Nokia Debuts New Mobile Gaming Solutions and Experiences at GDC Mobile
by Darla
San Jose, CA, USA - Nokia today unveiled a new
software development kit (SDK) and consumer interface for its next
generation mobile gaming platform. The new tools and consumer interface
are designed to empower the mobile games industry to create high
quality 3D mobile games for Nokia smartphones.
"Our new SDK contains familiar tools for developers,
making it easy to focus on doing what they do best - creating great
mobile games," said Gregg Sauter, Director, Games Publishing, Nokia.
"Our platform lets developers put their games in millions of pockets
worldwide and these new tools ensure developers can get on board to
take advantage of this fantastic business opportunity."
Nokia also showcased its next generation mobile
gaming consumer interface, showing how consumers can easily discover,
purchase, play, manage and share the best mobile games.
"With our new consumer interface, you get quick
access to new games and information, it's easy to buy and manage your
games, and share game accomplishments with your friends. You can play
fantastic looking games for a great overall entertainment experience in
your pocket. This new consumer interface is going to transform the way
people find and play mobile games," continued Sauter.
The new developer tools include Game Development
Libraries, based on C++ programming libraries, which will be available
across multiple devices. The Game Development Libraries can be updated
on the devices for resolving compatibility issues, and adding new
features, including industry standard DRM solutions for content
protection with minimal integration. Developers can also take advantage
of the real-time connected gaming and community features enabled by the
N-Gage Arena.
Nokia provides a professional development
environment with debugging and analyzing tools such as on target
real-time debugging and profiling over USB. Developers also have access
to world class developer support through the new Forum Nokia PRO Games
Zone launched today.
Nokia's next generation mobile games platform is
expected to launch in the first half of 2007, with a range of titles
and devices.
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