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Spout, a minimalist game by Kuni. Ported to the Zodiac from the original version by Andrew Kearns (aka Vilmos). I got annoyed with the controls when I started playing this game on my GP2X so I ported it to the Zodiac where the joystick may not be better, but I'm definitely used to it.
Thanks to testers: Charles and Mrpropre. Also thanks to Mrpropre for the snazzy icons!
Nokia last week kicked off its plan to build GPS-based satellite navigation technology onto its N-series "multimedia computer" handsets with the acquisition of German route-planning software developer Gate5.
Gate5 has produced route-planning software since the late 1990s and has developed software for several platforms including in-car solutions for Volkswagen and Daimler-Chrysler. However, it's the smart2go software for Symbian smart phones that sparked Nokia's interest in the company.
Nokia multimedia chief Anssi Vanjoki said the smart phone-based satellite navigation market hasn't developed as quickly as Nokia had hoped. Interestingly, Nokia pledge to continue developing solutions for other platforms besides its own Symbian-based operating systems.
Nokia said it will release a Gate5-produced navigation software update for the Nokia 770 internet tablet, although this will require the puraches of a separate GPS unit.
It is a beta version now. We test it on Nokia E60 & Nokia E61. And we hope to receive feedbacks of other S60 3rd version phones. You will be greatly appreciated for any feedback. Thanks in advance.
Because there are many limits for the programs which are not certified in S60 3rd version phones, this beta version does not have the following functions:
1. Bluetooth Multiplay
2. Automatically recognize roms which are sent by bluetooth or infrared. You must put your roms into the directory "Others\vNes" directly. You can do this by card-reader or USB.
We say sorry for that. We will try our best to seek a method to solve them.
You may need to do the following steps in order to allow your phone to install vNes:
1) Open Application Manager
2) Choose Options-> Settings
3) Switch Software installation to *All* (not Certified only)
This will allow you to install non-certified applications.
Any feedback for this beta version will be appreciated.
Because of the limits for programs which are not certified in S60 3rd version phones, we have to change the method of filling the screen. The efficiency is much lower than before So you may feel the speed a little slow when you use a full-screen option, especially for those 352*416 resolution phones. Users of those phones can set size option "double". We are currently seeking a method to solve this problem.
The following function is not supported:
***Automatically recognize roms which are sent by bluetooth or infrared. You must put your roms into the directory "Others\vBoy" directly. You can do this by card-reader or USB.
You may need to do the following steps in order to allow your phone to install vBoy:
1) Open Application Manager
2) Choose Options-> Settings
3) Switch Software installation to *All* (not Certified only)
This will allow you to install non-certified applications.
Critical has released a new Gameboy emulator for the Gizmondo, heres his post:
Since GizVBA isn't very good, I decided to tidy up and release the port of gnuboy that I was looking at a while ago. It's pretty complete, I think, but let me know if you have any problems/requests. I might well get around to supporting zipped roms at some point. GameBoy Advance (GBA) games are NOT supported by this emulator, and never will be. If you want that, do it yourself.
README.TXT contents below:
GizBoy 0.1.0
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Gizmondo port by critical of gnuboyce 0.9.13-0.7, which in turn is based on gnuboy.
It emulates Nintendo GameBoy and GameBoy Color systems, complete with sound, SRAM and savestates.
It uses 1.5x anti-aliased scaling. It is *extremely* unlikely that I will change that.
It DOES NOT emulate the GameBoy Advance, and never will.
gnuboy is licensed under GNU Generic Public License(GPL), as is GizBoy.Source is available on request to the contact address below.
The original licence files and documentation may be found in the doc directory of the zip file that this readme file came in.
Put GizBoy.exe in the root of your SD card, along with the included gx.dll if you don't already have it. If you're using firefly's launcher, put everything in
a directory called GizBoy in the root of your SD card.
Usage
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GameBoy and GameBoy Color roms must be in a directory called:
GizBoy
in the root of your SD Card.
The GameBoy ROMs must have the extension '.gb' and the GameBoy Color ROMs must have the extension '.gbc'.
Buttons
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The joypad does what you'd expect. The other buttons are:
STOP START
PLAY B
FFWD A
RWND SELECT
During emulation, the home key toggles main menu on and off, which will also pause/resume the emulator.
Load/save state has been implemented.
Press the Speaker key to load state, and the Asterisk (*) key to save state.
If there is no state to load, and you try to load state, it will say that it succeeded, but obviously it won't have.
Whilst in the main menu, the STOP key exits back to the Gizmondo system.
Up and Down on the joypad in the main menu select the ROM, PLAY starts L and R triggers will page through the ROMs 10 at a time.
Electronic Arts has confirmed support for the launch of Nokia’s next-gen mobile phone games platform, with a range of titles custom-designed for Nokia S60 devices.
