In a press release sent today, Nokia has announced that their N-Gage platform has officially launched. The launch officially takes the platform out of beta and introduces several new features. Mobile gamers can now expect to see extended compatibility to various headseats and an expanded online offering.

The N-Gage platform introduces several features that allow players greater connectivity with cellphone games. Players can now chat, have a friend's list and even participate in tournaments. Players can also take part in hosted events.

In addition to having multiplayer and community tools, N-Gage offers gamers various titles for download. Gamers can expect to see everything from Asphalt 3: Street Rules by Gameloft to EA's The Sims 2 Pets. Most of these titles are already available for download on the N-Gage site.

To download the N-Gage application, browse to www.n-gage.com on your cellphone or pc.