Okay, I'm a believer now: Mobile gaming is the future.

I got my brand new Surface tablet the other day, and I have been trying some games on it. The Windows Store is a bit scant in terms of quality games at the moment, but some of the good titles out right now include Soulcraft, Adera, Wordament, Armed, Angry Birds: Space, to name a few. All of these titles are free, some of them even include Xbox Live support (like achievements, cloud saving, etc.).

Recently, because of two jobs and school, I haven't been able to play as many PC games as I would like. I just haven't been able to sit down in front of a computer and play games for extended periods of time. But interestingly enough, I have been playing a lot of Adera (which is an adventure game like Myst) on my Surface recently, on train rides to school and work.

Mobile gaming on smartphones and tablets are the future - they are perfect for commuters and people with limited time to game. They are easy to digest, but at the same time, can still deliver some of the production values I seek from big budget, mainstream PC games. For example, Adera features a story, as well as some voice acting.

I may be a hardcore PC gamer that once eschewed mobile gaming, but I now see the point. Furthermore, with big budget games becoming riskier for publishers to develop and market, cheaper mobile games are less of a risk and can still provide almost nearly the same amount of entertainment value that a big budget game can, while preserving a publisher's gross margins.

I hope to see more games like Adera on Windows tablets in the future, but Windows 8/RT is off to a good start in terms of gaming. Of course, the options are even greater in iOS and Android.

Im with you on this, i got a Acer tablet 10" and its pretty nice, game on it everyday when im not busy selling cars. Some games i really enjoy on it, Dead Space, Mass Effect, Soulcraft, Horn, NOVA 3, Asphalt 7 and really really good game Bards Tale! Been playing that for couple days, its almost console quality, huge install of almost 4GB but awesome none the less.

Edit: whoops i didnt see about the "future" in your topic, what i meant is they are pretty fun, but this will not take over consoles or pc gaming just because of touch controlls suck in most games.

Dude, it totally is.

And these things are RPG machines too. Secret of Mana, Final Fantasy III, Chrono Trigger, The World Ends With You, Chaos Rings and Chaos Rings II.... I've been spoiled by just Square-Enix alone. There are so many good games.

People are just blind haters. But they'll come around eventually. You can't be a moron your whole life, afterall. Well, some people try, but STILL, most people can't.

No.

The biggest problem with mobile/tablet gaming is the controls. You just can't play games with touchscreens. I've recently played a game on my Android and it's been terrible. Touchscreen is the reason for that.

Mobile gaming might be the future for casual games. Core gamers will always prefer consoles/pc.

Is this the RT tablet or the x86 ones?

No.SaltyMeatballs

Saying Mobile is the future is just as shortsighted as saying consoles are the future. It has its place, but Its not going to take over.darkspineslayer

Agreed. PC gamers game on PC cause they can customize their setup and do so much that cannot be done on a mobile platform.

Mobile gaming on smartphones and tablets are the future - they are perfect for commuters and people with limited time to game. They are easy to digest, but at the same time, can still deliver some of the production values I seek from big budget, mainstream PC games. For example, Adera features a story, as well as some voice acting.

The_Capitalist

Man I've got a bunch of games which deliver great production values right on my Vita and 3DS. Heck Code of Princess is entirely voice acted and done quite well. Same with Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Kid Icarus, and more.

Maybe try picking up a handheld sometime.

Mobile gaming is good for car or the bus, but no further.

Anyone who doubts mobile gaming will occupy a huge space in the next few years is naive.

The "core" market is rapidly shrinking and the casual market is in the process of exploding. PCs will always exist in some form but I see a future devoid of consoles and handhelds. That model just isn't realistic anymore.

Of course you're going to get a select few that are resistant to change and evolving markets who'll try to pass of mobile gaming as a fad but ALL the evidence points to the contrary. They can either go with the flow or get left in the wake.

Obviously I prefer the more traditional experience but the demand isn't as great as it once was. How many PC and console games make profit that's worth shouting about? 1 in 10 at best.

I just finished playing a game on the very tablet I'm typing this post on. It was great.

No.SaltyMeatballs

"the future"? Still not sure. Butit is amaizing how fast it's growing. In the end I guess what kills it i the overflow of crap gamess which makes it rather hard to find the actual good ones

Mobile gaming is heading for crash.

No.SaltyMeatballs

Mobile gaming is heading for crash.

AdrianWerner

Console gaming also crashed at one point but then came back stronger than ever.

Got a free iPad for school and found out that I can vpn into my computer at home while at any wifi. Sh*t, played myself some planetside2 at starbucks the other day.

[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]

Mobile gaming is heading for crash.

balfe1990

Console gaming also crashed at one point but then came back stronger than ever.

Mobile gaming is terrific value. I bought World of Goo, Mass Effect: Infiltrator and many more for 25p each when Google had that massive sale a while back.

The touch screen isn't a perfect interface. Its much better suited to 2D games, which is fine by me. It's like the Game Boy reborn in my eyes. Simple games like Turbo Kids are so much fun to play on the go.

I still have my 3DS and still believe there's a place for deep, polished experience like Mario Kart and Kid Icarus, but people who dismiss mobile games entirely really are missing out.

I also can't wait for Angry Birds Star Wars Episode VII.

