iPhone Gaming Continues To Grow

1Up reports that the popularity of gaming on smartphones is growing, particularly on the iPhone. In fact, gaming on portable devices is growing even at home, where users presumably have access to more powerful platforms. CNN points out that the developer for Trism, one of the first popular games, has raked in over $250,000 in profits through the App Store. Apple exec Bob Borchers and various game developers recently discussed the future of games on the iPhone. "Patrick Gunn, director of marketing for EA Mobile, showcased Need for Speed Undercover, which will be available next month. Gunn says that EA has 'taken full advantage of all of the unique elements ... like touch, flick, accelerometer, and motion sensitivity' — and graphically, the game appears to be roughly on par with a PSP title."

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Re:CNN's article reads like Apple propaganda

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I am in full agreement - but as always, anything that isn't praising Apple gets modded down. Also note how the iphone doesn't even support industry standard cross-platform methods for running games, that almost all other phones support.

Games have been on phones for years, and there is nothing special about the IPHONE here - it's a shame that the media (including Slashdot) give free advertising to Apple, as if they were the only phone company around.

It might perhaps be an interesting statistic that games usage among Iphone users has grown the most, but that doesn't say anything about market share as gaming platforms, or usage overall. Also, since Apple is a late-comer to the market, one would expect growth to be higher, as it is starting from a smaller amount.

I don't recall having a Motorola V980 Gaming Continues To Grow article on CNN, not to mention an article for every other phone.