Last Friday the re-launch of Nokia's gaming platform N-Gage already went over the ticker. Today, Nokia issued a press-release to formally launch N-Gage with a comprehensive game line-up.

Nokia has announced over 30 N-Gage titles to date. Starting today, you will have access to a range of high-quality games, many of which are exclusive to the N-Gage platform. N-Gage games incorporate online community features, and in many cases, graphical experiences never before seen on a mobile device.

With the N-Gage application on your device, you can create a Friends List, send and receive private messages, and take part in instant messaging style chat.
N-Gage Points can be earned for playing games and participating in community activities.
Moreover, the experience can take place via the N-Gage web portal on the PC. Here you can interact seamlessly with the N-Gage community or purchase new games and download them to your N-Gage compatible devices.

The first set of games include: EA SPORTS FIFA 08 by EA Mobile, Brain Challenge and Asphalt 3: Street Rules by Gameloft, World Series of Poker Pro Challenge by Glu Mobile, and Hooked On: Creatures of the Deep and System Rush: Evolution by Nokia Publishing. These games will be followed closely by Tetris and The Sims 2 Pets by EA Mobile, Block Breaker Deluxe and Dogz by Gameloft, and Snakes Subsonic, Space Impact: Kappa Base and Mile High Pinball by Nokia Publishing. The photo above shows the game Star Wars: The Force Unleashed.

Today's N-Gage compatible devices include: Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N82, Nokia N95, and Nokia N95 8GB.

To download the N-Gage application, visit the N-Gage site on your mobile device or PC.