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Re:Startup idea list by chaostheory on Monday September 17, 2007 @11:16PM (#56086)
already has multiple implementations: http://www.in-duce.net/archives/locationbased_mobile_phone_g...

there's one not listed, that's a variant of pokemon; pretty fun I forget the name (when I saw it, it was only available in japan - though the company is French)

Re:Startup idea list by iamwil on Tuesday September 18, 2007 @12:36AM (#56111)
The one you're talking about is MogiMogi, and it's on the list.
Re:Startup idea list by mdemare on Monday September 17, 2007 @11:50PM (#56099)
Well, I know people are experimenting. But who will come up with the first big hit? I'd buy a compatible phone just to play.
Re:Startup idea list by chaostheory on Tuesday September 18, 2007 @12:22AM (#56107)
there are already location based hit games... just not in the US.

This will probably stay the same for at least a few more years. This is due to a dif in culture. In most places in the US (aside from NY), most people have room and time to relax at home ( = using wii, 360, or PC for games). Until iphone and treo (and even now) most people don't really use their mobile phones for much... the reasons go on and on...