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  • PopCap To Develop For SNAP Mobile [02.18.08]
  • NokiaNokia and developer and publisher of casual games PopCap Games are to bring connected mobile Java games to the SNAP Mobile platform. Chuzzle is the first game to be re-developed by PopCap under a multi-game agreement.

    The multiplayer version of Chuzzle is to feature community offerings, including chat, leader boards, and more. The original single player version of Chuzzle is expected to be available on a variety of mobile devices powered by SNAP Mobile by the end of 2008.

    "SNAP Mobile is all about bringing fun multiplayer Java games to the masses," said Paul Whitaker, Head of Business Development for SNAP Mobile, Nokia. "With a catalog of broadly appealing games, PopCap titles are a perfect addition to our growing portfolio."

    "Downloads of our mobile games continue to grow rapidly and we have learned that consumers are increasingly looking for on-the-go games that allow them to interact with one another," said Andrew Stein, Director of Mobile Business Development, PopCap. "To help meet that growing demand, we're happy to cooperate with a company like Nokia that shares our vision of bringing engaging and fun casual games to the mobile mass-market along with a proven track record of efficiently distributing and hosting connected mobile games."



    By Mathew Kumar
    2008-02-18 11:20:00