The 5th generation Video iPod can not only hold thousands of songs, play your favorite TV Shows, Movies, and Podcasts – now, it can even play games. The Video iPod is in an interesting place as a gaming device. It’s a step above cellphone games as far as graphical capability and screen size are concerned, but a pretty big leap away from a system like the Nintendo DS or Sony PSP.Still, the Video iPod could be a very fun gaming platform with the right titles on the device. Not every kind of game will work with the click wheel interface, so only certain existing titles will be able to excel on the iPod. After taking a look at the current (and very small) list of titles available for the iPod…including Pac-Man, Zuma, Mahjong, Texas Hold’em Poker, Tetris, Bejeweled, and others…I’ve compiled a list of 10 titles that I think should be in future rounds of iPod games.
Each one would work well with the click wheel interface, and could be entertaining on the single-player only Video iPod. This list is not in any particular order, just 10 titles that I think would excel on Apple’s monster device. I have tried to mix classic titles with universal appeal, and titles from different genres and play styles that I think would do well with the iPod’s unique interface. With all that said…onto the list.
Space Invaders – Does it get anymore classic than Space Invaders? A graphically enhanced version of the classic game would be well worth $4.95 as long as they didn’t try to “improve†the gameplay.
The clickwheel would work perfectly for this title, and if done right, it would be a sure hit.
Pool – There are a lot of pool games out there. This screenshot is from the Yahoo Games version of pool, because a pool game in this style is what I think would work best for the Video iPod.
I’m sure they could kick the graphics up a little, and a pool title like this would be great for the Video iPod…the only real drawback is no two player mode, or online play.
Tapper – One of my favorite arcade titles from my childhood, Tapper (or Root Beer Tapper, depending on when and where you played it) is an arcade game that was practically born for the clickwheel.
I’ve downloaded this game for my cellphone, and played it online, but I’ve never enjoyed it on either platform. I think that would be different with the Video iPod, and I hope to see this title available for download sometime in the near future.
Spy Hunter – An updated version of the classic Spy Hunter (perhaps with The Rock making an appearance in the game if that movie is still happening) would be another great title for the Video iPod that places it’s roots in the classic gaming arena.
The classic controls with slightly updated graphics would make this an interesting and fun addition to the iPod’s line up.
Myst – An adventure game like Myst would be a very interesting addition to the Video iPod gaming market. A game like this is deep and immersive, with stunning rendered graphics and great puzzles.
It could work with the clickwheel interface, and would definitely be well worth the $4.95 standard price for iPod games. I might even be willing to pay a little bit more for a game of this depth.
Star Trek Starship Creator – Starship Creator was a very interesting PC game from several years back that allowed you to build your own starship, assign your own crew from almost every Star Trek character that’s ever appeared on the different series, and send them on missions throughout the galaxy.
It was a game that I really enjoyed, and was successful enough for a sequel to be created a short time after the initial one hit shelves. It’s unique gameplay, would work well on the Video iPod, and would be a treat for Star Trek fans.
Sudoku – Sudoku is insanely popular right now, and – if properly thought out – could be excellently translated to the Video iPod.
This addictive world-wide sensation would be a popular title that could have thousands of puzzles to keep you occupied for a very long time.
Vegas Casino – Like Pool, I’m keeping this term generic because there are several games already out there on other platforms with this type of gameplay.
Still, playing Slots, Roulette, Blackjack, Poker, Craps and Keno on your iPod would be a lot of fun, and something you could quickly play
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