We had a chance to sit down and talk with Ryan Winterholler, Producer on NBA LIVE on the iPhone®/iPod touch®, and ask few questions about the game. Check out the interview to find out to get the inside scoop on EA Mobile's latest EA Sports title to hit the App Store¿.

1) What was the biggest obstacle in bringing NBA Live to the iPod touch?

Probably the biggest obstacle was coming up with a really slick and user friendly control scheme. Developing basketball games can be very complex and you really have to focus on the controls design to give the user the best experience. I believe we created an awesome control scheme that is good for beginners and also advanced players that are used to playing NBA Games.

2) What feature are you most excited about in this game?

Our accelerometer Free Throw. The free throw mechanic of actually mimicking your follow through and release is what we wanted to accomplish here. By tilting...
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We had a chance to sit down and talk with Ryan Winterholler, Producer on NBA LIVE on the iPhone®/iPod touch®, and ask few questions about the game. Check out the interview to find out to get the inside scoop on EA Mobile's latest EA Sports title to hit the App Store¿.

1) What was the biggest obstacle in bringing NBA Live to the iPod touch?

Probably the biggest obstacle was coming up with a really slick and user friendly control scheme. Developing basketball games can be very complex and you really have to focus on the controls design to give the user the best experience. I believe we created an awesome control scheme that is good for beginners and also advanced players that are used to playing NBA Games.

2) What feature are you most excited about in this game?

Our accelerometer Free Throw. The free throw mechanic of actually mimicking your follow through and release is what we wanted to accomplish here. By tilting...
Learn More

We asked developers to weigh in on Android as a mobile game-changer, from navigation to gaming, to ordinary life.

In early 2008, Google held a contest to encourage young talent to develop applications for their new Android software. We spoke to three of the top ten finalists about their applications, the pros and cons of Android and what the future holds for this ground-breaking mobile development.

What does the future hold for Android?

Andreas Berg

JOYity by Zelfi

Andreas worked on an application called JOYity –an interactive gaming platform with a wide range of reality-based games for outdoor play. The application features GPS and location-based services, combined with other phone capabilities,sending players on quests to solve complex riddles – using their phones to receive information,hints and as a map. JOYity makes players explore their...
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We asked developers to weigh in on Android as a mobile game-changer, from navigation to gaming, to ordinary life.

In early 2008, Google held a contest to encourage young talent to develop applications for their new Android software. We spoke to three of the top ten finalists about their applications, the pros and cons of Android and what the future holds for this ground-breaking mobile development.

What does the future hold for Android?

Andreas Berg

JOYity by Zelfi

Andreas worked on an application called JOYity –an interactive gaming platform with a wide range of reality-based games for outdoor play. The application features GPS and location-based services, combined with other phone capabilities,sending players on quests to solve complex riddles – using their phones to receive information,hints and as a map. JOYity makes players explore their...
Learn More