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The iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch Gaming |Thread4| NOT Doomed
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chickdigger802
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So what are the hot stuff for tonight? Only thing I noticed was that simpsons farmville thing.
Other's seem ok. Mar's looks kinda cool.
Other's seem ok. Mar's looks kinda cool.
Fox Mulder
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I really hope the ipad 3 is a quad core monster with retina display that leads to larger app sizes. Maybe then Apple will be forced to modernize their stupid ass method of app updates.
GTA3 has an update for bugfixes and stability, but will require downloading the almost 500 MB app again. Retarded.
GTA3 has an update for bugfixes and stability, but will require downloading the almost 500 MB app again. Retarded.
StarCreator
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Cave seems to keep their iOS pipeline pretty short - nothing announced yet but I'm sure you'll be the first to know if that changes.
As for other platforms, we're looking at dodonpachi Maximum on Windows Phone 7, dodonpachi saidaioujou at arcades, and Mushihimesama HD on 360 in the near future. No word on their plans after those three as far as I know.
Of All Trades
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Does the Midway Arcade work with iCade?
bigwinnerx
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Yeah, I have almost a gig free but yet still can't download the update due to size issues. Oh well.
Wasnt that one of te features of iOS 5? That you would be able to download just the uppdatering and not everything again?
That only applied to iOS updates. You don't download the whole package across the suite now. It's delineated by iPhone model, iPad model, and iPod Touch model.
chickdigger802
Banned
Debate in 1 week. Waste of brain power right now.
Have access to Craigslist? Should be able to get more there. I'm surprised so many people skip gens considering the resale values. You can get the latest iPhone and iPad every year for $200-$300. Not saying that's cheap, but it's a worthwhile value for some.
Not sure if we know yet. Do you have Shogun and Phoenix? Those are my go-to non-Cave shmups, both are great.
What are we looking forward to this week/next? (on the app store)
Wait for the iPad 5 instead.
But when the Ipad5 will arrive it will already be the time to wait for the Ipad6 ...
wolfmat
Confirmed Asshole
Plus, have fun standing in line for 3 hours just to not get the iPad 5.
In all seriousness, I'd recommend waiting for the previous iPad's price drop, then wait until the new specs are out, the reviews are in, compare stuffs, add some tech giddyness and make an informed decision.
Lavpa Jasai
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This seriously looks and sounds amazing. I might have to bite on this. I was just thinking about getting out there and running again now that the weather is getting better. If anyone d/ls this before me please leave impressions! Sounds fantastic!
bigwinnerx
Member
I'm actually moving into a hand down cycle for this very reason. I keep the 2 until the day I get the 3 and then hand it down. then next year buy a 4 hand down the 3 sell the 2.
This is not the cheapest (and surely not the smartest) option, I'm well aware. Apple shareholders love my family.
divisionbyzorro
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What's the perspective on buying a used iPad 1 after the iPad 3 launches? Me and my wife really want an iPad, but they're pretty expensive to be used just as a convenient way to check e-mail while sitting on the couch...
Definitely wouldn't get the 1.
It might just be me but getting the oldest version of something as a new one comes out feels awful.
Get an iPad 2 but not 1. The difference is too big and it'll be worth paying slightly more.
bigwinnerx
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Gazelle buy is 126 right now. I'd bet you can get one in the 150s pretty easily by April.
smuttlegiaco
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Fox Mulder
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an ipad 1 will still be fine for what it sounds like you'll use it for.
Before I moved to an ipad 2, it felt like the last iOS update ruined the performance of the ipad. You might not notice for just email and browsing though. I play lots of games and watch videos.
Just got Waking Mars.
Only played for around 10 minutes but here's how I feel so far:
Good
- The music is really nice
- The graphics are sexy
- The gameplay is fun. Barely scratched the surface but the plant mechanics seem cool
Bad
- 7% done in 10 minutes. Seems pretty short (it'll probably get harder and last longer later)
- When flying with the jetpack I find my finger(s) blocking the screen
Only played for around 10 minutes but here's how I feel so far:
Good
- The music is really nice
- The graphics are sexy
- The gameplay is fun. Barely scratched the surface but the plant mechanics seem cool
Bad
- 7% done in 10 minutes. Seems pretty short (it'll probably get harder and last longer later)
- When flying with the jetpack I find my finger(s) blocking the screen
Advice on this anyone? Do I just keep replaying the tower, exploring the different paths that open each time?
divisionbyzorro
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Yep!
