N-Gage; About N-Gage; N-Gage Views - Nokia N96 User Manual

N-Gage

About N-Gage

N-Gage is a mobile gaming platform available for a
range of compatible Nokia mobile devices. You can
access N-Gage games, players, and content through the
N-Gage application on your device. You can also
download games and access some features on your
computer at www.n-gage.com.
With N-Gage, you can download and buy games, and
play them by yourself or with friends. You can
download game trials to try out new games, and buy
the ones you like. N-Gage also provides a way to keep
in touch with other players, and to track and share your
scores and other gaming achievements.
To use N-Gage, you need a GPRS or 3G connection. You
can also use WLAN if available. You also need the
connection to access online features such as
downloading games, game licenses, multiplayer
gaming, or chat. You also need the connection to
participate in online or multiplayer games, or to send
messages to other players.
All N-Gage services, where connection to N-Gage
servers is required, such as game file downloading,
game purchase, online games, multiplayer gaming,
creating a player name, chat, and messaging, involve
transmission of large amounts of data.
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Your service provider will charge for data transfer. For
more information about data transfer plans, contact
your mobile service provider.

N-Gage views

The N-Gage application consists of five different parts.
Home opens when you start the N-Gage
application. You can start playing or resume the game
you played last, check your current N-Gage points, find
more games, read your messages, or connect with an
N-Gage friend who is available to play.
In My games, you can play and manage games you
have downloaded to your device. You can install and
delete games, rate and review games you have played,
and recommend them to your N-Gage friends.
In My profile, you can manage your profile
information and details, and keep a record of your N-
Gage gaming history.
In My friends, you can invite other N-Gage players
to your friends list, and see if they are online and
available to play. You can also send messages to your
N-Gage friends.
In Showroom, you can find information about N-
Gage games, including screenshots and player reviews.
You can also try out new games by downloading game
trials, or enhance your gaming experience with game
extras for games already on your device.