to the Jungle

Townsmen 5 tops PG.biz Quality Index for Q1 2008

2009-04-26T23:54:00.000-07:00

Below is the chart of games reviewed by three or more of the sites in our analysis during Q1 (and to recap, that's Pocket Gamer, IGN Wireless, Mobile Game FAQs, AirGamer and Midlet Review).

It shows that HandyGames' Townsmen 5 (published by Disney in many markets) was the top-scoring title by this metric.

Game	Publisher	No of Revs	Avg Score
Townsmen 5	HandyGames / Disney	3	8.83
Puzzle Quest	THQ Wireless	3	8.53
Nowhere	In-Fusio	4	8.43
Sushi Mania	Hands-On Mobile	3	8.2
5 Card Slingo Poker	I-play	4	8.15
Grey's Anatomy	Gameloft	3	8.1
Metal Gear Acid Mobile	Glu Mobile	3	8.1
Brothers In Arms: AoW	Gameloft	3	8.0
Diamond Twister	Gameloft	3	8.0
Super Collapse	RealArcade	3	7.93
SWAT Elite Troops	Vivendi Games	3	7.93
Gothic 3: The Beginning	HandyGames	4	7.9
24: Special Ops	Digital Chocolate	3	7.87
Midnight Darts	Gameloft	3	7.87
Bubble Town	I-play	3	7.67
Pub Darts 180	Vivendi Games	3	7.23
Asterix: The Movie	EA Mobile	3	6.93
Sushi Sudoku	Twistbox Games	3	6.93
Ratatouille Cheese Rush	THQ Wireless	3	6.8
Turok	Disney Mobile	5	6.8
FIFA Manager 2008	EA Mobile	3	6.7
Happy Tree Friends: Blood Money	Twistbox Games	3	6.63

Now the caveats. Because we've focused exclusively on the first quarter of 2008, some games haven't made this list because they were only reviewed by one or two sites during the quarter. For example, a game that was reviewed by Pocket Gamer in December last year, then IGN and AirGamer in January wouldn't form part of the analysis.

We'll be building up the Quality Index quarter by quarter from now on, maintaining a running chart of top games to ensure games straddling quarters don't lose out.

Meanwhile, the relatively low number of sites means games can be penalised by a single, considerably lower mark. However, as we increase the number of sites tracked, these kinds of scores should even themselves out.

Anyway, the chart provides food for thought about which games scored well in Q1 2008. Whether they then sold well following their high / middling / low scores is another discussion entirely...

by Stuart Dredge

build-a-lot

2009-04-17T19:23:00.000-07:00

The #1 online casual strategy game is now on mobile. Build, buy, and sell houses in Build-a-lot and send the real estate market through the roof! Flip houses for quick cash or sit back and watch the rental income pile up. Master the housing market and work your way into commercial properties like cinemas, ice rinks, and fire stations. Build up towns and become a real estate mogul!

Now available on iPhone!

features :

Construct, buy, sell, and upgrade 6 unique types of houses – including Mansions and Castles
2 modes of play

Career - Complete fun goals and earn money
Casual - Improve a neighborhood at your own pace

More than 35 levels in 8 unique neighborhoods
Construct a variety of fun buildings such as cinemas, ice rinks, and fire stations

WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2

2009-04-13T22:13:00.000-07:00

Play like the pros in WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2, the official game tested and approved by the experts at the WPT! Whether you're just learning to play or you're an old-school player wanting to hook some fish, Texas Hold 'Em 2 has tables for all experience levels. Choose to play solo or go online and take down monster pots. Sequel to the blockbuster hit, the action is in your hands in the most authentic poker game ever brought to mobile.

The accolades continue to pile up for WPT Texas Hold 'Em 2, which has already been named Wireless Game of the Month for July 2007 at IGN.com!

Features

• Lightning Fast Action: Richly detailed graphics, smoothly-panning camera movement, and a sophisticated interface combine for unmatched, non-stop poker action.

