(27 August 2007 6:00 pm)

MUMBAI: Mobile firm Nokia has announced that Sina, an online media company and value-added information service provider for China and for global Chinese communities, has launched five connected mobile games powered by Nokia's Snap Mobile.

Consumers in China can try out the new games, including 3D Pool Hall, Jellypop, Sudoku, and upgraded versions of Link Up and Stone Park, at http://mogame.sina.com.cn

As part of the launch, consumers can download the games and play them twice offline for free. To continue playing and access multiplayer features, consumers can buy a subscription for one RMB for 24 hours of unlimited play, either online or offline.

Sina network business deputy director Terry Tian says, "Sina found Snap Mobile to be the optimal platform to build connected mobile games on. The platform provides a basis to develop games that are usable by the vast majority of mobile devices in China. We have already successfully deployed several innovative connected casual games for new users to try today. This is just the start."

Snap Mobile head Antoine Doumenc says, "Working with Sina has really put the games powered by Snap Mobile to the test. With over 500 million daily page views on Sina's site, the
traffic is monumental. It is a very significant milestone to see that the most recognised Internet brand in China has successfully deployed a connected mobile games offering using Snap Mobile. We are looking forward to developing even more games for Sina customers to play."