Methods and systems for updating in-game content

A computer-readable medium containing instructions for execution by a mobile communication device, the instructions causing the mobile communication device to perform a method that provides updated content associated with a mobile video game, the method comprising the steps of:

• contacting a server;
• checking for updated content for use in the video game;
• downloading the updated content to the communications device;
• and
• displaying the updated content within the video game, the video game being presented within a screen controlled by the mobile communication device.

A system for providing updated content associated with of a mobile video game to a mobile communication device, the system comprising:

• a storage medium for storing pre-selected content for use in a video game;
• a server in communication with the storage medium;
• and
• an interface coupled to the server and a network, wherein the interface receives a request for updated content from the mobile communication device over the network;
• wherein the server is operative to receive the request through the interface and utilize the request to:
• check what pre-selected content to send;
• and
• send the pre-selected content stored on the storage medium to the mobile communication device as the updated content for the mobile video game.

A method for selling promotional content in a mobile video game for use on a mobile communications device, comprising the steps of:

• associating updated content with a third party in exchange for payment from the third party;
• receiving a request for updated content from the mobile communication device;
• and
• uploading the updated content to the mobile communication device, the updated content being displayable within the mobile video game.