• Regular Live Tournaments: Have your buy-in ready to go for these high stakes daily and weekly tournaments. You'll have to earn your bragging rights.

• IM-Style Buddy List: Keep track of your poker buddies and see when they are playing online. Send them private messages or even go to their table to check out the action.

you can get it at http://wptmobile.handson.com!

Metaflow Sign Fox Mobile

2009-04-13T21:50:00.000-07:00

Fox Mobile is one of the bigger aggregators we know in the world of mobile content and games. They have now signed up with Metaflow in order to shrink the efforts for submitting their mobile games to operators world-wide.

By utilizing Metaflow’s application submission software, Fox Mobile Distribution will have direct access to all major submission channels in Metaflow, meaning that applications from its vast catalogue can be submitted more quickly and easily.

“We are delighted to work with Fox Mobile Distribution to provide our application submission software,” said Charles McLeod, CEO of Metaflow. “The new software solutions will enable Fox Mobile Distribution to effectively distribute more of its innovative content to more operators around the world.”

“Fox Mobile Distribution distributes content to consumers in 38 countries and we are always looking to increase our reach,” said Sebastien Marteau, Executive Director Business Development, Carriers & Aggregators of Fox Mobile Distribution. “Metaflow’s application submission software will help us deliver compelling mobile games and applications more efficiently and to more regions of the world.”

source : http://blog.mobilegamesblog.com

gameloft sold 200 million games

2009-04-13T21:40:00.000-07:00

Gameloft has something to celebrate. The mobile games developer and publisher has announced that it has sold over 200 million games since it started it's mobile gaming business back in 2003.

Though Gameloft is aiming at more and more platforms every year, the majority of their sales has still been generated on the mobile platform where they started with J2me games.

"Whatever platform people are using, they will demand a very good game. ... We need to provide games that are as good as on consoles." said Michel Guillemot, CEO of Gameloft. "When you have 7,000 apps, you need consumers to tell friends you have a good game," Guillemot says. "If you do something different, better, more interesting, consumers will take you out of the crowd."

source : http://mobilegames.blogs.com

Star Wars Battlefront: Mobile Squadrons Launches Across North America

2009-04-07T03:42:00.000-07:00

THQ Wireless and LucasArts Present Connected Mobile Game With Exclusive Online Community Features

THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc., today announced that Star Wars Battlefront: Mobile Squadrons, the sequel to the best-selling Star Wars Battlefront Mobile, is set to launch on major US mobile carriers from April 2nd.

Set in a persistent Star Wars universe, this action-packed game allows mobile players to battle Imperial Stormtroopers and other classic Star Wars characters. The game offers the ultimate Star Wars mobile experience, featuring fast-paced arcade-style gameplay in an online universe where actions continuously affect events happening across the galaxy.

In this seamless connected experience, mobile gamers interact through a connected online community website, complete with leaderboards and awards.Crucially, players can fight in new environments, fully connected. Players may join either the Rebel Alliance or the Empire in the Galactic Civil War, or the Grand Army of the Republic or the Separatists in the Clone Wars. With 15 exciting levels, action includes multiple squadron classes, character upgrades, varying difficulty degrees and faction boss battles.

“Star Wars is one of the mobile entertainment industry’s true evergreen brands, and now THQ is pushing the boundaries of connected gaming with Star Wars Battlefront: Mobile Squadrons,” said Adam Comiskey, vice president, THQ Wireless.

Star Wars Battlefront: Mobile Squadrons is now available for download on more than 400 handsets from a suggested retail price of $5.99.

source : www.gamezone.com

FISHLABS wins the Juniper Future Mobile Silver Award in the Mobile Games category

2009-04-07T03:33:00.000-07:00

In Juniper’s opinion, only Apple has had more influence on the industry.

