Android market vs apple app store. - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Today i was looking at the market and realized. Why doesn't the android market have really good games like the apple app store? I have an iPod touch and I use that like my gaming/music device and my phone as a social device?
Anyway I got tired of having to carry both so I got the question of why android doesn't have so many good games..
Is android not that popular right now?
Really good apple app store games I like are stuff like real racing 2, Madden NFL 2011, and etc.... is android going to gets these soon?
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it will depend how popular android will be. i believe more games will be on android platform, just matter of time.

bluemoon1221 said:
Today i was looking at the market and realized. Why doesn't the android market have really good games like the apple app store? I have an iPod touch and I use that like my gaming/music device and my phone as a social device?
Anyway I got tired of having to carry both so I got the question of why android doesn't have so many good games..
Is android not that popular right now?
Really good apple app store games I like are stuff like real racing 2, Madden NFL 2011, and etc.... is android going to gets these soon?
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The problem is that with android, developers can now run their own markets instead of having to rely on android market for distribution. That means You'll have to go to each developer (Gameloft, EA, etc) and buy from them directly. It sucks that games Real Racing 2 and Dead Space aren't on android yet, but stuff like GT Academy, Dungeon Defenders, and HAWX will tide you over till the big AAA titles finally get ported.
Edit: At least we get Angry Birds for free

One other factor could be that Android fans don't fork out cash like Apple fans do. Android fans persistently pursue free solutions where Apple fans might give in easier.
Free is what XDA has been all about for years. I have never paid for an app out of my pocket.
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knyghtryda said:
The problem is that with android, developers can now run their own markets instead of having to rely on android market for distribution. That means You'll have to go to each developer (Gameloft, EA, etc) and buy from them directly. It sucks that games Real Racing 2 and Dead Space aren't on android yet, but stuff like GT Academy, Dungeon Defenders, and HAWX will tide you over till the big AAA titles finally get ported.
Edit: At least we get Angry Birds for free
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Whenever I go to the ea website it says there are no games for your phone. Is this because I'm running a gt i9000 rom?
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Are there any other sites like ea sports and gameloft that don't have apps in the market but have them on their own?
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[GAME] Zenonia v.1.1.0 - Keyboard support, multitouch, and speed options added

NOW AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET!!!!!
Now a FREE version to try out in the Market as well.
THE RETURN OF CLASSIC ACTION RPG, NOW ON THE ANDROID!!
AWARDS:
Best Adventure/RPG Game from The Pocket Gamer Awards 2010: iPhone
Best Game of 2009 by Apple's Rewind 2009
Best RPG Game of 2009 by IGN
Best Role Playing iPod Touch and iPhone Game of 2009 by Touch Arcade
Top 10 iPhone Games of 2009 by AppGamer
Best RPG 2009 by TouchGen
Editor's Choice Award by IGN
I started playing it today and it is f***ing awesome so far.
Wondering if anyone has played or tried the game as well?
It comes highly recommended
Couldnt find it on the market. But its a great game, more then willing to pay for it. If only i could....
If you see paid other apps in Market and you can't find this game, it's probably because you're running Android 1.5 and you need Android 1.6+.
im running 1.6 and i get 0 search results for zenonia in the market app, and yes i have other paid apps, on the other hand i installed it from the blapk market and it works just fine....
After a few minutes playing it, the game doesn't seem to be that great tbh. No keyboard controls, which is a huge downside for me. Plus, you already have tons of emulators on Android, what makes this better than full roms?
area5x1 said:
After a few minutes playing it, the game doesn't seem to be that great tbh. No keyboard controls, which is a huge downside for me. Plus, you already have tons of emulators on Android, what makes this better than full roms?
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Give it a few more minutes itll grow on you.
The developers want to mainstream the game, not just cater to us. Most newer android phones are all touch screen remember.
This game is brand new, its not from yesteryear like the games the emulators run.
The storyline, gameplay and controls are excellent and as the reviewers have mentioned they have already been more than satisfied with the game.
Is it only me or the game is still not up on the US market? I'm using Market Enabler to access the US T-mobile Market. Can someone help me with this?
Ended up finding a dl for it, but i cant install because im running out of space? it doesnt look like im running out of space anywhere though when i check my phone's internal storage. (SD card has 7 gb free..)
rs19078 said:
Ended up finding a dl for it, but i cant install because im running out of space? it doesnt look like im running out of space anywhere though when i check my phone's internal storage. (SD card has 7 gb free..)
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But can you find it from the Market?
found it by googling running the latest cyanogenmod on my g1. Has someone else gotten it to work from downloading elsewhere?
--It is not in my normal market app
i'm running super d and it's not coming up in the market
lanzemurdok said:
i'm running super d and it's not coming up in the market
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Phew.... for a moment, I thought I was the only one.
Got it working...turns out i actually didnt have enough space -_-...i thought 36 mb would be enough for a 9mb .apk....just deleted some useless apps and now it works great. still dont know why it doesnt show up in market though
SEE THE GAME TRAILER HERE ---->> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrsYbeVV0wM
Gamevil has noted (check their twitter) the problem and promises to find a workaround for it or to post it at Handango or something. For those who are support the devs, we just need a bit more patience
I'm running the latest version of CyanogenMod with an ext 2 partition on my sd card and I had no trouble installing it.
Not that far into it, but I suspect it may make a lot of bus journeys go quicker.
I think this is the 2nd best game on the G1 for people who thought Final Fantasy 6 (3 in the US) was the best of the series.
Best rpg on android! It run well on my g1
A very good RPG for the android.
I just wish the movement controls on my Droid were not so sensitive.
Gamevil has solved the problem It is now on the market. Go support Android devs people!
erlern said:
Gamevil has solved the problem It is now on the market. Go support Android devs people!
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Confirmed! Currently available on the market and YES I agree lets support the devs..

