The 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 develope

The 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.