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Theorizing a Big Apple Push Into Gaming

Posted by timothy on from the remember-nanosaur-fondly dept.

Ian Lamont writes "Terrence Russell has outlined an interesting theory about what industry Apple intends to break into next. He points to games. Forget Pippin II, or an iMac gaming rig — he thinks the mobile realm is where Apple will make a big product push. It's not the first bit of speculation about Apple's renewed interest in gaming, but Russell's theory may have more legs, considering Apple's invitation to develop games on the iPhone SDK, its strong mobile product line, and a Apple trademark extension filed three months ago."

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  1. Wouldn't that be funny if . . . by cashman73 · · Score: 4, Funny
    Wouldn't it be hilarious if they finally released Duke Nukem Forever . . . available exclusively on the MacOS platform?!?! ;-)

    Sales of Macs would skyrocket! Plus, DNF might actually run!

    1. Re:Wouldn't that be funny if . . . by UnknowingFool · · Score: 5, Funny

      Apple Gaming Platform + Duke Nukem Forever? That sir, is the end of the Universe as we know it.

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  2. "Big Apple" by sm62704 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Theorizing a Big Apple Push Into Gaming"

    Phew, I thought New York was going to get into gaming. Had me worried for a new york minute there.

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    1. Re:"Big Apple" by d34thm0nk3y · · Score: 2, Funny

      Phew, I thought New York was going to get into gaming. Had me worried for a new york minute there.

      That's funny. I thought New York was trying to get out of video games!

      link

  3. Oh great by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    A white XBOX, fantastic..

  4. Games? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    More like GAYmes.

  5. Remember history by UnknowingFool · · Score: 3, Funny

    Remember the history of all Apple products.

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  6. I am very hopeful! by killmenow · · Score: 1, Funny

    Thinking about this, I find I am so excited I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it is the excitement only a true gamer can feel, a gamer at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain... I hope Apple can elevate the gaming industry. I hope to see Steve Jobs and shake his hand. I hope their new games/systems are as blue as they have been in my dreams.

    iHope.

  7. yay! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I can't wait for my controller with only one button.

  8. iPeregrin? by tepples · · Score: 2, Funny

    Question, was Pippin named after the Broadway musical Pippin? I took a guess, and I guessed not.
  9. That'll work.. COMPLETELY by Cathoderoytube · · Score: 4, Funny

    iConsole: I'm an iConsole
    Xbox 360: And I'm an Xbox 360
    iConsole: Hey Xbox 360, what's wrong?
    Xbox 360: Oh the red ring of death, looks like I have to be replaced
    iConsole: That's too bad Xbox 360, you know the iConsole doesn't have that problem
    Xbox 360: Yeah, you also don't have any games, plus you cost more than the PS3
    iConsole: That may be so, but people appreciate a console that just works, plus no red ring of death
    Xbox 360: Yes well despite that we still managed to beat the PS3. I'd like to know what your plan is?
    iConsole: Well, while you're off getting replaced people can do fun things like make photobooks and watch movies from itunes
    Xbox 360: Fair enough I suppose. I think I'll go play Wii on my week off.

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