Mobile
Is Apple serious about games this time?
Apple has always had a hot and cold relationship with game developers. They’ve occasionally hinted at core-level API support and better integrated hardware for the Mac. They’ve even showcased luminaries from Bungie, id Software, EA and other developers during Steve Job’s MacWorld Expo keynotes. Most every time, though, the thunder has died even before the [...]
Sims going online again?
The Sims has tried the online scene before and it failed pretty badly and was a free game on EA’s “EA-land” which has now been shut down. But even so, they are considering bringing online features back to the series, according to a Times Online interview with Nancy Smith (head of EA’s Sims division). The [...]
Zune homebrew games: One small step in the evolution of mobile gaming
While it’s not a big surprise that games are coming to Microsoft’s Zune MP3 player, the release of XNA software 3.0 has enabled homebrew games to be developed and added to the Zune with relative ease.
As an adopter of Microsoft’s underdog media player I must honestly say I’m surprised with the new opportunities for [...]
Killing with just a Touch?
I can see a lot of game types being sure-fire hits on Apple’s forthcoming “Touch OS” platform. Super Monkey Ball, for one, demoed at the iPhone SDK announcement event, seems like a perfect fit. Spore also seems promising, but might be more like a companion to the PC or console versions.
But first-person shooters? That I [...]
