Richard Hoffmann gave a presentation about the future of mobile games. He discussed the growth of the mobile games market and platforms like iOS and Android. Tablet devices are becoming more popular gaming platforms. Augmented reality is an emerging technology that could impact mobile games. Hoffmann also encouraged following one's passions in developing games and apps.

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The Future of Mobile Games
Presentation @ LCC
9th June 2012
Author: Richard Hoffmann
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Our Company
• Global Empire Soft Ltd (GES) founded in 2009
• Mobile Software development company
• The founder Richard Hoffmann has over 13+
years of experience in the IT Industry
• UK based project management and
development teams
• Also partners in India, Pakistan, Australia and
Germany with project management and
development teams
• [Exercise - give away your phone!]
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Flash Game Online
Bungino Brothers™ - Case Study - LCC
3 LCC Graduates with a great game idea @ LCC End of Year Show
Website:http://bunginobrothers.com
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@ Kongregate: http://www.kongregate.com/games/GlobalEmpireSoft/bungino-brothers
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Where are we now?
The iPhone (iOS) vs. Android battle
• Apple quite strong
– especially in the UK Market
• Android becoming
– strong in USA
– multiple devices, various manufacturers (HTC)
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App Quiz
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App Quiz
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The Mobile Games Market
• Moving fast and growing fast (2010 over 5B)!
– Accelerometer, GPS, Digital Compass, HD Camera
• Innovative Games
– Angry Birds
– Doodle Jump
– Cut the Rope
• Top AAA Games converted (PC/Mac Platform)
– Plants vs. Zombies, Red Alert, Sim City, Enigmo...
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The Mobile Games Market –
The Tablets are HERE!
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http://thecelebritystone.com/2011/10/baby-with-an-ipad-really-not-all-that-cute/
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The Mobile Games Market –
The Tablets are HERE!
• Started with iPad (Apple)
• Asus, Toshiba, HP and others follow
• 1024x768+ screen with more potential for
games – Board, Strategy, Racing games, etc
• Operating System
– Android, BlackBerry
– Windows 7 (Microsoft)
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App Quiz
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App Quiz
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App Quiz
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App Quiz
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What’s YOUR App or Game?
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Future?
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Future?
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Future Outlook
• More and stronger (3D) Game Engines
– Unreal - Epic Citadel for iPhone (Epic Games)
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2ncmwgJzqw&feature
– Unity3D
• The Big Players are coming (EA, etc)
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‘Future’ Outlook
• More and stronger 3D Games, i.e. Infinity Blade
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Future/Present Outlook
• Augmented Reality (AR)
– Emerging reality with game scenes & objects
iPhone - Space Invaders like game Look-Up by Quill Pen Studio
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Follow YOUR Passion
Because...
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TIME is SHORT - Thank You!
http://www.GlobalEmpireSoft.com
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Questions and Answers
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