E3

May 14, 2003 -- Nokia announced today new compelling game titles for the Nokia N-Gage game deck at the annual E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles, California. The Nokia N-Gage is an innovative mobile game deck device that creates an entirely new market for time, place and context sensitive game genres. Built for active and hard-core gamers, the Nokia N-Gage allows for online, mobile, multiplayer game play with today's hottest titles. In addition to gaming, the Nokia N-Gage mobile game deck also features a digital music player (MP3/AAC), stereo FM radio, as well as a tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 mobile phone.Read more

May 14/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NVIDIA and Contraband Entertainment, Inc. today unveiled Abducted, a new PC game that wraps cutting-edge technology around a harrowing science fiction storyline to deliver an engaging cinematic gaming experience. Debuting at this week's Electronic Entertainment Expo, Abducted takes advantage of the ultimate gaming platform-PCs powered by NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900 graphics and NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 platform processors-to achieve dramatic Hollywood-quality visual effects and character animations, the hallmark of future-generation gaming experiences.Read more

May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft, a leading provider of games for mobile, announced today that it plans to offer new multiplayer game titles for the Nokia N-Gage game deck. Nokia (NYSE:NOK) and Gameloft are working together to co-publish exciting games developed by Gameloft, with major Ubi Soft Entertainment's brands such as Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, Rayman 3, and Marcel Desailly Pro Soccer for the Nokia N-Gage. In addition to superb graphics and compelling gameplay, these titles take advantage of the unique features of the Nokia N-Gage, to enable multiplayer game play over Bluetooth.Read more

May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Alienware has taken yet another unprecedented leap forward with the launch of a new exclusive case design and new feature set for its award-winning mobile systems. The leading manufacturer of high-performance computer desktop and mobile systems, Alienware maintains its position at the forefront of the industry and continues a strong tradition of innovation and dedication to deliver the best possible products to its customers. Alienware is the first specialty system builder to offer an exclusive case of its own design for both its desktop and mobile systems.Read more

May 14, 2003-Nokia, Activision and Ideaworks3D today announced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater for the Nokia N-Gage game deck. Featuring wireless multiplayer functionality, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater aims to maximize the features of the Nokia N-Gage game deck and create a truly unique game play experience.Read more

May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix U.S.A announced today the North American debut of FINAL FANTASYXI for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the personal computer (PC) at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), held May 14-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. FINAL FANTASY XI, will be available for demonstration at several booths including Square Enix U.S.A. (South Hall, booth #624), Sony Computer Entertainment America (West Hall, booth #2416), ATI Technologies Inc. (South Hall, booth #646), Logitech (South Hall, booth #1300) and NVIDIA Corporation (South Hall, booth #1636).Read more

May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- E3 Expo attendees will embark on a wild new adventure with Shrek and his buddies when Activision and TDK Mediactive unveil Shrek 2: The Game (working title) at Activision's booth #1224 in the South Hall on May 14 - 16.Read more

May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- E3 -- Breaking the sound barrier and unleashing a futuristic two-wheeled assault on the next-generation gaming systems, Acclaim Entertainment today unveiled XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association. Developed by Acclaim Studios Cheltenham, XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association is the latest installment in the Company's award-winning Extreme-G Racing brand that has sold more than 1.5 million units worldwide. Combining futuristic, high-speed motorcycle racing and combat, XGRA: Extreme-G Racing Association will feature all new gameplay modes, features, weapons, bikes, controls and unlockable content.Read more

May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- GameSpy Industries is launching two new subscription products for users of the GameSpy Network, both offering users a more streamlined information and entertainment experience -- advertising free.Read more

May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- E3 -- Eliminating the need for a referee to pull a red card during a heated match, Acclaim Sports today unveiled Urban Freestyle Soccer, a no-holds-barred, 4-on-4, arcade-style street soccer game. Urban Freestyle Soccer takes the world's most popular sport back to its street roots with gang-style teams competing against their rivals for the right to lay claim to their home turf. Urban Freestyle Soccer will feature special player moves, combos, power-ups and playing fields set on the hard blacktop of the city. Read more