Will the iPhone ever be a threat to the Nintendo DS? This question was brought up a long time ago, and at the time, I said no.* But PocketGamer brings it up again with their latest article on Spore Origins for the iPhone.* While that same claim can’t be made against Nintendo DS’s Spore Creatures, there’s a distinct difference between the two games. Spore Origins feels organic and fun – qualities glaringly absent from its DS ‘incarnation’. It’s worth mentioning that implementation of touch controls and the presentation is far better on iPhone, too. All of this comes at a cheaper price. High quality titles delivered at a lower price are sure to attract attention. The example Spore Origins has set should be followed by the legions of iPhone game developers out there: make games that are pure, natural, and fun and then give it to us at a reasonable price. They make a few valid points - with the games being cheaper (iPhone itself is still too pricey!) as well as more future games along the way.* I think*I will stick by my side and continue to roll with the DS.* However, if they can price the iPhone for $99, I might have to consider (if the monthly payments don’t kill me that is!) continue reading
