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And your most-used phone on N-Gage is...
We've now closed the poll on which phone is the most popular for use with N-Gage games, and the results are in. Click on the headline of this news story to see them...
N-Gage service breaks this weekend
There are going to be some interruptions in the online service of the N-Gage Arena this weekend, two ten minute breaks some time during Saturday evening and a two hour break on Sunday morning. There may also be shorter interruptions throughout the weekend. Don't worry if you can't get online features to work, there's nothing wrong with your phone, it's just Nokia doing maintenance work.
Snakes Subsonic is out next week
According to the official N-Gage blog, Snakes Subsonic will be released next week. Snakes Subsonic is the sequel to the hugely acclaimed Snakes on the original gen N-Gage. On the plus side it will feature four-player online multiplayer gaming, but on the negative side it won't be free. Those of you who want the original Snakes on their next gen N-Gage-compatible phone can download it from the Nokia 5700 support page.
Hexxagon Labs: a space age Othello?
Our sister site All About Symbian has reviewed a rather good puzzle game called Hexxagon Labs for S60 3rd Edition devices. Symbian S60v3 games work on all N-Gage-compatible phones, so if you fancy trying out a modern reworking of Othello/Reversi then check out the review and get clicking on the download link at the top of the page.
The Compleat Hooked On: Creatures Of The Deep
If you're hooked on Hooked On Creatures Of The Deep, you may like to know that there's now an unofficial guide book to help you navigate the rather large and complex game world. It's by HO:COTD enthusiast Robot2037, who would like to hear from anyone interested in developing or finishing the guide, as there are still some gaps here and there. Head on over to the official Arena forum thread if you want to get in touch, or if you just want to congratulate the author on this incredible work.
Travel back in time with your N-Gage-compatible phone
Phones that are compatible with N-Gage games are also compatible with Symbian S60 3rd Edition software, including emulators of classic home computers and consoles. There are currently S60v3 emulators for the following systems: Amstrad CPC, ColecoVision, Commodore 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Game Gear, MSX, NES, Sega Master System, Sinclair ZX Spectrum and SNES. There's also an emu for MAME arcade machine games. Click here to read our sister site AAS's feature about where to get these emulators, and about the machines they emulate.
Reset Generation: The ultimate viral game?
In the second part of our look at Nokia's upcoming N-Gage flagship game, there is further chat with producer Scott Foe and reflections on how Reset Generation's free embeddable web-based version could attract new people to N-Gage, even people who don't currently own a mobile. Oh yes, and we also get to see those legendary Pac-Man biscuits...
Ewan Spence takes a look at Reset Generation
Globe-trotting intrepid reporter Ewan Spence has spent time with Scott Foe, the developer of Reset Generation, and has plenty of thoughts on both the game and its significance for Nokia. What is the game like, will it be a hit, and how will its promotion differ from previous phone games?
Reset Generation: The Movie (well, not quite...)
We've had a load of screenshots flung at us of the upcoming Reset Generation (formerly Project White Rock) N-Gage game. Instead of just posting them in the conventional way, we've done a little slideshow film accompanied by part of the game's 8-Bit Weapon soundtrack. Click on the headline to check it out...
Which phone are you using N-Gage on?
The N-Gage platform has now been officially launched for several weeks, but which phones are people actually using it on? Take part in our survey and let us know which N-Gage-compatible model you use to access the service.