[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]

Mobile gaming is heading for crash.

balfe1990

Console gaming also crashed at one point but then came back stronger than ever.

Mobile gaming is heading for crash.

AdrianWerner

It'll be glorious when it does.

[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]

Mobile gaming is heading for crash.

ChubbyGuy40

It'll be glorious when it does.

If the Windows 8 Pro Surface comes out and can play Steam games, etc., then I will agree with you. Gaming on a tablet with a real keyboard and mouse interface like Surface can provide is the only thing that can replace consoles, etc. for the core gamer. Of course, your just basically talking about a more portable laptop at that point.

As soon as you start talking mobile apps, the answer is a resounding "no". Mobile app games will never take over the market. Its a casual gamer's paradise, but a core gamer wont be amused for very long. Not enough to trade in their gaming PC, console, or handheld anyway.

-> says mobile gaming is the future -> mentions angry birddanish-death

Because mobile gaming will only ever consist of Angry Birds...

There are tens on thousands of games on IOS and Android. I suggest you look further than two feet in front of your face.

Then I'll stop buying new games and focus on games that I've missed. No big deal.

Only the doubters can't see the future. Newer tablets are gonna be more powerful and capable of acting as both a mobile and desktop machine. Plug in to the TV/monitor and bam, death to tower PCs and consoles.

[QUOTE="danish-death"]-> says mobile gaming is the future -> mentions angry birdbalfe1990

Because mobile gaming will only ever consist of Angry Birds...

There are tens on thousands of games on IOS and Android. I suggest you look further than two feet in front of your face.

No thank you. I'll play my Company of Heroes, Rome Total war and other PC games on a platfom that isn't gimped. Have fun either playing games with bad controls or games where you're forced to buy pheripherals and just end up playing the games in a horrible ergonomic manner.

Nah bro, I'm fine thank you. No need for me to look further.

Mobile gaming (as in games on smart phones) is a nice alternative to some people, but the future? That's just stupid man.

[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]

Mobile gaming is heading for crash.

ChubbyGuy40

It'll be glorious when it does.

[QUOTE="balfe1990"]

[QUOTE="danish-death"]-> says mobile gaming is the future -> mentions angry birddanish-death

Because mobile gaming will only ever consist of Angry Birds...

There are tens on thousands of games on IOS and Android. I suggest you look further than two feet in front of your face.

No thank you. I'll play my Company of Heroes, Rome Total war and other PC games on a platfom that isn't gimped. Have fun either playing games with bad controls or games where you're forced to buy pheripherals and just end up playing the games in a horrible ergonomic manner.

Nah bro, I'm fine thank you. No need for me to look further.

Mobile gaming (as in games on smart phones) is a nice alternative to some people, but the future? That's just stupid man.

Read my first post in the thread. There's room for both PC's and tablets/phones. Both serve different purposes.

Just because one of the first generations of mobile games don't appeal to you(not that you've had a careful look) doesn't mean you can't acknowledge how massive mobile gaming is/is becoming.

Technology only moves forward so it's silly to think we'll only ever be offered Angry Birds knock offs on phones.

You really think Ms and Sony are going to release an Xbox 4 and a PS5? Take a look at the profits their respective entertainment divisions bring in compared to the amount of money pumped in to make the consoles happen. Not a great ROI...

[QUOTE="ChubbyGuy40"]

[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]

Mobile gaming is heading for crash.

illmatic87

It'll be glorious when it does.

the sun will come out tomorow i will always love you tomorow , your only a dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy away ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

NO !

is this 4215 pu##y way

you should check the zip code to 212 $uc# you

listen to your filthy mouth

Mobile gaming is a part of the future, it's not a be all, end all. End of story.

[QUOTE="danish-death"]

[QUOTE="balfe1990"]

Because mobile gaming will only ever consist of Angry Birds...

There are tens on thousands of games on IOS and Android. I suggest you look further than two feet in front of your face.

balfe1990

No thank you. I'll play my Company of Heroes, Rome Total war and other PC games on a platfom that isn't gimped. Have fun either playing games with bad controls or games where you're forced to buy pheripherals and just end up playing the games in a horrible ergonomic manner.

Nah bro, I'm fine thank you. No need for me to look further.

Mobile gaming (as in games on smart phones) is a nice alternative to some people, but the future? That's just stupid man.

Read my first post in the thread. There's room for both PC's and tablets/phones. Both serve different purposes.

Just because one of the first generations of mobile games don't appeal to you(not that you've had a careful look) doesn't mean you can't acknowledge how massive mobile gaming is/is becoming.

Technology only moves forward so it's silly to think we'll only ever be offered Angry Birds knock offs on phones.

You really think Ms and Sony are going to release an Xbox 4 and a PS5? Take a look at the profits their respective entertainment divisions bring in compared to the amount of money pumped in to make the consoles happen. Not a great ROI...

look at all the butthurt vita/DS users

No.SaltyMeatballs

-Unpredictable demographic

-Too many hands in the cookie jar

-Splintered platforms

-Nature of mobile gaming (quick and simple) stifles advancement

-Backward/forward compatibility

[QUOTE="ChubbyGuy40"]

[QUOTE="AdrianWerner"]

Mobile gaming is heading for crash.

illmatic87

It'll be glorious when it does.

Yeah real tragedy when they have to go back to focusing on their real job.