What happened to the DoCoMo Panasonic P905i?
>> Friday, February 27, 2009
Panasonic released the P905i, which the electronics giant made for DoCoMo. The cell phone features the 1seg TV tuner and uses Viera image processing; this is the same technology that Panasonic use in their PDP TV’s.
The image quality is truly amazing when watched on the 3.5-inch screen, which has a resolution of 854×480 pixels. The Panasonic P905i handset features 3G, GSM and GPS, as well as 1GB of built-in memory just so that you can record television programs.
The handset was aimed at technology freaks, who would find it hard to refuse a TV that can fit into your pocket, as well as make and receive calls. The 2-megapixel camera will not take the best pictures in the world, but is just enough to keep users happy.
When the DoCoMo Panasonic P905i was first launched, it was meant to be a breakthrough for Panasonic, but what has happened to that handset now?
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Who would have thought that fireworks, of all things, would provide so much inspiration for video games? Aside from their obvious celebratory implementation in sports games, the firework has recently become a key gameplay element in more than one game, the latest of which is SouthPeak’s DS title, “Big Bang Mini.” This time around, the firework’s role has been expertly crafted for Nintendo’s touchy portable, providing the most fun I’ve had playing with fireworks since that time when I was a kid, and I almost had to go to the hospital.
With each of the different levels having a theme based on its location, the levels take you around the world, from Paris to New York to Luxor (note: I know Luxor is not a real place, but one of Arkedo’s earlier titles). The themes create a unique environment for each level in the arcade mode, introducing new scenery, enemies, and even gameplay elements. As you progress through the game, your shooting ability is upgraded with a couple of different shots that remain persistent throughout the game, but most of the levels also grant you a world specific upgrade. Most of these upgrades are focused on defense, allowing you to avoid the shots coming at you in different ways, but there are some unique ones, like the ability to stop time, and the ability to lasso oncoming fire. Arkedo did a great job of mixing up the elements to make each world feel unique, and always keep the player on their toes.
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