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2 February 2006: Distinctive Gets The Double

gamesindustry.biz press release regarding both 3D Pool titles in the UK top 10.

2 February 2006: 3D Pool number one in O2's 2005 games chart.

At last week’s Mobile Games Forum in London, Antony Douglas, O2’s Head of Games, UK, announced the Top 10 O2 downloads of 2005: At the number one position was our very own 3D Pool. We outsold every other game on O2 last year.

20 January 2006: 3D Pool in chart takeover

In the official download chart for December provided by ELSPA, the first 3D Pool was at number 7 and 3D Pool: Urban Hustle was at number 10. Thanks to everyone that helped on 3D Pool.

4 January 2006: Shrek 2: The Adventure of Puss In Boots

Finally...an article about Shrek 2: The Adventure of Puss In Boots. Read it at gamemobile.co.uk.

21 November 2005: IGN 3D Pool: Urban Hustle Review 8/10

Another 3D Pool: Urban Hustle review at wireless.ign.com.

8 November 2005: Mobile Choice magazine review 3D Pool: Urban Hustle

“The action is fast and slick and provides the best mobile representation of pool we have seen.” 9/10 in Mobile Choice.

8 November 2005: 3D Pool: Urban Hustle review 4/5

Another good review of 3D Pool: Urban Hustle at wgworld.com.

4 November 2005: 3D Pool: Urban Hustle Review 87%

There is a review of 3D Pool: Urban Hustle on mobilegamefaqs.com.

6 October 2005: Distinctive News on MobileIndustry.biz

There is an news article about us on MobileIndustry.biz.

1 July 2005: Distinctive Nominated for a Develop Award

Distinctive has been nominated for an award from the developer magazine 'Develop' in the best mobile studio category. This is the second nomination, the first being in 2003. Other nominees in the category are IOMO, Tower Studios, Morpheme, Ideaworks and redLynx.

18 November 2005 - Jobs

Distinctive are looking for talented individuals to join the team. Follow this link to find out more.

28 June 2005 - MADAGASCAR: GOING WILD

MADAGASCAR: GOING WILD has just received 8/10 on Midlet review. Well done to all concerned. Please see the link below for the review.

Madagascar reviewed at Midlet Review

25 May 2005 - 3D Pool Shortlisted for MEF Awards

London, 24 May 2005 – The shortlist for MEF’s 2005 Mobile Entertainment Awards demonstrates that compelling content and services, combined with mass market appeal and ease of use are vital ingredients for achieving industry success and recognition. The top five nominations for each category were selected by panels of independent industry experts (see below for list of nominations and judges).

Entries were judged on the basis of their overall effectiveness in driving the take-up of mobile entertainment, with specific factors such as functionality, innovation and proven commercial success taken into account by the judges. The winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony, sponsored by Ericsson, on 15 June as part of MEF’s annual event ‘Mobile Entertainment Market’.

MEF Best Contribution to Mobile Games:

  • ESPN Bassmaster
  • Infospace Pub Fight
  • I-play / Distinctive Developments Mobile version of 3D Pool
  • Macrospace “Who wants to be a millionaire?”
  • Nokia N-Gage Pathway to Glory
  • About Mobile Entertainment Market (MEM): The Mobile Entertainment Awards take place during MEF’s 5th annual event ‘Mobile Entertainment Market’ (15-16 June 2005) at Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre. Visit MEM05 to learn more about the event.

    08 April 2005 - Grand National - Game Of The Week

    Grand National is Game Of The Week on Vodafone

    08 April 2005 - Michael Vaughan's International Cricket

    Michael Vaughan's International Cricket has made it to number 2 in the Partymob charts.

    Check it out on Partymob

    17 January 2005 - 3D Pool - Game of the week...AGAIN

    3D Pool is game of the week on VODAFONE, for the second time since it's release.

    13 December 2004 - 3D Pool nominated for the Games BAFTA's

    The nominations for the Games BAFTA's have been announced and 3D Pool is on the short list of nominations.

    08 December 2004 - Rollerball gets 92% in an online review!

    Rollerball has been reviewed on the Mobile Game Faqs website and they give it 92%. Well done!

    Read the review at Mobilegamefaqs

    07 December 2004 - 3D Pool is number 2 in the Elspa chart for October
    3D Pool came in at number 2 in the Elspa chart for October. This chart is the official chart and takes confirmed sales figures from all 5 UK operators. Great news!!!!
    17 October 2004 - FIFA Football 2005 MIE Released
    The Distinctive developed 'FIFA Football 2005 Mobile International Edition' has been released via dbi-play. The game features a brand new isometric viewpoint and some great gameplay additions. Developed on behalf of Electronic Arts Inc.
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