The Jungle - Runescape Portable

[Lapays2]

Panasonic's new portable online games machine, The Jungle, is out of the bag and now 100% official. What's the company line on the handheld designed exclusively for online gaming and MMORPGs?

The Jungle's official web site calls it a "new mobile device concept designed specifically for online gamers," a "mean little machine features a kick ass display, touch pad, keyboard, and other gaming controls," they claim.

What's it for? Well, The Jungle will someday be able to play a mix of "content" and "experiences." In real world speak, that means The Jungle will at least be compatible with the browser-based MMO from SyFy and BigPoint, Battlestar Galactica Online. The new platform's web site also makes a couple references to free-to-play browser game RuneScape as well, so don't be surprised if Jagex's fantasy MMORPG announced at some point.

The Jungle's creators say they're "working with leading online game developers to create some exciting new content." Sure sounds like The Jungle will be able to play many browser-based MMOs and may have the ability to serve as your on-the-go Farmville player, but probably isn't up to the task of running World of Warcraft remotely.

The platform holder is also working with video game web site Machinima.com on a "hilarious" new show call Online Underground, which looks to feature the platform's cartoon mascots delivering "news and information in the world of online gaming."

No date has been specified for The Jungle.

Source - http://kotaku.com/5655580/the-jungle-the-official-info-on-panasonics-new-online-handheld

Here's the trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtsq99DPSoQ&feature=player_embedded

 

[Brendan]

I saw this on another website, to me it's pretty much just a small laptop. Apparently it won't be able to handle some MMO's (Such as WoW) because it'll have a Linux operating system. They have to find some way to run it through the browser.

 

[BEYOND REASON]

There is a runescape client.

 

[Lapays2]

There is a runescape client.

Wtf are you talking about? Did you even read the thread?

 

[albinoblackie2]

lol, this thing is gonna fail so hard..

 

[Kristian4th]

lol, this thing is gonna fail so hard..

Why do you assume so? Plenty of gamers and technology whores would purchase it, I know it caught my eye.

 

[HamJam]

Seems like a good idea, though it would be better if they could implement this on the PS3 or something :S cause I might play runescape on my ps3 rather than buy a new devices to play it.

 

Seems like a good idea, though it would be better if they could implement this on the PS3 or something :S cause I might play runescape on my ps3 rather than buy a new devices to play it.

Yeah, I always thought RS should be available on Xbox 360 and PS3 (online only).

 

[AAMagenta]

Seems just like a laptop to me.

 

[minhtfresh]

I give them props for releasing a new console in today's terrible economy. This release better make big bucks or they're gonna go lose tons of money.

 

[Lapays2]

I give them props for releasing a new console in today's terrible economy. This release better make big bucks or they're gonna go lose tons of money.

Yeah but panasonic is a big company they know they can afford to lose some money so they are taking the risk.

 

[drainingpower]

WORST idea ever, unless they get some wireless carrier to join with them and make portable wireless internet, you will have to be either at a hot spot or at home, in which case, I don't see why dont you just bring your laptop or something, it makes you look normal, but this will just make you look like a major tool, no offence.