I think that compelling applications always drive platform adoption. Give me a cool app that I can’t resist and I’ll do what it takes to get on your platform. I’ll buy a Mac/PC, download the .NET framework, install the Java runtime in my browser or click a link to install Flash. Your customers will do that in a heartbeat if they think the reward is high enough.
Games are one type of ‘must have’ software. So far, I haven’t found any commercial games written for WPFe(Silverlight). I’m not surprised about this, after all WPFe(Silverlight) isn’t even in beta release. I have found a few WPFe(Silverlight) games though. Last week I mentioned the Magnet Game by Dennis Cronin Play Game : Source Code
This weeks game
A funny version of Rock-Paper-Scissors (RPS) showcases the media capabilities of Silverlight. Written by ThanNap and posted on his new blog. He loves to taunt you when you lose :>
Mac people
Silverlight is supposed to work in Mac browsers. What about it Mac people. Can you play this game on your Mac?
-Walt Ritscher
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