N-Gage to be launched on October 7, 2003.

In parallel, Nokia will run an online gaming service called "N-Gage Arena". The service will go live on the same day. The content services are initially offered as free of charge to consumers for a trial period (data traffic fees are still applied according operator specific plans).

Some of the key launch features of the N-Gage(TM) Arena include:
  cheats
  game clips (gamer records a game sequence and uploads it for other players to view),
  Shadow Gaming (gamer posts a "shadow" of his/her character, which other players can contest),
  strategy guides and walk-throughs,
  high score posting,
  live 2-player gaming.

"For the first time, a gamer sitting in a park in London can find another player and 'shadow race' against a player in Los Angeles or even Singapore, who has posted a shadow image of his game character in the N-Gage(TM) Arena. The London gamer can in turn post a clip of the game on the site, showing his victory and simultaneously challenge the rest of the game community. We are incredibly thrilled by the versatility of opportunities by this virtual games arena." said Ilkka Raiskinen, Senior Vice President and the Chief N-Gager, Nokia Mobile Phones.

You can also take a look at the Full Press Release.

More screenshots here.