[criesofthepast]

Picked up FIFA 12 finally. Was waiting for a sale. Gave Mass Effect infiltrator a try as well. 3.1gb left on my 16gb 4S. ~_~

I have 5 folders full of games. Have a few games I bought and finished that aren't on my phone but took off due to being very large like Max Payne.

Next iPhone I'm buying is not going to be 16gb.

[Fuu]

I have had so many iOS games that have achievement problems where the achievements get "stuck" or never fire. I wonder what this is about? This problem doesnt exist with XBOX achievements or trophies-so what's the deal?

It's hard to get any information on this since, Pocket Planes bug aside, we seem to be the only ones posting about GC achievement problems in the thread. Google searching doesn't give me too many results about this kind of thing either.

I had issues with four games so far. Every other one I play/played works perfectly and achievements register immediately (assuming I'm online through a decent connection, otherwise the GC log-in may lag a bit).

Which games gave you trouble? These are the problems I had:

-Beat Sneak Bandit: Some achievements would lag, sometimes for hours, but eventually register. Got the entire list working on this one so it was just a minor annoyance.

-Pocket Planes: Seems to be related to the game code as per developers feedback in the PP thread. Was supposed to be fixed in an update but I think it's still broken. As far as I know it's only the "Transatlantic" achievement that seems to be bugged, but more may be affected. (edit: just checked the PP thread and the Transatlantic achievement seems to be working for some people).

-Brandnew Boy: Logs in GC but doesn't register any achievements at all, despite in-game notifications. I tried deleting and reinstalling the game but no dice. I bought it after it got the big updated that added the female character, so I don't know if they were working before.

-Early Bird: Used to register achievements normally in the past. I stopped playing it for a while, then updated it at some point and got back to it recently. I even forgot it had GameCenter support because it wouldn't even log-in to GC when I started playing it again. Got all the stars and rage-deleted the game from my GC list when I noticed what was happening.

-GameCenter (not a game, but may be somewhat related): A few days ago it stopped showing which game people on my friends list played last, showing instead "Never Played" under their names. Affected other people in the thread, seems to be fixed now.

Since I'm done with the games I listed except Brandnew Boy, I'm keeping an eye on any updates to that one to see if it will be fixed. Earlier today I did a system reset/restore from backup on my iPhone for some reasons and decided to test it again. Turns out the game is still not registering achievements so at least it doesn't seem to be device-related.

[GeekyDad]

Oh snap. I had no idea that the Mirrors Edge game is actually good, I need it in my life asap. ...

I'd say it was merely decent. Whereas the console game could be frustrating because of having to learn the run, the iOS game is mostly frustrating due to technical flaws. I loved Mirror's Edge on PS3 -- think it's one of the coolest things to come out this generation -- but this wasn't all that fun for me.

[NorrenRadd]

I have had so many iOS games that have achievement problems where the achievements get "stuck" or never fire. I wonder what this is about? This problem doesnt exist with XBOX achievements or trophies-so what's the deal?

Apple cares much less about achievements than Microsoft does.

There is MUCH less certification for iOS games than Xbox games.

I think there may be iOS issues related to iCloud, GCenter, and being connected to the internet. It doesn't seem to work as flawless as playing offline on the xbox.

[hayguyz]

Is there a more recent "best of ios" than what is linked in the OT?

[toythatkills]

Apple cares much less about achievements than Microsoft does.

This. Achievements are a core part of Microsoft's strategy, whereas achievements in Game Center are just... there.

Saying that, the Xbox gets its fair share of glitchy achievements.

[Fuu]

Yeah, it's definitely a side-thing but developers are usually interested in fixing GC bugs with game updates so at least there's that. With GC support on Mountain Lion I can see it getting more focus in some capacity though.

[EleventhDoctor]

I'm no developer in any way-so could someone explain to me in layman's terms how Achievements work?

So if I do an action in a game that meets the code of "if x=true, then "send achievement 12 true" message to the GameCenter API?"

Is that about right? For instance right now in both Infinity Blade 2 and Hero Academy I've been working on progressive achievements-
1. Compete in 100 successful Clashmobs
2. Win 100 games with the Tribe/Dwarves

And in both of these-I was doing fine-the percentage was going up and then it just becomes stuck. I've read on both of the forums of these developers that this is a known issue-but how does it happen? How does it work one minute and then not the next?

[toythatkills]

Is this legit?

http://appshopper.com/games/terraria

=/

[heringer]

Is this legit? http://appshopper.com/games/terraria =/

Doubt it.

Who is going to be the guinea pig?

[SmokyDave]

Is this legit? http://appshopper.com/games/terraria =/

I took the hit for you and, nope.

It has a terraria start screen but then it's just some cheap, generic platformer. Doesn't even rip off terraria assets. Avoid.

[Marco1]

Is this legit? http://appshopper.com/games/terraria =/

As fake as you can get it!

[toythatkills]

I took the hit for you and, nope.

