Just got it on the iPhone and from my first impressions: very much so yes. It's getting closer and closer to 'real' Minecraft, love having it on my phone. (in fact, some features, like the crafting list etc, I'd love to see added to the PC version)
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Just got it on the iPhone and from my first impressions: very much so yes. It's getting closer and closer to 'real' Minecraft, love having it on my phone. (in fact, some features, like the crafting list etc, I'd love to see added to the PC version)
What the differences between the PC and iOS version?
toythatkills
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I don't see why monthly or weekly (each Wednesday) iOS threads would be a bad thing if someone wanted to commit to doing them, actually.
Absolutely. I would gladly participate. No way I could commit to managing such a thread, but I sure can see the value.
So, guys
I'm still not really interested in owning an iOS device, but my mom just got herself an iPhone 4, and I figure there are probably at least a handful of games I should get (for me, not her).
Let's say... three. Which three games should I try? Stuff that isn't available on anything else, of course (Android excepted).
EDIT: also, to clarify, I don't want social-y games that you play over long periods of time, since it's not even my phone!
I'm still not really interested in owning an iOS device, but my mom just got herself an iPhone 4, and I figure there are probably at least a handful of games I should get (for me, not her).
Let's say... three. Which three games should I try? Stuff that isn't available on anything else, of course (Android excepted).
EDIT: also, to clarify, I don't want social-y games that you play over long periods of time, since it's not even my phone!
I love this game. Currently I have some ugly motherfucker in my clan who has been married like 6 times and each time we shop him around to other clans he is eventually taken but, a short while later he is disowned because of his ugliness.
In one of my other games I had a group out exploring the far reaches of the map when they were abducted by some sorcerer who was made out of hands. Yes, hands. Well before the group could escape, my expedition leader had his hand cut off. A short while after coming home I had the option to send another group to go rescue my dudes hand. Killed the sorcerer and took the hand back!
Also learn life lessons when trying to launch a legal claim against a ghost
The game is sooo worth the price and it is now even better with it being optimized for the ipad.
And sold even more than I was before! I'm almost ready to cash in on another 10 dollar GC from myfreeapps and this is what I'm going to get with it!
Zee_truly evil
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Off the top of my head
Army of darkness
Grand prix story and
Sword and sworcery(or ghost trick)
Already have S&S on Steam, but I'll check out those other two, thanks!
Also, hmm, I've been trying to hunt down a cheap DS copy of Ghost Trick for a while, but maybe I'll grab it for iOS. I'll think about it...
Zee_truly evil
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Already have S&S on Steam, but I'll check out those other two, thanks!
Also, hmm, I've been trying to hunt down a cheap DS copy of Ghost Trick for a while, but maybe I'll grab it for iOS. I'll think about it...
Don't delay it any further get the iOS version ASAP!! I want to get get the ds version eventually though cos I think it'll be awesome to own a physical copy.
Already have S&S on Steam, but I'll check out those other two, thanks!
Also, hmm, I've been trying to hunt down a cheap DS copy of Ghost Trick for a while, but maybe I'll grab it for iOS. I'll think about it...
I've been playing Mikey Shorts lately. Fun game, and there's going to be a new update coming out with more stuff. I think more challenge levels actually.
I would assume that lag would be non existent with an HDMI cable. Doesn't the ATV use WLAN for mirroring?
I'm not a text game fan but I know Kingdom of Dragon Pass gets rave reviews. Anyone want to explain to me the appeal? Why it's so great? How you even play?
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
I have no idea why VS. Racing gets no love here... But the sequel is out and it is nice!
http://www.appdata.com/ios_apps/apps/5754341-vs-racing
http://www.appdata.com/ios_apps/apps/5754341-vs-racing
Diablohead
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I have done a lot of testing in this area, to keep things simple:
AirPlay can be slightly choppy even when sitting over your wireless network, Ethernet to The apple tv helps a little but you still go wireless from the iPad/iPhone. Limited to 30 fps when it is smooth and the image compression has noticeable edges to things. You also get some noticeable latency.
The hdmi adapter is just like your devices screen but in 720p or 480, it's able to show 60fps and image quality Is much cleaner.
I have used AirPlay for a few months but now my apple tv is packed up and I use the hdmi adapter with a long cable.
