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Espoo, Finland - Nokia and Capcom today announced that Resident Evil
Degeneration will be released on N-Gage later this year. With
gameplay optimized for N-Gage, including two separate play modes,
plus multiple mission types and 3D quality graphics, Resident Evil
Degeneration is a cutting edge title that illustrates the unique
capabilities of the N-Gage platform.

The game, part-based on the upcoming October theatrical release in
Japan full-length CG motion picture of the same name, focuses on the
release of a deadly virus by a terrorist at a US airport and follows
series favourites Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, as they attempt
to destroy the virus and prevent it from being dispersed across the
country. Resident Evil Degeneration is the first full-length CG
motion picture from the Resident Evil series, widely considered to be
the benchmark of the survival horror video game genre.

"We're thrilled to bring another major franchise to our N-Gage
platform," said Gregg Sauter, Director of Third Party Publishing,
Nokia. "For many years, Capcom has been entertaining people around
the world with exceptional gaming experiences and we're delighted
that they have decided to release one of their most popular
franchises for N-Gage. Resident Evil Degeneration will serve as an
exciting new chapter for fans of the series and deliver a unique
gaming experience that they will not be able to achieve anywhere
else. "

"The release of Resident Evil Degeneration illustrates our dedication
to N-Gage," said Takeshi Tezuka, general manager of Capcom's mobile
Division. "We believe that the platform is an excellent home for some
of our most famous franchises and our dedication to quality and
creative thinking has seen us create a unique game with stunning
visuals and in-depth game play, never before seen on the mobile."



About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and
wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds
of games, including best-selling franchises "Resident Evil," "Street
Fighter," "Mega Man" and "Devil May Cry." Capcom maintains operations
in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with
corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information
about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com

About N-Gage
N-Gage is a made-for-mobile games service available in compatible
Nokia Nseries and other S60 3rd Edition devices from Nokia. N-Gage
makes it easy to find, try, buy, play and manage high-quality mobile
games as well as connect to friends and other players in the N-Gage
Arena, Nokia's mobile gaming community. Nokia is working with the
world's leading publishers to deliver a broad portfolio of games.
www.n-gage.com

About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and
growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We
make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that
enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television,
imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing
our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise
solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.

Media Enquiries:

Nokia
SEAP Communications, Korea & Japan
Annette Pau
Tel. [phone]
Email : [e-mail]

Nokia
Communications
Tel. [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

www.nokia.com


 
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