Angry Birds most played game on Windows Phone 7

Angry Birds are no longer angry with Windows Phone users. The money making game has acknowledged as the most played game on Windows Phone 7 platforms. The game was launched with much enthusiasm on June 29, 2011 on Microsoft’s Smart Phone platform.  The combined list has been prepared by Xbox Live’s Major Nelson.  The list contains 20 top performing games judged on the basis on global unique users connected to Xbox Live during last year.  After Angry Birds, another game which smashed worldwide records is Fruit Ninga followed by Plants vs Zombies and Need of Speed Undercover.

With the coming up of popping smart phone games , once might Nintendo DS and Sony’s PlayStation Portable success rate has gown down tremendously. In the beginning, games like Angry Birds got some high voltage criticism from hard core gamers active on leading hand held platforms. But, now, situation is completely opposite. There are gamers, who still like to play on their beloved hand held consoles but the higher priced console games invites gamers to stay away. That’s why, Sony, too tried to offer cheaper games (Mini) on PlayStation Portable but the end result was not satisfactory.

The success of Angry Birds is not limited to Windows Phone 7. The internet is abuzz with number of fake Angry Birds typed game. Last month, I downloaded, fake Angry Birds on my Samsung Star II. And, it’s running absolutely fine on Java enabled Star II.

Source: http://majornelson.com/2012/01/06/top-games-of-2011/

No 1 # selling portable gaming machine, claims Apple Inc

Credit: Apple Inc, USA

Surprise! Surprise!! Surprise!!! Your favorite portable gaming machine after Nintendo DS gets an image makeover. Courtesy Apple Inc.  After months of speculation, the Cupertino headquartered company known for shocking launches, presented ipod touch in White color. As, we proceed to the smart phone territory, Ipods as a category has lost its luster. Looks like, Apple giving its throne to Apple. Any ways, I believe people still buys ipods as Christmas gifts. With $199(US dollars), you can buy one on 12^th October.  The new ipod touch ships with ios 5. 

PSP 3001 E is the next rumored version of Sony PSP 3001

Off late Sony realized that PSP GO was a kind of failure, which not only dented PlayStation image as a brand but also made Sony paralyzed. It’s like a dream to chase Apple which gone sore with PSP GO. But its little brother the original PSP chased its closest competitor Nintendo’s DS with courage and showed to the world that it’s really hard to beat the classic PSP. I still adore my ageless PSP, the one I bought back in 2008.

If you look at the recent data , PSP outsells the newly launched 3DS in Japan. Sony might be disappointed with PSP GO, but they wanted to continue with PSP. According to a report published in Wireless Goodness, Sony recently submitted a new version of PSP called as PSP 3001 E for FCC clearance . Don’t expect something drastic from Sony, at least. If you are thinking that Sony will going to add a second analog sticks into PSP 3001 E, than you are completely wrong. When Sony announced NGP, they told the world that NGP will be equipped with dual analog sticks for complete gaming experience. This makes NGP, the first handheld console with dual analog sticks. Even Nintendo’s 3DS comes with single analog stick. 

As far as PSP 3001 E is concerned, the company added monopole antenna with a –1.5dBi gain, compared to the inverted F antenna with a + 3.5 dBi gain found in PSP 3001 E. Many analysts feel that PSP as a concept lacks the unstoppable fire found in DS and ipod touches. I disagree with all the so called gaming critics, when PSP was launched back in 2005; it was touted as THE NEXT BIG THING  in gaming industry. That pencil box looking device was capable of running games, movies, internet in one Pandora box. You cannot compare PSP with DS or with an ipod touch. Each device caters to different audiences and works well in their demography’s. After all Sony sold a whopping 67.8 million units of PSP till date, you cannot ignore these magical numbers. Let’s hope NGP will carry forward the legacy of mighty PlayStation brand. And try to fulfill the gaps, ignored by previous generation PSP  

Source-  http://www.wirelessgoodness.com/2011/04/26/sonys-psp-3001-e-hits-the-fcc/