As I tap my thumb furiously in the pursuit of catching bananas needed to sustain these adorable minions in Despicable Me: Minion Rush game, I can’t help but wonder How did mobile games become so captivating? Snake charmer It was 1997 and we watched black squares moving on our mobile’s LCD screen for the first time. Is it a snail?

Is it a wait, no, actually, it’s a Snake! Our beloved pixilated reptile had to be fed and deftly manoeuvred, without crashing it into the wall, or its tail. The game attracted users from the word go and sparked the beginning of a new era. With the advancement in technology, different versions of the Snake game have appeared. But the essence has always remained the same. It’s arguably the most popular and loved mobile game even today, fascinating its followers the world over.

When these mobile games first arrived there were only a handful of handsets that came with them pre-installed. Some of which were an instant hit. Games like Memory, Rotation and Space Impact kept mobile users entertained for hours. So go on, ask your parents or friends if they remember playing- Steve Jackson’s Sorcery, Alien Fish Exchange, Lifestylers, Wireless Pets, Space Invaders, Siberian Strike or Ridge Racer. Jewels from a wonder year. Multi-coloured milestones Before long, people were shifting from black-and-white dots to glorious Technicolor. Gamers found themselves balancing the tiles in Tetris, Pac-man and fighting Noughts and Crosses.

Not to forget the line-up of full-blown games like Monkey Ball, Tomb Raider, Call Of Duty, Sonic The Hedgehog, Assassin’s Creed, Rage or The Fast and the Furious. Single-player games soon became a thing of the past and now you could battle it out with multiple players online. With faster WiFi and network speeds, games could also be downloaded and played in a matter of moments. Following those ill-tempered, wingless came the addictive time-wasters;,,,, saga,, the list is as long as the river Nile! Powerful Lumia From Role playing (RPG) games and Massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) to life-like simulators, there is no dearth of engaging games. The possibilities are practically endless and we’re spoiled for choice.

Thanks to our smartphones’ fast processors and polygon-shifting graphics we don’t need standalone gaming devices. Featherweight and ultra-portable, Lumias have enough oomph to handle any game thrown at them with ease. High-definition screens, accelerometers, gyroscopes, and intuitive user interface ensure our adequate dosage of adrenaline kick is met, providing a console-like mobile gaming experience wherever we are.

Today a multitude of mobile games are available to satiate the gamer in you. Action, adventure, racing, flying, shooting, board or puzzle you name it, you can find it. Which has been your favourite game, or popular gaming character? Share your high scores and winning moments with us. Updated September 30, 2015 9:51 pm Tags.

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Official website: Screenshot: Microsoft Entertainment Pack: The Puzzle Collection Fringer: A fast-paced game that combines skill, stategy, and quick thinking. Finty Flush: A challenging race against the clock that makes you juggle mental elements and tune yor spatial skills. Mixed Genetics: A Highly challenging game that requires concentration, element combination, and strategy. Rat Poker: A quick, inviting, and stimulating game - create order from chaos! Lineup: An intriguing shape placement game that incorporates spatial skills and organization.

Jewel Chase: A colorful pathfinding game that requires stategy and planning. Color Collision: A lively game that demands fast reflexes and a quick mind. Charmer: A fun, colorfun game - perfect for the whole family. Spring Weekend: A pleasant, colorful mind teaser. Muddled Casino: A rigorous stategy game that forces you to plan ahead and apply your analytical skills to win.