Thursday, March 28, 2002
MobileChess
Posted by Jason Dunn in "SOFTWARE" @ 08:55 AM
http://www.pocket-games.com/
I don't play chess myself, but this looks like a killer chess app for those of you that do - especially if you have a wireless connection, because it supports multi-player games! They have a game server that allows you to log in and play against other plays, live - and even chat with them. Nice innovation here - multi player games are a great deal of fun if you've never tried one before. There's a unique thrill in challenging the intellect of another human being instead of the cold AI of a computer.
I have to give a nod to the developer for his pricing model: $25 for the game, which includes 1 year of free head to head gaming and free upgrades. $20 per year for using the game server after that - not bad at all!
"MobileChess is THE FIRST multi-player game available for both PDA (PocketPC) and PC. Next to beautiful design, animations and dazzling sounds, the program features:
• Online multi user one-on-one play mode
• Real-time chat
• Offline computer playing mode with different playing levels
• Searchable and updateable databases with games played by yourself and pro games
• Observe mode
• USCF (US Chess Federation) rating system
• Fischer and normal clock settings
• Live coverage of grandmaster tournaments
Are you a chess fan? If so, have we got a contest for you - download the free trial version of Mobile Chess today, give it a try, and tell me what you think by responding to this thread. From the responses, I'll randomly give away five free copies of the game, courtesy of the generous developer by noon tomorrow.
I don't play chess myself, but this looks like a killer chess app for those of you that do - especially if you have a wireless connection, because it supports multi-player games! They have a game server that allows you to log in and play against other plays, live - and even chat with them. Nice innovation here - multi player games are a great deal of fun if you've never tried one before. There's a unique thrill in challenging the intellect of another human being instead of the cold AI of a computer.
I have to give a nod to the developer for his pricing model: $25 for the game, which includes 1 year of free head to head gaming and free upgrades. $20 per year for using the game server after that - not bad at all!
"MobileChess is THE FIRST multi-player game available for both PDA (PocketPC) and PC. Next to beautiful design, animations and dazzling sounds, the program features:
• Online multi user one-on-one play mode
• Real-time chat
• Offline computer playing mode with different playing levels
• Searchable and updateable databases with games played by yourself and pro games
• Observe mode
• USCF (US Chess Federation) rating system
• Fischer and normal clock settings
• Live coverage of grandmaster tournaments
Are you a chess fan? If so, have we got a contest for you - download the free trial version of Mobile Chess today, give it a try, and tell me what you think by responding to this thread. From the responses, I'll randomly give away five free copies of the game, courtesy of the generous developer by noon tomorrow.
