Gamers can try any game for free, allowing them to trial as many as they like before committing to buying anything.

They can also browse the N-Gage Showroom and read reviews of the games on offer to find the perfect one to download directly to a compatible Nokia device or PC.

N-Gage even comes with social networking aspects. With a points system across the N-Gage platform, gamers can see how they compare to other gamers by linking up to the online N-Gage community. 

“By connecting with friends across the street, or around the world gamers can also go head to head to be an N-Gage champion,” a Nokia press release said.

Nokia said a host of options are available, including online chat, multiplayer matches or hosted gaming events.

“With N-Gage we’re offering a seamless experience for people around the world to play games that are engaging, accessible and have wide appeal,” said Jaakko Kaidesoja, vice president of games at Nokia and a bloody high score in Scrabble.

“We’re very excited to get this into the hands of our customers, because with them we will shape the future of mobile gaming.”

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