Try to upgrade as many different items as you can; the bonus skill points are crucial. Pay attention to the environment to pick up money as you move through. Drop+ gems and XP+ gems are pretty awesome. And healing is the only spell that matters.
7% in ten minutes... :/
Yep!
Try to upgrade as many different items as you can; the bonus skill points are crucial. Pay attention to the environment to pick up money as you move through. Drop+ gems and XP+ gems are pretty awesome. And healing is the only spell that matters.
Thanks! I've been hesitant to use the gems because I used a pretty good early gem (+16 attack?) on my first sword and as soon as that was upgraded I would have had to pay to remove it each time so I just left it and stopped using gems :/
divisionbyzorro
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It seemed to be worth it for me. I always paid whatever it cost to pull my best gems off of my weapons when moving on. Especially since the strategy of "level up tons of weapons" means that you'll often be using underpowered weapons.
Such a great case. Hope they ready the new one ASAP.
In short yes, as you go along max out items and improve your character. New paths and main bosses open up over time, difficulty increases each rebirth. You won't see the full tower until in the teens rebirth-wise.
bigwinnerx
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I've had one since day one with my 2 and it's withstood an onslaught from my 2.5 and 4.5 year olds. To the point where I sent a tweet to Marware extolling the virtues of their product against toddlers and they replied "please don't keep testing it like that, but thanks for the good words!"
Mike Works
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Canadian iOSers: This week's Starbucks free app is "Snapseed". Just downloaded it, haven't tried it yet, but it's normally $4.99.
I'm in Starbucks every week (writer lol) so I'll keep you guys up to date on what they're offering (and maybe grab a few extra codes).
I'm in Starbucks every week (writer lol) so I'll keep you guys up to date on what they're offering (and maybe grab a few extra codes).
Wasn't this app free a while ago?
Mike Works
Member
No idea, but the first Canadian to quote this post gets a free code for Snapseed, whatever it is. Looks like an iPad photo editing software app.
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
Already have it, but Snapseed is the only real photo editing app in existence for iOS.
Did this with it.
Did this with it.
That's hilarious. For the 1 I had the Eco-View, and that was excellent too, but I much prefer the sturdiness of the CEO. The only thing I miss is the sturdiness of the flip-out typing stand.
I'll check it out.
"AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! (F = M x A)" KICKS ASS
Love the fact that we're seeing some really polished and maturely developed indie titles with attitude lately like this one, Beat Hazzard and ZiGGURAT. iOS gaming just keeps getting better and better.
"Aaaaa..." totally destroys all those flimsy tunnel racers and it's about time there was a game to crush all those half-assed attempts on the app store. Supersonic and Boost 2 are still cool but they don't touch "Aaaa...". Just like Beat Hazard, this game has been ported just perfectly and goddamn it it's like it's made from the ground up for tilt, it controls wonderfully.
Love the fact that we're seeing some really polished and maturely developed indie titles with attitude lately like this one, Beat Hazzard and ZiGGURAT. iOS gaming just keeps getting better and better.
"Aaaaa..." totally destroys all those flimsy tunnel racers and it's about time there was a game to crush all those half-assed attempts on the app store. Supersonic and Boost 2 are still cool but they don't touch "Aaaa...". Just like Beat Hazard, this game has been ported just perfectly and goddamn it it's like it's made from the ground up for tilt, it controls wonderfully.
StarCreator
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Not sure how many JP app importers watch this, but looks like there will be a Hatsune Miku Project DIVA themed app called Miku Flick releasing on 3/9. Further discussion here.
Waking Mars is oooooooooooout:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/waking-mars/id462397814?mt=8
$5 bucks. Go get it.
http://itunes.apple.com/app/waking-mars/id462397814?mt=8
$5 bucks. Go get it.
It should still exist for 3G data plan issues, but even 40MB would make things so much easier. Backgrounds or even just better music can really expand your file size.
Sry, but that's overpriced for a freakin app game.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
What should it cost? Maybe they'll listen to you and reprice.
chris121580
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After playing The Secret of Bryce Manor, I'm totally ok with giving this well deserved company my money. The pricing is fine
It does seem like there's a new trend to start pricing things slightly higher. I'm totally fine with that.
Not every app game is Angry Birds, but if they stick to $1 that's all they're ever be.
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