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Mobile Gaming: Latest Wireless Cash Cow

November 30th, 2004 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Trends | No Comments »

Online gaming has become possible because of recent technical advances in cell phones, such as the advent of high-resolution graphics, multiplayer features, Bluetooth connectivity, and color screens. However, the quality of the gaming experience is not as rich as that found with current game consoles, but instead is comparable to 1980s video games.

Wireless carriers are finding online gaming via use of cell phones to be the latest cash cow to boost revenues. "Carriers have been surprised that wireless gaming is even more lucrative than ringtones," Ken Hyers, a senior analyst with market research firm In-Stat/MDR, told TechNewsWorld. Online gaming, where users download video games onto their cell phones and then test their skills, is helping wireless carriers raise revenue in two ways. More …




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