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Originally Posted by (( d(-_-)b ))
Does Tetris cost airtime? Can I only listen to ringtones and not my mp3's while I am playing the game?
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Originally Posted by malarkey
That was my big qualm. Love tetris.
In the info it says it does, but I dont see why it WOULD. Im on the fence about buying it still. |
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Originally Posted by malarkey
That was my big qualm. Love tetris.
In the info it says it does, but I dont see why it WOULD. Im on the fence about buying it still. |

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Originally Posted by Lucky24
So, NFS:U2 is available on the 9800...but not the 9900. Is the phone REALLY that poorly backwards compatible?
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Originally Posted by lizzul589
Also if a game uses airtime to play does it use airtime the entire time you are playing the game?
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Originally Posted by lizzul589
Also if a game uses airtime to play does it use airtime the entire time you are playing the game?
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Originally Posted by The Man of Stee
Is it possible to download a video game in the correct format that games are from Get It Now and transfer them via bluetooth or the USB cable to a flash card?
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Originally Posted by Lucky24
OooO...might have to DL Orcs & Elves, I heard Doom RPG was good, but I just can't bring myself to play doom without a mouse.
What's Zuma like? I've heard it's supposed to be good, but I have no idea exactly how it plays... |

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Originally Posted by cowisgood
My friend has about 60-100 imported games on his SE w810 (with T-mobile) that he didn't pay a cent for.
That being said, I can't it in myself to spend $7 to get something as simple as Tetris. |
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Originally Posted by CarlRJ
Doom RPG was surprisingly entertaining (I played it last spring, pre-9900), and this from someone who wasted many happy/scared hours on PC-based Doom, back in the day. It's turn-based, but waaay less horrible than that sounds. Basically, Carmack (he of Doom/Quake graphics engine fame) got a cellphone, became dismayed at the state of games on the platform, and set out to do better.
Orcs & Elves is the follow-on to Doom RPG, and has much the same gameplay, only with, well, Orcs and Elves this time, instead of Cacodemons and Zombie Marines. I find one thumb on the D-pad and one on the 1/2/3 keys works pretty well, and if you keep moving, it looks like an FPS ![]() And Zuma is a fun alternative to Tetris and Bejeweled in the match-colors-to-destroy-them genre. Colored balls spiraling in towards you, powerups to knock them back, and the theme is well done. I'm sure there are (or soon will be) better games for the 9900 (I'd love a good FPS, a good driving game, and a good vertical scrolling shooter), but these are two that I was holding off buying for my old phone, because I knew I'd been getting the 9900 eventually. And I was thrilled yesterday when they both showed up in Get It Now. |
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Originally Posted by markymarkcirca
Not to flame but does that mean if your friend steals clothes, you wouldn't buy them yourself because someone else is getting clothes for free?
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Originally Posted by AdamK
More like, if your friend drinks water out of his faucet for free and you are forced to pay $7.99 per glass (OMG they have to tweak the water to fit your glass type though ((and licensing water from the sky costs BIG TIME BUDDY)) , to which it is hard-coded and won't fit in any other glass) because your water company is a bunch of greedy nickel-and-diming shitfaces? Who is the fool then?
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Originally Posted by themopedwhiz
and for $2 i might get a game, but for $10 , i can do with out instead of steal it
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oh well, deal with it right?

On topic... I bought Lumines the other day, based partly on mentions in this thread, and have been quite pleased so far. I've consciously avoided Tetris & Bejeweled, the old standbys, because Tetris has been done to death, and Bejeweled was underwhelming on my previous phone, when compared to playing on a Palm (stylus owns the d-pad for Bejeweled). Lumines takes Tetris in a new direction, rather than just giving it a new paint job (as so many of the Tetris clones do). I can tell that I'll be playing it for a while
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Originally Posted by markymarkcirca
That being said, I do wish Tetris would sell at like $3 instead of double that...
oh well, deal with it right? |
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Originally Posted by themopedwhiz
you are NOT getting a cheapie little flash game, and you know it
most of these games are ported overfrom big dollar PC games, and the licensing cost VZW and the developers big time..edit...Example -> JAMDAT. EA. ID software . Gameloft. Konami (to Name a Few) if it was some flash version of 'rummy' or solitare you wouldn't even have any intrest in it and wouldn't be playing it, |
The Moped Wiz is fully Right, The quality of many of the GIN games is top notch....
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Originally Posted by Ashaneen
Wow. Listen to yourself. How much is $4.00 really?
In case anyone cared about Tetris and airtime,.... I called Customer Service...and Tetris does not cost airtime. The Moped Wiz is fully Right, The quality of many of the GIN games is top notch.... If you doubt that VZW games are sick, feel free to pick up a handset in a VZW store and play some of the Vcast games. The Verizon Phone Games are Really Good, Way better than any "1001 of the neatest games on 1 CD" BS. you can pick up in Wal Mart. So Far I already have over half a dozen games for my 9900, they are all excellent quality and playability. ![]() |
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Originally Posted by markymarkcirca
I see you're very good at math. 4x2=6? ummmm I was saying $6 does seem slightly high. $4 would be better! Some people on these forums need to read before posting, WOW.<- is that directed at me?...just wond'rin
) At least in your post you do point that VCAST games are quality games, I agree with that. Massive Snowboarding in particular is pretty nice |
Just a thought.
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Originally Posted by acidfire52
Just downloaded the new Monopoly game. Called Monopoly Here and Now.
Pretty cool. Regular monopoly updated to modern names and cost. Think they timesd everything by 1000. |
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Originally Posted by The Man of Stee
And what secret menu was that?
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Originally Posted by zulucap
I just downloaded the WeatherBug app and it's a pretty decent weather app. It gives you all the basic weather information including animated radar. It also shows live camera screenshots from various locations. There are seven camera's located around my city that I was able to view screencaps on, which are all in high traffic areas. These camera's are generally used by the city news stations to display traffic status reports as well as weather updates. Comes in handy during the morning drive to work to get a quick peek at what traffic I'm heading into.
The only problem I have with the app is that it does not show up on any of the get it now menus. I have to go into the secret menu and to the Get It Now settings to launch the app. Has anyone else experienced this problem and is there a way to fix it? |
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Originally Posted by zulucap
I just downloaded the WeatherBug app and it's a pretty decent weather app. It gives you all the basic weather information including animated radar. It also shows live camera screenshots from various locations. There are seven camera's located around my city that I was able to view screencaps on, which are all in high traffic areas. These camera's are generally used by the city news stations to display traffic status reports as well as weather updates. Comes in handy during the morning drive to work to get a quick peek at what traffic I'm heading into.
The only problem I have with the app is that it does not show up on any of the get it now menus. I have to go into the secret menu and to the Get It Now settings to launch the app. Has anyone else experienced this problem and is there a way to fix it? |
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Originally Posted by zulucap
I figured out the problem. There was an error on the Config_Going.txt file on the phone. I made a change in that file and it appeared as it should in the proper get-it now menu after rebooting the phone.
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when i click to load the game! tetris downloaded and plays fine.. called verizon and was told that there is nothing they could do about it |
Originally Posted by bize
hey, new register here but i have been reading the boards for a long time...
i downloaded massive snowboarding and i get a blue screen that says vx9900 and locks my phone when i click to load the game! tetris downloaded and plays fine.. called verizon and was told that there is nothing they could do about it thought i would post in this thread to make other users aware of my problem with that game even though people are using it fine. |
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Originally Posted by Ashaneen
I have tetris, I was wondering about the airtime charges though. The game still plays fine in "standalone mode" and with that you aren't connected to the network, so does Tetris add up the minutes of usage and then charge the minutes on your bill later? Not sure how that works. Oh, and it seems that you can only select ringtones as your in-game music, i think
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Originally Posted by Bigpimp328
No it unlike some other games use airtime. If you read info under the pricing for the application it will tell you if the selected app. uses airtime minutes.
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Originally Posted by Ashaneen
FINALLY!!!!
YES!, Absolutely. Massive snowboarding causes the "vx9900" blue screen of death on my handset as well. I have deleted it and re-downloaded it numerous times and it always freezes my phone when I try to play it. I have just learned to live without it. Kinda' sux though,.... it really is a solid Game. ![]() |
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Originally Posted by ian1001
has anyone ever heard of a psp?
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Originally Posted by ian1001
ok... you can only buy so many games which are 8-13$ for vcast games which eventually with 4 games you can buy a psp
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Originally Posted by ian1001
env- 150$ 5 games at 10 each -200$
psp-200$ plus you can download free demos |
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Originally Posted by Humpa
How is the audio quality on phone calls when using the psp?
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... I hope I'm not using this incorrectly, don't want to look like the Apple guy.
