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Opera Web Browser Released for N-Gage

Wednesday October 29, 2003 - 01:11 AM
After having been released on the new Nokia 6600, Opera Software today made available for download a new and improved browser that includes many of the enhancements made in the Nokia 6600 delivery for all other phones that are based on the Series 60 platform: Nokia 3650/7650/N-Gage. Opera 6.1 for Series 60 is much smaller than its predecessor and uses significantly less memory.

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GameStop Lowers N-Gage Price to $199 - Free Shipping Coupon

Saturday October 25, 2003 - 04:51 PM
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GameStop, quickly becoming the #1 source on the internet to purchase N-Gage games and accessories, has slashed prices on the N-Gage Game Deck down to $199.99 from $299.99. GameStop is also providing free shipping on all N-Gage products by using the coupon code: ngage. It is unknown how long GameStop will continute this promotion.

update: Reportedly, the $199.99 price tag is part of a "Halloween promotion" scheduled to end on November 2, so if you're planning on purchasing an N-Gage Game Deck now would be a good time to pick one up.

Nokia To Sell 6 to 9 Million N-Gage Units By End of 2004

Thursday October 23, 2003 - 10:44 AM
IGN Reports that Nokia remains optimistic regarding sales of the N-Gage gamedeck. Nokia made public today that they have sold approximately 400,000 N-Gage Game Decks worldwide in its first two weeks. Furthermore, Nokia expects to sell 6-9 million game decks before the end of 2004.

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Less Than 5000 N-Gage Systems Sold in First Week

Tuesday October 21, 2003 - 08:35 AM
1up.com reports a less than spectacular launch for Nokia's N-Gage Game Deck. According to Arcadia Research, an independent research firm, less than 5,000 N-Gages were sold in the United States during the systems first week out.

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Win a Free N-Gage Game Deck

Sunday October 19, 2003 - 12:46 AM
Courtesy of Fanscape. Fill out their form for a chance to win.

N-Gage Launch: Initial Impressions Across the Web

Tuesday October 14, 2003 - 12:46 AM
Well, N-Gage has officially been out for about a week now, and gaming review sites across the web have had their way with the device. Here are the highlights:


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Tomb Raider #1 Selling N-Gage Game

Sunday October 12, 2003 - 01:06 AM
According to Chart-Track, a London based retail research company, the #1 selling N-Gage game in the UK this week was Tomb Raider. Super Monkey Ball, Sonic N, Pandemonium, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater round out the Top 5 list.

Penny Arcade: The Sound of Crickets

Friday October 10, 2003 - 12:41 AM
Penny Arcade's latest comic pokes fun at the lackluster sales at N-Gage's launch.

N-Gage Red Alert Contest

Friday October 10, 2003 - 12:40 AM
Winning can be easy if you're on Alert! Every week, five N-Gage Arena Players who are on "Activity Alert," will be randomly selected to win the coveted Red Alert! Trophy for their Player Profile page. Not only does winning earn you recognition in the weekly Red Alert! winners announcement, but also having the Red Alert Trophy may be worth even more in the future (stay tuned!). Contest Information Page.

N-Gage Mastermind Challenge

Thursday October 09, 2003 - 12:38 AM
Think you know everything there is to know about the N-Gage? Well now you can prove it! Nokia is challenging N-Gage Arena Players to test their knowledge about the N-Gage game deck.

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N-Gage Arena Goes Live

Thursday October 09, 2003 - 12:29 AM
"The N-Gage Arena is open for battle. Get your chosen nickname now and step into the ring..."

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EA Sports FIFA Soccer 2004 Announced for N-Gage

Wednesday October 08, 2003 - 12:27 AM
October 7, 2003 - Nokia, together with Electronic Arts (EA) today announced that the true authority in soccer gaming, FIFA Soccer 2004 will be released for the Nokia N-Gage game deck. The soccer season of FIFA Soccer 2004 on the Nokia N-Gage game deck will get players into amazing 3D stadium graphics, and head-to-head multiplayer gameplay via Bluetooth™ wireless technology.

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N-Gage Launches Today! Official Press Release

Tuesday October 07, 2003 - 12:00 AM
When the clock strikes midnight tonight, gamers around the world will experience the biggest innovative in gaming since the joystick - mobility. Sales of the Nokia N-Gage game deck will start across several continents in over 60 countries, offering gamers both blockbuster game titles, as well as true game classics. October 7 marks the first global mobile connected game platform launch in the history of the games industry.

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"Xentrix" Crowned N-Gage Champion of Europe

Monday October 06, 2003 - 11:59 PM
The best mobile gamers from across Europe gathered in Paris on 4 October to compete for the title of N-Gage Champion of Europe. The competition got fierce and frantic as 16 National Champions fought it out for 4 hours. After an epic battle, involving wicked tricks and expert manoeuvres on Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Eric Riedel aka "Xentrix" of Germany was ultimately crowned N-Gage Champion of Europe.

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N-Gage Television Ad

Monday October 06, 2003 - 11:09 AM
Nokia has posted the N-Gage launch TV advertisement on N-Gage.com. With the N-Gage launch tomorrow, expect to be seeing the ad getting a lot of airplay in the upcoming weeks. New wallpapers too. Check out the image below.

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