Clickgamer.com Gives Away 'Snowed In 5' Mobile Game For Christmas
Clickgamer.com, Europe's leading Direct To Consumer mobile games portal is giving away 'Snowed In 5 - Flaked Out' to casual gamers running all versions of mobile smartphones including Windows Mobile and Symbian, Windows Desktop and also the GP2X gaming console. The game will be made available as a free download till 31st January 2007.

Don Kaun? Ask Reliance, Jump Games
Friday, December 29, 2006: Jump Games, a games development and publishing company, and Reliance Communications, have launched a mobile contest `Don Kaun' on the Reliance Mobile World platform. The contest will sport Jump Games' 10 mobile games that include titles like Sameera the Street Fighter, Bappi Da Disco King, Run Maddy Run and Baichung Bhutia - Pro Striker, apart from a few international titles like Maradona and Van Damme Kick Boxing.

Concrete Software® Releases Multiplayer Aces Texas Hold’em®
Today, Concrete Software®, a leader in innovative mobile content, announced the release of its all new, Multiplayer Aces Texas Hold’em® card game for mobile phones.

Jump Games & Reliance launch 'Don Kaun' mobile gaming contest
MUMBAI: Games development and publishing company Jump Games and Reliance Communications have launched a nationwide mobile contest ‘Don Kaun’ on the Reliance Mobile World platform.

Mobile playground
MOBILE phone games have suffered from a poor reputation because of primitive graphics, clumsy controls and the spectacular failure of Nokia's N-Gage but massive growth is predicted as phones, games and delivery systems drastically improve.

MOTORAZR with iMode Flying Off the Shelves
ASIA Japan : Motorola,announced that MOTORAZR (M702iS) with iMode(R) is flying off the shelves in stores all around Japan a week after the device began reaching retailers. MOTORAZR, which unites the power of DoCoMo's powerful FOMA(R) 3G network and its wildly successful iMode bouquet of services and content with the iconic MOTORAZR design, began selling in Japan on December 14.

Looking back on the 10 key mobile games trends of 2006
When mobile game historians come to look back on 2006 in a couple of decades time, what will they be saying? (And yes, they WILL exist – what else is the Pocket Gamer team supposed to do when we get old and fusty? We're rubbish at pottering about in the garden.)

Top Picks 2007: Coolcat goes online for China.com
Each year Steven Halpern, editor of TheStockAdvisors.com, surveys the leading financial newsletter advisors asking for their favorite stocks for the coming year. This article is part of his 24th annual Top Picks Report.

NeoMedia Repositions Mobile Division for 2007
FORT MYERS, Fla., Dec. 22, 2006 – NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NEOM), a leader in market-driven technologies, today announced a series of strategic changes in the leadership of its NeoMedia Mobile division, including the departure of its COO, in repositioning the division for 2007.

Gameloft Signs Distribution Deal With WILLCOM in Japan
OKYO, Japan, December 22 -- Gameloft(R), a leading developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones, has signed a distribution agreement with telecom operator WILLCOM, the sole provider of PHS service in Japan, with 9 exclusive portal sites by genre and world-class critically acclaimed games.

Montevideo Getting 3G in 2007
Uruguayan state-run telco Antel expects to end 2006 with US$65mn in surpluses and 950,000 mobile telephony subscribers, the company said in a statement.

Glu Mobile IPO: Game On
Mobile games startup seeks to raise $92 million amid casual game craze.

ProGames Network, a MobilePro Subsidiary, Adds Greystripe Mobile Games and Advertising to its Website
BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProGames Network, a new gaming lifestyle site, announced today that it has partnered with Greystripe, a mobile advertising network and mobile games distributor. Greystripe will provide games and advertising for ProGames' website, http://www.progamesnetwork.com. ProGames Network is a subsidiary of MobilePro Corp. (OTC Bulletin Board: MOBL - News), a broadband telecommunications services company.

Interactive role-playing games gain popularity - over the phone
Role-playing games, which allow users to determine the actions of their characters, are gaining in popularity with customers playing them on their mobile phones, setting the stage for mobile gaming companies to find a new stream of revenue.

Vivendi Games Mobile's Black Hawk Down Lands on Mobile Phones in North America
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivendi Games Mobile (VGM), a division of Vivendi Games, today announced that its latest mobile title, Delta Force® Black Hawk Down®: Team Sabre(TM) is now available to Cingular Wireless, Sprint Wireless and Amp'd Mobile customers in the U.S. The game is based on NovaLogic's popular Black Hawk Down franchise, which was inspired by the iconic 2001 Ridley Scott film of the same name.

