Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory(TM) Coming to the N-Gage Platform


Espoo, Finland -- Nokia and Gameloft®, leading developer and publisher of mobile games, today announce that Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory(TM) will be released for the N-Gage platform, expected during the first quarter 2005.    
 
The console and PC version of the game, developed by Ubisoft, debuted to massive buzz and won numerous awards at the recent Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, including official show awards for Best PC Game, Best Action Adventure Game, and a Special Commendation for Graphics, is expected to be one of the year's most talked-about titles. 
 
With Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory(TM), the Gameloft development studio continues to push the interactive and technological possibilities of mobile gaming, adding full-3D to interactive features and multiplayer options via Bluetooth wireless technology and the N-Gage Arena.
 
"Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®: Team Stealth Action for the N-Gage has been well received, as with all our N-Gage games we have released so far. We're thrilled to launch Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory(TM) for the N-Gage platform," said Michel Guillemot, President of Gameloft. "Our objective at Gameloft is to bring more fun to mobile gamers and developing great titles for the N-Gage is fully part of this project."
  
"We've been very pleased with the high quality of the Gameloft titles for the N-Gage platform and it's fantastic to have a great brand like Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory(TM) added to the portfolio," said Pasi Pölönen, Director, Games Publishing, Nokia. "We know that Gameloft can deliver an exciting and innovative version for the N-Gage platform."
 
About Tom Clancy:
With over 80 million books sold, Tom Clancy is arguably the world's most recognized author. His works include fiction such as The Hunt for Red October, Clear and Present Danger, The Sum of All Fears, Rainbow Six, and the recently released The Teeth of the Tiger. Clancy also writes nonfiction works about weapons and various military units. Four of his books have already been adapted into highly successful feature films.
 
About Gameloft
Founded in 1999, Gameloft creates interactive games for mobile handsets equipped with Java, BREW or Symbian technology, the total number of which should exceed a billion units in 2007.  Partnership agreements with leading licensors like Ubisoft Entertainment allow Gameloft to publish its games associated to strong international brands. Thanks to a direct marketing and sales presence in ten countries (US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, China, Hong Kong and Japan) the Group distributes its gems in more than 65 countries through agreement with major wireless carriers, retailers, e-tailers, handset manufacturers and its online shop (www.gameloft.com)
 
About N-Gage
The N-Gage game deck is an innovative mobile device that is creating an entirely new market for the games industry. Built for active gamers, the N-Gage platform is the first mobile and connected game deck to feature online high-quality 3D multiplayer gameplay over Bluetooth wireless technology and GPRS. The N-Gage device also offers unique online games services as well as a comprehensive and growing games catalogue from the leading game publishers. Nokia is the world leader in mobile communications. Nokia and N-Gage are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation.
 
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