As social gaming companies get snatched for e
ver-escalating amounts, the wave of acquisitions and investment money has turned to makers of mobile videogames.
Over the last two weeks, there have been three substantial buyouts and investments in the mobile market — and the transactions could signal the beginning of a larger trend in use of mobile devices for gaming.
With over 50,000 games available on the iPhone, it’s hard
to pinpoint a single one as the iconic title of the platform. If you were going to do so, though, “Angry Birds” would make a strong case for the crown.
The title is addictive in its gameplay and is a regular presence in the Top selling app lists. Now, it’s expanding its reach to other platforms. Chillingo founder Joe Wee tells The Sun that the company is making versions of the game for the “Nintendo DS, Sony PSP and PS3.”
Chris Morris: Journalist 