WASINGTON—Nokia Corp. today announced deals to expand gaming and content offerings on its mobile phones, while also reaching an agreement to supply $580 million worth of GSM/GPRS network for expansion of wireless systems operated by China Mobile Communications Corp.
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Nokia, the world’s top handset maker, said Electronic Arts—a global entertainment software leader—will become a major supplier of mobile games to millions of Nokia mobile device owners through Nokia Content Discoverer. The solution enables mobile customers access to downloadable content through a collection of shopping mall “stores” on their mobile phone. Initially, customers will be able to download seven EA titles with more in the future.
“The core of Nokia’s games strategy is to make it easy for people to find, buy and play great quality mobile games, and we’re excited to expand our relationship with EA to help make that possible,” said Jaakko Kaidesoja, games director of Nokia. “Nokia and EA have a common vision regarding the opportunities in mobile games and how to turn them into a reality. When you combine Nokia’s leadership in hardware, usabiliy and software platforms with EA’s brands and quality thresholds, the results will speak for themselves.”
Elsewhere, Nokia and Warner Bros. Digital Distribution announced a pact for high-quality content based on popular Warner Bros. Entertainment brands to be made available for consumer downloads through the Nokia Content Discoverer client, embedded in millions of Nokia devices currently available in markets around the globe.
