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24th June 2004 - Nokia, together with Codemasters,
today announced that Colin McRae Rally 2005 is under
development for the N-Gage platform. As the first Codemasters
title for the N-Gage platform, Colin McRae Rally 2005,
developed by Ideaworks3D, will bring all the gripping
action from the leading rally game series together with
support for racing competitions via the N-Gage Arena.
"It's great to be able to bring Colin McRae Rally
2005, as the most successful brand in rally gaming,
to the N-Gage mobile gaming audience," said Jim
Darling, CEO, Codemasters. "We're really excited
to work with the N-Gage team and build games that take
advantage of the mobile connected features of the N-Gage
platform."
"It's fantastic to have Codemasters' support for
the N-Gage platform and Colin McRae Rally 2005 is a
great first title to showcase the talents of the team,"
said Pasi Pölönen, Director of Game Publishing,
Games Business Unit, Nokia. "The online support
for ghost racing via N-Gage Arena will give rally fans
a chance to compete with the best rally gamers from
around the world."
"We are thrilled to be working with Codemasters
and Nokia to craft the definitive driving experience
for the N-Gage game deck," said Adrian Sack CEO
of Ideaworks3D.
Colin McRae Rally 2005 is expected to be available in
the fourth quarter of 2004.
About Codemasters
Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of
best-selling interactive entertainment products for
a global audience on current and future gaming platforms
and channels. Established in 1986, the company's dominant
brands include Colin McRae Rally, TOCA Race Driver,
LMA Manager, the Club Football range and Operation Flashpoint.
The company is headquartered in Southam, Warwickshire
UK and maintains European operations in Germany, France,
Spain, and Benelux. The company has its US headquarters
in New York. More information about the company and
its products is available online at http://www.codemasters.com
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 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.
Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications.
Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Nokia Corporation.
About Ideaworks3D
London-based Ideaworks3D is an award-winning developer
of advanced mobile gaming technology and content. Founded
in 1998 with a strong Oxford and Cambridge computer
science and electronic engineering pedigree, the company
has an unparalleled track record of innovation and market
leadership in the field of rich mobile gaming. Ideaworks3D's
creative contribution to mobile gaming was recently
recognized in Europe with the coveted BAFTA Games Award
for Best Mobile Game 2003, and in the US with the inaugural
"Mobie" for Best Mobile Game 2003. Ideaworks3D is online
at http://mobilegames.com
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