Previously announced as Space Shooter, this MMOG will allow gamers to form alliances with other players, to outwit the alien enemy, rather than playing against themselves.
There will be a live moderator, coordinating the action and providing updates on attacks and suggestions on the direction of the game.
The game is expected Q1 2006.
Nokia have today announced a new series of connected games, to be released in the autumn. The first titles should include old favourites of Blackjack, Dominoes, Backgammon and Shuffleboard.
The SNAP mobile service is designed to allow Java-enabled mobile phone users to play these in real time with other users of Java-enabled mobile phones and will not be Nokia dependent.
Nokia comments that “All of the games will feature connected multiplayer gameplay over the wireless network, a friends list showing which friends are online to play, instant messaging with these friends, a customizable online avatar profile and image, and an in-game token system that rewards players for playing online. ”
Nokia have also announced the future release of NitroSpin Racer on the SNAP platform, due early 2006. The game will provide a multiplayer racing community, a variety of race tracks and a web-based track editor.