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Minuteman
111th Post

Regular Customer

"Cell phone games & culture...." , posted Sat 21 Feb 11:55

Well, I just finally joined the cell phone "revolution" and so far I am enjoying it. In just one week, having the phone has actually came in handy twice already, and saved me some time/hassles.
Anyway, I'm signed up w/ Verizon (U.S. company for those who dont know) and I've finally started this weekend to download things (games/music rings, etc.) and I've emailed a few pictures from my phone as well (I am using the "LG VX6000"). I'm just curious what other people have experienced w/ their cell phones, in terms of games (any recommendations?) and how it has become a part of your life. I also use my phone as an alarm clock =)

This quote is from an article on MSNBC.com (link below) about how many Japanese now consider the cell phone to be an extension of their life. So much to the point that:

"One Tokyo TV station recently broadcast a reality show featuring a teenage girl whose cell phone was taken away for one week. She was reduced to tears when she finally got it back."

HAha!! Anyway Link Here and discuss! What other cell providers do people use around here?

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KTallguy

338th Post

Bronze Customer

"Re(1):Cell phone games & culture...." , posted Sat 21 Feb 15:15

I really enjoyed the article. It's interesting how Japanese people are so shy. I wonder what encourages this dynamic? Maybe Keitai culture helps promote it, at least.

When I study abroad in Japan, it's going to be interesting, as I am a pretty outgoing person.

Also, how much validity is there to the stereotype that Japanese girls are more aggressive than guys?

(sorry OT)

"Temae ja yaku busoku nan da yo!"

Black_Hayato
65th Post

Occasional Customer

"Re(1):Cell phone games & culture...." , posted Sat 21 Feb 16:01

I use AT&T which just got bought out by Cingular. And I think in the end I'll get screwed a little more before I'll be able to see any benefits, like maybe roll over mins. Or even better a good data plan. I kind of sucks cause USA is at the very end of the phone markets. 3G services (vid calls and such) are already inplimented in Japan and rolling out in Europe. US is just getting gsm in full effect.

I just got a new cell. An unlocked SE z600, and I can't stop messing with it. The amount of ppl I've talked to has doubled, and all the personalization is great. Like wireless transfer between my computer, so I can hook it up with my own midis and programs. I moved from a SE T300. Since the z600 was unlocked it was a matter of moving the sim. and ATT uses the 1900 bandwidth.

Spoon
136th Post

Regular Customer

"Re(1):Cell phone games & culture...." , posted Sat 21 Feb 18:12

quote:
in terms of games (any recommendations?)

If this plays anywhere near how I imagine it could, I'm getting a new cell phone.

ATATATATA etc.
I mean, it's even made by SQUARE ENIX, of all people that could be involved with Fist of the North Star...

Radish

2247th Post

Platinum Carpet V.I.P- Board Master

"Re(2):Cell phone games & culture...." , posted Sat 21 Feb 19:03

CINGULAR SUCKS ASS. I have never had as many issues with any other company for anything and all I use the phone for is to have in the car in case I need to call AAA.