Konami launches mobile games portal
Konami Digital Entertainment has launched a new feature on its mobile portal that lets gamers try new games online before buying them. It's aimed at mobile gamers in the US, but Europeans can still have a go on the emulator.

Orama Technologies Releases Free Mobile Games
Orama Technologies has announced the release of its games in free ad-supported versions. Apart from displaying an advertisement when the player starts and finishes the game, these games are exactly the same as its full versions, featuring the same levels and characteristics.

Samsung SGH-Z560 3G HSDPA Phone Review
Samsung's SGH-Z560 is a phone with several useful talents, one of which is HSDPA, the enhancement that takes 3G to the next level, offering data speed of up to 1.8Mbps. T-Mobile has taken advantage of that to offer the handset as its first HSDPA capable consumer focused mobile phone.

Sony Ericsson V630i 3G Phone - lock, stock and barrel
Lock, stock and barrel - the Sony Ericsson V630i . Everything we have on the Sony Ericsson V630i all in one page for you to find in one easy swoop. This covers : Sony Ericsson V630i photos, Sony Ericsson V630i specification details, Sony Ericsson V630i 3G review, Sony Ericsson V630i 3G articles, Sony Ericsson V630i 3G forum and details of a Sony Ericsson V630i 3G mobile phone offer.

Global Overview Q3 2006 - Mobile World Briefing
World mobile customers grew in number by 5.29% in the third quarter of 2006, down both on the 5.49% growth registered in the second quarter, and on the 5.83% uplift recorded in the third quarter of 2005. In absolute terms, however, the global market enjoyed its second best quarter ever - second only to the fourth quarter of 2005 - with 128.01m net additions in Q3 2006, compared to 126.01m for Q2 2006.

Jump strengthens gaming technology
MUMBAI: At the forefront of gaming since 2001, Jump Games has been spearheading the evolution of game design and development across an array of genres and platforms — single and multiplayer games for wireless, PC, Web, and allied platforms such as PDA and iTV. Over the years, Jump Games has created innovative and cutting-edge games that have been consistently entertaining gaming audiences worldwide.

Some Suit: Mobile Phone Games To PWN
The future of gaming? Mobile games company honcho David Gosen says it is, brace yerself, mobile phones.

Glu Sets New Standards in Retro With Development of Atari's Arcade Classic Centipede for Mobile
SAN MATEO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-December 13, 2006 - Glu Mobile, a leading global publisher of mobile games, today announced the impending launch of the classic arcade title, Centipede, owned by Atari Interactive, Inc. and licensed by Atari, Inc. Centipede will be the first Atari retro title to launch through Glu's new extended partnership with Atari, Inc. under which Glu will develop and publish some of the world's most famous arcade classics to mobile. The mobile version of Centipede, which will launch in multiple regions around the world beginning in the first quarter of 2007, is in the final stages of development for mobile phones.

Nokia E61 3G Phone - lock, stock and barrel
Lock, stock and barrel - the Nokia E61 . Everything we have on the Nokia E61 all in one page for you to find in one easy swoop. This covers : Nokia E61 photos, Nokia E61 specification details, Nokia E61 3G review, Nokia E61 3G articles, Nokia E61 3G forum and details of a Nokia E61 3G mobile phone offer.

QUALCOMM Announces BREW Locate Signature Solution to Enable Differentiated Location-Based Services
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, today announced the BREW(R) Locate Signature Solution, a comprehensive, assisted-GPS (A-GPS) offering designed to provide wireless operators with a complete solution for the discovery and delivery of compelling location-based services to end users. The BREW Locate Signature Solution allows wireless operators to quickly offer premium location-based applications for mass market devices and includes a compelling catalog of applications from leading publishers and developers from around the world; a hosted content delivery service through the deliveryOne(TM) offering; and uiOne(TM) for a more dynamic user experience through the discovery of advanced mobile content. At the core of the BREW Locate Signature Solution is QUALCOMM's QPoint(TM) offering, which works in conjunction with A-GPS-enabled devices, such as those powered by QUALCOMM's Mobile Station Modem(TM) (MSM(TM)) gpsOne(R) technology. The combination of QPoint and gpsOne provides a rapid and accurate position determination solution for operators around the globe.

I-play Brings Jack Bauer Back to Mobile Phones in 24: Agent Down
San Mateo, CA – December 8, 2006 – I-play, the mobile entertainment company, today announced the release of "24: Agent Down" on mobile handsets. The sequel to the BAFTA award winning mobile game "24," gamers must once again save the world with Jack Bauer and his elite team of CTU operatives using high-tech gadgets and brain power. "24: Agent Down" precedes the widely-anticipated DVD launch of the 5th season of the hit FOX TV series, "24," upon which I-play’s mobile games are based.

