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Philosophy · 13th August 2008, 11:08 PM

I am wondering about iPhones.

Despite whether you love them, hate them or sit on a rusty-spiked fence of indifference the iphone is popular. Also, we know that iPhones have a significant developer base and as a result there is a stream of new, interesting and innovative games flowing into the appstore almost every day.

I'm suggest that perhaps there could be a sub-forum for those of us with iPhones who would like to discuss gaming on this unique device.

Could it be considered a gaming platform? Are there enough iPhones among TOGers to make a sub-forum busy enough? or Does the fact that it doesn't come from a recognised console hardware developer and the fact that you cannot purchase games at retail stores like EB Games mean that it isn't considered a true gaming system?

SO... who has an iPhone and wants to admit to using it for games all day instead of working...

Phil

George · 14th August 2008, 12:35 PM

I'm addicted to midnightpool2 on a normal phone. What are the games on the IPhone like?

Philosophy · 18th August 2008, 01:33 PM

iphone games are great. Unique. Most utilise the accelerometer to great effect.

The driving games for instance, require you to "steer" by tilting the phone as though it was a steering wheel.

Drac · 26th August 2008, 09:24 AM

You look like a ripe fool doing it on the train though. Not that I didn't already look like a fool, but this takes me to a whole new level of foolery.

Babyeys · 3rd September 2008, 07:26 PM

iphone games?? cross-platform? how about the graphics??

mettleking · 6th October 2008, 09:09 AM

I have an IPhone with some of the 'free' apps and games downloaded onto it ... I find most of them pretty good for a mobile platform and some of the 'lite' versions (read demo) are particularly good to look at. If you are willing to spend the money (AU $10 or more) ... it appears most of the recognized developers game's fall into that price bracket (ie EA, Lucas Arts et al). It all depends n what your games of choice is as well!

Ancient_One · 11th November 2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drac

You look like a ripe fool doing it on the train though. Not that I didn't already look like a fool, but this takes me to a whole new level of foolery.

I do that with a console controller at home and my kids laugh at me.

Can you imagine if I had an iPhone, they would be in hysterics.

Are their many free games to download and can you source external to Apple Store for free games.?

Yes I'm tight I admit it.

13th August 2008, 11:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Philosophy Deadly Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newcastle NSW Posts: 694	iPhone Gaming? Sub-Forum? I am wondering about iPhones. Despite whether you love them, hate them or sit on a rusty-spiked fence of indifference the iphone is popular. Also, we know that iPhones have a significant developer base and as a result there is a stream of new, interesting and innovative games flowing into the appstore almost every day. I'm suggest that perhaps there could be a sub-forum for those of us with iPhones who would like to discuss gaming on this unique device. Could it be considered a gaming platform? Are there enough iPhones among TOGers to make a sub-forum busy enough? or Does the fact that it doesn't come from a recognised console hardware developer and the fact that you cannot purchase games at retail stores like EB Games mean that it isn't considered a true gaming system? SO... who has an iPhone and wants to admit to using it for games all day instead of working... Phil __________________ Inhabit that dangerous and exhilarating space that connects spiritual and physical, mortal and divine. - Bono E6700 @ 3.2Ghz / nv680i / Mushkin 2GB @ 1Ghz / 8800GTX 650/1900 / Benq 24" / Razer Lachesis + Exactmat / Razer HP1+XFi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty/ G15 KB / Antec 900

14th August 2008, 12:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
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18th August 2008, 01:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
Philosophy Deadly Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Newcastle NSW Posts: 694	iphone games are great. Unique. Most utilise the accelerometer to great effect. The driving games for instance, require you to "steer" by tilting the phone as though it was a steering wheel. __________________ Inhabit that dangerous and exhilarating space that connects spiritual and physical, mortal and divine. - Bono E6700 @ 3.2Ghz / nv680i / Mushkin 2GB @ 1Ghz / 8800GTX 650/1900 / Benq 24" / Razer Lachesis + Exactmat / Razer HP1+XFi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty/ G15 KB / Antec 900

26th August 2008, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Drac Elite Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,195	You look like a ripe fool doing it on the train though. Not that I didn't already look like a fool, but this takes me to a whole new level of foolery. __________________ Shhh, this sig is a work in progress..

6th October 2008, 09:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
mettleking Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oxley Brisbane Qld Posts: 2,028	I have an IPhone with some of the 'free' apps and games downloaded onto it ... I find most of them pretty good for a mobile platform and some of the 'lite' versions (read demo) are particularly good to look at. If you are willing to spend the money (AU $10 or more) ... it appears most of the recognized developers game's fall into that price bracket (ie EA, Lucas Arts et al). It all depends n what your games of choice is as well! __________________ I am always right ... right ?? ... or is that left

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