Ouch, thanks, I hope you get your money back. Normally these fakes are a lot easier to spot, I assumed it was dodgy but it was pretty hard to tell from the app details alone!

Presumably this'll be top of the app store charts shortly anyway.

[Marco1]

What annoys me is that the game will be pulled but you will still have to log a complaint to get a refund.
Refunds should be issued automatically.

[AEREC]

What annoys me is that the game will be pulled but you will still have to log a complaint to get a refund. Refunds should be issued automatically.

Or just do some research before you buy something and see who it's made by. Granted these scam apps shouldn't make it on the app store in the first place.

[Snuggler]

Terraria on a mobile device would consume my life, but I imagine it would be very hard to control with a touchscreen. You need mouse precision to carefully aim over the small blocks of material that you dig, smash and chop through. Even my dainty fingers would struggle with that.

[SteveWD40]

Ouch, thanks, I hope you get your money back. .

Don't worry about Dave, he sleeps on a bed made of £50 notes with many, many beautiful women.

[Marco1]

Terraria on a mobile device would consume my life, but I imagine it would be very hard to control with a touchscreen. You need mouse precision to carefully aim over the small blocks of material that you dig, smash and chop through. Even my dainty fingers would struggle with that.

Have you tried JunkJack?

[Snuggler]

Have you tried JunkJack?

Not yet, but it looks like I will be over the weekend.

[AJTsuki]

Terraria on a mobile device would consume my life, but I imagine it would be very hard to control with a touchscreen. You need mouse precision to carefully aim over the small blocks of material that you dig, smash and chop through. Even my dainty fingers would struggle with that.

Have you tried JunkJack?

Love me some Junk Jack! Perhaps not as deep as Terraria, but for an iOS game it kept me entertained for hours. Would definitely encourage you giving it a try...

[soldat7]

Does Flick Kick Football have ads? I swear I just saw one. Was going to toss $4.99 at this but won't if there's ads...

[AEREC]

Does Flick Kick Football have ads? I swear I just saw one. Was going to toss $4.99 at this but won't if there's ads...

Played for 20 minutes today and didn't see one...the game is free right now though.

[soldat7]

Played for 20 minutes today and didn't see one...the game is free right now though.

The game is fantastic but I can't be bothered to keep playing if ads pop up. If my $4.99 gets rid of ads, even daily ads, then great. Else delete.

[GDJustin]

The freemium feature I mentioned in this topic a while back is now finished and live:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/07/...e-can-avoid-it

[toythatkills]

The freemium feature I mentioned in this topic a while back is now finished and live: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/07/...e-can-avoid-it

I think you might mean tenet.

(Sorry)

[Fusebox]

The game is fantastic but I can't be bothered to keep playing if ads pop up. If my $4.99 gets rid of ads, even daily ads, then great. Else delete.

Are you sure you're talking about the right game? It's free, not $4.99 and I haven't seen any ads.

[GDJustin]

I think you might mean tenet. (Sorry)

Doh. Fixed!

[toythatkills]

The fake Terraria guy just released this, too: http://appshopper.com/games/craftman

[soldat7]

Are you sure you're talking about the right game? It's free, not $4.99 and I haven't seen any ads.

Right. I'm talking about wanting to pay $4.99 for the uniform/ball/crowd unlocks, but won't if I get ads. I swear I just saw an ad for Slam Dunk King....

[Fusebox]

Right. I'm talking about wanting to pay $4.99 for the uniform/ball/crowd unlocks, but won't if I get ads. I swear I just saw an ad for Slam Dunk King....

Aaaah kk...

[Mario]

I swear I just saw an ad for Slam Dunk King....

You did.

We usually tend to only push cross promotions into our paid games when a new game launches. We recently did one for TapDragonDrop going free, and there is one in all our other games right now promoting the free nature of Flick Kick Football.

The Slam Dunk King "ad" is set to only appear once if someone has played 3 or more times. Any such notice we push into our paid games is usually on the same setting. We are pushing Slam Dunk King because we want to capitalise on the FKF promotion which, hey, we are giving away for free when it is normally paid.

We try to keep the number of promos lite, and we have had zero complaints about those promos so far, but I certainly understand it might make someone hesitate or otherwise not invest in a title.

If you find the function of particular concern, I should warn that ALL our current and future games have this, so something to consider before picking up in the future.

[Whooter]

Thanks for the info and the transparency, Mario. You're good people. :)

[soldat7]

You did. We usually tend to only push cross promotions into our paid games when a new game launches. We recently did one for TapDragonDrop going free, and there is one in all our other games right now promoting the free nature of Flick Kick Football. The Slam Dunk King "ad" is set to only appear once if someone has played 3 or more times. Any such notice we push into our paid games is usually on the same setting. We are pushing Slam Dunk King because we want to capitalise on the FKF promotion which, hey, we are giving away for free when it is normally paid. We try to keep the number of promos lite, and we have had zero complaints about those promos so far, but I certainly understand it might make someone hesitate or otherwise not invest in a title. If you find the function of particular concern, I should warn that ALL our current and future games have this, so something to consider before picking up in the future.