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Originally Posted by ian1001
ok guys im sorry no more psp talk. about gin games, i have 1 madden 07 3d and it has outstanding graphics for a cell phone very easy gameplay although its a tad pricy
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Originally Posted by cellfone98789
just got Brothers In Arms....its sucks. runs really slow and i cant tell what im shooting at. watta waste of 5 bucks (employee discounts get %50 off). i shoulve just stuck to bowling.
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Originally Posted by cellfone98789
well my bro is. he said he gets 50% off all Get It Now purchases. i hope he was right :|
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50% off of an $8-$14 game, you are sooooooo stoked.!.!
If you do that a few times, you may be able to afford a data cable, and maybe some "flamer" skin for your phone. I am really happy for YOU that you are saving so much money. I bet we all wish we we could save THAT MUCH Money.
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Originally Posted by Ashaneen
WOW
50% off of an $8-$14 game, you are sooooooo stoked.!.! If you do that a few times, you may be able to afford a data cable, and maybe some "flamer" skin for your phone. I am really happy for YOU that you are saving so much money. I bet we all wish we we could save THAT MUCH Money. ![]() |
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Originally Posted by jmsilver99
There are 2 Madden games, one for EA sports and a regular one... What is the difference??? Also, doesnt show available for EnV.....
Anyone try Galaga? |
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Originally Posted by ian1001
ea sports. it is the vcast one
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Originally Posted by Ashaneen
WOW
50% off of an $8-$14 game, you are sooooooo stoked.!.! If you do that a few times, you may be able to afford a data cable, and maybe some "flamer" skin for your phone. I am really happy for YOU that you are saving so much money. I bet we all wish we we could save THAT MUCH Money. ![]() |
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Originally Posted by cellfone98789
no need to be such a ***hole. Keep your opinions to yourself. I guess you are just jealous. Dont worry, hop off......up urs buddy!
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friends here at HoFo can resolve your ISSUES.
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Originally Posted by Jacky10
I have galaga...I like it.
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Originally Posted by Ashaneen
You are fully correct. Where there is no real NEED to be an A**Hole, that's just how I work (hmm,... and here I thought I was being facetious). If HoFo is a place for comments and opinions, why should I keep them to myself? Just wondering.
Jealous? Okay. Hmm,.... Jealous of what? That you save a few bucks here and there. Well, perhaps you are the one that's jealous,... jealous of my lack of intelligence, or my wandering eye, or my leg that's 6 inches longer than the other one, or maybe it's my missing teeth and fingers that YOU are jealous of. Oh yeah, what am I supposed to Hop Off of? The Wagon? I know enough not to get on one, so there's no problem there. And, up my what? Please try to be as specific as you can so your loving friends here at HoFo can resolve your ISSUES. ![]() |

get my damn point.
duh....
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Originally Posted by ScottB1
Dont know if it has been posted or not, but I was able to get the application and restore process working with the 9900 and VZNav. The 2 folders and corresponding mif files are 24248 and 32079. If this has been posted....sorry.
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Originally Posted by ScottB1
Point taken. Thanks for your input Humpa.
If you have the intention on backing up your purchases like games just in case, it is possible. Thats the last I will comment on this. |
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Originally Posted by sahmad88
Has anyone used BIM Active? It is not available for the 9900, but I am hoping it will be soon. If you haven't heard of it, it is GPS based software to track your cycling/running/etc workouts.
Also, I am assuming it is because of the problem that people were having with massive snowboarding, but I can't find it on my phone. I have the GIN Search application. It finds it, but when I click on "Get It" it says it can't find it. Is it not available anymore for the 9900? |
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Originally Posted by Ashaneen
Was it ever available for the 9900? I see that it's available for the 9800 and the Choco.
Try checking after midnight tonight, I was pretty sure VZW updates their GIN catalog Tuesday Nights. Good Luck. Sounds like a really cool App. ![]() |
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Originally Posted by sahmad88
Verizon's website says Massive Snowboarding is available for the enV. People near the beginning of the post have said that they downloaded it. But I can't see it anymore under games. I know people were having trouble with it, so I am assuming that they took it off to fix whatever bugs there were in the program for the enV. But it is still listed on the website and in the Get It Now Search program.
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Originally Posted by Bakuryu
Anyone know if there going to be putting bejeweled on the enV? I love that game.
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You would think that they would want to get them out there as fast as they can so they can make more $$.
