Nokia launches a collection of connected multiplayer casual games for Java enabled handsets

Nokia launches a collection of connected multiplayer casual games for Java enabled handsets

Nokia, the leader in mobile communications, announced today that the launch of its casual games collection for Java-enabled cell phones is expected to occur later this year. The first four titles in the series, all powered by Nokia’s SNAP Mobile service, are Blackjack, Dominoes, Backgammon and Shuffleboard. Java-enabled mobile phone users will be able to play these and many of their other favorite casual titles in real time with other users of Java-enabled mobile phones.

“What makes our SNAP Mobile casual games lineup so special is that there is something for everyone,” said Lisa Waits, Head of Nokia SNAP Mobile. “These games have been designed from the ground up to take advantage of the unique capabilities of today’s mobile phones and networks in order to create the best possible and easily accessible gameplay experience for mobile phone gamers.”

The Nokia SNAP Mobile casual game portfolio is developed by Tucson, AZ based Octopi using the Nokia SNAP Mobile platform to enable the connected features. All of the games will feature connected multiplayer gameplay over the wireless network, a friends list showing which friends are online to play, instant messaging with these friends, a customizable online avatar profile and image, and an in-game token system that rewards players for playing online.

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