FISHLABS Entertainment GmbH, leading developer and publisher of high-quality 3D mobile games, have been given the Silver Award by Juniper Research for their innovation in the field of mobile games.

The Hamburg-based company has hit the jackpot again in the past year. According to MobileGamesDB, FISHLABS was the best developer and publisher of 2008, with an unbelievable rating of 9/10 points on average, followed by Gameloft, which received an average evaluation of 8/10. Equivalently, Pocket Gamer ranked the 3D racing game Rally Master Pro™ in first place and Snowboard Hero™ in third place on the list of the best mobile games in the world.

In addition, FISHLABS has expended their sales channels: Rally Master Pro™ and Galaxy on Fire™ 2, the outer space shooter nominated for the International Mobile Gaming Awards in the category ‘Excellence in 3D’, are virally available over the Internet as free downloads and can be expanded with a premium upgrade.

Juniper based the Silver Award on the leading role of FISHLABS in terms of the high quality of their games and their innovative distribution models, such as the free Try & Buy download in combination with download via PC and on their outstanding reputation with several million mobile game fans worldwide.

The Future Mobile Award is given to companies which, in the opinion of Juniper Research, have made significant progress within their sector, and are now poised to make considerable market impact thanks to their innovative products. The panel of expert judges makes their decision based on criteria such as innovation, customer retention, sales models, customer growth, price-performance ration, ease of use, and functionality.

"To receive the Juniper Research Future Mobile Awards in the Games Category into second place right behind Apple for innovating the mobile games industry is a great achievement for our company and our products’, says Michael Schade, CEO of FISHLABS Entertainment GmbH. ‘From the very beginning FISHLABS was constantly pushing the envelope in terms of quality and innovation for both, our games themselves but also the way we sell our products to consumers. With our award-winning mobile games portfolio and our revolutionary free try & buy download model we will change the game of the mobile games industry."

About FISHLABS
Based in Hamburg, Germany, FISHLABS Entertainment GmbH is the world’s leading developer and publisher of high-quality 3D mobile games. Founded in 2004, FISHLABS now employs a team of 30 people and is responsible for the development of over 20 high-quality games. FISHLABS’ game portfolio includes multiple award-winning in-house productions such as Galaxy on Fire™, DEEP™, Blades & Magic™, Rally Master Pro™, and Snowboard Hero™, as well as licensed productions of well-known brands like V-Rally® 3D, Star Wars™ – Imperial Ace 3D, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam™, and Gladiator™. The high quality of FISHLABS’ 3D mobile games is demonstrated by numerous awards, such as Best Mobile Game 2008 (Rally Master Pro™) and third-best mobile game 2008 (Snowboard Hero™) according to Pocket Gamer Analysis. FISHLABS is also the best mobile game developer of 2008 according to MobileGamesDB.
The in-house developed 3D game engine ABYSS® for mobile telephones with Java™, BREW™, Symbian™, and Windows® Mobile Technology, and iPhone and iPod Touch supports some 300 different end devices and sets new standards in terms of compatibility and performance. FISHLABS 3D mobile games are marketed worldwide by more than 160 well-known network operators such as T-Mobile, Vodafone, O2, Orange, 3, Telefonica, Cingular, Sprint, and Verizon, as well as directly via www.fishlabs.net. Furthermore, FISHLABS is one of the few providers to market their portfolio over Nokia N-Gage and Sony Ericsson PlayNow™. For more information visit www.fishlabs.net.

X-Mirror

2009-03-29T01:33:00.000-07:00

Do you believe there are another YOU at the end tip of the world?

Your fiance is lost! No one knows who your fianc? is. An unknown realm is probably existing in this world - the world behind mirrors!

After whipping through the paradoxical mirrors, you find that the Mirror World is a reverted version of the Real World! Explore the simultaneous myths of the mirror and you will finally solve the mystery behind this unorthodox kidnapping plot!

