In the same spirit as our ultimate guide to iPhone games we did back when Apple launched its game initiative, I give you the Ultimate Video Guide to the Zune Launch Games. I cover everything from Hexic to Texas Hold ‘Em, and everything inbetween…which is technically nothing.
It’s nice to see them try, really, but I’d rather have had something a bit more spectacular to kick things off instead of an older game and cards. Still, I suppose when you find yourself in a really comfortable public restroom somewhere it’s just the sort of stuff to keep the lines outside going for hours.
As we speak, I am excitedly staring at the progress bar for the download of the new Zune 3.0 software, as I am sure many of you already have, eagerly anticipating the launch of the Zune gaming era. The update adds various new features to Microsoft’s device, such as the ability to read audio books, wireless marketplace browsing, the ability to tag songs you hear while listening to the FM radio for later download, and wow – a clock, but by far the greatest development of all is the gaming features. The update even comes with two games – Hexic and Texas Hold Em, offering a fresh new way to play slightly older games.
The download is almost completed. I would have done this sooner but I couldn’t find the Zune under all that iPod Touch packaging. Installing. Wow, it’s taking a long time to prepare my computer. Hmm. *gets distracted playing Spore on the iPod Touch, wanders off*
Did you know that Microsoft’s president of entertainment and devices division Robbie Bach spoke at a press conference yesterday? No? You were busy following the Apple coverage, like we were? Well Bach isn’t going to let the focus on Apple get him down. The Xbox 360 continues to see success, and the Zune…well, they’re still making it, dammit. “Everyone thinks we are a software company”, said Bach. “That’s true. But, we have been in the hardware market for 26 years now. Games and phones, we have only been in these markets for a short time but we are seeing great success”.
Microsoft makes phones? Perhaps the great success lies in keeping me completely unaware of this! Bach spent some time during the conference talking up upcoming Zune features, such as the ability to play games, which I am almost positive will justify my Zune purchase whenever the choose to get around to adding that. Hey, did you hear the new models are hitting next week, allowing you to download songs directly from the Zune? Picking up the new iPod Touch instead? Just checking.
Game on, says computer giant [Alberni Valley Times]
