O2 mobile game download charts and new releases: December 12th

Mobile phones are tricky presents to give for Christmas. Pay as you go is an option, but that bumps the price of a decent handset well above what most of us Yorkshire folk would consider suitable for a working class Christmas.

But nor can you easily give someone a contract phone, as they tend to come free, and with a monthly bill that no one, Yorkshire or otherwise, would feel too great about maintaining for the rest of the year.

Which might explain the lack of new releases this week. December is a surprisingly quiet month for the game developers, with all the big releases primed and ready during November so they've got a month's worth of promotions to coax them off the shelves.

This presumably goes for mobile games, too, though we do still have a couple to see us through.

A new version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? never goes amiss, and provides some level of family interaction, which bolsters the Chrimbo spirit a little. And FlatOut Racing provides a bit of high-octane escapism for those who aren't too enamoured with quiz games - a very small selection, but still sporting enough diversity.

Of course, there's a secondary market for the games industry that begins in January when people who got a new system for Christmas hit the shops looking for software. Hopefully this will also hold true for the mobile games market, and as a hardware-centric Chrimbo rolls past, the New Year will grace us with some delicious new releases. Stay tuned. New Releases December 12th

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? 10th Anniversary Edition (Glu) This special 10th anniversary edition of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? not only brings new questions, rich new graphics and innovative features, but also gives you a chance to win a cash prize with the bonus game! Relive the fun of the hit TV show on your mobile by playing Fastest Finger First, using those familiar lifelines and climbing the money tree to reach a virtual million! Text GAME MILL10 to 80202

FlatOut Racing (I-play) High octane motorised anarchy - maximum fun, maximum chaos, and all in eyeball searing graphics. FlatOut is the mobile phone's most extreme destruction racer. Experience for the first time ever on mobile FlatOut's intense in-your-face destructive action. It's just smash-tastic. Read theFlatOut Racing review Text GAME FLATOUT to 80202

The O2 Java game download chart (w/e Dec 12th)

1. Bejeweled (EA Mobile) The classic gem-swapping puzzle game Bejeweled comes to mobile with enhanced graphics and more fun than ever. String together three or more gems to rack up points in a fast-paced treasure hunt. Advance through levels in normal single-player mode or race the clock in timed mode. It's a treasure trove of mobile fun! Read the Bejeweled review Text GAME 394408 to 80202
2. Jewel Quest II (I-play) The Jewel Quest phenomenon continues with all-new addictive puzzle fun. Follow Rupert as he picks up a new treasure trail in search of the grandest Jewel Board ever! Guide him through the mystery as he explores Africa in search of jewels and his lost love. With over 50 new immersive puzzles, a deeper intriguing storyline and three new game mechanics this massively addictive puzzler hopes to have you hooked for hours. Read the Jewel Quest II review Text GAME 432288 to 80202
3. Space Invaders (Taito) Taito's iconic shooter Space Invaders is back, faithfully recreated for your mobile. Do you have what it takes to save your planet from alien invasion? Destroy the aliens with your laser cannon before they destroy you. Combining arcade shooting action and nostalgia by the bucketload, Taito and EA bring this all-time classic arcade game to your mobile. The original and still the best. Read the Space Invaders review Text GAME SPACEINVADERS to 80202
4. Real Football Manager 2009 (Gameloft) One of the leading names in football management simulations on mobiles is back for another season! Real Football Manager 2009 features a new, simplified interface and improved artificial intelligence for maximum realism. Choose your club from one of eight different leagues and more than 200 teams. All transfers are updated for the 2008/2009 season. Read the Real Football Manager 2009 review Text GAME RFM09 to 80202
5. Tetris Mania (EA) Indulge your puzzle-solving passion! With three new game modes, Tetris Mania puts a new spin on the compelling original you know and love, making it the must-have mobile game. Use gravity in Cascade mode to gain an avalanche of points, join atomic blocks in Fusion mode to blast to the next level, and dig through increasingly high stacks of blocks in Sticky mode in order to clear the bottom line. Read the Tetris Mania review Text GAME 400328 to 80202
6. The Simpsons (EA) Guide Homer in a race against time as he tries to prevent a meltdown at the nuclear power plant. Interact with Bart, Mr Burns, Apu and more of your favorite Springfielders. Avoid hazards like burning tires and giant sinkholes while you steer Homer through his fast-paced, perilous mission. And watch out for Krusty the Clown, Officer Lou and others who try to stop Homer from saving the day. Read the review Text GAME SIMPSONS to 80202
7. Brain Challenge (Gameloft) Brain Challenge is more than just a game or program. It's your personal coach and entertaining, easy solution for keeping your brain alert. Using various, amusing exercises, train your grey matter whenever and wherever you want. Your coach will follow you everywhere on your mobile phone, after all. Read the Brain Challenge review Text GAME BRAIN to 80202
8. Tetris (EA) Tetris is one of the most popular games on mobile phones. What started as a simple Russian computer puzzle game became the addiction of millions of players worldwide. In addition to the classic Marathon mode, two extra modes have been added; Ultra and Forty Line to fit the way people play games on phones. Read the Tetris review Text GAME TETRIS to 80202
9. Golden Balls (Gameloft) Gather the biggest possible amount of money by kicking out the killer balls and saving the cash. Guess who's lying while you decide whether to tell the truth or to lie. And in the end, choose to split or steal the final jackpot! You'll have to trust your instincts and pay special attention to the hints that you can acquire from your opponent's dialogue. Read the Golden Balls review Text GAME GOLDENBALLS to 80202
10. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09 (EA Mobile) Play as Tiger and challenge other leading PGA TOUR pros with the most realistic championship golf experience on mobile! Create your own golfer, enter tournaments and show off your skills across legendary courses including Bay Hill and Wentworth. Text GAME TIGER09 to 80202