Regular readers of this blog will know that Keith is the mobile gaming expert around these parts. But informative as his blog posts have been I never really "got" mobile gaming. Fiddly controls and arcane delivery systems were no match for my DS or PSP. But, and you've probably guessed this, since the iPhone launched I've finally started to believe the mobile gaming hype. The app store has made it easy to get new games and I've been diving in. Titles like Fieldrunners, Orions, iDracula and Frotz are all currently on my phone and all getting regular usage. But what are the most popular games on the service?
Apple's recently released figures throw up a few surprises. Crash Bandicoot – remember him? – Nitro Kart 3D is the most propular paid for app. Surprised? Bear in mind that this was one of the first games on the app store. Other big sellers include mobile gaming stalwarts Tetris and Bejeweled 2. What does this mean? Are mobile gamers just playing it safe? Or are these titles uniquely suited to phones?
The free stuff is a little more interesting, with Tap Tap Revenge topping a list that also included Touch Hockey and iBowl.
So what do you think then? Are you downloading loads of games for your iPhone/iPod Touch? And if so what are your favourites? Or are you sticking with your DS/PSP?
