Apple: "iPhone is the future of gaming" - bit-tech.net Forums

CardJoe · 12th Nov 2008, 11:59

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/11...re-of-gaming/1

Apple reckons that the iPhone is the future of gameplay and that the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS are stuck in the past. Hm.

kenco_uk · 12th Nov 2008, 12:07

I'll keep to my DS and PSP, ta.

It's good that at least Apple aren't sitting on their hands, at least they're trying.

Lepermessiah · 12th Nov 2008, 12:52

Yeah, right, lol, this guy doesn't have a clue when it comes to gaming.

Bauul · 12th Nov 2008, 12:53

Yes, because a none-tactile feedbackless screen is a brilliant input method.

Fools.

Volund · 12th Nov 2008, 12:54

Apple + gaming = HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :catches breath....: AHALKAHLAKHAFHAHAAH

Jordan Wise · 12th Nov 2008, 13:14

i've played quite a few games on my friends ipot and most of them have been less intuitive than eating soup with a knife. Its this kind of bollacks that make me hate apple so much, along with this from the Messiah : http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/0...jobs-peop.html

Steelez · 12th Nov 2008, 13:20

I game most days on my iPhone, in fact I don't think I've picked up either my DS or my PSP since I got it.

I tend to drop into mobile gaming for a short amount of time which makes the iPhone convenient where as if I was going on Holiday or on a long trip I'd be more likely to pick up one of the hand held consoles.

They have their place, but they aren't a replacement.

Sifter3000 · 12th Nov 2008, 13:27

I think the iPhone's got a lot going for it - there's the convenience factor that because it's your mobile, it's always with you. iTunes and the app store has its flaws but it's far better than the digital distribution/shops for either the DS or PSP - Sony's online stores were awful for the PSP when I tried using it a few months back. So that makes it easy to get games for it. And of course, from a publisher's point of view, lots of people have them so your potential customer base (at least the way they see it) is very large.

The problems are that the touch screen really isn't ideal for many conventional types of games - and lots of people like lots of conventional games for good reasons. It's all very well talking about innovation and mentioning the Wii, but there's a reason people buy millions of copies of stuff like Gears of War that require lots of buttons. The other issue is that Apple's attitude to game devs is not nearly as positive as Sony or Nintendo, and if you're not keeping devs happy then you won't get as much support... I'm also not convinved people will pay typical game prices for iPhone games. Most iPhone apps, if they cost anything, cost a couple of quid. The ones that do go over £5 attract a lot of bad reviews and bitching in the iTunes store. Can't see many developers wanting to sell their stuff for under a fiver...

Cupboard · 12th Nov 2008, 13:43

Um. How about no?

edit: just to clarify, this was directed that the article

kosch · 12th Nov 2008, 14:42

Perhaps if they said Mobile Gaming it might be a more believable statement. Although from what I've seen everyone I know raves about their DS and R3 card and I'm not that sure that the under 16 crowd own or can afford an iPhone.

[USRF]Obiwan · 12th Nov 2008, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by kosch

Perhaps if they said Mobile Gaming it might be a more believable statement. Although from what I've seen everyone I know raves about their DS and R3 card and I'm not that sure that the under 16 crowd own or can afford an iPhone.

So thru!

sjhujh · 12th Nov 2008, 15:25

Is anyone else starting to get really bored with apple, every other day they turn around and hail themselves as the greatest company on earth, this coupled with the evangelical nature of apple users makes me refuse to ever own anything apple... Advertising by over exposure is not a great method of gaining new custom in my opinion.

hawky84 · 12th Nov 2008, 15:32

actually on the floor rolling and laughing at work

Project_Nightmare · 12th Nov 2008, 15:35

This statement will be further from the truth if there was no jailbreak for the iPhone

And I agree with the previous posts, it is not a good as the dedicated gaming systems

Artanix · 12th Nov 2008, 15:47

Isn't the iPhone as expensive as the PS3 though? lol

sotu1 · 12th Nov 2008, 16:01

agree with you sifter, there's a lot of potential in the iphone. it's up to apple to be recognised as a serious competitor in games, and for jobs to make a u-turn on previous statements about gaming for the mac. they gotta make gaming a core part of their business as a whole if they genuinely want to succeed. And oh yeh, the devs have got to be convinced too.

titanium angel · 12th Nov 2008, 16:44

I havent used an iphone nor an ipod touch (am i right in thinking there basically the same? with the exception of the phone functionality.) but in the recent adverts, for the touch the games seem uncontrollable! is that the case? i would have thought that they would have shown how good they are not how fiddly

zimbloggy · 12th Nov 2008, 16:53

too bad that the best game they have is doom. PSP has had near-console graphics for quite a while, and unless apple sticks something better in the hardware arena, dedicated gaming devices are going to own Apple's sorry behind.

I also wouldn't expect apple to say anything less than that. Companies always brag about how revolutionary their products are.

Mcmonopoly · 12th Nov 2008, 17:21

That's all great coming from the guys that put out a multi-function device that's supposed to replace all your hand held gadgets, but that only keeps it charge for 4-5 hours with lite/normal use...

All hail Apple!!!

Zut · 12th Nov 2008, 17:30

The reality distortion field is working over-time I see!

