We’ve already seen several games that were ported from mobile to web (PC) and the other way round. However, we haven’t seen Nokia going this way, at least for now. Their latest N-Gage title is called Reset Generation and it could be played on both N-Gage compatible mobile phone or on a PC as an [...]

Nokia has recently launched Mobile Games Innovation Challenge with 70,000 EUR in prizes, designed to "encourage development of innovative game concepts with the power to positively disrupt the global mobile gaming industry and to help propel mobile gaming with handheld devices into a new and exciting future." Nokia Publishing is sponsoring the contest and they're inviting [...]

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