http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/Samsung-and-Google-is-Teaming-up-for-Anti-Apple-legal-plan
Hope this dirty game of Apple ends, finally. I'm sick of this dirty game, just because you don't have a ultimate phone like Galaxy S series/Nexus, Apple wants it out of the market, so they can raise the price and sell more of their crap.
Just want to share this...
[oops. I think I've submited this thread in the wrong section. Any mod to move this to other place?]
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I, like many a XDA member, switch phones pretty often. This year I have been through a Nexus One, Samsung Vibrant, G2, and tomorrow I am ordering a MyTouch 4G. I have purchased 3 games from Gameloft. I have Sandstorm HD, Let's Golf, and Dungeon Hunter.
I bought Sandstorm on my Vibrant, and the other two on the G2. I was hoping to get all three games on my NEW SHINY MyTouch 4G. According to Gameloft though, the games only work on the device that you purchased the game for.
Now is it just me or does this sound like total BS? I mean why is it that every other app developer that dev's for Android can let you re-install purchased apps when you switch phones, but GameLoft can't. Is that F*%#@!$ ridiculous or what?
I mean I can see if I was to switch from android to iPhone, or WP7, but we are talking about a switch from one device to another. I am pretty sure they don't reprogram each game for each android device. I really love gameloft games but this is basically a deal breaker for me. If they don't give me all of my games on my new device, I am through buying games from them. I buy a lot of apps. I would guess that buy at least one per week.
Anybody else think this policy is BS and just a ploy to make extra cash?
Love it
I love Gamelofts Policy +1 for Gameloft WIN!
I find their policy absurd. That is why they will never have me as a customer until they quit being draconian and greedy. I think if they want to compete with the rest of the dev world for android they need to learn to play nicely in android playgrounds. If not they will not be around except for the people who think their policy is awesome. I feel really sorry for the ones who are not rooted who cant backup their gameloft games so they can play them on their new or replaced android phone.
-1000000000 for gameloft and their poor customer tatics.....
FAIL!
Ainvar said:
I find their policy absurd. That is why they will never have me as a customer until they quit being draconian and greedy. I think if they want to compete with the rest of the dev world for android they need to learn to play nicely in android playgrounds. If not they will not be around except for the people who think their policy is awesome. I feel really sorry for the ones who are not rooted who cant backup their gameloft games so they can play them on their new or replaced android phone.
-1000000000 for gameloft and their poor customer tatics.....
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Lies, Spend more money make them richer so they can invest in R&D for better Games.
You know what?
I would also appreciate cross-platform support..
E.g. you pay for the full version of "Documents To Go" on your Iphone.. you still have to buy another Licence for Android to use it to the max there..
That's something I would like to see them reconsidering..
But of course switching devices with the same OS should be out of question..
I support pirating Gameloft (after buying first copy).
Policies like this are the reason they aren't selling as well as on the friggin Apple Store.
Dude, I just discovered this policy today which led me to this thread. I'm pissed cuz I just got a new G2 and the two games (MC2 Black Pegasus and Asphalt) can't be redownloaded on my new G2. This is just ****ing ridiculous. I paid nearly 5 bucks for those games. **** that. They lost me as a customer. NEVER AGAIN. They can bet I won't be downloading their games (officially) ever again. Bull****....
their games are the only ones that I don't buy.
1. greedy [email protected]!
2. their games won't work sometimes
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I have recently become aware of this and it is a disgrace. They should put their stuff in the Market and all this goes away. I am currently in negotiations with their "support" people to see if anything can be done. I am not hopeful.
Is there a way of flagging this stuff with Google perhaps? Certainly, I would not buy anything from outside the Market and nothing from Gameloft again without properly checking these restrictions.
Supposedly, their policy has been changed according to Android Police. I haven't seen anything on their site that says so and actually attempting to download games fails for my new phone. Put in a support request, will see what happens.
itunes.apple.com/app/id471063940
Just saw this game and was wondering what r the chances of getting this for us android boys.
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You could always contact Activision or whoever makes it and ask them to port it. I know EA sells Android games on their own website rather than the main market, to make better profits, so maybe check there. anyway, we do have Contract Killer: Zombies, so that's kinda close.
