| 18th December 2003 - Nokia announced Ashen, its third
self-published title for the N-Gage mobile game deck.
Exclusively for the N-Gage game deck, Ashen is a 3D gothic
horror themed, first person shooter that pits mobile gamers
against a host of horrors. In addition to exciting single
player action, up to four people can play in deathmatch
mode via Bluetooth wireless technology.
"Ashen will capture mobile gamers with its impressive
gameplay and unique features," said Pasi Pölönen, Director
of Game Publishing, Entertainment and Media Business
Unit, Nokia Mobile Phones. "With a compelling storyline,
fast paced action and unique features, Ashen will inspire
gamers to fight against an amazing range of enemies
and to explore and rescue the citizens of Seven River
City."
As a special feature, Ashen has a unique "ghost vision"
mode that allows gamers to detect and combat invisible
enemies that block their progress through the game.
Players can choose from eight different weapon types
such as dual pistols, a Gatling gun, sniper rifle and
a unique alien assault gun. Eight single-player maps
are available, with two additional maps for multiplayer
deathmatch gaming. With N-Gage Arena, the mobile online
gaming community, Ashen players will be able to share
their best scores with other devotees of the game.
Mobile gamers can immerse themselves in a rich 3D world,
ranging from ruined cityscapes, spectacular cathedrals,
and alien infested streets. With eight unique and intelligently
behaving enemy types, players will need to keep their
wits about them as they try to unravel the reasons behind
the supernatural phenomena that have taken over Seven
River City.
Ashen is expected to be available on the N-Gage game
deck in the first half of 2004. Ashen is being developed
by Torus Games, a leading game developer based in Melbourne,
Australia.
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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