Glossary – F

Feature phone

A feature phone is a conventional cell phone of the type that was used before the emergence of smartphones. Capcom has for some time been distributing relatively simple games based on its game content, ring tones, stand-by screen images and other content for these phones.

First party

A company or organization that supplies game hardware or platforms.

Freemium

Freemium is a business model in which users can download a basic game or service at no charge and then pay for additional components and special functions. Freemium is also a generic name of games played in this fashion. It is rapidly increasing market share as game content for mobile phones and smartphones.