Through Nokia’s Content Discoverer, consumers are able to download EA games through virtual shopping malls directly to their mobile devices.
“Nokia shares our vision of making it easy for people around the world to find and play the best quality games on their mobile phones,” said Mitch Lasky, senior VP of EA
“We are looking forward to working more closely with Nokia on promoting a delivery system that propels mobile gaming forward. This relationship will bring together EA's great brands and development studios with Nokia's innovative hardware and global consumer reach,” he added.
Some of EA’s biggest franchises initially available will include The Sims 2, FIFA 06, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06, FIFA Street 2, Doom, Tetris and Tetris Mania.
Nokia’s next-generation mobile phone gaming platform is due to launch in the first half of 2007, and continues the work already established by the company via its N-Gage gaming deck.
“The core of Nokia’s games strategy is to make it easy for people to find, buy and play great quality mobile games and we’re excited to expand our relationship with EA to help make that possible,” said Jaakko Kaidesoja, director of games and multimedia at Nokia.
“Nokia and EA have a common vision regarding the opportunities in mobile games and how to turn them into a reality.”
“When you combine Nokia’s leadership in hardware, usability and software platforms with EA’s brands and quality thresholds, the results will speak for themselves,” he added.
Vivendi Games has announced the acquisition of mobile games developer Centerscore in a deal which covers the studio's back catalogue as well as titles currently in development.
Centerscore, whose previous titles include Spin Blocks 360, Alone: The Horror Begins and Amy's Hangman, will continue to be based in San Mateo, California. CEO Oliver Miao will remain in his role, reporting to Vivendi Games Mobile president Paul Maglione.
Vivendi Games' chief strategy and marketing officer, Cindy Cook, described the acquisition as "another step in our plan to be among the top mobile publishers in the industry".
Maglione added: "Centerscore's imaginative games have consistently been top sellers, and the diverse lineup of titles, particularly their excellent range of casual games, is a welcome addition to our existing portfolio."
"What we found most exceptional about Centerscore is the company's ability to successfully build a team of designers, artists, developers and testers from the ground up, and to execute the creation and distribution of great games from under one roof."
The news follows the publication of Vivendi Games' latest financial report, which revealed a profit increase of more than 12 per cent during the second quarter of 2006. Financial terms of the deal will not disclosed.
OggPlay is a freeware Ogg Vorbis audio player for Symbian OS smartphones. Ogg Vorbis is an audio compression format similar to MP3, however the compressed files are approximately twice smaller than MP3 files while retaining the same quality. The player also detects and plays audio formats supported the phone, e.g. MP3, AAC, MP4, M4A. The first beta version for S60 3rd Edition phones is now available for download from OggPlay home page @ Sourceforge.
Activision has inked a deal with InfoSpace allowing the mobile firm to develop titles based on its Tony Hawk and Gun franchises.
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam, Tony Hawk's Project 8, Gun and a selection of retro titles are all set to appear on mobile handsets soon.
"There's no denying the market penetration of cell phones, which makes mobile games a great way to extend our console brands," said David Anderson, senior director of business development for Activision.
"InfoSpace is a leading mobile content, distribution and delivery company, and we look forward to building a successful relationship that puts some of our top titles in the hands of mobile gamers," he said.
The move comes just days after EA announced a similar deal with Nokia, and VU games acquired mobile developer Centerscore.
"As mobile technology continues to evolve and with the increasing availability of 3G handsets, mobile gaming now enables more powerful and dynamic gameplay experiences," added Stephen Davis, president of mobile and online media for InfoSpace.
"We're excited to work with Activision to develop the coveted Tony Hawk brand for mobile as well as their most popular sport and adventure titles, offering fans the chance to test their skills and enjoy their favourite games while on the go," said Davis.
September 15th, 2006, 11:18 Posted By: Darksaviour69
Microsoft has announced that its Zune digital music player will be released in the US in time for Christmas.
Unveiling more details of the player, which it hopes will rival Apple's iPod, Microsoft said the Zune will come in three colours - black, white and brown.
To be manufactured for the US giant by Japan's Toshiba, it will come with a three-inch (7.6cm) colour screen.
The Zune will also have wireless connectivity, allowing nearby users to exchange songs and photos.
'Competitively priced'
Microsoft hopes the Zune, which will also be able to play videos and includes a radio, will eat into the iPod's more than 75% share of the digital music player market in the US.
The Washington-based software giant said it will also introduce a competitor to Apple's iTunes music library and online store called Zune Marketplace.
This online store will allow users to choose to buy songs individually, or alternatively sign up to a subscription service to download a certain number of songs for a flat fee.
The initial Zune will have a 30-gigabyte memory, but Microsoft said it could not yet provide an exact release date or price for the product, only that it would be priced "competitively" with rivals.