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Originally Posted by mousouchop
Does anyone know if Lumines really does use aritime or not? The website says it doesn't, while GIN warns that is does on the Lumines download page...
If it does indeed use airtime, is this just for things like, updating highscores and such? Or is the game connected all the time? And can I take this feature off so it does not use any airtime? I only ask SOOOOO detailed because I just switched from my own plan to my father's family plan and he is a bit anal about his minutes as well as spending money on things you don't need. I had a hell of a time getting him to allow me to spend MY MONEY on the 9900... now I have to ask him to allow me to get a game and I think I would enjoy Lumines the most. XD Any answers would be appreciated. I read this whole thread (all 7 pages) before posting this question and didn't see any mention of Lumine airtime usage is specific. |
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Originally Posted by mousouchop
Does anyone know if Lumines really does use airtime or not? The website says it doesn't, while GIN warns that is does on the Lumines download page...
If it does indeed use airtime, is this just for things like, updating highscores and such? Or is the game connected all the time? And can I take this feature off so it does not use any airtime? |
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Originally Posted by Jacky10
I have the andretti racing game...its an OK game...most of the time I can play. Other times a blue screen that says VX 9900 comes up when im just starting the race, and it shuts off after a while.
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Originally Posted by Moblzilla
not sure if anyone will find this useful but ill post it anyway
here are free demo's that i have found so far: -incadia -diamond rush -zuma -fox mobile sports ***not sure if this has been posted before but is there a way through bitpim to erase the demo files and then be allowed to download them again? This would really come in handy for fox mobile sports since the demo is good for one day |
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Originally Posted by jmsilver99
yeah - it was mentioned you can delete the prefs.dat file - located somewhere in brew directory but it didnt work with for me with navigator
does zuma use airtime? |
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Originally Posted by bikerfry
So is Get It Now the only place/way to get games and apps onto this phone?
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And I'm looking for something I can hop into for five minutes and have fun, rather than something where you have to spend the first five minutes tweaking settings. Bonus points if the game can remember where you left off so you can put the phone away quickly and pick back up later on.|
Originally Posted by mousouchop
Does anyone know if Lumines really does use aritime or not? The website says it doesn't, while GIN warns that is does on the Lumines download page...
If it does indeed use airtime, is this just for things like, updating highscores and such? Or is the game connected all the time? And can I take this feature off so it does not use any airtime? I only ask SOOOOO detailed because I just switched from my own plan to my father's family plan and he is a bit anal about his minutes as well as spending money on things you don't need. I had a hell of a time getting him to allow me to spend MY MONEY on the 9900... now I have to ask him to allow me to get a game and I think I would enjoy Lumines the most. XD Any answers would be appreciated. I read this whole thread (all 7 pages) before posting this question and didn't see any mention of Lumine airtime usage is specific. |
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Originally Posted by Ashaneen
Does anyone have Splinter Cell: DA for their 9900? I seem to be stuck at a certain level (TV-Station), and I'm not sure if the game or my 9900 has the problem. Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by laybac719
anyone get "scarface" yet? if so, hows the gameplay?
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Originally Posted by MidgetHunter
Hey does anyone know how to get puyo puyo on this phone? My friend somehow got it on his LG env and i cant seem to figure it out, and he refuses to tell me
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Originally Posted by CarlRJ
I'm looking for comments yea or nay on any of the bowling games currently available for the 9900:
I'm looking more for quick-action arcade-mode with reasonably realistic physics (and shiny graphics) rather than a detailed simulation of going on a professional bowling tour. I really don't care about decorating my avatar or picking my team name And I'm looking for something I can hop into for five minutes and have fun, rather than something where you have to spend the first five minutes tweaking settings. Bonus points if the game can remember where you left off so you can put the phone away quickly and pick back up later on.So, anyone have comments on the available bowling games? Which has the most realistic physics? Which has the most useful control inputs? Which has the most nicest graphics? Do the two VCast games really look any better? Bowling Deluxe gets an excellent rating on Verizon's site (if you can trust those in the first place), but I suspect it's based on a sample size you could count on one hand. Vir2L Studios confusingly lists both a "3D" and a "(2D)" version of Bowling Deluxe, and, more confusingly, lists availabilty of both for the LG 9900 on Verizon. Thanks for any help you can provide... |
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Originally Posted by kones
Enjoyable, although not amazing. It has kept me occupied for the past few weeks, and doesn't use airtime unless you're submitting scores or playing a network match (which I haven't tried). Graphics are pretty good for a cellphone. Sound is okay, I usually turn it off. It picks up where you left off quite easily, even during calls, which every cellphone game should. Controls are okay, feels a little like the ball is moving on predefined paths sometimes. Not bad but perhaps only a subscription for a month and then deletion. I'd give it maybe a 3/5
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Originally Posted by kones
I should note that this is a mini-golf game.
