[Crytek managing director Avni] Yerli agreed that tablets offer more, stating: “I can see that the multifunctions that devices like tablets offer is a big advantage of them. And I think people want one mobile device that can do multiple things.
“Considering this, I think those handhelds are lacking in that area and they are losing ground, actually. I think they have to be more innovative.”
Crytek is the German video game development studio behind the CryEngine, video game technology used to create hit games including Far Cry, and the Crysis series. So far the company’s bet heavily on Windows and Xbox 360, but it seems that even they can see the writing on the walls: the future of portable gaming can lie with devices like the iPad rather than dedicated handheld systems like Sony’s forthcoming PlayStation Vita.
I thought long about buying a console for gaming, since I didn’t want to play the “Upgrade your computer to play this new title” game on the Mac.
I was still considering this option after I had bought the iPhone 3GS, but with the advent of the iPhone 4 and now the iPad 2, I just don’t see a need for it anymore.
Games on iOS haven’t yet reached the depth of console titles, but even with the pricing dilemma I don’t see this being an issue for much longer.