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Nokia Says N-Gage Games May Soon Be Free To Download!!!

4 replies · 30,712 views · Started 16 November 2003

Saw this report on MSN about N-Gage games being cracked here:

http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1103_2-51...g=zdfd.newsfeed

Most unexpected is this part from Nokia:

"The representative said Nokia is still investigating the claims, which were first reported in late October. However, the representative raised the possibility that N-Gage games, which generally cost between $30 and $35, may soon be available for free over the Internet."

What the F**K is this? Does it mean that Nokia has already given up on the N-Gage as doomed? Or are they formulating a new type of marketing strategy for the N-Gage? Damn, better not buy any games yet and find out what the hell is going on first. Actually, I also read rumors on the net that Nokia already realises that the N-gage is doomed, so what they intend to do is stop developing a specific N-Gage platform, but instead make all future Nokia Symbian phones N-Gage compatible - meaning that it can play N-Gage games. If this is true, then the term "N-Gage" will no longer be linked to a specific hardware, but developed as a special software gaming solution for all Nokia only Symbian based phones. What do you guys think about this?

I also agree that thea are discussing freeware. the sales of games and Ngage's is good. To give up now is not the way of nokia, it wold go against their standard business practice of the past.. Stick in there na enjoy the gage!