Mobile gaming: we were expecting a lot of new discoveries, we were not disappointed, with I Mode and Vodafone playing fair game to grow the market and give publishers their chance. That means giving them a major share of the revenues (not a meager token of appreciation like in Singapore). So publishers and games are plenty, Namco smartly serving both operators with games that won't wake you up in the middle of the night but are enough to keep you busy between your Fujimigaoka home sweet home and your Shinagawa office. As for the technology per se, Brew still has an edge over Java and Xevious is notoriously a value for money (210 yens).But for 500 yens, car enthusiasts would rather go for Ridge Car, which comes with pretty good image quality. The G Mode extension of I Mode is of course pushing the envelope a bit further with an impressive number of new games, but here is the trick: no downloads. You pay for each 10 minutes section.

But probably the most important contribution to the industry is the arrival of Mascot Capsule technology (and we don't say that simply because we have developed their DevNet!) which really bring 3D solutions on mobile phone to a new level, as demonstrated in the Nokia booth. Games relying on Mascot Capsule engines really stand apart. So, thumbs up to this new kid on the block.