Thank you! I'm going HDMI adapter. For now at least. I like that I can go from room to room with it as well.
Dynamite Shikoku
Congratulations, you really deserve it!
Virtua Tennis Challenge for 99 cents. Is it good?
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/virtua-tennis-challenge/id517271093?mt=8
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/virtua-tennis-challenge/id517271093?mt=8
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
King of Dragon Pass is on gog...
Iirc some of the others' suggested games aren't exclusive either, via regular ports or google chromey stuff.
Wuthering_Heights
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Any news on Star Command lately?
Is it ever going to release?
Is it ever going to release?
Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll look into them! I think I'll pass on Angry Birds Space though, not really my thing
I also just remembered I should check out Terry Cavanagh's new game, apparently it's on sale right now?
EleventhDoctor
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I'm not an Angry Birds guy either but you should get Space. The gravity mechanic is really awesome.
Said to be October, maybe November if the devs deem it needed.
yes
wait wut now it's back to $4.99
I guess it was already on sale before, didn't know, heh
MidnightScott
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So I just played that Pokemon-like clone that came out. What a crap game lol.
chickdigger802
Banned
PittaGAF
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I have both but aTV is much more convient for me, not having to be tethered.
The cable has less lag (ie non existent) in games when AirMirroring.
I use aTV mainly to watch movies stored in my NAS, using my iPhone or iPad as 'bridge', no PC with iTunes required.
You can even continue using your device while firing the movie at the TV.
Pretty handy imho.
PittaGAF
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You may want to check your WiFi network.
I have the same setup and no problems whatsoever streaming even high bitrate movies from NAS to aTV via iPhone (so it's a 2-way connection).
I had some problems when using an iTunes computer to share the library but now it's damn perfect.
Connecting aTV to cable reduce the initial buffering (at most I saw 10 seconds for over 10Gb BR rip).
I have an AiportExpress, an external Lacie 1 Terabyte HD connected via USB with my whole library, aTV and iOS devices connected via WiFi.
I use FileBrowser to beam movies directly to aTV, I hate using the PC in the middle.
Diablohead
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Oh i'm sure it works rather well for movies and video, I only used it for games I should add, tested it with everything I have such as Real Racing, Air Supremacy, Chaos and Order etc, action games take the biggest hit as button presses will delay by a few frames, racing games work the best.
Interestingly you can make nova 3 run about 60fps in places with HDMI out.
PittaGAF
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Oh sorry, didn't understood you meant games!
Yes there is added lag and racing games work best here too.
Having an iPad I must say that, gaming wise, it's not a feature I use that much.
Awesome Animals
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Loving Super Hexagon, I don't even know why, but I'm incredibly addicted too it.
Also, Oh hi! Octopi! isn't that bad, although it takes awhile to get the hang of it.
Also, Oh hi! Octopi! isn't that bad, although it takes awhile to get the hang of it.
Just grabbed both, thank you!
Are the Same & Max episodes worth it? Are they point and click adventures?
Never played them....
Just picked up Dungeon Village. Thanks!
Are there any other great Kairosoft games that have come out in the last year or so? I've played Game Dev, Edo Towns, and the Mall one..
Walter Matthau
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Finally broke 10,000m in Jetpack Joyride and I'm still only ranked around #1,500. How did people get to 30km?
Any decent Game magazines on the iPad worth getting?
Seemed to remember last month a new iPad gaming specific one launching a couple of months back but cannot for the life of me remember what it's called.
Only just bought an iPad 3 so may very well be asking a few questions over the next few days on recommendations and tricks/tips for it.
Seemed to remember last month a new iPad gaming specific one launching a couple of months back but cannot for the life of me remember what it's called.
Only just bought an iPad 3 so may very well be asking a few questions over the next few days on recommendations and tricks/tips for it.
foomfoom415
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Dumb luck and items.
EleventhDoctor
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I started playing the Avengers Initiative game. It's....ok. IT's like they took the mechanics of IB but didn't put any of the polish to it. Hulk's model looks great-but the background textures are very bland.
I assume it was through hacking since everyone in the top spots are at exactly 30,000. Or does the game just end/crashes at 30k?
Yeah, it's pretty good, a lot more similar to the original dragon quest monsters than Pokemon, it's got some issues but for a dollar it's worth it
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