Motion controlled Bounce on its way

Bounce Boing Voyage, the jumpaliciously fun 3D classic game, will be the first motion control supported game on N-Gage. The upgraded version of Bounce Boing Voyage is planned to be available during spring 2009.

Motion control support enables players to guide the Bounce ball through different surreal worlds with the built-in motion sensor in their N-Gage compatible device. In Bounce Boing Voyage, players can control the Bounce ball by moving their device in the desired direction. Lifting the device upwards makes Bounce jump on its way to free the land of Poingpingy.

Motion control is currently supported by a range of available devices including the Nokia N79, Nokia N82, Nokia N85, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia N96 and the Nokia 6210 Navigator. Most devices coming later this year will feature motion control support. The game can be played with a keypad on non-supported N-Gage compatible devices.

Current owners of Bounce Boing Voyage will get a free upgrade of the motion control supported version once available.

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1 million N-Gagers

There are almost 1 million N-Gagers around the globe and the number is growing every day..

The takeu-p of Nokia's N-Gage gaming service has accelerated since the top cellphone maker has started to pre-install it in new mid- and higher-end phone models, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

Nokia has not unveiled user numbers for its gaming service, but the spokesman said almost 1 million players have created personal profiles on the N-Gage community pages.

In late-October Nokia said players had created 400,000 personal profiles.

Read the story here

Purchase N-Gage games with Oxicash

Here's an update on the N-Gage Oxicash purchasing system. It's good news for Indian N-Gagers who don't have a credit card. Now, N-Gage users can purchase titles via SMS, online or via WAP.

The prices are quite nominal too. The standard price for every title has been allocated at Rs. 49/- (for a 1 day pass) and 7 day and full version pass are available within Rs.199/Rs.299 range.

Prices of course may vary from title to title.

These are the purchasing modes.

1. Purchase via SMS OxiCash To 9870888888
2. Purchase online via www.OxiCash.in
3. Purchase via wap.OxiCash.in

Purchase Instructions

1. Purchase via SMS OxiCash To 9870888888

Step 1: Visit Oxicash –http://www.oxicash.in/Nokia/Nokia.aspx

Step 2: Select N-Gage Title

Follow the instruction purchase on the site.

Example:
SMS OxiCash To 9870888888

NOKIA
To 9870 888 888

Definitions
this is the password of your account you created on Qxycash. If you don’t have an account, you will need to create one.

This will contain game title code available on oxicash site. http://www.oxicash.in/Nokia/Nokia.aspx

This will contain the type of pass you require.
Options:
1day (As visible on site: 1D)
7 days (As visible on site: 7D)
Full version (As visible on site: FULL)

After sending the SMS, buyer will receive a confirmation on SMS along with the activation code for activating the game.

2. Purchase online via www.OxiCash.in

Visit http://www.oxicash.in/Nokia/Nokia.aspx
Select from title and pass option.
Enter mobile number and password.
Click on buy.

3. Purchase via wap.OxiCash.in

Enter address http://wap.oxicash.in your mobile and download Oxicash application on your phone via GPRS or wifi.

The application will be stored in user’s application folder after download.

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Prince of Persia on N-Gage review

Earlier Post: Prince of Persia on N-Gage

Prince of Persia, one the all time best selling games by Gameloft, was released on N-gage 2.0 last week. The game was earlier available on both j2me and symbian platforms.

Here is the detailed review of the Game:

The Story of the Game revolves around the Hero, the Prince of Persia, who is heading for home after a journey abroad. The prince finds himself in forbidden lands after a sand storm and encounters an adventure that changes his life forever and makes him a Hero. On his journey , he rescues a girl named Elika, who is in search of a tree of life that has the powers of saving her land from decaying. The Prince helps Elika find what she wants and the Elika returns the favour by helping the prince on his way, with her magical powers. The duo fall in love with each other, but the mystery unfolds and it appears that Elika will have to sacrifice her life to save her people.

Can the Prince save Elika's life? Play 12 exiting levels to find out.

The graphics in the game are a combination of 3d environment with a 2d side scrolling engine. The 3d world is most detailed amongst many other N-Gage games. The sound quality and background score of the game is superb. The controls of the Hero and Elika are simple and intuitive. The hero can jump, roll, swing, use his sword, all at the press of keys on the D-Pad. The frames per second are very good and results in a smooth gaming experience.