Your objective is to rescue your fiance, Ken who is dragged into the Mirror. In the quest, you will learn that people dragged into the Mirror World will lose their memories. Those who are reluctant to erase their memories and follow the Queen are sent to the Prison.

Queen Wendy in Mirror World looks exactly the same as Renee. She has a crush on Ken and is in full of jealousy and anger about love and prosperity in the Real World. She therefore allures people in the Real World to enter the Mirror World. Ken’s memories about his past and you are lost. To rescue Ken and help him resume his memory, you have to access Mirror World!

X-Mirror, devoted fans of problem-solving RPG won't miss it!

Scooby-Doo: Saving Shaggy

2009-03-29T01:29:00.000-07:00

Description:
Yikes! Shaggy is imprisoned in a scary tomb.

Make your way through the three different worlds and collect all the yummi Scooby snacks in each level for a big bonus. Be on the look out for cool power-ups to ease your journey.

Overcome the scary ghosts and angry mummies lurking in the darkness as you search for the key to unlock your trusted friend Shaggy.

Key Brand Strengths:

Official Scooby-Doo license.
3 different game environments.
Many different power-ups, monsters and challenges.

Dance Dance Revolution S Lite

2009-03-25T00:05:00.000-07:00

The worldwide sensation that started the dance game craze doesn’t miss a beat and is now on the iPhone and iPod touch.

features

» 3D characters

» First installment to the popular videogame franchise with a single song and no levels of difficulty

» Hear the rhythm

High School Days

2009-03-24T23:51:00.000-07:00

Rewrite history and relive your school years with High School Days. Get a job, get a life and hone your mind and body to perfection, or hang around the bar until the early hours, skipping lessons and looking for the love of your life. High School Days gives you the freedom to play the game as you want. With a fully modelled social conversation engine, watch how you behave with the opposite sex or your might find yourself dumped.

Don’t worry though; you can still unwind with the included mini-games. Serve up a storm and earn some money in the diner, or increase your brain power with the number snake and snap games. Almost all your actions affect your stats, and they will in turn affect the way each social group reacts to you. Become notorious and roll with the bad boys or study hard and gain acceptance with the nerds. Each social group has its own story, letting you unravel a new set of events and relationships each time you play.

Rollercoaster Rush 99 Tracks

2009-03-24T23:44:00.000-07:00

Take riders through 99 thrilling tracks in China, USA & Europe! Feel the rush as you speed through wild jumps, loops and drops without flying off the tracks! Race car-to-car with friends in Multiplayer mode or test your limits by switching car types to maximize speed or airtime!

Features

Navigate 99 action-packed tracks across China, USA and Europe!
Select your cart to suit the track and your mood – maximize speed, airtime or crash resistance!
Go cart-to-cart against friends in Multiplayer mode or beat a Ghost Car to improve your own top score!

Race alongside your friends for an instant comparison!
Race against yourself to win score bonuses when replaying tracks!

View your game stats - total high score and distance, maximum speed and G-Force, longest jump, total carts crashed and more!

*Features may vary between handsets*

3D Contr Terrorism (Episode 2)

2009-03-18T22:41:00.000-07:00

Exciting continuation of army ranger’s chronicles.
Time did not change the old principles and goals that you need to achieve...

Time did not change the essence of the problem that only you can solve!

The only things that have changed are your level of experience and methods of fight against terrorism.

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Political mistakes and disagreements lead to problems, but you do not care about them.

You cut in when long negotiations did not give a desired result.

Your way of solving the problem is a short burst of fire, your argument is pulling the trigger, your goal is finding and eliminating the enemies...

You are the last hope of the government for a quick and clear solution of this kind of problems.
You are military elite and the problems you solve are terrorism problems!

