- Asphalt 5
- Let's Golf!
- Assassin's Creed
- Hero of Sparta
- Gangstar: West Coast Hustle
- Dungeon Hunter
- Real Football 2010
- N.O.V.A. Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance
- Modern Combat: Sandstorm
- Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X
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Posted: May 19th 2010 7:39AM fadeoutagain2784 said
So are these coming to the Motorola Milestone but not the Droid? It's the same phone but just in a different region...
Posted: May 19th 2010 7:59AM fadeoutagain2784 said
Ah thanks, good catch... don't know how I missed it. Fix the list in the article Joystiq!
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Posted: May 19th 2010 7:54AM DrXym said
Graphically these games looked interesting in the short clips but I counted at least 3 knockoffs in that range. Gangstar - GTA knockoff, Hero of Sparta - God of War knock off, Let's Golf - Everybody's Golf knockoff. I wonder how well they'd stand up to prolongued play.
At the very least it demonstrates that Android is capable of supporting 3D games even if they might be knockoffs. It bodes well for the future but I expect some android phones will not be getting these games because they don't meet the basic system requirements.
At the very least it demonstrates that Android is capable of supporting 3D games even if they might be knockoffs. It bodes well for the future but I expect some android phones will not be getting these games because they don't meet the basic system requirements.
Posted: May 19th 2010 8:06AM (Unverified) said
WANNA BRAG!?!? WANNA BRAG!?!?!?!
Posted: May 19th 2010 8:24AM jhoff80 said
Every one of these games (and more, not just from Gameloft but from EA and others) has also been on webOS for 3-6 months, don't see you reporting on that.
Posted: May 19th 2010 8:28AM NaeemTHM said
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/26/assassins-creed-altairs-chronicles-sneaks-onto-webos/
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/palm-adds-3d-gaming-to-webos-gets-big-ea-franchises/
*sigh*
Are all you Pre owners such whiny babies?
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http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/07/palm-adds-3d-gaming-to-webos-gets-big-ea-franchises/
*sigh*
Are all you Pre owners such whiny babies?
Posted: May 19th 2010 9:03AM jhoff80 said
Yes, but none of these 10 games have been reported. When noting that the games were available on the iPhone, it shouldve been stated that they're also available on webOS. It has nothing to do with being whiny and everything to do with the fact the article makes it sound like iPhone and Android are the only two places to get these games. I'd have been just as annoyed if tthey didn't mention that theu were already on the iPhone.
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Posted: May 19th 2010 12:02PM DrXym said
"Yes, but none of these 10 games have been reported." Assassins Creed was in that clip, and the yes it was reported when it appeared on WebOS as NaeemTHM demonstrated. The fact that these are the first big games to appear on Android from Gameloft makes them newsworthy. Other games are far less likely to warrant a mention unless they are also notable for some reason.
As for WebOS, it's no wonder it isn't receiving the coverage of other platforms. It is a critically acclaimed phone OS but it doesn't have the market share and things are unlikely to improve any time soon. It doesn't offer anything compelling over its competition. God knows what HP want with it, but perhaps they forsee using it for other kinds of small device - I think the phone market is too cutthroat to make WebOS viable there.
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As for WebOS, it's no wonder it isn't receiving the coverage of other platforms. It is a critically acclaimed phone OS but it doesn't have the market share and things are unlikely to improve any time soon. It doesn't offer anything compelling over its competition. God knows what HP want with it, but perhaps they forsee using it for other kinds of small device - I think the phone market is too cutthroat to make WebOS viable there.
Posted: May 19th 2010 4:35PM jhoff80 said
My point is, not even a passing mention of the fact the exist on webOS is in the article. That'd be like reporting that Red Dead Redemption is released for the 360 without mentioning it also being on the PS3 and then saying it wasn't mentioned because the PS3 doesn't have the market penetration of the 360.
All I'm saying is it'd have been ridiculuously simple to make a note of the other platform that the games are on in the article.
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All I'm saying is it'd have been ridiculuously simple to make a note of the other platform that the games are on in the article.
Posted: May 21st 2010 10:29AM Havok said
More like saying Halo was released for PC at some point. Or Starcraft for N64.
Even Heavy Rain for PC a la flash.
http://www.heavy.com/games/2010/03/press-x-to-jason-the-game/
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Even Heavy Rain for PC a la flash.
http://www.heavy.com/games/2010/03/press-x-to-jason-the-game/
Posted: May 19th 2010 8:48AM profeteer said
June 4th. It will be mine.
Posted: May 19th 2010 9:00AM Revving Injuns said
Where is the Android tag? You need one now!!!!
Posted: May 19th 2010 9:11AM oxzide said
DROID!!! *cue the robotic arms in what appears to be the set for the "Aliens" films*
Posted: May 19th 2010 9:15AM (Unverified) said
iWhat?
Posted: May 19th 2010 2:46PM TexRob said
Dale, I agree 100%. Competition is a good thing. These handset wars of awesome handsets would not exist if not for the iPhone, and the iPhone wouldn't be adding multitasking, etc, if not for pressure from android. Competition makes the world go 'round.
I was merely laughing at the fact that deaftly is implying that these 10 games signal the fact that the iPhone is dead/non factor/dying, or some variation on that.
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I was merely laughing at the fact that deaftly is implying that these 10 games signal the fact that the iPhone is dead/non factor/dying, or some variation on that.