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Originally Posted by Toolman12345
I got this game today - I think the graphics and gameplay are awesome. But the sound totally sucks - the engine sound just constantly stutters - I think it's more than our phone's processor can handle, running the game and providing sound, so the engine just constantly goes rev..rev..rev..rev..rev..etc. It's better without the irritating, constantly-interupted sound, but one feels something lacking in a race game with no sound. Also, they took the 'requires air time' out of the description on the Get It Now site, but it DOES require air time whenever you, for instance, finish 1st in a race and a track is unlocked. In order to play that track, you must let the game download the track, but that only takes maybe 15-20 seconds? Just sharing info...
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Originally Posted by jmsilver99
What game? Maybe I missed it but I dont think u mentioned the name...
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Originally Posted by jmsilver99
What game? Maybe I missed it but I dont think u mentioned the name...
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Originally Posted by Jester0723
Hey, could somebody do me a favor and go onto GIN and check if the Chaperone CHILD PART is available for the 9900?
thanks a bunch cj |
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Originally Posted by sahmad88
I don't see it. I used to have it on a Migo. I know with that phone you had to have it set up by verizon. There wasn't any application for the child part to install on the phone. They just had to turn that service on. I don't know if the enV is a phone that can work as a child phone.
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Originally Posted by nyssa
I just bought Blockbreaker Deluxe, a game I had on my v551 with Cingular. The VZ version is gorgeous!
Only problem, though - I can't seem to get it to save my game? :\ I'm tired of starting at the first level every time. How do I get it to save? |
), and it reset the next time I started. That really sucks, because it was one of my favourite games for my v551.|
Originally Posted by nyssa
I tried that. Got all the way to the end (and yes, it took several hours
), and it reset the next time I started. That really sucks, because it was one of my favourite games for my v551.Also, it irks me that there appears to be no temp memory for games (IE: You shut the phone temporarily, and it doesn't remember that you were playing games). Both of my old Motorolas did it, and they weren't as technically advanced as the 9900, so... :\ |
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Originally Posted by Meltdownblitz
Anyone like Monopoly Here & Now or Rayman Raving Rabbids. Do you know if the progress saves on these games? Any other games that are really worth buying?
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Originally Posted by VoOdOoVyPeR
I downloaded Asphalt 3 the other day, along with Tornado Mania. I noticed both of them feature just music for audio, no sound effects. So I figured, ok. But I just bought Mafia Wars Yakuza and that is just music. Is this a problem do these games not feature sound effects??
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BTW, PGR suuuuuuuuuucks!!!!! There is only one view, no nitrous, graphics are weak) Do not get this game!
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Originally Posted by Meltdownblitz
Hey whats the difference from Tetris Mania and Tetris?
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Originally Posted by VoOdOoVyPeR
Hmm. Well, if you like Aspahlt Urban GT 2, I'd suggest procuring Asphalt 3, it's a good game with a fairly deep...depth, for a mobile game. It's challenging as well.
If you do purchase it, lemme know if you have sound effects or not. I checked the reviews(IGN), however, for NFS: Carbon. 7.0/10. NFS: Most wanted got a 9.1/10. I've heard many good things about that game, can't wait til it comes out on the EnV. |
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Originally Posted by Ashaneen
I looked at Asphalt 3. One quick question, can you change the view settings? Is there an option for in-car view, as well as behind-the-car view? thanks
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Originally Posted by VoOdOoVyPeR
Not that I have found. But there are boost graphics
If you decide to purchase it, please let me know if there are sound effects or not. Thanks. Hmm, it would appear as though Mafia Wars Yakuza was taken off the list... It only just arrived yesterday. I hope there isn't some glitch with it, like there was Massive Snowboarding, which is also removed... Anybody know what happened to Mafia Wars Yakuza? Also, to the guy asking about Tetris. There is a new game available called Topolon... new for the EnV atleast. It got rated rather good and you can download a demo of it to see for yourself. It may bide your time until the arrival of Tetris: Multiplayer. |