Mobile devices appeal in particular to young users around the world as generators of fun and games. Mobile gaming is growing alongside voice communication and exchanging text messages into an essential area of application for mobile phones and handsets. With mobile devices becoming more popular, game companies are investing heavily in mobile games that can communicate across various platforms and operating systems. Therefore, we believe that the topic - mobile game development- will attract large pool of audiences with diverse backgrounds in areas such as digital media, arts and entertainment, education, science, and technology to create a rich tapestry of games incorporating various concepts from their fields.

This web site provides a jumpstart for game enthusiasts to have an overview of the technology used and conceptualizing ideas in mobile game development. The content of the web site covers the various aspects in mobile game development - the mobile technology, the design considerations and the factors on mobile content creations (e.g. technical, legal, social, psychological, cultural, and economic ) - that will affect the viability of the game. The web site also reflects upon the guidelines required when planning a mobile game; as well as the factors that need to be consider for the various media contents created to form a unique entertainment experiences for the players. We will also be discussing on the challenges faced when developing games within the constraints in the mobile platforms and the future of the mobile games.

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