Game developer Camoflaj, led by Metal Gear Solid 4 producer and Halo 4 creative director Ryan Payton, are making an awesome new game for mobile, and they are using Kickstarter to fund it. Take a look (check out the video!):
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/486250632/republique-by-camouflaj-logan
It looks to be the first truly promising "real game" for mobile.
Sadly, the game is currently announced for iOS only, but I backed it anyway. I noticed many backers in the comments asking for an Android version, so I emailed Ryan asking about it. Here's what he had to say:
"Thanks for the AWESOME email. I totally hear you regarding Android.
We definitely want the game on Android, it's just a matter of funding and resources for us. If funding goes well, it'll be a natural step for us to do an Android version. I sincerely want you to be able to play this game.
Thanks for writing in, my friend.
-rp"
So, if Android fans back this game and indicate that they want an Android version on day 1 in the project's comment section on Kickstarter, we will guarantee that this extremely promising game comes to Android.
This will also send a strong message that Android users are serious about games and are willing to pay good money for great games.
NSider said:
Sadly, the game is currently announced for iOS only, but I backed it anyway. I noticed many backers in the comments asking for an Android version, so I emailed Ryan asking about it. Here's what he had to say:
"Thanks for the AWESOME email. I totally hear you regarding Android.
We definitely want the game on Android, it's just a matter of funding and resources for us. If funding goes well, it'll be a natural step for us to do an Android version. I sincerely want you to be able to play this game.
Thanks for writing in, my friend.
-rp"
So, if Android fans back this game and indicate that they want an Android version on day 1 in the project's comment section on Kickstarter, we will guarantee that this extremely promising game comes to Android.
This will also send a strong message that Android users are serious about games and are willing to pay good money for great games.
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No offence m8 ...... i can tell that your all puppy pissing it's self excited about this revolutionary game.
But your talking garbage when you claim
"we will guarantee that this extremely promising game comes to Android."
The quote you posted from the developers DOES NOT say anything of the sort, all it makes is an extremely vague 'Aspiration' to bring the game to Android ........ to anyone with any real experience of corporate doublespeak all it actually says is 'if, maybe, could, we would like to'. Their concept blurb says NOTHING about Android at all
Also your title is completely misleading ....... the entire concept needs funding (which it won't get) just to bootstrap the iOS version, never mind Android. Pledging money at this stage gives not even the vaguest suggestion of supporting development of an Android version
I'd also like to point out that devs with a track record like these guys have really shouldn't need to use distributed participatory funding sources as they should be able to go direct to big games publishers and get all the funding they needed ....... if the idea is any good. Only reason i can logically put forth for using this type of fan based funding is to avoid being under the thumb of a publisher .. but these guys have enough industry weight to negotiate a hands off development funding deal anyway ...........
Further i can understand gamers getting all 'am involved in the dev industry' excited about this type of proposal, kids get excited about all kinds of crap. But the minimum bonus pledge is about twice the cost of a top price Mobile game, am not even going to comment on how much it costs to get awarded a hoody or a signed piece of junk from the devs.
What i would like to know (but really can't be arsed to research, as i really don't care enough) is what happens to the pledges when this proposal fails to achieve its minimum funding requirement .........
I'll state right here right now no way will they make $500,000 ...... if they do i will add a banner to my sig that says something like "République developers kicked my ass please support this project it is of galactic significance" for 6 months or something.
Being positive it does sound like an interesting game concept, somewhat like a hifi next gen version of the old early 3D Amiga game interphase, and i definitely like the "non-sexualized female lead" concept, can't help the sneaking suspicion that "non-sexualized female lead" is pretty naive though game kiddies love tits and ass ... fact.
If you want to support developers then choose to support genuine up and coming indies who genuinely need the support as they do not have a track record that can delivery serious industry funding.
Apple Inc. IS destroying the economy
Purpose of Petition to stop Apple from stifling innovation
1. Apple is stifling innovation by not allowing competition in a extremely competitive market.
2. Not only is apple hurting manufacters and the economy it is hurting retailers. Best buy who is currently in danger of closing down eventually cannot afford for a best seller to leave its shelf without having consequences.
