Apple Games To Remain on iPod, iPhone
A recent extension of Apple's trademark to cover handheld gaming sparked some speculation that Apple might try its hand at a dedicated gaming device. However, a more cautious interpretation of this move is that Apple is simply covering their recent move into iPod game sales.
Develop Magazine claims that this is indeed the case, and that Apple is not planning on introducing a dedicated gaming device.
Instead, Apple is said to be looking to add more mobile games to its iPod, Touch and iPhone products. At present, Apple hand picks developers who it feels will make the best games for the iPod, and does not allow all comers to participate.
The iPhone and iPod Touch, however, are due to see a more public Software Development Kit (SDK) this month, though the exact details remain unknown.
Develop Magazine claims that this is indeed the case, and that Apple is not planning on introducing a dedicated gaming device.
"Apple is very protective of the reputation it has built in the electronics market," said our source - familiar with Apple's conversations with software companies - speaking under conditions of anonymity. "So don't hold your breath for an announcement of an 'iGame' console just yet."
Instead, Apple is said to be looking to add more mobile games to its iPod, Touch and iPhone products. At present, Apple hand picks developers who it feels will make the best games for the iPod, and does not allow all comers to participate.
The iPhone and iPod Touch, however, are due to see a more public Software Development Kit (SDK) this month, though the exact details remain unknown.
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52 months ago
Makes sense. I'd personally rather Apple not spend time/money developing a dedicated console. Developing games on the multi-touch interface sound like a good plan to me.
52 months ago
I'm still on shock that the iPhone did not ship with a basic gameset, such as breakout, the homage to our iCEO
52 months ago
didn't apple build a console before? some links on MR brought me to Pippin the other day; although it's not a handheld device...
52 months ago
maybe Apple will be start exclusively developing games for Wii/DS? wasn't there are rumor a while back concerning an Apple+Nintendo Partnership?
52 months ago
maybe Apple will be start exclusively developing games for Wii/DS? wasn't there are rumor a while back concerning an Apple+Nintendo Partnership?
no, the rumors were for Nintendo developing for Apple. Why would Nintendo want Apple to develope for Nintendo's consoles? Apple hasn't had much experience in gaming, so a partnership with nintendo would be great. Although I don't ever see it happening I would be first inline to have a 2.5D Zelda game on my iPod!
52 months ago
Although Apple muscled into the mobile phone market and is doing well so far, I doubt they could make much of a dent in the traditional (and cut-throat) computer game or console game market. They'd need something incredibly new and different, and we have no evidence that they have any such invention or new idea up their sleeve.
Maybe they'll expand iPod-type games just a bit, into the Apple TV.
Maybe they'll expand iPod-type games just a bit, into the Apple TV.
52 months ago
Well remember what everyone said about when there was talks of Apple making a phone. Everyone smashed the idea and now look at Apple.
I think that Apple should focus on getting more game companies to start developing games for the mac. I dont think it would be a bad idea but I also dont think it would be a good idea either. I trust that Apple can make an awesome game console but I just cant see where it would go.
I think that Apple should focus on getting more game companies to start developing games for the mac. I dont think it would be a bad idea but I also dont think it would be a good idea either. I trust that Apple can make an awesome game console but I just cant see where it would go.
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