Mobile Gaming: The New Contenders of 2008

1. Dangerous Dave: This one is inspired from the original Dangerous Dave game (launched in 1988, as PC game). Developed by the legendary John Romero

In the words of Jan Rezab (Redboss Games)

“From what I remember, this will be the mobile version of the oldest PC games ever entering the mobile game market, and we would like to continue pushing the brand. The brand like Doom, Wolfenstein, and Commander Keen, and Dangerous Dave, are legends in the PC game market, and many people remember when playing them on their first computers.”

The legend John Romero further added that

“I’ve been amazed over the years to hear of Dangerous Dave being played, even to this day, on computers in so many countries. The game is addictive, challenging but not very long. It’s definitely an ‘80’s style game. I’m very happy to be working with Redboss Games on the mobile launch of this classic.”

Enough reasons to play Dangerous Dave.


2. Devil May Cry: All those gothic supernatural powers, Dante’s world of battle between good and bad – this is Devil May Cry mobile game (launched by Capcom). Based upon its Playstation version of Devil May Cry 3. Not meant for ordinary gamers, this one needs temperament, puzzle solving skills and much more! Any Doubt!…you better enter the Arena.



3. Dakar 2008: Yet another pulsating extravaganza – the Dakar 2008 is an extended version of the highly successful Dakar 2007 mobile game. Launched by EA Mobile…this game involves 15 rigorous stages across 5 countries.

Play Hard!

Music on Mobile only, by 2011: Wow!

While in India we still feel nostalgic about those late night Vividh Bharti music programs, a research done on the UK music business predicted that 3 years down the line, about 30% of all the music will be purchased via mobile phones. Great news for music lovers…

This study came right after Nokia announced that they are going to offer a new mobile service called 'Comes with Music’ that would come with unlimited music downloading option.

Presently, the mobile sector provides 13% of the total music served every year. That means there would be almost 300% increase in the next 3 years!

The most important thing about such developments is that, you can get all your music instantly –no matter where you are (depending upon the service provider). After a surge in music phones, every music lover has got more than one reason to feel good…. keep listening!

Much Ado About Nothing

Looks do wonders and invented looks can really take you places. Of late, all the leading mobile handset manufacturers joined the rat race to come up with good-looking handsets (That’s what they said prior to launch these beauties). And, it paid off really well initially just for the time being –all looked stagnated after the big bubble burst. “Old habits die hard” and the surge continues to surprise you no end. Get ready to expect anything as bizarre and silly as anything can be from them, as they can go one step ahead while redefining a typical marketing gimmick –but, does it really work?

They are cool, trendy and the latest hip-thing – the real test of your taste quotient begins now!

1. Nokia 7380:



This “oh-so-nice” gadget belongs to Nokia’s “L’Amour” Collection. Surely, Nokia does deserve all applauds not only for designing something so peculiar, but also promoting it –big times. You have to pay a big amount to possess this beauty. Looks do not come easy and people do anything to look good. With striking resemble to a Zippo, don’t feel bad when somebody asks for light.



2. Apple iPhone:



Whether it’s the iPhone fascination or my lunacy, whenever I try to forget about this forbidden fruit, it pops up to do rounds in my mind. Leave functionalities aside, Apple Inc. are capable of creating something so unique that every now and then you would fancy holding this beauty in your palm. And, if you are the proud owner of Apple iPhone then you surely know how it feels to have it (everyone knows how it looks –thanks to Apple’s exaggerated marketing campaigns, which made it look like more of a household item than a special phone).

3. Nokia 888 communicator:



Hailed as the concept phone by the manufacturer, but where is the IDEA folks? Now take this, as they say, this phone is built by a soft and malleable material. Yes, it can be wrapped or rolled around in any particular shape, you like. Still in the conduit, this phone might come with a flexible circuitry system and a LED display. So, you can wrap it around your body to show off your style. But, do you really believe in something like this. Ok, wear one and don’t get shocked if somebody takes you as an alien. Yet another stereotypical approach (something beyond our rational understanding).

4.The Goldvish Piece:



When it comes to bragging about expensive things, a tech-savvy person wouldn’t mind paying a huge price for a compatible mobile handset (loaded with superb functionalities). But, our world is full of posers, who just hate to look genuine or normal human being. And, this masterpiece is meant for them. With a wafer of gold over the body and stamped 160 diamonds, it works as your “I m rich” tag. More of a jewelry item than a handset; human vanities can go to any extent.


That’s our pick, you can add more in this category for the welfare of all the tech-buffs…all I can say…Spare the technology from spooky tantrums.

Apple iPhone: The biggest Bluffer of 2007

A systemically premeditated promotional campaign followed up by an epic release of the iPhone –and after jostling in those queues, you went home proudly to show your cherished possession.

Honey, I got the iPhone.

Oh my God!

So, that’s it. No, like every other twisted melodrama, the story unfolded to leave you speechless.

Though, I have already given my verdict over this forbidden fruit, but now that we are embracing 2008, it’s the right time to remember this bluffer.

Just to remind you:

1.Apple iPhone does not support 3G!
2.Its 2 megapixels camera lacks autofocus and flash.
3.Forget about third party applications.
4.Irreplaceable battery.

Above all, it is preposterously costly.

Apple has a lot to learn to prove itself in the world of mobile phones. As far as Apple iPod is concerned –we just love it. But, Sorry folks, your iPhone is pathetic.

Talk - with your mouth shut

I wonder what goes on mobile phone developer’s mind. Latest heard is a mobile phone that allows you to talk through your ears. How cool is that!

Technically its an ear phone that could be connected to a mobile phone through wire or Bluetooth. The device decreases the external noise level many folds and takes help of ear vibration inside the ear.

Whats next…a mobile phone that says what you think!

iPhone - the naked truth

They say 'a picture says a thousand words"
Here's a thousand word for the "Oh so cool" iPhone



Do I need to say more?

Samsung SGH-U700 is acclaimed as the 'European Mobile Phone 2007-2008'

After Nokia, it was Samsung's turn to hit the podium and it did it in style by winning the 'European Mobile Phone 2007-2008'. Following are the excerpts from the speech given by Dr. David Steel (Vice President of Samsung’s Telecommunications Network Business): “I’m delighted and honoured to receive this award from EISA, an opinion leader in the European imaging and multimedia industry. This is important recognition of the progress that we have made in the European market and our mobile phones that have become very popular with European consumers. With the SGH-U700, Samsung will continue to deliver the best possible user experience in the most attractive design to satisfy mobile phone users in Europe.”

Here are some of the distinctions, which make Samsung SGH-U700 stand tall among others:

1.Yes, it is a glossy slider (symbolic with newly released Samsung phones), which supports 3G and HSDPA technology.
2.If everything goes well then this gadget can give you up to 3.5Mbps downloading speed (truly remarkable!).
3.For your viewing pleasure it offers a compatible 2.2'' 240x320 pixel display and don't forget to go snazzy with its 3 mega pixel camera.
4.Rest of the artillery is comprised of tri-band GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, Bluetooth and micro SD expandable memory slot.
5.How can you forget the web peculiarities. Yes, it comes with a compatible web browser and email client.

Like i mentioned in my last post, any award matters a lot and specially when you get it from experts. But, you might ask that obvious question that there are some other special handsets (good in looks and too good in features), so why this gadget is showered with momentarily limelight. You can think a lot about that, in my opinion other big players might have lagged behind because they could not come up with enticing gimmicks. That's enough for this post and Samsung would not mind to bask under this instant moment of glory.