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?
posted Mar 3rd 2008 4:38PM
Caution: Playing Burnout on a celly while driving could turn way more realistic way quickly.
real time gps tracking + big city + burnout = sweet!
I think its more of a "should" than "could".
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
I'm sorry, i don't remember debating what was a priority. Oh thats right, i wasn't. Of course games should be fun. Thats almost redundant. It also goes without saying that they should be graphically capable. Go bark up another tree, dog.
No wireless. Less space than a nomad. Lame.
N81 / N95 etc all have Wireless!
N81-8Gb and N95-8gb both have 8gb of storage!
Sorta like the Gizmondo right? That's not a good comparison for the successor of another failed handheld. It is a cool idea though.
The Finns are too good at rally driving to wreck their super cars.
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]