The hero has to jump, hang on to pillars, platforms, climb walls and perform different gymnastics without falling down from a tower or into molten lava at times.


The hero fights enemies with his sword, The Hero can also kill enemies by lifting them and throwing them on the ground. This is particularly helpful against the blue enemies with Shields. Throwing them breaks their shields and helps in killing them faster.

The games allows to control either the Hero or Elika depending on the situation, for instance Elika can fly and reach out places high up and open doors for the Hero. She can also cast magic spells.

The hero and Elika fly on a dragon from one level to another. The dragon has to be controlled from obstacles and enemies attacking it. While on Dragon the Hero can swing sword if the enemies are very near to them or throw fire balls if they are at a distance. The are some minor issue with the collision detection while controlling the dragon past some of the obstacles.

Scores can be submitted to the N-Gage arena at the end of every level.






Killing the monsters in the games isn't very difficult. Collecting 3 diamonds in the game helps increase the power of the Hero.
The game is about 30 mbs so make sure you have sufficient space when downloading.

Ratings:-

Gameplay:- 4 / 5
Graphics:- 4 /5
Sound: 4.5 / 5
Replay value: 3 /5

Verdict:- Go for it.

Game page:- Prince of Persia


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Need For Speed Undercover on N-Gage 2.0

Need For Speed Undercover by EA out on N-Gage 2.0, The best-selling arcade racing series game can now be downloaded from the N-Gage application Showroom, and will be available on the Website shortly.

The latest offering in EA’s award-winning franchise locks drivers in a frenetic duel with the law as they rip through the city in eight iconic rides, including the Porsche 911 Turbo and the Nissan GT-R. The streets become a racer’s playground as players blaze a trail through four distinct urban environments in classic Circuit, Sprint, Speed Camera, Highway Battle and Bounty events.

A combustible mixture of seat-gripping game play and Hollywood-style direction makes for unrelenting action on the road as Need For Speed™ Undercover invites you to feel the thrill of the chase.

N-Gage

Screen shots of Need For Speed Undercover

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New Apple iPod shuffle

Apple today introduced the next generation iPod shuffle that is jaw-droppingly small. It’s half the size of the previous generation. Yet there’s room for so much more. With 4GB of storage, it now holds up to 1,000 songs, and lets you enjoy multiple playlists, too.

1.8" tall x 0.3" thin

The controls of the new iPod shuffle are located on the right earbud cord. With the press of a button, users can play, pause, adjust volume, switch playlists and hear the name of the song and artist.
So here is the biggest problem with the new shuffle, YOU CANT USE YOUR OWN FAVOURITE PAIR OF HEADPHONES. According to Apple, anyone who wants to use their own third-party headphones will be required to purchase a Shuffle-controlling dongle (approximately 15 to 20$ extra) that will attach to both the iPod and the headphones.

The iPod shuffle clip also gets a fresh treatment. Now forged in stainless steel, the clip attaches securely to your shirt, jacket, workout gear, even your backpack. The body of the shuffle has a sleek, durable, anodized aluminium case — available in silver or black.

The new iPod shuffle boasts about a new feature called VoiceOver. Say you’re listening to a song and want to know the title or the artist. With the press of a button, VoiceOver tells you as the music dips down. It even announces the names of your playlists. And when your battery needs charging, VoiceOver tells you that, too. The VoiceOver speaks 14 different languages likes English, German, French, Japanese, Chinese etc.

The 3rd generation 4GB iPod shuffle will be available in India in couple of weeks at a retail price of Rs. 4,900 through Apple Authorised Resellers.

Product website

Prince of Persia on N-Gage

Prince of Persia (often shortened to "POP") is a platform game, originally developed by Jordan Mechner in 1989 ever since then the game has been a hit amongst gamers and has been available on various platform like PC, PSP, Xbox, etc..

