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13th November 2003 - On November 19, gamers will begin
competing in Nokia Game 2003, a 10-day interactive multimedia
game competition that includes a series of challenges,
turn-based role play games, as well as arcade-style
action. Last year, Nokia Game registered a record number
of gamers - over 1 million. Registration for Nokia Game
2003 has already begun, with capacity expanded to accommodate
more participants than ever before. The top winners
in each participating country will receive a Nokia N-Gage
mobile game deck as a prize.
The objective of Nokia Game 2003 is to help the protagonist,
Flo - an 18 year-old "mobile jockey" - overcome the
evil AnyOne Clan. Although solo competition is possible
in Nokia Game 2003, players are encouraged to recruit
a "clan" of their own - a team of up to five players
- to take on the AnyOne Clan. It's the ultimate battle
of mobile good versus evil, with the future of mobile
gaming on the line.
Earlier this fall, eager mobile gamers had the chance
to hone their skills by downloading the Nokia Game software
for their Nokia N-Gage game deck or Nokia 3650 phone.
This allows players to take advantage of this year's
Nokia Game mobile online gaming elements to upload their
high scores, download ghosts and compete against other
players via Bluetooth wireless technology or mobile
networks. Although separate from the Internet based
part of Nokia Game 2003, players were able to get to
know Flo and practice their game skills.
"Nokia Game 2003 opens up a new world of online gaming
with its compelling storyline and exciting features,
such as turn-based games and the possibility to compete
directly with other Nokia Game players across many different
countries," says Pekka Rantala, Vice President, Marketing
Services, Nokia Mobile Phones. "This year, competitors
receive points for their speed and dexterity through
time trials and problem solving, but will also be rewarded
by connecting with other players and employing a multi-player
team strategy."
Gamers wishing to compete in Nokia Game 2003 are encouraged
to register at www.NokiaGame.com.
While the official start of the contest begins on November
19, gamers can already start to hone their skills and
familiarize themselves with Nokia Game 2003 gameplay.
Interested contestants should register early to avoid
disappointment and can also invite their friends to
join.
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 and hardcore gamers, the
N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game
deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer gameplay
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. You can find a large selection
of games for the N-Gage (TM) mobile game deck at www.mobileguru.co.uk/Games_Java.htm.
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