Xbox Live games - Everyone's first impressions?

So I'm sure almost all of you were dying to try out some of these Xbox Live games MS has been boasting about for months. And now that we have them a seclection of launch titles at our fingertips I'm curious what everyone besides me thinks of them so far?
I personally downloaded each one as a trial first to get a sense of how the presentation of these games were, how responsive and intuitive the controls were and if they were really worth the $5-7 price tag.
In the end I removed a few and kept a handful which I felt were my best choices overall.
I selected my top choices as:
- de Blob Revolution
- Flight Control
- Max & The Magic Marker
- MONOPOLY
- Need for Speed Underground
- Rocket Riot
- The Harvest
- Twin Blades
- Unite (best free game)
Now I will say some of the games appear to be just ports from other phones, some appear to have slightly improved graphics while some seem the same as their HD2 version (Monopoly & Sims 3). I found the best looking games in the marketplace to be de Blob Revolution, Max & The Magic Marker and Rocket Riot. Twin Blades is great too but looks a little dull almost as if it's not meant to be played at 480x800.
What do you all think so far? Do you think the early batch of released games is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the quality of games we'll be seeing or do you all think we're seeing the full potential of what it's capable of?
I am in no ways a fan on the iPhone but will say that in comparison of quality of games on the iOS they have some pretty ridiculous games. If anyone has seen the build quality of Rage HD on iPhone it makes me cross my fingers that WP7 is capable of the same if not better.
However I've seen screen shots and footage of the upcoming game Ilomilo and it looks like it should show some better potential for much better looking games.
I wish they would make monopoly free.
However, with Xbox Live coming to our smartphones now, the possibilities are endless, especially with WP7. So I think games like Assassins Creed and Need for Speed make other platforms look so outdated.
In recent news, I heard Google Android is getting a bit intimidated by the WP7 update coming in January.
WP7 FOR LYFE!!!!!
WE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Multiplayer support, MS needs it now. I am not asking for anything real time but games like UNO or Monopoly should at least have turn by turn multiplayer. I feel that a platform based on XBOX Live should at the minimum have turn by turn.
I agree with you both. Other OS's are looking outdated (except for the iOS).. However I'm hoping that WP7 will be able to compete soon with the visual quality of iOS games. I don't know if it's hardware limitations that's holding WP7 back on this one but they need to step it up to truly compete.
And yes MS does need to impliment true XBOX Live multiplayer into their games ASAP. I recalled the iOS having some games that you could actually play multiplayer via bluetooth I believe. I mean if you can do it on the PSP you should be able to do it here. Local multiplayer via wi-fi, turn based on the same device is mandatory, and even some other kind of true Xbox Live experience is a must.
pistol44 said:
I agree with you both. Other OS's are looking outdated (except for the iOS).. However I'm hoping that WP7 will be able to compete soon with the visual quality of iOS games. I don't know if it's hardware limitations that's holding WP7 back on this one but they need to step it up to truly compete.
And yes MS does need to impliment true XBOX Live multiplayer into their games ASAP. I recalled the iOS having some games that you could actually play multiplayer via bluetooth I believe. I mean if you can do it on the PSP you should be able to do it here. Local multiplayer via wi-fi, turn based on the same device is mandatory, and even some other kind of true Xbox Live experience is a must.
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Well it is currently their claim to fame, I would at least like to see it used. As far as visual quality check out ilomilo. These phones can pump out some nice graphics but its up to us to make this platform successful enough to pull in these developers.
