Letterpress by NimbleBit is a Word Game Comprised of 200 Puzzles
Meghan Young — January 26, 2015 — Tech
References: itunes.apple & fastcodesign
Letterpress is the first Apple Watch game. Designers have been predicting what apps will look like on the highly anticipated smartwatch, yet this is one that people can actually expect to see. Dubbed Letterpress, the Apple Watch game focuses on words and is comprised of 200 different puzzles.
Created by NimbleBit, the masterminds behind Tiny Tower, the Apple Watch game is made up of a grid of nine letters that boast its own tappable button. This is much more convenient than using the watch's side dial. Simple and quick, this Apple Watch game opens up possibilities for other developers. Fast Co Design notes, "Even though it’s small, and even though it doesn’t have the same pixel-pushing power as its bigger relative, the iPhone, the Apple Watch could be the first mainstream wearable gaming device."
Created by NimbleBit, the masterminds behind Tiny Tower, the Apple Watch game is made up of a grid of nine letters that boast its own tappable button. This is much more convenient than using the watch's side dial. Simple and quick, this Apple Watch game opens up possibilities for other developers. Fast Co Design notes, "Even though it’s small, and even though it doesn’t have the same pixel-pushing power as its bigger relative, the iPhone, the Apple Watch could be the first mainstream wearable gaming device."
Trend Themes
1. Apple Watch Gaming - NimbleBit's Letterpress sets a trend for other app developers to create games for the Apple Watch.
2. Word Games on Smartwatches - The success of Letterpress on the Apple Watch highlights a trend towards word and puzzle games on smartwatches.
3. Convenient Gaming - Letterpress's tappable button design highlights a trend towards convenient and accessible gaming.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - The rise of wearables, such as the Apple Watch, creates new opportunities for mobile app developers to innovate and create new experiences.
2. Gaming Industry - The Apple Watch's potential as a gaming device could create a disruptive opportunity for the gaming industry to expand into new platforms.
3. Wearable Technology - Letterpress's success on the Apple Watch could signal a trend towards the convergence of fashion and technology in the wearable market.
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