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A lot has changed since the days when web developers relied almost exclusively on Flash for media-rich interactive content. Although the technology is still very much alive and may not see a replacement anytime soon for certain uses, more and more websites are implementing HTML5 for streaming audio and video, and we are also starting to see some applications in the gaming space.
There are a handful of iPhone games that pretty much everyone who owns an iPhone has. Cut the Rope is one of them. And it’s getting a sequel.
I understand that mobile gaming isn’t for everyone, but I can think of a handful of games that I’ve played endless during my commute and completely fallen in love with – Doodle Jump, Tiny Wings, Collision Effect – one of my personal favourites is Cut the Rope, and apparently it’s about to get a sequel.
I saw a Chillingo game at Electronic Arts’ preview event last night that featured colourful, cartoon birds in peril and ropes that could be cut.
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Chillngo’s adorable little candy-muncher Om Nom has proved irresistible to iPhone gamers. Here’s a sneak peek at what more than three million Cut The Rope players can look forward to in update 1.1.