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jpzr et al,
I understand your wanting to encourage the use of Java on phones because it will be a common standard and not controlled by Microsoft. The big problems with Java are outlined in the previous post's link. The point of this entire thread is about REAL video games on phones, not simple tic-tac-toe games. The best way to compare this is think about what Nokia is offering on their standard phones - SNAKE. This game is about as bland and boring as they come. Versus the potential to run PacMan (for nostalgic purposes) or more complex games on a much more powerful environment.
I'm sure people will come up with great networked chess games on Java, but why settle for that kind of gaming when it is now possible to do much more with the SmartPhone platform. If you get excited about the idea of a chess game running on your phone, then Java is the right choice; for me, I want more.
Your anger at microsoft's private beta for the SDK is unwarranted. The Smartphone platform has not been finalized yet. Microsoft will release the SDK when the design is finished just like they do for other platform SDKs. It is available for select people right now to get projects started for those who aren't afraid to have to recode their software to a changing design.
L.B.
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