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OC Noob · 10-20-04, 12:12 PM

Okay now I'm just doing some dreaming here, but with the new 3d gfx that can run QIII (which a ton of 3d PC games are/where based off i.e. bf1942) it opens up a world of possibilities for gaming.

Also, please don't (anyone) start rumors that these games will be released or are being developed for the PPC or say that the 2700g can run HL2. This is just dreaming and of course, gfx & physics would need to be toned way down for a pocket version of something like HL2. Just dreaming so lets keep it in context.

Anyway, BT and wifi lend themselves to multiplayer gaming. Imagine just finding a hotspot, starting up Pocket HL2 or Pocket UT or Pocket Battlefield 1942 to and getting into the action anywhere you go!!!

I know the gfx won't be the greatest, but at QVGA or even VGA resolution that 16mb chip should look very nice for a mobile device. AND the point is mobile fragging, not DIII gfx.

I am very excited about the possibilities. It will take a BT input device like a controller or the kyboard and mouse considering the standard buttons and directional pads aren't fragging quality, but a BT controller is do-able with the proper software support.

Its going to take some time and more devices (already in the works) will need to support 3d gaming, but the PPC gaming market might actually gain some validity rather then what it is now (the red headed step child of PDAs).

I can't wait to see what kind of games Intel starts pushing for their chip and what developers jump into the mix. With OpenGL and soon DX support Its got to be a fairly cheap and easy conversion from PC to PPC. There are a TON of great quake III quality games out there that can be given a second life.

Can you imagine playing System Shock II, Dues Ex, Soldier of Fortune II, HL, Max Payne, Serious Sam and all the other classics. Not to mention the possibilities of classic 2d RTS's like Starcraft that might be attracted to the PPC gaming market if it gains some legitimacy.

Like I said its dreaming and if it actually happens it will take some time, but the most exciting thing is that its now a possibility.

10-20-04, 12:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
OC Noob Aximsite Minor League Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Phx Posts: 289 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pocket HL2, Pocket Quake, pocket UT, Pocket Battlefield 1942... and wi freakin fi!!! Okay now I'm just doing some dreaming here, but with the new 3d gfx that can run QIII (which a ton of 3d PC games are/where based off i.e. bf1942) it opens up a world of possibilities for gaming. Also, please don't (anyone) start rumors that these games will be released or are being developed for the PPC or say that the 2700g can run HL2. This is just dreaming and of course, gfx & physics would need to be toned way down for a pocket version of something like HL2. Just dreaming so lets keep it in context. Anyway, BT and wifi lend themselves to multiplayer gaming. Imagine just finding a hotspot, starting up Pocket HL2 or Pocket UT or Pocket Battlefield 1942 to and getting into the action anywhere you go!!! I know the gfx won't be the greatest, but at QVGA or even VGA resolution that 16mb chip should look very nice for a mobile device. AND the point is mobile fragging, not DIII gfx. I am very excited about the possibilities. It will take a BT input device like a controller or the kyboard and mouse considering the standard buttons and directional pads aren't fragging quality, but a BT controller is do-able with the proper software support. Its going to take some time and more devices (already in the works) will need to support 3d gaming, but the PPC gaming market might actually gain some validity rather then what it is now (the red headed step child of PDAs). I can't wait to see what kind of games Intel starts pushing for their chip and what developers jump into the mix. With OpenGL and soon DX support Its got to be a fairly cheap and easy conversion from PC to PPC. There are a TON of great quake III quality games out there that can be given a second life. Can you imagine playing System Shock II, Dues Ex, Soldier of Fortune II, HL, Max Payne, Serious Sam and all the other classics. Not to mention the possibilities of classic 2d RTS's like Starcraft that might be attracted to the PPC gaming market if it gains some legitimacy. Like I said its dreaming and if it actually happens it will take some time, but the most exciting thing is that its now a possibility.