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Game developers vouch for Andriod over Apple
By siliconindia
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Monday, 02 May 2011, 21:14 IST
Bangalore: Android has already become the hot favorite for various free download applications among its users than the ones offered by iPhone, iPad, iPod touch. It has now turned towards the game lovers. Apple which was ruling the gaming market sees a close competition from Android. Companies are eyeing big time on Android for their games. The overwhelming success of Android has provoked the companies to opt for Android.
Android is ready to provide a host of entertainment to its consumers. And is all set to explore the world of gaming.
Digital Chocolate GetJar, the fastest growing virtual goods game company on Facebook is ready to debuts its smash hits Millionaire City and MMA Pro Fighter on GetJar. Millionaire City was the second fastest growing game on Facebook in 2010. Both the blockbuster game is available in Android platform.
With the Tegra Zone Android app for your NVIDIA powered mobile device, one can easily find games that are optimized to exploit the full potential of the Tegra mobile processor. This game for Android delivers more visually-stunning graphics and smoother game play.
Again GameStop is building a 'Streaming gaming platform' for Android. GameStop made a few key acquired Spawn Labs, a company that engineers streaming technology for video games.
HTC Flyer Tablet, which is being developed in partnership with Onlive includes Onlive gaming. It will be playable on the tablet using touch screen controls. Similarly Sony presented Sony Xperia which is termed as first play station certified phone ever. The gaming consoles of HTC and Sony are based on Android.
There is a buzz that companies like Alienware and Valve is looking to capitalize on Android's success as well.
The reason for sudden drift from iOS to Android is because of the large user base that Android has developed over the months. Android also provides the liberty to do lot of experiments with it, which is not possible with iOS. And Sony has made full use of it. Developers too feel that they do better in Android.
It will be interesting to see whether Apple's platform can continue to generate higher application and in-application purchase revenue for gaming developer's .This competition in the gaming world is sure to provide a numerous option of entertainment applications for the consumers to choose from.
