Startup allows flash games, video on iPad (opens in new tab)

(video.allthingsd.com)

8 pointskahleballs14y ago8 comments

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brk14y ago

This looks like another solution looking for a problem. It's basically remote desktop as a service. The flash app runs on a remote server, and you are viewing/controlling it via a vnc-like app on the iPad.

Look at the iPad sales numbers. Do you really think there would be a measurable increase if it had Flash capabilities?

benologist14y ago

It's not about generating iPad sales, it's about monetizing iPad users.

Would people like to access their favorites (not to mention new content) on Armor Games, MiniClip, Addicting Games, Kongregate etc? Just because they can't doesn't mean they wouldn't if these guys can pull it off.

brk14y ago

You make an excellent point.

The question then will be, how much is it worth to play silly Flash games? Will there be a monthly access charge, or will it be advertisement funded?

While I'm sure some subset of iPad users would like to such up more of their freetime with silly content, I'm still doubtful that this is a "business".

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elif14y ago

Disgusting. That thing looks slower/jerkier than vnc.

This has nothing on onlive's ipad streaming:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4796299/onlive_gaming_service_...

metageek14y ago

This article should have been tagged as being a video.

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8 comments

brk14y ago

Look at the iPad sales numbers. Do you really think there would be a measurable increase if it had Flash capabilities?

benologist14y ago

It's not about generating iPad sales, it's about monetizing iPad users.

brk14y ago

You make an excellent point.

The question then will be, how much is it worth to play silly Flash games? Will there be a monthly access charge, or will it be advertisement funded?

While I'm sure some subset of iPad users would like to such up more of their freetime with silly content, I'm still doubtful that this is a "business".

1 more reply

elif14y ago

Disgusting. That thing looks slower/jerkier than vnc.

This has nothing on onlive's ipad streaming:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4796299/onlive_gaming_service_...

metageek14y ago

This article should have been tagged as being a video.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse