FleshEatingZipper writes: People are freaking out today at the prospect that Google is making a video game console. Since Android is open-source, hardware would-be players like Ouya and Gamestick are already beginning to fill the field by crafting their own gaming hardware on top of Google's mobile operating system. My thoughts are lukewarm for a variety reasons I'm about to get into, but anyone expecting some kind of market disruption out of this needs to slow down on the headlines and Facebook posts, because a Google console can create more of a mess than it creates.
These new paid games, game trials and “buy once, play anywhere” pricing are coming to Play.
And, no, making video games with it is not the goal.
Next phase of its 'Living Games' concept involves the use of autonomous AI agents
"Google Is Making A Video Game Console...Which Means"
Absolutely nothing in comparison to the big 3, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. These little android based systems popping up are nothing more than a mosquito buzzing around a giants face.
*SMACK*
after the Ouya, I think I'll just hold back any excitement until we see what the console actually is
DO we need it really but One sure thing they can afford it :)
Android console, direct competition for the Ouya.
I am mostly interesed in those things as an XMBC device, with some emulation capability's.
But only if they are really small, and fairly cheap.
LOL. Look at the date of this prediction vs. this article: http://www.techaholic.ca/20...
I don't see any references in that story. Where is the source of the rumor? Pics? I didn't see anything. Is this just some keyboard warriors throwing this out there?
I see a lot of people here don't like Android games. You guys miss the point. Multiplayer? You can play those games 75% more because you're out of your house. Your console you're stuck when playing at home. Android means many more people playing and a vastly bigger gaming base. Don't lose sight of that.