Nokia expands games distribution channels in Asia — MobileMonday Global: Industry News

^{Additional games available in China and Taiwan} Nokia expands games distribution channels in Asia

4 May 2008 at 16:37 GMT Timo Poropudas

Nokia announced last week that SNAP Mobile, its connected mobile Java gaming platform, has expanded games distribution channels in the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Taiwan.

SINA Corporation, a leading online media company, offers Chinese consumers an opportunity to access more connected games on Nokia devices and download them through local online storefronts.

In Taiwan, people can get access to a new connected games service through gaming portals run by Taiwanese service provider PocketNet Technology Inc. as well as through Chunghwa Telecom , the country's largest mobile operator.

Chinese consumers can now also access free trial games powered by SNAP Mobile from select Nokia devices.

"The number of connected gaming downloads has increased by almost 60% over the past eight months since our initial launch with SNAP Mobile," said Terry Tian, Network Business Dept Director, SINA.

Similar to its offerings in Europe and North America, games powered by SNAP Mobile come pre-installed on select Nokia handsets in PRC.