At a time when most of the handset makers are offering similar features to their users, the companies are looking at mobile gaming to differentiate themselves.
Even the hardcore gamers have started converting towards the mobile games — partly due to sheer need, after all the consoles cannot be carried everywhere, and second, the mobile gaming segment is being taken seriously by even the handset makers.
It's good to be a part of the market which is being pampered by the mobile companies, right?
Sony Ericsson has launched a dedicated gaming phone, called Xperia Play, which has dedicated slide out keys for gaming. Since users are also able to make calls on the same device, gaming turns out to be an added bonus.