North Americans: You’ll just have to take my word on this, but (some) Japanese mobile phone games are incredible. At TGS, we played fully-3D, motion-sensitive titles that had some actual depth and gameplay, and we came away totally jealous. As hard as it is for some of us (especially North Americans) to understand, good games can be made for mobile phones. I don’t know if the US version ofCooking MamaMobile falls into this category, but we can always hope.
Taito confirms thatCooking Mamais coming to US cell phones in early 2008, and is supposed to be a simplified version of the popular Nintendo DS game.
“Given the success ofCooking Mamaon other platforms,Cooking Mamais sure to be a hit onwireless phones as well,” said Keiji Fujita, co-producer ofCooking Mama. “The style of gameplay is accessible and fun for casual and serious gamers of all ages.”
It’s not clear how different the US version will be from theJapanese version, as many US mobile phones lack the motion sensing that better Japanese phones sport. It might be fun to cook up some dishes while we’re on the go, but I hope we’re not stuck hitting “5” and “#” to chop onions and fry pork chops.
Hit the jump to read the press release.
SLEEPER HIT COOKING MAMA COMING TO MOBILE PHONESTake Your Cooking Mojo on the Road in 2008
Los Angeles, Ca.- Sept. 28, 2007 – Test your cooking skills whereveryou are whenCooking Mama(tm), the popular fast-action cookingsimulator is served up for your mobile phone! TaitoCorporation is mixing up a simplified version of theNintendo DS(tm) game that was named by IGN asthe “Best DS Most Innovative Design of E3 2006.” Thegame is expected to release in early 2008.
“Given the success of Cooking Mama on otherplatforms, Cooking Mama is sure to be a hit onwireless phones as well,” said Keiji Fujita, co-producer of Cooking Mama. “The style of gameplay isaccessible and fun for casual and serious gamers ofall ages.”
Cooking Mama challenges players to use the gamecontrols as master kitchen tools to cook real-worlddishes. Under Mama’s watchful eye, players must firstprepare ingredients, then combine, cook and presentthe final meal. Let’s get cooking, Mama!
Cooking Mama is expected to be available on mostmajor mobile carriers in the United States in early2008. Pricing has yet to be determined by each of theindividual carriers.
