Mobile Antakshari is the first ever multilingual mobile game based on the classic Indian music game of antakshari. This innovative speech recognition based game enables users to play antakshari against their mobiles. It captures the user’s attention by actively engaging them in the challenge. The latest version of this application offers an exciting feature, a multi-player podium. Entrepreneurs like Hexolabs have demonstrated a willingness to invest in such innovative technologies and the popularity that Antakshari has proven the commercial validity of the decision.
Colombo Ride 2.0 a Sinhala multiplayer mobile game, launched in 2008 revolves around a taxi driver who must find passengers to make a living. The environment depicted in the game is an identical map of Colombo, the business capital of Sri Lanka. It enables enterprises in and around Colombo to place their advertisements inside the game. The users can play a localized game and it also encourages other developers to create similar local games. It is an innovative way of educating those who are unaware of the roads and locations in Colombo.
M-Search is a music content search and delivery solution which works across Voice, SMS and WAP channels. It has the capabilities to tap vernacular differences and provide users with personalized results. It allows users to discover and consume music of their choice through several channels. Multidimensional indexing makes it very easy for the users to choose the right content in the format of their choice. M-Search attempts to break down these barriers between users and content. It offers users a more personalized and meaningful mobile experience.
3G Play, an entertainment service enables subscribers to engage in Multi-Player Games via video calls through 3G enabled handsets. The subscribers can challenge others by inbound video calls or by single player games with the system. The gaming platform consists of a number of games to give the mobile users the variety of experience that they require. The higher data rates present an immense opportunity in mobile gaming. They allow users to be a part of a network game which makes possible real-time play as against turn-based.
