Users of over 1000 Java mobile handsets will be able to access the new HMV mobile games service which will be fronted and powered by Orange. Interestingly, the gaming service will be available to any user on any 3G network in the UK.

The new service will offer demos for free and buy mobile games with a selection of over 400 game titles. There are also mobile game reviews and previews of the latest mobile games available.

Any user on any 3G network can access the mobile gaming site by sending a text to “HMV” to 87010 and a link will be sent to land on the HMV mobile site.

Titles like PAC-MAN, Tetris, Call of Duty MW2 and Fifa Manager 10 are the most popular and are boosted by another 400 mobile games. Mobile game pricing is from £1 to £3 whilst a few cost £5. Orange customers will be billed directly whilst other 3G network users will be billed per game.

The service  goes live from Friday 26th March and the weblink is www.hmv.com/mobilegames