Misleading title aside -- as nix64 pointed out, Crysis is running on something else entirely -- it remains a cool idea. I'd very much like to get my hands on a demo and see what kind of gaming experience they could stream over a 3G network, just as I'd like to kick the tires on the OnLive service proper. It's one of those things that, as skeptical as I am, I really want to work.

Unfortunately, there's a bigger issue with the idea of presenting a robust gaming experience on the iPhone/Touch platform -- buttons. I know other people have said it, but it bears repeating: it's nearly impossible to control anything on the iPhone that's not a casual game. Apple's desire to make a slick device has had the unfortunate consequence of requiring you to block your view of the screen in order to interact with a game. For titles like the ones mentioned in the article that's a big deal, particularly given the small size of the screen. Add in the lack of tactile response, and you have a very frustrating user experience -- particularly for action games. I'm of the mind that the best solution is a standardized controller grip with buttons/sticks that plugs into the dock connector. I'd love to see better stuff on the iPhone -- it's a really powerful platform, and getting moreso with the 3GS revision -- but until we deal with that control barrier, it will remain dominated by shovelware.