Peter Molyneux says no to mobiles, yes to DS and PSP

Posted Aug 18, 2007 at 8:00PM by QJ Staff Listed in: Interviews, Off Topic Tags: Lionhead Studios, Peter Molyneux
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Peter Molyneux - Image 1Nobody knew that independent Lionhead Studios would hit big, but Black & White was a spectacular debut. Their next game, Fable, went on to become one of the best-selling Xbox games. Fable 2 is packing a lot of promise and we can't even imagine what more good stuff they'll put in it. We can only be certain about one thing - gaming legend Peter Molyneux from Lionhead doesn't like games on mobile phones.

Molyneux sees great future in the handheld space, saying "there's no doubt in my mind that we will be playing more games on mobile devices." However, mobiles aren't exactly where mobile gaming is.

"Clicky buttons are useless for playing games, and it's down to some other stuff, display drivers and hardware chips obviously," he said regarding phones that try hard to be gaming devices.

Right now, the gaming industry giants are simply leagues ahead against mobile phones. "It's just very clunky at the moment, and every time I try and play a mobile game I end up wanting a PSP, or DS," Molyneux continued.

 
 
 

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by - 2007-08-18 22:10:36
first!

first!
by - 2007-08-18 22:18:50
sweet..

this guy know his games... respect his views.. or he will let his gorialla or cow at u :P
by - 2007-08-18 22:44:20
first poster is a dumbass

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by - 2007-08-19 11:03:01
b&w ...

b&w was crapy unfinished piece of **** ^^, but it had some revolutionary physic system and very stupid creature ai ^^
by - 2007-08-19 12:41:28
Re: first poster is a dumbass

you're just jelous that he got to the first post before you.
by - 2007-08-19 21:14:42
Too True!!!

That's completely true. cell phones are NOT designed for gaming, hence why they can only play simple games like bejeweled. I only play mobile games for a few minutes at a time. Should I need to kill more time, I break out my PSP and play one of the many games I have for it.
by - 2007-08-20 03:15:11
diggities?

This f@g looks like the leader of Heavens gate, lol

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