Sony Ericcson W810i 3G Phone - lock, stock and barrel
Lock, stock and barrel - the Sony Ericcson W810i . Everything we have on the Sony Ericcson W810i all in one page for you to find in one easy swoop. This covers : Sony Ericcson W810i photos, Sony Ericcson W810i specification details, Sony Ericcson W810i 3G review, Sony Ericcson W810i 3G articles, Sony Ericcson W810i 3G forum and details of a Sony Ericcson W810i 3G mobile phone offer.

T-Mobile UK Introduces 3G Sony Ericsson M600i
The stunning Sony Ericsson M600i is a small, smart, business device, which delivers both voice and data seamlessly. The device also supports gaming and music, making it a great all encompassing mobile handset for work and play.

Vodafone 710 3G Phone Review
Vodafone’s clamshell 710 is the company’s first shot at a self branded 3G consumer handset. It is only available on Vodafone Pay as You Talk. In fact, it is the first handset manufactured for Vodafone by China's Huawei Technologies as a result of a strategic handset alliance signed by the two companies in February 2006.

Wireless: Mobile games await a better platform
Mobile gaming is an expanding industry, and there is an increasing availability of three-dimensional games with fancy graphics. But the takeup of these new games has been slow, and both gaming aficionados and industry analysts have expressed doubts about their commercial viability.

Exit Games Neutron Powers Mobile Multiplayer Gaming in Japan
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – December 11, 2006 - Exit Games, the leading global provider of connected mobile entertainment software and related services for game developers and publishers, powers mobile multiplayer games launched by Japanese mobile operator Softbank Mobile.

Mobile Entertainment Not Particularly Popular Among American Consumers
Tis the season of consumer electronic spending in the United States. Americans are big spenders when it comes to entertainment content and services for consumer electronics, such as the Xbox, Apple's iPod, personal computers, and high definition TVs. But American consumers show less enthusiasm for purchasing entertainment services created for their wireless mobile devices. According to an IDC survey of more than 2,500 American wireless subscribers and customers, nearly three-quarters (72.5%) of respondents did not use any data services outside of messaging in the third quarter of 2006.

LatAm CDMA users to reach 70 million in 2006
The number of mobile subscribers in Latin America and the Caribbean using CDMA technology is expected to reach 65-70 million in 2006, Celedonio von Wuthenau, regional director for Latin America CDMA Development Group (CDG), told BNamericas.

Movistar opens mega showroom in Buenos Aires
Mobile operator Movistar Argentina has opened a 2,400 sq m building in the capital Buenos Aires to display its products and services, the company said in a statement.

Global Ronaldinho Sony Ericsson Campaign for 3G K800i Mobile Phone
Europe : Sony Ericsson, IRIS Nation and Netherlands-based mobile entertainment and solutions provider Mowave have teamed up to create comprehensive mobile sites available on operator portals in 16 countries around the world. The sites, which promote Sony Ericsson's new K800i handset, offer images, video and other content featuring Brazilian football superstar Ronaldinho.

Sony Ericsson’s New Z310 EDGE Handset
Europe : For a phone that reflects your style whether you’re at work or at play, picture yourself with the new Sony Ericsson Z310. Tthis stand-out phone has a flawless, polished finish. The front icon display is integrated into the design, hidden discretely beneath the surface until a message or call is received. There are even eye-catching coloured light effects that can be assigned to contacts in the phonebook; so you can know at a glance who is calling.

Mobile Editorial: Multiplayer Mobile Games Poised For US Growth
As part of Gamasutra's regular Mobile Editorial column, SkyZone's Neil Haldar explains the role multiplayer mobile gaming will play in the future of the US mobile gaming space, and what US publishers can learn from Asia.

QUALCOMM, Electronic Arts and Gameloft Announce Availability of 3D Games by TIM, Through the Deployment of BREW Gaming Signature Solution
SAN DIEGO and ROME, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM - News), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, along with leading mobile game publishers Electronic Arts (EA(TM)) and Gameloft, today announced the commercial availability of wireless data services based on QUALCOMM's BREW® solution for TIM customers. TIM, the largest mobile operator in Italy, is now offering a variety of new mobile games via the BREW Gaming Signature Solution with an initial line up of premium 3D titles from EA and Gameloft. Additionally, TIM subscribers will have access to 'Idle Mode' services, downloadable 'Themes' and direct access to content using QUALCOMM's uiOne(TM) offering, which is focused on driving revenue via integrated, dynamic user experiences on wireless devices.

