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Ovi Store launching soon?
Many people have noted that the Download! client now gives a message saying that it will be "temporarily unavailable" today, while at the same time the Ovi Store site currently asks for a name and password to access it. Could something be stirring behind the scenes at Ovi Store?
Tibia ME updated: magic system made more complex and new island added
The world's first mobile MMORPG TibiaME (available on Symbian S60 1st, 2nd and 3rd Editions and Java J2ME) is still going strong, and has received a new update. The magic system has now been made more detailed with a new spell system, and the game world has had an entire new island added to it. The basic game world and client are free, but it costs extra for the gold client and for access to the premium areas of the game world.
Spore Origins out very soon on N-Gage?
The upcoming N-Gage title Spore Origins has had an official forum added to N-Gage.com, and it has also had an N-Gage.com game page added too, which normally only happens if a game is on the verge of being released. Will this be the next game to come to the N-Gage platform?
N-Gage application updated to 1.20(1459)
The N-Gage application has been updated to a new version. There don't seem to be any major changes visible, but apparently this fixes some score sync and predictive text problems, and possibly other bugs. If you want to update, open your N-Gage application, select "Options" and then "Check For Updates", then follow the instructions. Alternatively you can download directly from this link. Important Notes: The update download file may have the old app version number, but it IS the new version. Also, after installation the N-Gage icon may get moved from the front page to the Applications folder, you can move it back to the front page by using the instructions below.
Pandemonium now available on N-Gage platform
The classic 3D platformer Pandemonium is out now in the N-Gage showroom. To see it, go to the N-Gage application on your compatible phone, select the "Showroom" tab, select "Options" and then "Update Now". You should also be able to see it in the "All Games" section. You can find out more about the N-Gage platform including a list of compatible phones in the All About N-Gage FAQ.
AAN reviews Age Of Empires III
AAN's readers recently voted Age Of Empires III their most-anticipated game on N-Gage, possibly thanks to its online multiplayer mode. Now that it's finally here, was it worth the wait? Find out in All About N-Gage's review...
Bobba, an online virtual world for S60 phones from the creators of Habbo
Sulake, best known for their Habbo Hotel online community for PCs, have now launched a new online community for S60 devices called Bobba. It's still in beta testing so there may be some bugs, but you can download the Bobba application free from the Bobba.com website, and there are no charges for using the service either (though of course you may have to pay data charges to your phone network). Bobba is compatible with all S60 3rd Edition and S60 2nd Edition devices, including all N-Gage-compatible phones.
Nokia Developer Summit: Ovi Store to sell N-Gage games alongside Symbian S60, Java J2ME and Flash Lite titles too
The Nokia Developer Summit in Monaco has included a string of announcements related to Nokia's upcoming content shop Ovi Store, including the news that all N-Gage games will be sold through the store alongside S60, Java and Flash Lite games. You can see photos of Ovi Store in action below.
Nokia Developer Summit: First Yamake in-game screenshots
The first proper in-game screenshots of Nokia's upcoming Yamake make-your-own-game title have appeared at the Nokia Developer Summit in Monaco. You can see them below.
Age Of Empires III is out now on the N-Gage platform
The historical strategy game Age Of Empires III is out now on N-Gage-compatible phones, and yes it does indeed have an online multiplayer mode as well as a rather sweeping orchestral soundtrack. You can download it from the N-Gage application on your phone by going to the Showroom tab, then select "Options", then "Update Now". As always you can find out more about the N-Gage platform including a list of compatible devices by visiting the All About N-Gage FAQ.
