Mobile MMO toolkit brings pervasive worlds closer
From a startup implementing graphics shadowing in a novel way to this MMO middleware platform, keeping an eye on new technology is one way to attempt to second-guess the future of games. Here's one to watch: BigWorld Technology have come up with a new product which seems to be aimed squarely at the pervasive (or MMO-on-the-go) gaming market.
As well as mobile-only MMOs, the BigWorld Mobile product claims to allow "direct interaction" into established MMOs. Being able to connect with the world away from the PC or console is a great way for developers to keep users hooked, but presumably the technology only works in conjunction with BigWorld's other products, limiting the games to which it is relevant at the moment.
