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A mobile
game is a video game played on a mobile phone,
smartphone, PDA, handheld computer or any type
of handheld device. These days Mobile games
are becoming more n more modern and hi-tech.
with new improved technologies java and flash
based games are coming in. They give a live n
real feel, player becomes part of the game and
they are more gripping ever. The main
categories of mobile games include
Puzzle/Strategy, Retro/Arcade,
Action/Adventure, Card/Casino, Trivia/Word,
Sports/Racing, given in approximate order of
their popularity
Mobile games may be played using the
communications technologies present in the
device itself, such as by text message (SMS),
multimedia message (MMS) or GPRS location
identification. More common, however, are
games that are downloaded to the mobile phone
and played using a set of game technologies on
the device. Games are also pre-installed on
the handheld devices by the OEM or by the
mobile operator.
Mobile games are usually downloaded via the
mobile operator's radio network, but in some
cases are also loaded into the mobile handsets
when purchased, or via infrared connection,
Bluetooth or memory card.
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