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Old 05-22-2008, 06:46 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default A few things to consider before posting a request...

These are just a few things you should consider before making a request.

Generally, if you're going to request a game, it's going to be a game already in existence. Chances are, that game is copyrighted, or protected in some way. The problem with this is that it could cause problems if Nintendo were to see a Mario game running on the Zune, without permission and without providing any benefits for the rightful owner of the Mario Bros. franchise. Mario is just an example, but just about any game you find will be protected.

The other thing is that you should realize that just because it seems simple, doesn't mean it can run smoothly (if at all) on the relatively weak tech specs that Zunes possess. For example, though a game like Geometry Wars may seem like a no-brainer on the Zune when compared to a game like Halo 3, but it is a rather resource-needy game. Look to games like Pong before you look to games like Geometry Wars, as it is simple, fun, and not resource-needy.

Consider controls... Just because the Mario platformers aren't very resource-needy, doesn't mean it would work well using the Zunes 4-way directional pad, or even the Zune Pad. Movement might work, but it would be hard to map out other controls.

Just remember to look for fun, simple games that aren't graphically intense or that have several things going on at once.

This is just my PSA to the ZuneBoards community. Hope this helps.
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Last edited by Dragod : 05-22-2008 at 08:31 PM.




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