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iPhone Gaming : My Game Engine of Choice

I used to own many game consoles as I was young. The game boy, the nintendo, and you can go old as you can go, I have it.But when I grew older, I slowly realized that gaming with all those big cartridges may not suit me, so it kept the gamers gaming spirit suppressed inside.

Then born was the PSP’s, the Nintendo DS, and other portable gaming consoles that went popular with all those cool graphics and great games of every genre. From racing to RPG, to more casual games when you just want to “kill time” while waiting in line or something like that.

It sure made some high hopes for me, because I can bring my gaming experience anywhere and do it when I choose, but there is another tiny dilemma, working in the corporate world, don’t you think its a turn off seeing a grown man working with a PSP in hand? Well, in my opinion at least, I was not comfortable with the thought.

I wanted something discreet, yet it could deliver the gaming experience I always wanted, the great graphics, the gameplay, and the gamer inside of me could be unleashed.

The iPhone, ah, the sheer genius of Macintosh, isn’t it? A great company creating a hip phone with all the cool graphics and interface built in a pocket size mobile phone.

The news broke out that iPhone was made, and there was a “sub-world” if I may call it, iPhone gaming. Because of the great hardware Mac created with the iPhone, applications did not only came in calculators or the default games like Snake, but it created a whole new opportunity to enjoy gaming even in a mobile phone such as the iPhone.

Discreet, great graphics and really cool game choices. Ah, yes, the iPhone has become my gaming engine of choice. With also cheap but cool games, I can enjoy a variety of game genres of my liking.

With all the ’seven-geese-a-laying’, ‘nine-ladies-dancing’, and all the ‘million gamers gaming’, iPhone is the gaming engine of choice for me.

Practical, because of the cheap games but are really cool, compared to the higher cost of other gaming consoles. And with the economy today, I can save money while enjoying great gameplay and cool graphics
Did I mentioned discreet? I can use it as a phone by day, and transform if into a gaming engine by night, or, uhh, err, my spare time.
With all the new games and latest release dates I hear about, I can keep up with all the latest action for me with the iPhone.

I thought I could never enjoy portable gaming anymore like I once used to, but after work, when stressed, or bored, I can just simple get my iPhone and just go into a world where I can relax and have fun and never have to worry about high cost of games, just what game to play next.

And with the independent software producers on the rise, or “fresh blood” as I like to call them, there will be more unique games to come, I’m sure.

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More iPhone Games known, but App Store to Face Piracy?

With the Apple’s advancement in their technology in the iPhone and iTouch, more and more people are getting hooked to having it the gadget to go. With the great graphics and multi-touch sensitivity, more games are being made by both individuals and independent software developers such as Beteo Games (http://www.beteogames.com) and more on the rise.

The easy access to a software development tool, and affordable registration to the app store has somewhat opened Apple’s doors to game producers to make more money by delivering it directly to customers. With the more costly production cost of the Nintendo DS and PSP, it is almost an instinct to make the move to producing iPhone Games.

Creativity is the promise of independent software developers, and fresh blood can pour in into the iPhone and iTouch, producing games for every age and taste.

But as more and more games are produced, so is the idea born of getting free games, or another term for piracy, such as what happened to the PC Gaming world. Many gaming platforms are already facing this dilemma, but could iPhone be next?

Word is spreading out that you can get any iPhone app for free, as to the app store has not given any sort of protection to the host that produces this games. But is it worth it? Is iphone gaming in peril?  

If you are a software developer, then you should really think about this issue because you might face the problem of piracy, all those effort to make great games might be in vain. Popular gaming consoles have different layers of protection, making them a great consideration for any producer.

If you are a game aficionado who likes to steal games, I tell you it is not worth it. iPhone apps are selling very cheap, cheaper than PC or other handheld gaming consoles, so spending a little on can make you show your appreciation to the producers to their effort of producing such quality games, or you may not experience any great games anymore at all in the future.

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Handy Game World : New iPhone and iTouch Game Apps to Know About

Since Apple’s iPhone plunged into the handy game realm, it has been more than a tool to keep friends close and updated. Targeting to compete with Sony and other portable gaming consoles, iPhone is the choice for gamers who want to be on the move and keep in touch with class and style.

iPhone is one of the portable gaming devices that is a better choice than an expensive gaming cartridge. Indeed, without spending that much, you can still the enjoy the same if not better quality games while on the road.