"The digital music entertainment revolution is just beginning," said J Allard, a Microsoft vice president of design and development, who is in charge of the Zune line of products.
It won't give you as many retro-gaming options as the GP2X, but if you're satisfied with a little classic NES action as a break from your daily grind, Odna's upcoming VX737 PMP looks like it should suit you just fine. Of course in addition to emulating that massive library of 8-bit goodness, the PMP will also handle MP3, OGG, FLAC, and WAV audio, as well as AVI, MPEG-4 SP, XviD, and DivX video, which you can view on the player's 2.5-inch QVGA screen. What's more, it appears that Odna's "inspiration" knows no bounds, with the VX737 sporting a curiously familiar menu system so you'll feel right at home (check after the break). On the storage tip, you'll get 512MB built-in, though there's no mention of an SD slot or other means of expansion; there's also no word on pricing or availability, but as with oh so many of these foreign products, it seems safe to assume that we won't be seeing this reaching our shores anytime soon, lest they get their asses sued by a tag team of Sony and Nintendo.
The guys at Lost Levels got their hands, by nefarious means we presume, on a never-released title for the console and now have an "exclusive" review of the Gizmondo's would be killer-app, Colors. Although slightly embellished, Lost Levels' Frank Cifaldi swears that the game, and the soon to be mentioned game mechanic, are absolutely true.
Colors looks like your standard GTA knock-off, except when you get arrested by the cops, you'll be sent to jail. After talking to a few people in the cell, a tattooed bear named James Earl Wyatt will help you get out of jail -- for a special fee that won't cost you a dime! All the player has to do is agree to be (choosing words carefully) willingly violated in the backside of the moon region to the point that it will cause enough damage that your character will wake up in the hospital.
Well, it is a much easier method to get out of jail than what the guys on Prisonbreak had to go through!
Malcolm Bryant of FreEPOC has released two very useful freeware applications for UIQ 3 smartphones: jZip is a ZIP and unZIP utility allowing you to create and open ZIP archives directly on the phone. jText is a simple text editor including ability to password-protect files.
If Nike has its way, we'll have to start working physically for our in-game rewards, today's issue of G2 from The Guardian reports. The sportswear giant has filed a patent for a "game-pod" that would sit in the shoes of gamers and, via a pedometer, pressure sensors and/or GPS, would measure the amount of exercise they undergo. Then, via a detachable chip, it would communicate that to your console or PC, bumping up character attributes or abilities, or unlocking bonus items as long as you haven't been slobbing around.
According to the patent, the game-pod could be configured to measure heart rate or even blood oxygen content, thereby foiling potential dodges such as driving your trainers around in a car.
At present, the system - whose appearance will be timely, given that "experts" have recently been all over the newspapers asserting that games are contributing to the obesity epidemic - exists only as a patent, and Nike is not yet commenting on any tie-ups with games companies. It did, however, hook up with Sony to create Eye Toy Kinetic. But then again, playing games like Tennis on the Nintendo Wii involves an awful lot more physical activity than anything you can play using a conventional joypad.
S-Tris 2 is based on the famous Tetris concept and is the follow-up of popular S-Tris game. This game comes as a demonstration of Elements Interactive in-house developed game engine Edge and is completely free. ....
Is your mobile looking a little shabby? Do you get routinely laughed out of the office thanks to the un-cool brick lodged to your ear? Well help is at hand; because CVG Mobile has arrived, offering the best mobile games, ringtones and wallpapers that your hard-earned cash can possibly buy.
Casting our discerning eyes over the games on offer, we see that mobile classics like Chu Chu Rocket, It's Mr Pants!, Sonic the Hedgehog and ahem, Pub Fight are all available to buy, with plenty more big name games from Activision, Glu and more waiting to jump onto your phone through the magic of the internet.
Advertisement:Further more, all the latest hits - and indeed 80s classics - are available in ringtone form, assuring your popularity among the office populace. Black Eyed Peas? The Killers? That Nelly Furtado song you just cant get out of your head? We've got them all!
And in our final blow against those rubbish ringtone telly adverts, we've also got a wallpaper archive chock-full of art to snap-up. Football logos; funny pictures of cats - that sort of thing.
So why not check out CVG Mobile now? Go on - the guys in the office will think you're really cool.
Marat Fayzullin has released a port of his own Colecovision emulator for Mobile Phones, heres some info from the page:
ColEm will run ColecoVision cartridge files with .cv, .cv.gz, .rom, and .rom.gz extensions. Place your files into E:\Others\ColEm and don't forget to put COLEM.ROM (ColecoVision BIOS) there.
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So you may feel the speed a little slow when you use a full-screen option, especially for those 352*416 resolution phones. Users of those phones can set size option "double". We are currently seeking a method to solve this problem. 