Posted: May 19th 2010 9:39AM AquaRhapsody said
i have the Motorla DROID and I don't see any of these in the market. I don't see why there's only support on the Milestone but my DROID doesn't get it, I'm running 2.1
Posted: May 19th 2010 9:45AM AquaRhapsody said
Your right should watch the full video them comment sorry for any trouble
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Posted: May 19th 2010 9:26AM (Unverified) said
I've checked both th app market and followed their google instructions in the video and neither of them lead me to any of those games. Perhaps they haven't put them online yet...?
Posted: May 19th 2010 9:48AM indierocker774 said
I read in a few others sites that Gameloft might be experiencing issues with Snapdragon based phones, like my N1...and they pulled them :(.
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Posted: May 19th 2010 9:52AM guttertalk said
Hold off on buying these games, folks, unless you like paying money to test companies' products. This post isn't reporting the whole story.
+ Many Android owners are reporting that the games don't work on their phone. See http://androidandme.com/2010/05/news/gameloft-unleashes-wave-of-android-3d-games-most-dont-work/
+ Gameloft has a pretty unforgiving return policy:
" We accept absolutely no returns on game downloads. Should you be unable to download the game, select a game that is incompatible with your phone, lack sufficient credit to download it, or have a problem with your internet service, you will not be refunded. If you complete payment more than once, you will not be refunded. We reserve the right to replace your purchase with another game in exchange."
+ You have to buy them through the Gameloft site, not the Android Market. And that means more chances for errors and possibly an inability to get updates if or when they are available via the Android Market.
+ Many Android owners are reporting that the games don't work on their phone. See http://androidandme.com/2010/05/news/gameloft-unleashes-wave-of-android-3d-games-most-dont-work/
+ Gameloft has a pretty unforgiving return policy:
" We accept absolutely no returns on game downloads. Should you be unable to download the game, select a game that is incompatible with your phone, lack sufficient credit to download it, or have a problem with your internet service, you will not be refunded. If you complete payment more than once, you will not be refunded. We reserve the right to replace your purchase with another game in exchange."
+ You have to buy them through the Gameloft site, not the Android Market. And that means more chances for errors and possibly an inability to get updates if or when they are available via the Android Market.
Posted: May 19th 2010 10:38AM (Unverified) said
I got NOVA for my Droid Incredible and it does not work. Downloads data to sd card, then gets to around 99% and craps out.
Posted: May 19th 2010 10:57AM einhanderkiller said
I went to the Gameloft site and it said there were no games available for my Incredible? The phone isn't supported yet so how did you buy it?
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Posted: May 19th 2010 10:43AM Triscuit said
Pretty sure Assassin's creed has been available for awhile. I've see it and Prince of Persia in the market since I got my phone (Bought the Droid on launch morning. Actually waited in line to purchase it wearing my AT&T sales uniform because I had a meeting to go to immediately afterwards), but I never really checked them out.
Posted: May 19th 2010 3:39PM (Unverified) said
The AC game thats being released by Gameloft is a different game than the one currently on the Market. The AC and POP games currently on there are garbage :\
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Posted: May 19th 2010 11:14AM vicsvenge said
cool stuff but this is where a fractured platform is going to run into some serious problems...
Posted: May 19th 2010 1:54PM Kodros said
Every OS is fragmented, how is Android different? iPhone is fragmented. I'm sure the newer 3D games run like garbage on the 1st gen iPhone or they don't work at all like the multitasking feature in OS4. Windows is fragmented. Ever try running Crysis on Windows 95? Hardware is fragmented. How's that video card from 2003 working for you when trying to run a DirectX 10 application?
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Posted: May 19th 2010 1:05PM TexRob said
Wow, it has begun. I'm sorry to hear about the problems people are having, honestly, but this is where Apple's heavy control works. I know people like open platforms, I love the concept, but strict control is what makes XBLA and the App Store great services.
Posted: May 19th 2010 1:17PM Dale P said
Android owners, get NOVA. It's like Halo and Crysis had an unknown IP baby.
Posted: May 19th 2010 2:04PM SnapperDragon said
Yeah, too bad that game is BOOOooring...
Looks good, though.
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Looks good, though.
Posted: May 19th 2010 2:59PM TheTjalian said
Just tried accessing the site on my UK HTC Desire but to no avail. Told me to use the "WAP Browser" to access the Gameloft site (lolwut, just take me to the damned website).
Gave up after 5 minutes of trying to access it. Judging by the previous comments about Gameloft I'm guessing it's actually a small miracle I did.
Gave up after 5 minutes of trying to access it. Judging by the previous comments about Gameloft I'm guessing it's actually a small miracle I did.
Posted: May 19th 2010 6:22PM Special Agent Steve said
That's my Birthday! :D
Too bad I don't have Sprint :(
Too bad I don't have Sprint :(
Posted: May 20th 2010 2:15AM (Unverified) said
I just went on my Google Nexus One (T-mobile) to the website as they instructed and only found Assassins Creed, none of the other games could be found on their site.
Maybe they announced this before it was actually up and running? Guess I'll check later. I was kinda interested in that Dungeon Hunter.
Maybe they announced this before it was actually up and running? Guess I'll check later. I was kinda interested in that Dungeon Hunter.
Posted: May 20th 2010 12:59PM 14df4af6 said
Assassin's Creed and Asphalt are also available for the MyTouch 3G at least according to the Android Marketplace.
Posted: May 21st 2010 1:47AM indierocker774 said
What site are you guys using to buy these games? I've tried the wap/mobile site from my N1 with no luck
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