Gameloft has recently announced a licensing agreement with Universal Pictures Digital Platforms Group to develop and publish the official mobile game of the upcoming blockbuster - Death Race. Pushing the limits of the mobile racing game, Gameloft’s Death Race captures the full throttle action of the film’s dystopian world in which the most extreme racing competition [...]

The iPhone as a gaming platform. Who knew? Well, Apple probably foresaw their iPhone’s huge multi-touch display and capacitance-based touchscreen as perfectly suited for the mobile gaming environment, but the iPhone’s tremendous appeal as a mobile gaming platform has been somewhat of a surprise to many. Nevertheless, mobile game developers has embraced the iPhone, as evidenced [...]

Glu Mobile is bringing Battlestar Galactica mobile game. You've read that correctly, we've waited for this for so long — or at least I did — and it's almost here. Actually, U.S. mobile gamers can already grab the game, while Europeans will have to wait a little longer. We've no information about the non-U.S. release date, [...]

Don't know about you, but I really, really enjoy playing Worms. That's why I was delighted to learn THQ Wireless will mobilize the latest sequel, Worms 2008: A Space Oddity, this summer. According to the game publisher, Worms 2008 retains all the familiar gameplay and unique sense of humour. However, the game will "showcase a whole [...]

Vivendi Games' mobile division revealed that the original episodic mobile game franchise, Surviving High School had a breakout year in 2007 with 7.5 million episodes downloaded. The volume of game and episode downloads qualifies the Surviving High School franchise as the most successful original IP in mobile gaming history. Originally released in 2005, the game soon [...]

Following on Nokia's more developed and wide-ranging offerings with their N-Gage gaming platform, Verizon Wireless has announced the launch of their exclusive new 3D game, Metal Gear Solid Mobile. Made by the same folks that brought us Metal Gear Solid console games, Metal Gear Solid Mobile is a completely new game with novel features. The new [...]

Fans of the popular Jumble puzzle in print now have a website where they can play eight different interactive daily Jumble games and download a Jumble puzzle pack to their mobile phones. Naturally, we care about the latter, and mobile users should except the same daily clues and answers found in more than 600 newspapers [...]

Nokia will be bringing classic detective game Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol to its N-Gage platform during the H1 2008. The game is featuring Dirk as the lead private eye and it’s your job to propel into “mysterious adventures, battling an array of femme fatales and gangsters.” According to Nokia’s release — which follows after the jump — using the unique one-button, camera-based controls - players will go through different levels, from solving the mystery of a stolen statue and a brutal murder, to uncovering the case of an accidental penguin-related death. As for the in-game music, the Finish giant promises a “jazzy soundtrack” that apparently should help players set the mood for each stage of the game… And now onto the mentioned release. PRESS RELEASE - Hollywood’s classic Film Noir world creates an atmospheric backdrop for this story-driven detective game. Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol by Nokia Games Publishing brings classic detective gaming onto mobile devices with unique twists and turns around every corner. Set in the stylish, yet seedy fictional city of New Haven, Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol comes to life through its comic book ambiance. Gripping yet funny stories of conflicts, romance and deception with plenty of movie stars, rip-offs, double-crosses, wigs and moustaches make this an entertaining game that will engage novices through to the most experienced game players. “Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol will re-introduce the long forgotten detective game genre for mobile devices,” said Dr Mark Ollila, Director of Technology and Strategy and Head of Games Publishing, Nokia. “With the combination of stunning visuals and enthralling storylines, players cannot help but be spellbound by this game.” Featuring Dirk as the lead private eye, players are propelled into mysterious adventures, battling an array of femme fatales and gangsters. From solving the mystery of a stolen statue and a brutal murder, to uncovering the case of an accidental penguin-related death, Dirk will not rest until the case is solved. Players guide Dirk through mysterious assignments using the unique one-button, camera-based controls, giving players an intuitive way of exploring the city of New Haven. A jazzy soundtrack helps set the mood for each stage of the game. Dirk Spanner and the Fallen Idol is expected to be available in the first half of 2008. ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:N-Gage Game ShopOjom launches Kojak - Detective Puzzles gameAudio: Interview with the developers of Creature of the Deep, an N-Gage gameSteamIron: The Fallen - first true online RTS mobile gameDestiny is out

We all know mobile gaming is set to explode in the coming months and years. Hence, we see Nokia betting heavily on its NGage platform, and other handset makers are also set to follow the suit (i.e. Sony Ericsson’s rumored PSP phone). The latest numbers from Electronic Arts suggest the gaming giant made twice as much money from mobile as from PlayStation 3. Here are EA’s Q3 2007 figures:

• Microsoft Xbox 360 - $218 million
• Sony PlayStation 2 - $73 million
• Nintendo Wii - $59 million
• Nintendo DS - $47m million
• Mobile games - $37 million
• Sony PSP - $21m million
• Sony PS3 - $17 million

Now, we’ve no doubt PS3 numbers will also grow, but it’s also interesting to note that EA’s mobile unit grew only 5.7% from Q3 2006. In sharp contrast, Gameloft and Glu Mobile have seen their businesses rise 51 and 34.9 percent respectively… [Via: PocketGamer.co.uk ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:It's a PSP, No It's a Phone, No It's a Rip-off!Fake PSP, Fake Windows Mobile, Fake Phone - Another PSP Rip-OffNokia Games Study Reveals Changing Mobile Gaming Habits WorldwidePatent filing suggests Sony Ericsson WILL make PSP phoneSamsung Anycall Dual Sliding PSP Knock/Rip-Off