6th platform

Something I did pretty never think about, this press release sort of opened me a new game arena, altough I would still prefer a Cube...

> Hello!
>
> With E3 right around the corner, I wanted to make sure you had the 6th
> major gaming platform on your radar screen. E3 2002 will not only be
> about GameCube, PlayStation2, Xbox, PC and Gameboy Advance. This year the
> 6th, and potentially largest platform is set to take the stage -- the
> mobile phone. With over 55 million players (according to Informa Media
> Group), the mobile phone is poised to take its place alongside the other
> major platforms and deliver compelling and highly entertaining gaming
> experiences. The global leader that is shaping the US market is Digital
> Bridges.
>
> At E3, Digital Bridges will be showcasing the latest advancements in
> mobile entertainment, including games based on the upcoming Men in Black 2
> and Scooby Doo movies, as well as a new Star Trek game and licensed
> Cartoon Network titles. With over 40 worldwide carriers, including
> American heavyweights such as Sprint, VoiceStream and AT&T Wireless, the
> company is not only reaching a broad range of mobile phone users, but
> setting the standard for the industry by delivering the first wave of
> color mobile games.
>

Hmmm, it's hard enough to play on the GBA half the time. I'd rather consider the PDAs a sixth platform, if anything. Of course, who am I to talk negatively about the cell phone - I'm some sort of freak that's only used one once or twice, heh.