3D first-person POV shooter
- 3D graphics on all types of cell phones
- full-fledged game via BlueTooth (Deathmatch)
- implementation of contemporary computer and console “3D render” basics
- technology of photo-textures’ realization
- lighting of premises, shadows, half-shadows, flashes
- 9 full-fledged 3D levels and objects
- hostages rescue and evacuation missions, mine clearing of buildings
- 11 types of guns (including fragmentation grenade and flash grenade)
Knife
USP
Python
Desert Eagle
MP5
M4a1
AK-47
Dragunoff
AWP
Flash Grenade
Fragmentation grenade
- realistic gun ballistics (type, range, power, effectiveness, cartridge belt, impact)
- 3D level maps
- tracing of bullets and gun shots

Galaxy On Fire™ 2

2009-03-10T00:22:00.000-07:00

– the ultimate sci-fi adventure with spectacular action, compelling story and a free gameplay unparalled in depth and complexity!

Huge galaxy with dozens of solar systems with unique planets and space stations in 3D
Action-packed battles featuring various primary and secondary weapons and stunning explosions
Ore mining in hazardous dynamic asteroid fields
3D map to navigate through solar systems and jump gates to travel fast through the whole galaxy
Dozens of space ships with plenty of weapons and gadgets to upgrade as well as free trading and production of goods of any kind
Space lounges to meet streetwise business people, extraordinary aliens and shady clients with lucrative missions

Welcome to Galaxy on Fire™ 2, our hotly anticipated sequel of our multi award-winning and unique space action game for your mobile phone. Experience an even more fascinating universe with heavily improved 3D graphics and many new features.

Keith T. Maxwell, the hero of the first episode, travels through time and space after a hyperdrive malfunction of his spaceship. He wakes up 35 years later, and has to cope with an altered galaxy. A new threat to the balance of the galaxy arises: An unknown foe has entered the known space via wormhole technology and begins to raid the surrounding systems

It is on you to defeat the new enemy with the help of some good old friends from the past. Take control of a new generation of spaceships with even more weapons and other gadgets to equip with. Order your wingmen to support you in battle and put yourself in the hot seat of the turrets when the heat is really on...

DJ Mix Tour

2009-03-02T04:22:00.000-08:00

Test your sense of rhythm in a fun and crazy club atmosphere - make people get on the dance floor!

faetures:

Simple and addictive gameplay: Press the keys in rhythm with the music. But beware the wrong notes!
Follow the path of fame: Start as an unknown DJ and become the star of mix on famous dancefloors.
11 licensed songs which make you move on the dancefloor: Alive, Drop the Pressure, and more.
5 different locations: the beach, a luxurious penthouse, the hottest nightclubs, and more.
Enjoy the game’s crazy club atmosphere with frenzied crowds and immersive backgrounds.
2 game modes (Career or Free Play Mode) and 3 levels of difficulty to test your sense of rhythm.

World Series of Poker Pro Challenge

2009-02-26T02:51:00.000-08:00

overview :

In World Series of Poker® Pro Challenge, feel the rush of going head’s up on your mobile phone against Johnny Chan, Chris Ferguson, Scotty Nguyen, Shannon Elizabeth and other top poker pros. Don’t forget to pay attention to their unique animations and emotional responses as you learn to read them. Play your hands correctly to frustrate the pros, and eventually put them “on-tilt” as you build up your bankroll and reputation, enter higher stake tournaments, and win coveted WSOP bracelets.

features :

Play head’s up poker against Johnny Chan, Chris Ferguson, Scotty Nguyen, Shannon Elizabeth and more
1st person perspective brings your opponents reactions, emotions, and tells to life like never seen before
Watch your opponents closely for tells. They may hint at the strength of their hand
Test your poker skills with AI that adapts to your play-style and becomes more difficult as you advance
Play your opponent correctly to throw them off their game, eventually putting them “on-tilt”
Earn special Signature Chips achievements by reaching milestones and completing specific objectives.
Pay attention to player’s unique animations and play-style to determine your poker strategy
Join a quick single match with Versus Mode, or play through higher stake tournaments in Career Mode