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There is no other format which has as much potential for the future as wireless Internet. What was once limiting and frustrating is now becoming increasingly sophisticated and adaptable. The latest wireless devices allow fast and smooth access to the internet with the power to play games and run programs that were previously impossible.
Wireless internet devices have huge penetration throughout the world and are allowing games developers to push the boundaries of multiplayer games and social interaction.
Snake on the Nokia handset has already become the most played computer game in history, and as wireless devices become more sophisticated the amount of games available to play online and their quality will increase incredibly quickly.
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Multiplayer Wireless Internet
Hi2 is developing multiplayer technology which will allow gamers to play against real time opponents no matter where they are. We are also developing technology for cross-platform games where players with wireless internet access can play against PC gamers and people at home playing through iDTV.
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Freedom to play
Mobile phones have already shown the potential for gamers to have access to their favourite past times no matter where they are or what they are doing. Providing Multiplayer technology for the next generation of mobile phones and wireless internet devices will speed the development of the industry and help to make gaming one of the most popular activities in the world.
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Future Formats
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J2ME
Following the huge success of Java phones in Asia, J2ME-enabled phones are about to break onto the European and North American market. The Motorola Accompli 008 will be one of the first offerings, and the combination of J2ME applications with a GPRS connection will create a potentially powerful mobile gaming machine.
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Pocket PC
Microsoft's Windows for Pocket PC is the operating system behind a variety of classy PDAs. The Compaq iPAQ is a leading example, versatile and relatively powerful, with a quality colour display.
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Symbian
A platform for the future uniting PDA and mobile phone technology. Backed by Nokia, Ericsson, Motorola and Psion, it is the operating system that powers the groundbreaking Nokia 9210 Communicator.
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WAP
The beating heart of the mobile internet, and whilst admittedly limited at present, WAP will continue to develop alongside mobile technology.
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