3. The Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Tab 10.1 Are now banned in the US
4. We the consumers must fight back against the big bad apple.
5. Ways you can fight back A. Sign this Petiton B. Write apple directly. C. Do not give Apple any money don't go on Apples Website, Don't buy apps from the App store or music from Itunes find another way to get it . Don't Develop apps for IOS OR MAC D. Don't use Siri E. Dont BUY OR SELL IPHONES BURN THEM AND POST IT TO YOUTUBE OR SEND THE ASHES TO APPLE HEADQUARTERS
6. We the Consumer control Apple without us Apple would be nothing and lets show them whose boss
7. Did you notice Apple only sues its strongest competitors is Apple suing Microsoft,RIM, HUAWEI, AND ZTE
8. THIS IS ONLY BEGGINNING WHATS NEXT THE GALAXY S2, HTC ONE X, DROID RAZR MAXX, AND GALAXY S3
FOR ANDROIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
PleaseS SIGN MY PETITION
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/take-down-apple
poseidon5213 said:
Apple Inc. IS destroying the economy
Purpose of Petition to stop Apple from stifling innovation
1. Apple is stifling innovation by not allowing competition in a extremely competitive market.
2. Not only is apple hurting manufacters and the economy it is hurting retailers. Best buy who is currently in danger of closing down eventually cannot afford for a best seller to leave its shelf without having consequences.
3. The Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Tab 10.1 Are now banned in the US
4. We the consumers must fight back against the big bad apple.
5. Ways you can fight back A. Sign this Petiton B. Write apple directly. C. Do not give Apple any money don't go on Apples Website, Don't buy apps from the App store or music from Itunes find another way to get it . Don't Develop apps for IOS OR MAC D. Don't use Siri E. Dont BUY OR SELL IPHONES BURN THEM AND POST IT TO YOUTUBE OR SEND THE ASHES TO APPLE HEADQUARTERS
6. We the Consumer control Apple without us Apple would be nothing and lets show them whose boss
7. Did you notice Apple only sues its strongest competitors is Apple suing Microsoft,RIM, HUAWEI, AND ZTE
8. THIS IS ONLY BEGGINNING WHATS NEXT THE GALAXY S2, HTC ONE X, DROID RAZR MAXX, AND GALAXY S3
FOR ANDROIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
PleaseS SIGN MY PETITION
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/take-down-apple
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I hate to have to say this but the majority of people who would actively object to apple are not going to be apple customers and so apple won't take any notice.
I disaprove of their tactics, suing rather than offering a licence, it is done simply to eliminate android as competition but it is also a very effective way to take out competition in general.
Nexus 7 will be an apple target, especially if an ipad mini is released, it is all about control. You are right but your basically calling any passionate android fans to action and they are the very people who apple will listen to the least
Dave
( http://www.google.com/producer/editions/CAownKXmAQ/bigfatuniverse )
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Well done Google! You proved that you have added another skill to your inventory!
A world class prankster!
The commercials and the Kit Kat candy bars with cryptic clues and $5 play store credits was pure genius, like I have said before. A wonderful marketing machine for both Nestle and Google, and paved the way for advertising your products on popular consumer food items in the future.
Bravo, bravo!
PS - you also turned me into the Halloween scrooge, as there will be no child who will receive a Kit Kat or Nestle candy product from me tonight as I will go out of my way to avoid these products today on my $100 annual candy purchase - I live in a soccer mom neighborhood where kids swarm like locusts as the sun goes down. Just my own little personal trick or treat favor in return - if everyone on XDA did the same around the world it would make a nice dent in those holiday profits, and that would be wonderful news to read. But alas, people are fickle and will awake tomorrow morning like the same excited 'hungry dog' with 'lapping tongue' hitting F5 on the source page until they finally wear off the letters, and yet no update will come until mid November because any later than that and you risk parents and shoppers buying another type of phone for the holidays, and that's not going to be allowed to happen because that's part of your arterial blood supply.
Happy Haloween my XDA brothers and sisters! And for once Nestle can 'eat me' not the other way around! lol.