I appreciate the candor. I really wish there was a way around this for paying customers. Granted, I haven't paid anything yet, but will :)

[Zia]

Here's a post by Vlambeer, talking about the music for their upcoming games, with the first Ridiculous Fishing info I've seen in a long, long time. Hope it comes out... soon. Someday. Before the end of the year.

http://www.vlambeer.com/2012/07/19/music/

Not iOS-related but Luftrausers is going to be so good.

[Dog Problems]

Here's a post by Vlambeer, talking about the music for their upcoming games, with the first Ridiculous Fishing info I've seen in a long, long time. Hope it comes out... soon. Someday. Before the end of the year. http://www.vlambeer.com/2012/07/19/music/ Not iOS-related but Luftrausers is going to be so good.

Love both of the songs, particularly the Luftrausers. Speaking of which I'm excited for as I was addicted to the Flash game for awhile. Anyway, Ridiculous Fishing is one of my anticipated iOS games as well.

[MasLegio]

can anyone update or download apps from appstore?

everytime I try i get "cannot connect" and when I select try again it wants me to give the password again

[Lee N]

can anyone update or download apps from appstore? everytime I try i get "cannot connect" and when I select try again it wants me to give the password again

Works here.

[criesofthepast]

-GameCenter (not a game, but may be somewhat related): A few days ago it stopped showing which game people on my friends list played last, showing instead "Never Played" under their names. Affected other people in the thread, seems to be fixed now.

Wow thanks for this. I had that "never played" issue for about two months and it is working fine again now.

[e_i]

So, the Dreamcast title Fur Fighters is out on iPad. Why no love?

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fur-f...ign-mpt=uo%3D2

Edit: It looks like the controls need work. *sigh*

[MasLegio]

So, the Dreamcast title Fur Fighters is out on iPad. Why no love? http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fur-f...ign-mpt=uo%3D2 Edit: It looks like the controls need work. *sigh*

cause it was average on dreamcast

[toythatkills]

cause it was average on dreamcast

Pfft, Fur Fighters is brilliant. Probably not so much on iPad, but I loved it on Dreamcast (and PS2)

[HBP]

can anyone update or download apps from appstore? everytime I try i get "cannot connect" and when I select try again it wants me to give the password again

I had that issue before try killing the app store from your multitask bar and then go into the device settings to store and sign out then sign back in.

[Shaneus]

So, the Dreamcast title Fur Fighters is out on iPad. Why no love? http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fur-f...ign-mpt=uo%3D2 Edit: It looks like the controls need work. *sigh*

Are Muffin Games somehow associated with Bizarre? Because I thought that was a Bizarre game (or some other dev I'm fond of...).

[heringer]

Are Muffin Games somehow associated with Bizarre? Because I thought that was a Bizarre game (or some other dev I'm fond of...).

Bizarre gave away the rights to the original creator, I think.

[Diablohead]

Fur Fighters was a good game back in the day but i've read that this iOS port uses twin virtual sticks to move and aim, I just can't get along with those on a touch device and prefer swipe to look.

[Vard]

Nice, absolutely crazy to see Fur Fighters make its way to iPad. I thought that series would never see another release.

[Clunker]

I picked up Fieldrunners 2 and Great Big War Game since I've been jonesing for strategy games; Fieldrunners is pretty good (bog standard tower defense, but that's exactly why I like it), but GBWG isn't really clicking for me. I'm still only a few missions in, but I feel like there's no actual strategy involved, and I just have to send waves of soldiers in clumps to take over enemy barracks.

What other strategy games (TBS or RTS) would people recommend? Ideally I'd like a good Advance Wars-ish game. I already have:

- Mecho Wars
- Hero Academy
- Outwitters
- Ravenmark
- Uniwar

[bradigor]

Is anyone having issues with M.A.M.C crashing whenever you actually try to start a game?
Loads into the front menu, but then crashes when loading a game mode.

[Gamecocks625]

Jet Set Radio coming to iOS.

Awesome

Hopefully the controls won't suck.

[AstroLad]

I picked up Fieldrunners 2 and Great Big War Game since I've been jonesing for strategy games; Fieldrunners is pretty good (bog standard tower defense, but that's exactly why I like it), but GBWG isn't really clicking for me. I'm still only a few missions in, but I feel like there's no actual strategy involved, and I just have to send waves of soldiers in clumps to take over enemy barracks. What other strategy games (TBS or RTS) would people recommend? Ideally I'd like a good Advance Wars-ish game. I already have: - Mecho Wars - Hero Academy - Outwitters - Ravenmark - Uniwar

Summoner Wars deffo. You can join us in the various thread (iOS BG & SW tournament). There are about 20+ gaffers actively playing right now by my count.