Posts tagged Apple
Why Google needs the PlayStation Phone to succeed
Dec 8th
The purported Sony-Ericsson PlayStation Phone. Click the image for the original story and video.
When it comes to consumer-oriented smartphones, there’s no greater rivalry than Apple versus Google. With Apple’s iOS devices, including the iPhone, selling extraordinarily well and Android catching up in regard to United States market share, it’s clear that other phone systems aren’t competing on the same level.
There’s little doubt why both platforms are popular among the average consumer. Each boasts high-quality audio and video features, a sophisticated web-browsing experience and a diverse library of apps, many of which are free. But when it comes to mobile gaming, there’s no question that iOS is the dominant platform.
But with the news of a real, working PlayStation Phone having surfaced, that might not always be the case.
Will iPhone 3G S create a divide for mobile gamers?
Jun 10th
Don't let the identical exterior fool you. Apple's latest iPhone iteration is packing some significantly upgraded hardware.
Apple pulled no punches with its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote this year: Its flashy (and affordable) new operating system, Snow Leopard, was priced and dated, and a new line of more powerful and less expensive MacBook Pros was announced. But as usual, the iPhone swooped in at the last minute to steal the show — this time with a brand new model: iPhone 3G S.
Although Apple wasn’t eager to spout specifics at the WWDC keynote, various sources have disclosed the details on the iPhone’s first major performance bump (see AnandTech’s writeup here.) Simply put, the increases in processing power and graphics rendering capabilities mean Apple’s newest device will be capable of greater visual detail, faster rendering and more complex imagery than ever before. It also means that, theoretically speaking, games could be developed that will only run (or run effectively) on the iPhone 3G S.
The Backlog: Post-E3 Hangover edition
Jun 8th
Hey there, reader! Long time no see. How’s tricks?
Well, we’re all a little burned out here. I mean, you all saw the media deluge last week, didn’t you? The countless trailers, the hours of presentations, the Brütal Legend lawsuit . . . it’s just exhausting.
So, we failed to deliver on the E3 commentary we promised, and I wanted to personally apologize. We weren’t sure how we were going to discuss the event as it raced by, and thanks to each member of our bustling staff of three having something major come up, it just didn’t happen.
If you’re still with us, I want to thank you for your patience and understanding. All three of us have busy lives, and I know that it’s been a constant struggle for me at least to have a full-time job and keep up the quality and consistency in blogging that I aspire to.
We’ll be getting back on track shortly. In the meantime, excuse our flakiness.
Now, let’s talk about some games, shall we?
Daily Recap: May 4, 2009
May 4th
Man, it’s May. Soon, it’ll fade into June and true summertime, but today, the weather in Portland has tried very, very hard to look more like the wintertime than anything else. It must have rained over an inch today.
But hey — that’s gaming weather, and it’s time to dish the news for another week. So, without further ado…
Time to fire up Fallout 3 again for the most anticipated DLC for the game yet, Broken Steel, which drops tomorrow.
The third piece of downloadable content for Fallout 3, Broken Steel, is dropping by the time you read this. However, what we have right now is a teaser trailer, which is super spoiler-heavy. You can find it right here on Bethesda’s official site, but again, it’s not suggested for those (like your humble news writer) who haven’t finished the game.
While it is the third chunk of DLC produced for the game, it’s also easily the most anticipated because it opens back up the end of Fallout 3 while adding in new story pieces and locations to explore. Will it be worth it? Look for some Fallout 3 DLC coverage soon.
Review: WordFu (iPhone)
May 4th
It’s a simple premise: You’re given a few cubes with letters on each side of them, and tasked with spelling as many different words with the letters you have until you run out of time.
Sound familiar? WordFu plays a lot like other word games (TextTwist, Bookworm) where you’re presented with a set of letters and tasked with building as many words as possible within a time limit. But thanks to some clever twists on a classic formula, a helping of snazzy graphics and some fantastic score-gloating mechanics courtesy of Facebook and Twitter, WordFu spins an old concept into an engaging and exciting iPhone app that’s sure to captivate the wordie in all of us.