Mobile versions could harm console brands, says Player X boss
"The customer is probably going to be disappointed in the quality". Tony Pearce, MD of mobile content provider Player X, has warned that poor quality mobile phone versions of PC and console titles could damage the existing videogame franchises.

QUALCOMM, Electronic Arts and Gameloft Announce Availability of 3D Games by TIM
SAN DIEGO and ROME, Dec. 5 -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM - News), a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies and data solutions, along with leading mobile game publishers Electronic Arts (EA(TM)) and Gameloft, today announced the commercial availability of wireless data services based on QUALCOMM's BREW® solution for TIM customers. TIM, the largest mobile operator in Italy, is now offering a variety of new mobile games via the BREW Gaming Signature Solution with an initial line up of premium 3D titles from EA and Gameloft. Additionally, TIM subscribers will have access to 'Idle Mode' services, downloadable 'Themes' and direct access to content using QUALCOMM's uiOne(TM) offering, which is focused on driving revenue via integrated, dynamic user experiences on wireless devices.

3G HSDPA Chocolate Folder Phone
Europe UK : LG has set a new standard in HSDPA handsets with the launch of the 3G folder version of its award winning Chocolate phone.

Nokia World: Flash wallpapers and games on your phone
Just polishing off some more interviews from last week's Nokia World conference today – there was so much happening at the show, I'm still working through transcripts. Let's kick off with Mobile Entertainment Factory, a German firm that's using Adobe's Flash Lite technology to create animated wallpapers and games/applications for phones.

NS8 Corporation: iWave and ReelTime Partner to Provide Mobile Games to Australia and Other Parts of Asia Pacific
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- December 04, 2006 -- iWave Interactive Systems ("iWave") the entertainment network division of NS8 Corporation ("NS8") (OTCBB: NSEO) has signed a distribution agreement with ReelTime Infotainment Ltd. ("ReelTime"), a subsidiary of Australian Stock Exchange listed ReelTime Media Ltd (ASX: RMA) to provide mobile games to Australia using ReelTime's network of over 110 ISP's. ReelTime ISP customers will be able to offer their consumers a vast library of premium mobile games and accessories which were developed by some of the world's leading mobile game technology companies.

Superscape Mobile Games on the Metro PCS Network
HOOK, England, December 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Superscape Group plc (LSE:SPS) announces that two of its mobile gameshave been selected by MetroPCS and are now available for download.

MGF 2007
Tuesday 23rd January 2007 to Wednesday 24th January 2007. The Waldorf Hilton, London, 09:00 - 17:30

Top Ten Handset Sales in Telia stores
Two 3G handsets from Sony Ericsson topped the list of best-selling mobile phones in Telia's retail stores in Sweden during the month of November. The K800i mobile phone is a big seller and captured first place on the list for the fourth month in a row.

Analyst sees Russian mobile content revenue up 30% in 2006
MOSCOW, Dec 4 (Prime-Tass) -- The revenues from mobile content services in Russia are expected to increase 30% on the year to U.S. $390 million in 2006, J'son&Partners consultancy said in a report Monday.

Sagem on target for 100% LatAm growth in 2007
French mobile handset manufacturer Sagem expects its sales in Latin America to double in 2007, continuing a trend of 100% growth registered since 2004, Sagem's Latin America operations VP and general manager Victor Díaz told BNamericas at a product launch.

Indec: Mobile lines grow 44.9% end-Oct
Argentine mobile operators had 29.5 million lines in service at the end of October 2006, up 44.9% compared to end-October 2005, while mobile traffic was up 32.8%, Argentine statistics institute Indec said in a statement.

Mobile TV and Games Boost Mobile Entertainment Market to $47Billion by 2009, Says Juniper Research
The total global mobile entertainment market -- including gambling, adult content, mobile games, mobile music, mobile TV, and infotainment -- is currently worth over $17 billion, according to a new study by Juniper Research. The analyst firm forecasts this to grow to $47 billion by 2009 and $77 billion by 2011, as broadcast mobile TV and mass market casual games really take off.

Mobile Q&A: GestureTek On Mobile Gaming's New Angle
Super Happy Fun Fun's freshly released cellphone title 3D Tilt-a-World is more than just an interesting new mobile game. It's the first implementation of GestureTek's EyeMobile Engine technology - a mobile extension of the company's Eyetoy and Xbox Live Vision technologies currently at work on the Playstation 2 and Xbox 360, respectively.

Mobile: M:Metrics Reveals New Publisher Marketshares
The results of mobile market research firm M:Metric's three-month sales tracking revealed a significant decline in the marketshare of EA Mobile, among other moves.