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| Namco Networks Launches Popeye on Mobile Celebrating today's first-time launch of Popeye on mobile phones, Namco Networks and Sprint announce a sweepstakes to promote Namco Networks' latest mobile game to consumers nationwide. In celebration of the nationwide premiere of Popeye on wireless phones, Namco will be hosting a Popeye sweepstakes from Oct. 16 through Nov. 30 on Sprint. Fans of Popeye and other Namco mobile games can enter for a chance to win the grand prize. 75 winners will win the authorized edition DVD four-disc set, Popeye The Sailor: 1933-1938 Volume 1, distributed by Warner Home Video. Sprint customers can enter the sweepstakes by accessing the game's home page on the Sprint wireless Web or by texting the word "popeye" to 26262 on a Sprint phone (standard text and data rates apply). Customers can check out the game and submit their phone number to gain an entry into the sweepstakes. Visit www.namcogames.com/popeyesweeps for the official rules and an alternate method of entry. Capturing the spirit of the classic '80s arcade hit, Popeye lets players relive his perennial quest to win back his sweetie, Olive Oyl, while overcoming the antics of his rival, Bluto. Players help Popeye win her back by collecting Olive's love tokens in this mobile-optimized update to the popular arcade classic. Collect the hearts, musical notes and cries of "H-E-L-P" that a captured Olive tosses down to collect bonus points, while avoiding the Sea Hag's thrown bottles, Bluto's punches and other dangers. True to the comic and cartoon series, Popeye is "strong to the finich" if he eats his spinach, temporarily gaining the strength to go after Bluto and knock him off the screen. Popeye on mobile includes both the original arcade version of the game as well as an enhanced mode with bonus game play. Building on the action in the arcade mode, the enhanced mode features fresh new graphics, two brand new rounds ("A Dream Walking" round and "Spinach Run" bonus round), and additional characters, including cameos by Eugene the Jeep and Bernice the Whiffle Hen. Points earned throughout the game can be redeemed for downloadable Popeye comics on mobile phones. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Game News :: home page |