This is both exciting and something to be on the lookout for at the same time. Much has been written lately about Microsoft’s new mobile OS, Windows Phone 7 Series, and while the industry response has been very warm, a little tidbit that must have many young (and older) gamers giddy is the ability to take games on the go with you via your smartphone. That’s right, your child’s (or your own) gamer scores can be receiving some love even at school. How it works is that gamer scores, the bragging rights/mark of achievement of gaming enthusiasts everywhere, transfer from the XBOX360 via the Windows Phone 7 Series’ ability to play those same (or similar) games right on the phone itself. So, levels beaten, trophies achieved, enemies wiped out, bosses bludgeoned can all be mobile. That’s the upside….and the downside. That’s the gotcha! As much as I’m very excited, parents just need to be aware that by the end of the year your children won’t only be potentially distracted at home but they can take their distractions with them. Consider yourselves forewarned (for the better or worse, depending on whether you’re the parent or the player or both).

Check out vids of a prototype Windows Phone 7 Series device running a game, here: Microsoft Shows Off Windows Phone Gaming
[via Gizmodo]