3 launches multiplayer gaming
- Added:
- Mar 22, 2005
The games, which go live in April, will initially include No Refuge, a tank battle war game from Mobile Interaction, Lock 'n Load, a shooting game from Synergenix.
In addition, 3 will launch the "turn-based" multiplayer game, Cannons Tournament, a shoot and fire cannon game supplied by Macrospace.
The real-time multiplayer gaming environment is supported on Terramove a gaming solution from TerraPlay, which will allow publishers to develop games for the 3 network.
The operator also announced the laucn of "near console quality" games, supported by the Mophun gaming engine from Synergenix, including Rally Pro Contest, a 3D rally driving game and Lock 'n Load.
Graeme Oxby, marketing director at 3: "As the success of our music service demonstrates with over 10 million downloads in 6 months, 3 has learnt how to package and deliver compelling products over 3G.
“In gaming, we are doing the same thing, picking the right games for 3G and delivering services that are immediate, fun and accessible at affordable prices."
The operator offers its customers the choice of buying and renting games. With the rent option customers pay 25p per play, or 50p for up to three days of play on a game.
With the buy option, customers make a one off payment, of between £3 and £7.50 and then have continuous use of the game on their video mobile. The near console quality games that are initially available on certain models of handset cost £7.50.
