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Hey @mds101; Flypad isnt here to replace the controller you have and love. We're building a new kind of game. Videogames have been shown to support a wide varie
by kunle 15y ago
Hey @mds101; Flypad isnt here to replace the controller you have and love. We're building a new kind of game. Videogames have been shown to support a wide variety of formats from simple social games (zynga-esque) to hardcore FPS style games (like Halo). Flypad wont replace what you use for either game, it will bring a whole new kind of game to life.
- mds101 15y agoBut according to the article you intend to provide an API to allow programmers to integrate the iPhone as an input for their existing games. Does that not mean that you are positioning the iphone as an alternative controller? Or am I seriously misinterpreting the article? Also, I'm quite curious about this 'new kind' of game that is suited to touch controller gameplay. Could you give some details on that?
- kunle 15y agoThe API allows programmers integrate the iPhone as an input for their existing games - that being said, its merely a gateway and serves to get the game developer community more familiar with this mechanic. Simply put, this will be fantastic for some use cases, and not for others; we've no intention of being everything to everybody. As far as games uniquely suited for this - it's important to remember that the iPhone is much more than a touch controller. it 1. is mobile and with you all the time 2. enables motion of many different types (both tilt control and wii style control) 3. enables swipes, sliders & gestures 4. enables privileged information (that only you can see) and dynamic information (changing what you see in real time) That's MUCH MORE than touch controller gameplay.