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[BennyBlanco]

That's exactly what he said.

Yes, that's precisely what he said it is.

Uhh yes. Thats what he said.

Guess I wasn't paying close enough attention, but I'm still skeptical lol.

 

[Interfectum]

Port beggers and salt shakers. This thread has it all.

 

[outunderthestars]

Can a mod weight in here: Is asking/talking about a lack of Android version considered port begging? I'd like to avoid getting banned.

 

[Luigi87]

Will have to wait and play it to see if they hid any F2P microtransaction stuff in there somehow, but if it really operates as advertised it could be that Bethseda developed this thing not with the idea to make it a revenue producer, but rather as a glorified marketing tool for Fallout 4.

He said there is the option of buying lunchboxes for more items, but nothing that will slow or deter gameplay.

 

[Pops Maellard]

Actually nvm. It is disappointing that it's not coming to Android, I can't say I wouldn't be irritated if it were the other way around. Exclusivity sucks.

 

[Chris R]

The salt in this thread is palpable.

It's not salt, it's disappointment in a company. But whatever, I've already moved on. Can't wait to play Fallout 4 (when it's under $40)

 

[molnizzle]

That excuse would have worked a couple years ago but now Android is the most popular OS for smartphones.

Not for games though. Not even close.

 

[Gabe3208]

Got my iPad and iPhone 6 Plus ready!!! This'll be great to play at my desk at work.

Waiting....waiting....waiting....

 

[dottme]

That excuse would have worked a couple years ago but now Android is the most popular OS for smartphones.

The question is which Android.

 

[The_Inquisitor]

I'm almost certain Apple help co-develop this. No way they had time to juggle 2 projects at the same time in fallout universe like this.

 

[RdN]

Anybody actually download it yet?

Not available yet.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Yeah, want to play this, but sadly no iPhone or iPad. Booo.

Hopefully android sometime soon.

 

[HamsterPackage]

My iPad mini 2 is ready....GIVE IT TOO ME NOW!

 

[dex3108]

It's also the most fragmented, difficult to develop for, and has the most piracy.

It is free game for the love of God. What is there to pirate?

 

[Two Words]

Can a mod weight in here: Is asking/talking about a lack of Android version considered port begging? I'd like to avoid getting banned.

I think the initial disappointment is fine. Gotta let people vent for a bit.

 

[Yoshichan]

Got my iPad and iPhone 6 Plus ready!!! This'll be great to play at my desk at work.

Waiting....waiting....waiting....

Same man! iPad Mini and iPhone 6+ waiting...

 

[7DollarHagane]

Not for games though. Not even close.

does it matter?

A lot of people have android phones and tablets these days. They are both as valid a choice as the other. Exclusivity of third party content sucks, you just happen to be on the side that "wins" this time.

 

[blame space]

Not available on my flagship Android phone?? What?

 

[JMDSO]

The question is which Android.

Which version of iOS is this going to require?

 

[Conkerkid11]

Can a mod weight in here: Is asking/talking about a lack of Android version considered port begging? I'd like to avoid getting banned.

Not much else to discuss considering the game isn't actually out, and Bethesda's blog has been down for awhile now.

Also, not really port begging when nobody even really knows for sure, and major press releases suggest both iOS and Android versions.

 

[Dead Man]

it's 2015 and people are still surprised by games not getting released on Android.

It is more surprising now than in the past, at least for high profile releases.

Port beggers and salt shakers. This thread has it all.

People are not allowed to be disappointed now, fucking awesome.

 

[air jordans for dogs]

Out for me

 

[W1SSY]

The Verge corrected the article and removed the part about android.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

That excuse would have worked a couple years ago but now Android is the most popular OS for smartphones.

and yet iOS brings in 70% more revenue on apps. Not that it matters all that much since this thing is free, but the raw userbase numbers don't tell the whole story when you are trying to decide which consumers you want to target. You can easily see why someone would want to target the group that spends a lot more money.

 

[HamsterPackage]

Not available on my flagship Android phone?? What?

There's not enough kitty litter in the world for your flagship android.

 

[hemo memo]

Do we know for sure it's not coming for Android?

 

[The_Inquisitor]

Not available on my flagship Android phone?? What?

You bought another?

 

[Two Words]

Not available yet.

Fallout Shelter delayed indefinitely.

 

[Yoshichan]

Out for me

Where are you??!

 

[skybald]

It's live!

 

[FatalT]

Out for me

Link please!

 

[Brawndo Addict]

Will have to wait and play it to see if they hid any F2P microtransaction stuff in there somehow, but if it really operates as advertised it could be that Bethseda developed this thing not with the idea to make it a revenue producer, but rather as a glorified marketing tool for Fallout 4.

Yeah, despite all the assurances I kept thinking "but how will you make money on it?" because of how trained I am in reacting to mobile 'gaming'. It makes more sense in the context of a promotional tool for Fallout 4 (plus whatever terms of Apple deal) and would be really refreshing.

The artstyle is adorable as well.

 

[Majine]

The Verge corrected the article and removed the part about android.

That's not a valid source, lol. When they had a hands-on with the new Google Photos app they filmed the old app.

 

[kris.]

Downloading now thank you based Bethsoft

 

[outunderthestars]

Not much else to discuss considering the game isn't actually out, and Bethesda's blog has been down for awhile now.

Also, not really port begging when nobody even really knows for sure, and major press releases suggest both iOS and Android versions.

I'm a big Andoid guy, I just don't want to lose my account this week.

 

[Cels]

it was my understanding that Howard explicitly mentioned ios and android for the pip boy companion app, but he only mentioned iphone for the fallout shelter app. probably timed exclusivity or something.

 

[air jordans for dogs]

Where are you??!

Norway

 

[Mr. Nice_Guy]

Got it! Looks like it'll be a keeper.

 

[Quick Mustard]

Up in the UK Apple Store.

 

[rayman1900]

It's out in Canada for me !

 

[Yoshichan]

It's UP!!!!!!

 

[stupei]

1. Extreme fragmentation makes it a nightmare to develop for
2. Much lower userbase among gamers
3. Far worse tools and support to create games
4. Far more hackable

There's four good reasons it's not coming to Android right there.

And yet the pip boy app is coming to Android.

You don't think a big part of it is the comment Todd Howard himself made during the conference, that they worked with Apple, which presumably means they'll get extra promotion on the iTunes store front? Maybe a bit of added fanfare when the real game launches in exchange for exclusivity.

It's got me looking at the iTunes store on my iPad for the first time in a little while, so it certainly worked out in Apple's favor.

 

[dottme]

Which version of iOS is this going to require?

If they developed only for the latest version, I don't have number with me, but I'm sure IOS have a larger user base. If Apple bring the fragmentation of Android in each WWDC, there is a reason. And it is not to convince the end user.

 

[bigwinnerx]

Downloading in USA EST.

 

[Two Words]

200 MB. Beefy game.

 

[RdN]

Downloading now!

US store.

 

[Zeuanimals]

The Pip-Boy app will be on Android and iOS.
Not this Shelter game (no platforms were mentioned actually, iOS aside).

It's implied to be exclusive to iOS though since they worked with Apple on it. It might not be but I have serious doubts.

 

[Panda Rin]

Android am sad

 

[paparazzo]

Nice title, OP.

 

[bananafactory]

So many salty Android users

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