Nokia and KONAMI, a leading global developer,
publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, y announced that KONAMI mobile titles will be added to the N-Gage
mobile games platform. The mobile version of the award-winning METAL
GEAR SOLID® will be the first title in the games line-up. METAL GEAR
SOLID MOBILE has received top honours at the 2007 International Mobile
Gaming Awards (IMGA), taking both the Grand Prix and Operator’s Choice
Awards.
The new
version of the classic game features original content that can only be
found on the mobile platform. METAL GEAR SOLID®MOBILE includes
never-before-seen dramatic 3D art displays and camera work. The
detailed in-game graphics capture the atmosphere of the METAL GEAR
SOLID® series and create a depth that completely draws the player into
the game, and pushes the capabilities of the mobile platform. Players
face the extreme tension of solitary infiltration in this version of
the tactical espionage action game developed in conjunction with
Ideaworks3D and utilizing its Airplay 3.5 SDK. An in-game camouflage
system utilizes colour samples from the scenery of the real world
captured by the handset’s camera. Moreover, additional controls are
introduced that are made especially for mobile devices.
version of the classic game features original content that can only be
found on the mobile platform. METAL GEAR SOLID®MOBILE includes
never-before-seen dramatic 3D art displays and camera work. The
detailed in-game graphics capture the atmosphere of the METAL GEAR
SOLID® series and create a depth that completely draws the player into
the game, and pushes the capabilities of the mobile platform. Players
face the extreme tension of solitary infiltration in this version of
the tactical espionage action game developed in conjunction with
Ideaworks3D and utilizing its Airplay 3.5 SDK. An in-game camouflage
system utilizes colour samples from the scenery of the real world
captured by the handset’s camera. Moreover, additional controls are
introduced that are made especially for mobile devices.
“We’re
excited to see KONAMI tap into the performance and community features
we’ve built into the N-Gage platform,” said Gregg Sauter, Director,
Third Party Games Publishing, Nokia. “METAL GEAR SOLID on N-Gage will
raise the bar with respect to graphical detail and made-for-mobile
features. We look forward to the launch of this great franchise on
N-Gage.”
excited to see KONAMI tap into the performance and community features
we’ve built into the N-Gage platform,” said Gregg Sauter, Director,
Third Party Games Publishing, Nokia. “METAL GEAR SOLID on N-Gage will
raise the bar with respect to graphical detail and made-for-mobile
features. We look forward to the launch of this great franchise on
N-Gage.”
“It is my
sincere hope that global Nokia N-Gage users will experience the appeal
of “METAL GEAR” that has been brought to the mobile platform in the
form of “METAL GEAR SOLID® MOBILE,” said Hideo Kojima, Executive
Producer of Kojima Productions, Corporate Officer of Konami Digital
Entertainment Co., Ltd. “I believe that this cooperation between Nokia
and KONAMI will form the perfect match to share the vast potential of
mobile entertainment content with users all around the world.”
sincere hope that global Nokia N-Gage users will experience the appeal
of “METAL GEAR” that has been brought to the mobile platform in the
form of “METAL GEAR SOLID® MOBILE,” said Hideo Kojima, Executive
Producer of Kojima Productions, Corporate Officer of Konami Digital
Entertainment Co., Ltd. “I believe that this cooperation between Nokia
and KONAMI will form the perfect match to share the vast potential of
mobile entertainment content with users all around the world.”
KONAMI
provides premium content to mobile devices with its large portfolio of
mobile entertainment including games, wallpapers and ringtones of many
popular franchises.
provides premium content to mobile devices with its large portfolio of
mobile entertainment including games, wallpapers and ringtones of many
popular franchises.