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Apple TV might have games, eventually

We're all still twiddling our thumbs waiting for Apple to finally complete …

Apple TVIt's been reported by a number of sources, including MacScoop, that the iTunes application contains magical secrets. People—many with way too much free time and an intimate knowledge of the strings contained in the iTunes application—are saying that the iTunes application hints at games on the Apple TV. But what exactly is this hint that everyone's buzzing about? Not new icons, and certainly not an announcement from Apple. Actually, it's just a couple of dialog box strings.

These particular strings can be found in the /Applications/ file, if you're interested. For your viewing pleasure, the first string, numbered 4309.161: "Are you sure you want to sync games? All existing games on the Apple TV will be replaced with games from this iTunes library." Scandalous. Not surprisingly, these are the same strings used for the dialog boxes involving iPod games, so it's entirely possibly that Apple just threw these in in case they decide to add Apple TV games at a later date.

In short, Apple has decided to announce that they might possibly have games on the Apple TV, eventually. And in fact, they're announced it via iTunes strings, in the same way they announced the glorious 1st-generation iPhone, known to you and me as the piece-of-junk ROKR. Those Apple TV games sure do have a lot to live up to! Kidding aside, Apple TV games would be pretty cool, and given the buzz about them, I'm sure they're a possibility. Let's hope that the real announcement comes with a bit more fanfare, though.

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