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Software Report: EA in Negotiations to Produce iPhone Games
Michael Hoffman (Blog) - February 14, 2007 11:59 PM

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While Apple remains silent about games for the iPhone, the senior vice president of EA Mobile has had a lot to say

While Apple has not publicly mentioned very much about video games for the iPhone Mitch Lasky, senior vice president of EA Mobile reported that EA Mobile is in negotiations to produce iPhone games. "We have been talking to Apple about games on [the iPhone]," said Lasky. Lasky did not hint at a potential game line-up for the iPhone.

Casual games, the type that can be played for a few minutes while needing quick amusement, are gaining popularity on mobile phones, which is what Apple is banking on. The relationship between EA and Apple has already led to several successful games that can be purchased for the iPod through iTunes.

Since the iPhone was officially announced during Macworld last month, there were many rumors and much speculation about whether or not the phone would be able to play games -- Apple remains silent on any gaming plans that are in the works for the iPhone.

Analysts predict that other companies will also take an interest in creating video games for the iPhone. For example, both EA and Namco already have been chosen to develop games for the popular iPod MP3 players.

Microsoft announced gaming on the Zune just after the iPhone launch.

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Doom for iphone

By Senju on 2/15/2007 3:28:05 AM , Rating: 2

If MS can create DOOM for Xbox Arcade Live, Apple should be able to port Doom to iphone. I would love to play doom on the iphone while riding on the train. :D

RE: Doom for iphone

By Hare on 2/15/2007 3:47:24 AM , Rating: 2

I'm pretty sure suicide rates would go up if people tried to play Doom with a touchscreen... Nothing but frustration.

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RE: Doom for iphone

By Zirconium on 2/15/2007 8:23:09 AM , Rating: 1

I can just imagine the tag line:
"Descend into Hell, but BEWARE: the interface is more frightening than the game itself."

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RE: Doom for iphone

By Dustin25 on 2/15/2007 10:11:49 AM , Rating: 2

Bubble Bobble!

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RE: Doom for iphone

By UNCjigga on 2/15/2007 11:46:59 AM , Rating: 2

You gotta love the Apple bashing in this forum. Everyone here's in love with the Nintendo Wiimote controller, but then they all forget that the iPhone has a built-in orientation sensor (similar to the accelerometer that Macbooks have) which would be perfect for movement control in games.

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RE: Doom for iphone

By AstroCreep on 2/15/2007 1:34:46 PM , Rating: 2

Maybe, maybe not.
They could just create a 'joypad' area at the bottom of the screen and cut off just a 1/5 of the bottom of the screen. It would require that the touchscreen can support a 'sustained touch' while holding down on a direction, which I can't say the iPhone does or not.

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RE: Doom for iphone

By obeseotron on 2/15/2007 1:40:20 PM , Rating: 2

No, putting Doom on a phone is an awful idea. Games could work they just need to be designed with this type of interface in mind, rather than squeezed into it. Look at the types of things that have been successful on the DS with a stylus as an interface, games along those lines would be a good start.

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