iPhone wwTouch, turn strategy. FIRST PREVIEW

I think this whole Apple process of submission and waiting for approval is so undignified. It kind of reminds me of publishing news in North Korea. I'm glad i'm not a programmer. Anyway, this will be an instabuy for me as I've been waiting for an Axis and Allies game since the iPad came out.

 

Undignified is a kind way of putting it. Apple's need for total control of the process is going to start hurting them. Once android tablets start coming out I wouldn't be surprised to see devs start jumping ship. The fact that you can invest months and thousands of dollars, only to have apple say, "yeah, we won't allow that in our store" is a real problem.

But that is beside the point. I want this app already!

 

Whereas people are going to love it when their Android phones get taken over by malware.

 

Right, because my Mac, which anyone can write programs for without any Apple approval, is riddled with malware.

 

<Taps Fingers on Desk>

 

Yes apple let's release the game already would ya

 

Yup. That sentiment.

 

I'm getting married on Friday. I'll be pretty busy come then. I really want this game, why wait to sell? You should shoot me a line .....of numbers and letters.

 

I’m glad to hear that this is finally making its way to the app store.
I’m looking forward to seeing more videos and user reviews.

 

Friday or Saturday? 2 full weeks to get this done. Kinda stinks, I bought Nobunaga's ambition instead.

Such a shame.

Munkie!

 

Why always come with the same malware argument? The risk of installing malware is insignificant compared to the power of a true free market. Apple is taking a Stalinist approach to something that should be free. Haven't they learned anything from what happened at Atari once Warner Bros took over? Creativity can't be stifled with dogmatic Stevism.

 

It's a matter of opinion. Different people have different priorities and different preferences.

 

Finally

I know what I will be doing Friday night

 

I think it is an attempt to change the debate (straw man, perhaps?). It's also ironic given how apple always touts their computer line as being so superior, partially because it is largely free from virus, malware, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiBLIGy_mpk&feature=search

I believe Apple does this to maximize its profit, pure and simple. And, there is nothing wrong with that, for sure.

But let's not pretend it is for some other reason.

It has also been a huge benefit to mobile devices. It took a very niche market and turned it into a real force. But I would still like to be able to put other apps on there, without having to use the app store.

And please don't start with the jailbreaking. I know it can be done, but it shouldn't have to be done.

 

You're right, the result of Apple's restrictions has been a huge benefit to its mobile devices and has dramatically expanded the market. So doesn't that show that talking about "profit" is pretty silly? Apple's revenues from the App Store are negligible to their business. You might agree or disagree with Apple's policies, but it seems obvious that they are being driven by what they think will give their users the best experience and therefore sell more devices down the road, not by who gets a small fraction of $0.99 when I buy some app.

 

I agree it shouldn't have to. However, there are a few apps out there that make it almost obligatory. I would love to be able to sign a waiver so I can have true ownership of my iPad but the church of Steve sees it as heretism (is that a word?). Sooooo, back on the subject, will I be playing tonight?

 

I should have been more clear. I think the app store has helped the mobile device software market, but not apple's requirement that it is the only way to get software on your device.


Why would assigning a profit motive be silly? Not following you at all. The amount of money apple makes on the app store may not be a lot for them, but we are still talking about very real money. Additionaly, their control over the process keeps competitors from gaining any advantage from their products, and if you don't think that matters to them, then why would they start the new ad program? (hint to stick it to google)

Steve jobs and apple have a clear vision for their products, and aren't fans of deviation from that vision. I guess that it is possible that they see this control as the only way to guarantee a quality end user experience. I disagree, and suspect a rational that's tied directly to the bottom line.

 

Holy threadjack, batman! One thing I think we all agree on... We want this game like yesterday!

 

Lol agree totally , it's like we are chatting out side the store waiting for them to open lol