Price of Persia by Gameloft for N-Gage 2.0 is now out and available for download in the N-Gage showroom. The game would be available for download from the website in couple of days. The game is almost 33mb when installed on N-Gage as compared to 4mb for the series 60 HD version, yet there is not much difference apart from minor improvement in the sound quality. The Game is priced at $7.99. So if you havent already played the HD version then GO for it:

"The Prince is back in a new kind of adventure in full 3D where cooperation with the mysterious Elika will let you perform actions never before seen on a mobile device. Partnered with Elika, prepare for amazing acrobatics and fight gigantic monsters in 360° with a mix of magic and electrifying combat techniques! To save the world from a magical menace that has contaminated everything in its path, you must be ready for anything: ride a dragon, swing from precariously high ropes, and fight a multitude of enemies in gigantic 3D environments full of traps and secrets to discover."

Screen shots and Hints from the game:

Some object will break when you land on them or hold them for long time.

Press 6 or Up near an enemy with a shield to break his shield.
If the hero helps Elika save the world, In return, Elika will help the hero on his Journey.
Control Elika to fly to places where Hero cant reach.


When fighting a monster press '0' to block.
Find 3 diamonds to increase the hero's health.

In flying levels you can launch fireballs or swing your sword by pressing the corresponding keys.

Overall a good game from Gameloft.
Good Sound.
Good Graphics.
Nice GamePlay.
Single player.

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Nokia 5730, Nokia 5030 And Nokia 5330 XpressMusic Launched

Earlier post: Your Music Player Is Ringing

Nokia today launched not one but 3 new Xpress Music phones: The Nokia 5730, Nokia 5030 And Nokia 5330.

Nokia 5730 XpressMusic

The Nokia 5730 XpressMusic is Nokia's first music-optimized device to offer a full QWERTY keyboard - ideal for quick messaging. The heart of this music device is the Homescreen for XpressMusic, providing access and dynamic information on music, people, games, email and calendar.The Homescreen features an improved contacts bar with up to 20 friends and family members and provides direct access to music, N-Gage and other applications, like Facebook, Photos, Ovi Contacts, Maps, messaging and more. With Ovi Contacts, people see which friends are online, chat and even view what music they are listening to.

The Music shortcut offers a quick access to the music stored on the device as well as to the Nokia Music Store where they can find for information on artists, music and over-the-air downloads, directly on the device.

With the dedicated gaming keys the Nokia 5730 XpressMusic is a true N-Gage gadget. Direct access to the N-Gage Arena community and the preloaded N-Gage games invite to connect and compete and check high scores with online friends.

Nokia also launched the Nokia Mobile Holder CR-110 to keep the Nokia 5730 XpressMusic firmly in place.

The Nokia 5730 XpressMusic is expected to begin shipping in the third quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of 280 EUR before subsidies and taxes i.e. at 17,000 Rs.

Nokia 5330 XpressMusic

With its edgy, top-sliced design and illumination effects, Nokia 5330 XpressMusic is ideal for music and keeping in touch with your social network. XpressMusic touch keys on the side of the display provide instant access to music. The standard 3.5mm jack offers crystal clear sound for any headphones, and the extended battery life gives more than 26 hours of playback time. Of course, the Nokia 5330 XpressMusic provides access to sites that specialize in online sharing, including Ovi, Facebook, and MySpace.

The Nokia 5330 XpressMusic is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2009 for an estimated retail price of 160 EUR.

To enhance your music listening experience on the go, Nokia offers a variety of accessories. Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-504 - that has recently started shipping - has high quality audio with powerful speakers, echo cancellation and noise reduction. Nokia Stereo Headset WH-500 is also great for both music and calls and compatible with a broad range of devices. Both headsets are easy to fold up and store in the carrying pouch. The small-size Nokia Mini Speakers MD-8 with extra long playtime are ideal for sharing favorite songs with friends.

Nokia 5030:

Nokia 5030 is the company's first phone with an internal FM radio antenna, which eliminates the need for a headset or external speakers. The one touch FM radio and channel selection keys on the side of the device ensure the product lives up to its XpressRadio name. Placed sideways on the table, the Nokia 5030 doubles as a portable FM radio and is ideal for emerging markets, where people rely on a radio as their main source of entertainment and news. The Nokia 5030 has up to a day of listening time and 10 hours of talk time, which comes to life with the powerful loudspeaker, and is available in two colors - graphite and red.

One of Nokia's most affordable devices to offer an FM radio, the Nokia 5030 is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2009 with an estimated retail price of less than 40 EUR, before taxes or subsidies.

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