Gamer Limit writes "Until recently, I thought the idea of the iPhone as a portable gaming platform was a laughable matter at best. Without any type of real control scheme, a weak processor, and a poor selection of games, how would it ever be able to compete with the likes of the DS or the PSP? As far as I was concerned, it would never be popular enough for it to make any type of significant impact on the gaming industry.
Then something completely unexpected happened that changed everything and caused me to question all of the previous reservations I had about the iPhone as a portable gaming device. Read on to find out more about this major break-through I had, and why I'm starting to change my mind."
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The winner of the Pokémon Go Championship grand finals in Orlando was stripped of their title, allegedly for 'unsportsmanlike conduct' during their victory celebration. The celebration involved the winner removing their headset, standing up, and pumping their fists before shaking hands with their opponent. Many believe the ruling was excessive and that winner's victory celebration was tame compared to celebrations by winners in other competitive games.
There are people that get offended seeing others just enjoying a moment, or enjoying a hobby, or just having fun.
Can someone explain to me what is so problematic with this? I watched video multiple times and all I see dude having bit of celebration. None of his actions felt aggressive or seem like they symbolize anything... Like winning sure deserves bit of celebration like that. I mean who wants to live in the world where you aren't allowed to be excited or have bit of burst of happiness when you win? Like was he supposed to act like emotionless robot? He should be allowed to have bit of his victory "hell yeah" moment, even if it is before shaking hands with opponent. Like it is not like he didn't shake hands or whatnot. And it is not like he is like some super serious government official to have to stick to protocol to a letter. This whole thing is just ridiculous.
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I'm really starting to get into my iphone gaming - there are some fantastic casual titles like Doodle Jump as well as some decent RPGs as well.
I'm not too keen on using the iphone for games since Apple keeps improving it year on year which pretty much makes the previous one obsolete (if the games make use of the new features that is).
It def. will the innovation for the iPhone is there, the technology allows for some wild ideas. Right now there are many games that are getting media attention and many video game journalism sites have been doing reviews and covering iPhone games. It is only the beginning.
One day, we'll have one portable device for just about everything (Pip Boys aren't that far off!)
Sorry but when I play the iPhone I want to punch myself in the face. I just can't get away from a d-pad and buttons set up.
I need something tangible. I love the DS controls, yet I love that familiarity that exists there in the d-pad and buttons.
I think there will always be a place for gaming handhelds in the traditional sense. Being a jack of all trades yet a master of none is not what I desire in a gaming device.