Future N-Gage titles could utilize integrated GPS, camera

Truth be told, we could sort of see this one coming -- after all, why wouldn't N-Gage developers seek to use a handset's built-in functions to enhance gameplay? Nevertheless, the folks at Nok Nok were able to pick the brain of Will Shen, N-Gage Head of Production in North America, and found out quite a few tidbits about the future of the platform. Reportedly, Mr. Shen went so far as to confirm that it is "looking at creating games that harness the power of [a mobile's] built-in camera, GPS receiver and any relevant skill [that it] may possess that could help inspire and execute innovative games." Granted, location-based titles aren't anything new in the grand scheme of things, but Shen also noted that his team is looking to "focus on innovation" rather than "gimmick gaming." Marvelous -- now let's get this stuff rolled out en masse, shall we?

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 3rd 2008 4:45PM]

Caution: Playing Burnout on a celly while driving could turn way more realistic way quickly.

[cheekky Posted Mar 3rd 2008 5:14PM]

real time gps tracking + big city + burnout = sweet!

[RIM Jobs Posted Mar 3rd 2008 4:54PM]

No wireless. Less space than a nomad. Lame.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 3rd 2008 5:30PM]

N81 / N95 etc all have Wireless!
N81-8Gb and N95-8gb both have 8gb of storage!

[meegoo Posted Mar 3rd 2008 4:58PM]

Sorta like the Gizmondo right? That's not a good comparison for the successor of another failed handheld. It is a cool idea though.

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 3rd 2008 5:37PM]

The Finns are too good at rally driving to wreck their super cars.

[Jamma Posted Mar 3rd 2008 6:03PM]

Nah, it's Could.

the priority SHOULD be maiking the games fun, and graphically capable first.

I'd prefer a normal drving game that worked well than a game which used GPS but was rubbish

[(Unverified) Posted Mar 3rd 2008 9:02PM]

Don't forget the difference between "used" and "utilized".

She used the N-Gauge GPS to get the directions and find her way.
["used" means functioning as the item is designed]

She utilized the long and thick N-Gauge as a dildo.
["utilized" means functioning in an innovative way from what the item was designed]