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wyrd · 03-27-05, 04:48 PM

Games aren't too popular on the Pocket PC, at least not in comparison to regular software apps. This also shows in the fact that companies simply don't gear their button layouts for gamers, but only care about general use. There aren't even any extra hardware we can purchase like a gamepad, etc. So in efforts to boost gaming interest, I'm thinking we should mention to developers what games we'd like to see on the Pocket PC device.

I started the thread, I'll go first:

- Platformers. Similar to the style of Flashback for my tastes, but it'd even be nice to have Metroid or Mega Man style platformers. I don't know about the rest of you, but I have yet to find a single good platformer on the Pocket PC device, and even the crappy ones are lacking (I think I've found two or three, and that's it).

- Diablo style game (action/rpg multiplayer). What's with the lack of multiplayer games? And why haven't we seen a good Diablo clone yet? I'd certainly love to play a Diablo style game on the go. Of course, it must be multiplayer. :)

- A true, die hard RPG. And please don't point me to Arvale, because there's no way that it competes with the RPGs I hold dearest: Baldur's Gate I & II for the PC. The RPGs found on the Pocket PC are generic in storyline, have no depth, and are just slapped together based on what's already been done a million times over. I want something unique, open ended, and for petes sake, give me a good storyline!

- No more casino and puzzle games. Seriously, how many tetris clones and blackjack variations do we need? I personally wouldn't pay for any, since it's all free via flash games on the internet. Heck, they even have free multiplayer casinos on the 'net. The Pocket PC versions aren't even multiplayer! At least if you're going to make yet another casino pack, for the love of.. where's my multiplayer client filled with "rooms" of other casino junkies?

Feel free to add your own opinions! :) With any luck, we can turn the Pocket PC into the next Nintendo DS and PSP. If I'm going to spend $300 on a device (PSP), it might as well be for more than gaming. And by gosh, the Pocket PC is it. So here's to hoping.

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wyrd Aximsite Rookie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 35 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What type of games would you like to see on your PPC? Games aren't too popular on the Pocket PC, at least not in comparison to regular software apps. This also shows in the fact that companies simply don't gear their button layouts for gamers, but only care about general use. There aren't even any extra hardware we can purchase like a gamepad, etc. So in efforts to boost gaming interest, I'm thinking we should mention to developers what games we'd like to see on the Pocket PC device. I started the thread, I'll go first: - Platformers. Similar to the style of Flashback for my tastes, but it'd even be nice to have Metroid or Mega Man style platformers. I don't know about the rest of you, but I have yet to find a single good platformer on the Pocket PC device, and even the crappy ones are lacking (I think I've found two or three, and that's it). - Diablo style game (action/rpg multiplayer). What's with the lack of multiplayer games? And why haven't we seen a good Diablo clone yet? I'd certainly love to play a Diablo style game on the go. Of course, it must be multiplayer. :) - A true, die hard RPG. And please don't point me to Arvale, because there's no way that it competes with the RPGs I hold dearest: Baldur's Gate I & II for the PC. The RPGs found on the Pocket PC are generic in storyline, have no depth, and are just slapped together based on what's already been done a million times over. I want something unique, open ended, and for petes sake, give me a good storyline! - No more casino and puzzle games. Seriously, how many tetris clones and blackjack variations do we need? I personally wouldn't pay for any, since it's all free via flash games on the internet. Heck, they even have free multiplayer casinos on the 'net. The Pocket PC versions aren't even multiplayer! At least if you're going to make yet another casino pack, for the love of.. where's my multiplayer client filled with "rooms" of other casino junkies? Feel free to add your own opinions! :) With any luck, we can turn the Pocket PC into the next Nintendo DS and PSP. If I'm going to spend $300 on a device (PSP), it might as well be for more than gaming. And by gosh, the Pocket PC is it. So here's to hoping. Last edited by wyrd; 03-27-05 at 04:50 PM.