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Android Will Have No Effect on Mobile Gaming for the Foreseeable Future

Loot Ninja writes:

"I love my iPhone. One of the reasons is the massive amount of quality games on the platform. With the recent explosion of Android handsets, one would think the mobile gaming space would immediately evolve, but that won't be the case. Android will not have any meaningfully impact on mobile gaming for quite some time."

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tdrules5966d ago

its pretty sad the portable format with the most powerful phones suffers to a more popular less powerful format.
PSP vs DS much

drunkpandas5966d ago

You can have all the hardware in the world in a device, but if the Operating System doesn't deliver the necessary tools to succeed with major development, it's all a wash.

fiercescuba5966d ago

good pt.

Mobile gaming is making strides but the days of making the PSP and DS obsolete are distant.

toaster5966d ago

Android phones are great. I'm hoping that some devs will see potential in making games for Android handsets. But as of now nothing can take Nintendo's throne from them. Not even with the iPhone's slew of killer apps and amazing games.

XxThe-RemedyXx5966d ago

"Android Will Have No Effect on Mobile Gaming for the Foreseeable Future"

Sure about that?

Sitdown5966d ago

this is such a pointless blanket statement. To say that there will be "no effect" is to discount even a minimum effect...in addition, you also disregard any direct or indirect effect that the Android can have on mobile gaming. Just one example...Verizon does not offer the iphone, but does have a couple of phones equipped with Android. A developer can decide to go after these individuals, and in effect the snow ball on mobile gaming begin. The fact that developers have another platform to develop on is an effect in itself. Apple realizing a rise in competition and continuing to tweak the iphone is also another effect. Responsible journalism...where has it gone?

SilverSlug5966d ago

but if you buy a iphone for gaming, I feel bad for you son. It sucks. Mobile gaming sucks, period.

I buy smart phones to connect online, check news, web browse, watch vids. But not play games.

Lou Ferrigno5966d ago

ANDROID's rule iphone.. ive had the iphone 3gs.. HOWEVER,for gaming it def goes out to the iphone,skater nation greatest game out there you dudes should give it a try...

nothing will dent the psp and DS market.. but android is acually doing geat for itself in the gaming depaRTMENT.

xjoshbx5966d ago

If he kept up with the android news he would know that the limitations he speaks of that are the "reason" for android not succeeding with games is already coming to an end. Google has already said that a patch will come shortly after 2.1 is released that will let apps install to the removable memory and no longer be limited to internal storage.

Android OS pwns the iphone OS as it currently stands

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UKIE: UK games market reaches £8.7bn in 2025

Growth driven by digital software and console hardware sales.

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Agent7529d ago

Probably down to the high cost of gaming. Controllers and racing wheels can cost as much as consoles.

Reaper22_29d ago

This is why there will always be competition in gaming. The possibilities to make huge profits is just too enticing.

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Pokémon Go Championship Winner Title Revoked for ‘Unsportsmanlike Conduct’

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.

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Relientk7736d ago (Edited 36d ago )

How is that unsportsmanlike conduct? What a stupid decision lol

gold_drake35d ago

lol wut.

since when is bumping fists "unsportsmanlike".

Inverno35d ago

There are people that get offended seeing others just enjoying a moment, or enjoying a hobby, or just having fun.

SethNW35d ago

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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New ways to try, buy and master paid games with Google Play

These new paid games, game trials and “buy once, play anywhere” pricing are coming to Play.