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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Greg Howson

iPhone and gaming

I've never got the point of mobile games. Well, ok I get the theory - gaming on the go on a device you carry everywhere. Yes, I get that. But let's face it, the reality of mobile gaming is one of fiddly controls and unsatisfying experiences. Basically it's a pale facsimile of real gaming. Analysts constantly rattle on about mobile gaming's huge growth potential while Keith does his best to unearth the gems that he assures me are actually out there. But I've yet to find a valid reason to leave the DS or PSP at home.

Could that change tomorrow? Yup, like the rest of the lemmings/fans I'm going to try and pick up iPhone 3G in the morning. I resisted the first time round, mainly because I find 3G increasingly useful, but only lack of stock will stop me tomorrow. And for perhaps the first time ever I'm actually looking forward to playing some mobile games. This roundup shows the potential for iPhone gaming - it's all a step forward from the excruciating likes of FIFA on my Nokia. Anyone here getting a iPhone 3G then? And if so are you excited/interested in playing games on it?

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