There are many mobile game websites out there, and new iphone games are being developed by the date. You can choose many kinds of genres in games, anything that suits your taste and trip.

When it comes to iPhone games, one of the video games developer to watch out is Beteo Games (http://www.beteogames.com).

One of the promising developers behind the game, Acmar Rising, made for people who want to enjoy combined first-person shooting with RPG ( role playing game) where you can play like Halo and upgrade like Final Fantasy, a game that promises to never bore you everywhere you are. This game grows its popularity all over the iPhone and itouch apps world.

With the success of Acmar Rising– well, rising, Beteo Games is set to release another exciting game for the Apple iPhone and iTouch in May 2009. iWrath, as it is called, promises ultimate iPhone gaming experience. Created with intense graphics and new ideas, pushing iPhone and itouch to a whole new level of fun and creativity for its users.

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Although real software development for the iPhone lag behind, but iPhone apps pick up the slack in technological innovation. Consider that 50,000 new iPhone apps are developed every month, you can\’t possibly keep up on them all. Some will leave you wondering how you ever survived without them; others just leave you wondering what\’ s the point. Here are a few iPhone apps that live up to the hype.

Pageonce Personal Assistant – Have difficulty keeping up on all your accounts? Need to check stats and finances far away from your desktop? This iPhone app keeps all your account information on the same page. You get absolute access to all your online accounts, from investments to banking to your frequent flyer miles. Instead of juggling a dozen or so sites, the Pageonce Personal Assistant does it all with one application for easy convenience.

Fring – Get this app and never need another instant messaging tool again. Fring includes Google Talk, Yahoo Skype, MSN, Twitter, ICQ, plus VoIP calls over Wi-Fi if your minutes run low as you spend an afternoon lost in a bar or coffee shop. Though many iPhone apps follow one IM site or another, this one covers them all.

Routesy – Don\’t roll into the city without this baby in your pocket. A great way to keep up on train and bus schedules, this app tells you what to take to get exactly where you need to be. It\’s even easier than a computer because it\’s simple and quick. Get all your bus and train information with this efficiently smart iPhone app.

VNC Lite – Want to turn your cell phone into your computer? VNC Lite allows you to view and fully control your computer from your cell phone, providing you are on the same network. If you thought that laptops as thin as children\’s storybook was as it could get, this beauty puts your desktop in the palm of your hand to make it even better. Some iPhone apps let you connect to your computer. This app practically is your computer.

Bloom – This app takes Brian Eno\’s generative ambient music and recreates the experience. Drop your finger on the liquid pastel screen to make simple loops. Create your own music and then add your own transcendental graphics. It\’s perfect if your fingers want to dance. This is one of the few creative iPhone apps that let you be imaginative too.

Henry Rinkle is all about the iPhone. Check out his blogs to find the iPhone apps you should be all about to.

While I’m not such a big fan of the way my iPhone handles calls, I have to say that the games make the phone worth owning. There are some incredible games that go way above and beyond anything I’ve ever seen on a cell phone.

The games continue to improve, as updates and new versions are constantly released. Some of them are incredibly addicting. I’ve never paid money for an iPhone app, so the ones that I mention here are all free games that you’ll have no problem downloading and enjoying if you have the phone. Let’s take a look at my top three.

If you’ve never played Paper Toss, I would recommend downloading it. It’s a free game, so you have nothing to lose by trying it out. All you have to do is take a crumpled piece of paper and throw it into a garbage across the room.

The best part about this game is the enemy that stands in your way. The enemy here is an office fan that blows your paper in different directions. Since you can see its speed in advance, it becomes a challenge to accurately get the throw right.

The next game that I’ve fallen in love with is Cameraman, made by ESPN. You’ve probably enjoyed a similar concept before, but this is the type of game that puts you on a timer and requires you to find a bunch of differences between two very similar pictures.

All of the questions are sports-themed, and they’re really challenging too. I would definitely look into this one if it sounds like it may appeal to you.

If you like word games, you definitely need to get Scramble, which is also a free game. It’s just like Boggle, except you’ll be able to play against a ton of people at the same time, all of them having the same board as you. It’s a lot of fun to see where you end up ranking when all is said and done.

Try these out if you’re looking for new games!

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