14 DAY TRIAL // Gameloft, a well-known publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones, announced last week the release of 17 new games for the fourth quarter of 2006, which will raise the total number of titles released this year to 44.
Gameloft also reached a monumental breakthrough with 25 of its titles to date eclipsing one million units sold each.
Titles scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2006:
Miami Nights: Singles in the City - Following in the footsteps of blockbuster New York Nights, considered to be the benchmark of life-simulation mobile games, Miami Nights offers a freedom of action and movement never before seen in this format, packaged in an environment both excitingly attractive and demonic.
Dogz - After having made its mark on PCs as well as portable consoles, the Dogz brand has been launched as a mobile game to satisfy people's current infatuation with virtual pets. There are several choices of puppies for you to adopt, a super-intuitive interface, more than 10 places to explore, and just as many mini-games-you'll find it very hard to be away from your companion!
Brain Challenge - In line with brain health concern awareness and surfing on the halo-effect from Nintendo's successful Brain Training games, Brain Challenge is Gameloft's answer to the brain game craze, with a deeper insight in the genre.
Naval Battle: Mission Commander - This great classic is now available in a Bluetooth multiplayer version. Better yet, Gameloft has added its own personal touch by imposing a whole new gamut of rules demanding your smartest tactical strategies!
Deal or no Deal - (UK only) The official mobile game of the current biggest show on Channel 4 in the UK, with an average 2.6 million viewers and a 23% audience share. This special edition, hosted by Noel Edmonds himself, offers a brand new mode based on trivia questions and varied objectives for more heart-pounding challenges will surely satisfy both fans who crave new features and casual gamers.
Asphalt 3: Street Rules - The most famous mobile racing franchise makes a comeback for an "underground" episode.
Christmas Midnight Pool - Snowed-in bar setting where you can spend some warm winter evenings at your own billiard table.
Bubble Bash - Breaks new ground in mobile games based on classic arcade games. The game mode is still simple and captivating, but now, a wide range of challenges and graphics turn it into a game of skill with constant surprises in store.
King Kong Pinball - Bolstered by the resounding success of the action/adventure game released last year, this is the second official mobile game based on Peter Jackson's film to accompany the release of the collector DVD. An ultra-realistic flipper game for players of all levels that faithfully reproduces the film's key moments and settings.
Gangstar: Crime City - A realistic plunge into the "gangsta" universe: take your rightful place in a gang, grow your business empire, rule over your district and your city-play, all of this out in gigantic open urban settings against a backdrop of thrilling missions carried out by street races and gunfights.
Real Golf 2007 - The first golf game on mobile to incorporate a true-to-life environmental influence and a gameplay suitable for all types of players. "Pro Golf 2007 feat. Vijay Singh" is the sequel to the very popular "Vijay Singh Pro Golf 2005".
Special Crime Unit - The first scientific investigation mobile game. Here, you'll find the familiar atmosphere of the best films and TV series of the genre. A murder on campus calls for an investigation that will require the latest forensic tools.
Real Tennis 2007 - Join the pro tennis circuit. Train yourself throughout the season, play in the most prestigious tournaments from New York to Paris, go up against the top players, and set off to become the world's #1 player!
Rayman Raving Rabbids - Rayman is back to fight crazed bunnies in this legendary series that has sold 17 million copies worldwide.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas - Rainbow 6 series is a major Ubisoft brand with more than 11.5 million units sold worldwide featuring exclusive scenarios from Tom Clancy's team. One of the most acclaimed mobile game licenses, established as a benchmark of the tactical action segment on mobile!
Horse Ridding Academy - The young female horserace prodigy has already won a loyal public and a host of fans wildly enthused over mankind's finest conquest. - The mobile game of the successful Ubisoft horse brand in Western Europe with over 400 000 units sold. The game is about to break through to the rest of the world.
Meteos - The mobile version of the Nintendo DS puzzle game acclaimed for its unique and successful twist on the puzzle game formula. The Gameloft version also includes exclusive new game modes.
Dominos Fever (working title) - Dominoes are the latest trendy game in the USA and interest in organizing leagues and tournaments is spreading to players around the globe. After betting on poker, the ESPN channel has started to regularly broadcast dominos tournaments, including the World Championships in Las Vegas. With Domino Fever, Gameloft brings you the best feature-packed game on the market.
"As the mobile gaming space continues to grow, gamers tastes and interests also expand," said Gonzague de de Vallois, Gameloft's Vice-President of Publishing. "We made a very special effort as we approached the end of the year to make certain that our lineup reflected the unlimited variety of tastes that are out there. Every title we publish benefits from the creative dedication of our production studio team who strive to ensure that it becomes a benchmark title in its category," said de Vallois. "We are confident that a large number of the remaining titles will soon join Gameloft's million-unit club."