12th Nov 2008, 11:59	#1
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12th Nov 2008, 12:07	#2
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Lepermessiah Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 566	Yeah, right, lol, this guy doesn't have a clue when it comes to gaming.

12th Nov 2008, 13:20	#7
Steelez Multimodder Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK Posts: 149	I game most days on my iPhone, in fact I don't think I've picked up either my DS or my PSP since I got it. I tend to drop into mobile gaming for a short amount of time which makes the iPhone convenient where as if I was going on Holiday or on a long trip I'd be more likely to pick up one of the hand held consoles. They have their place, but they aren't a replacement. __________________ Main Rig: Antec P182, E8400, 4gb RAM, 8800GTS 512mb, X-Fi, Windows 7 Ultimate 64, Dell 2405, Sidewinder X6, G9 Server: Dell PowerEdge SC440, 2gb RAM, 1.5tb storage, Windows Home Server Laptop: Macbook 2.2ghz dual core, 4gb RAM iPhone 3G

12th Nov 2008, 13:27	#8
Sifter3000 Editor @ CPC bit-tech Staff Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The South Sea Bubble Posts: 763	I think the iPhone's got a lot going for it - there's the convenience factor that because it's your mobile, it's always with you. iTunes and the app store has its flaws but it's far better than the digital distribution/shops for either the DS or PSP - Sony's online stores were awful for the PSP when I tried using it a few months back. So that makes it easy to get games for it. And of course, from a publisher's point of view, lots of people have them so your potential customer base (at least the way they see it) is very large. The problems are that the touch screen really isn't ideal for many conventional types of games - and lots of people like lots of conventional games for good reasons. It's all very well talking about innovation and mentioning the Wii, but there's a reason people buy millions of copies of stuff like Gears of War that require lots of buttons. The other issue is that Apple's attitude to game devs is not nearly as positive as Sony or Nintendo, and if you're not keeping devs happy then you won't get as much support... I'm also not convinved people will pay typical game prices for iPhone games. Most iPhone apps, if they cost anything, cost a couple of quid. The ones that do go over £5 attract a lot of bad reviews and bitching in the iTunes store. Can't see many developers wanting to sell their stuff for under a fiver... __________________ Alex Watson. CPC and bit-tech. My weblog is The Wired Jester. Photos on Flickr.

12th Nov 2008, 13:43	#9
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12th Nov 2008, 14:42	#10
kosch Trango in the Mango Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 192	Perhaps if they said Mobile Gaming it might be a more believable statement. Although from what I've seen everyone I know raves about their DS and R3 card and I'm not that sure that the under 16 crowd own or can afford an iPhone. __________________ [b]Really needs updating! - http://www.kosch.co.uk/

12th Nov 2008, 15:25	#12
sjhujh I can't spell Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: UK Posts: 278	Is anyone else starting to get really bored with apple, every other day they turn around and hail themselves as the greatest company on earth, this coupled with the evangelical nature of apple users makes me refuse to ever own anything apple... Advertising by over exposure is not a great method of gaining new custom in my opinion. __________________ \|\|Antec P182 \| Intel Q6600 G0 @ 3.3ghz \| 4gb PC6400 \| ASUS P5K Premium WiFi \| GTX 275 Plus \| \| PSN: fillip2k \| \| Last edited by sjhujh; 12th Nov 2008 at 15:32.

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12th Nov 2008, 15:35	#14
Project_Nightmare Minimodder Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 43	This statement will be further from the truth if there was no jailbreak for the iPhone And I agree with the previous posts, it is not a good as the dedicated gaming systems

12th Nov 2008, 15:47	#15
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12th Nov 2008, 16:01	#16
sotu1 Mini Love Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England, South of. Posts: 1,169	agree with you sifter, there's a lot of potential in the iphone. it's up to apple to be recognised as a serious competitor in games, and for jobs to make a u-turn on previous statements about gaming for the mac. they gotta make gaming a core part of their business as a whole if they genuinely want to succeed. And oh yeh, the devs have got to be convinced too. __________________ Death to consolification !!! [size=1]Give me my Windforce! I'm coming back!

12th Nov 2008, 16:53	#18
zimbloggy Multimodder Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 75	too bad that the best game they have is doom. PSP has had near-console graphics for quite a while, and unless apple sticks something better in the hardware arena, dedicated gaming devices are going to own Apple's sorry behind. I also wouldn't expect apple to say anything less than that. Companies always brag about how revolutionary their products are.

12th Nov 2008, 17:21	#19
Mcmonopoly What now?! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montreal. Canada Posts: 60	That's all great coming from the guys that put out a multi-function device that's supposed to replace all your hand held gadgets, but that only keeps it charge for 4-5 hours with lite/normal use... All hail Apple!!! __________________ ''Don't be fooled; I may appear wise, but I'm an idiot..!!'' Asus P5k-E\|Q6600 @ 3.3 \|BFG 280GTX OC 1GB\|4GB OCZ 6400\|1xWD 120GB 1xWD 160GB\|1X Seagate 250GB\|Xigmatek 750W modular\|Vista Ultimate x64

12th Nov 2008, 17:30	#20
Zut Multimodder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Near Sheffield, UK Posts: 127	The reality distortion field is working over-time I see!