I believe most of these developers already recognize the ease of use as far as developing games and apps for wp7. In a recent article, developers voiced out about wp7's flexibility and how using VB has made it very easy for them to build and deploy apps.
And BTW, there are compatibility issues using VB 2010 for development. You have the option to build your own app.
I love oregon trail
we need xbox live service in malaysia...
carmeng4evr said:
I love oregon trail
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Do you know where it is, I can't find it in the marketplace?
Thanks
Dave
DaveShaw said:
Do you know where it is, I can't find it in the marketplace?
Thanks
Dave
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Maybe it's not available in your region. I'm in Canada and it's one of the 1st games that show up in the Xbox Marketplace.
Other OS look outdated? Android has the same assassins creed HD and has for months and has a beta port of rage HD up that easily rivals iOS. I have an HD7 and love the phone and cant wait for it to evolve in terms of games but if you think this is top-o-the line stuff then you're in for a pleasant suprise when they decide to catch up
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Other OS look outdated? Android has the same assassins creed HD and has for months and has a beta port of rage HD up that easily rivals iOS. I have an HD7 and love the phone and cant wait for it to evolve in terms of games but if you think this is top-o-the line stuff then you're in for a pleasant suprise when they decide to catch up
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Interesting, didn't know they had Rage HD for Android or that it was capable of a game like that..
strictly beta for the time being but I've seen it played on a captivate firsthand and its epic... In all actuality theres a few android phones that just kick the iphones hardware in the teeth. Itards just wont admit that we got something better at a lower price...
pistol44 said:
Maybe it's not available in your region. I'm in Canada and it's one of the 1st games that show up in the Xbox Marketplace.
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Guess not
Thanks anyhow
DaveShaw said:
Do you know where it is, I can't find it in the marketplace?
Thanks
Dave
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Yeah, i am in the US.
I just type in Oregon trail and it shows up.
Isn't it true that some American Apps dont show up in other regions(kind of like how some Apps for Android only work for US support)
carmeng4evr said:
Yeah, i am in the US.
I just type in Oregon trail and it shows up.
Isn't it true that some American Apps dont show up in other regions(kind of like how some Apps for Android only work for US support)
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True it is Just like AT&T users get a free download of that great looking game Ilomilo and it only shows up in their marketplace but if others look for it there's nothing there.
I think there's a way to trick your phone and change regions to access apps from other countries by changing the country under Settings then Region and Language. But I could be wrong..
pistol44 said:
True it is Just like AT&T users get a free download of that great looking game Ilomilo and it only shows up in their marketplace but if others look for it there's nothing there.
I think there's a way to trick your phone and change regions to access apps from other countries by changing the country under Settings then Region and Language. But I could be wrong..
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I hear you on Ilomilo, I remembering emailing the devs before launch and asking them whether the app was going to be exclusive to at&t phones only or time exclusive and was told no. Then a few days later their site says its a timed exclusive. I was pretty peed off, he was nice about it and said he didn't know until last minute. Such a lovely game though.

PSP On The Xoom - Will It Be A Part Of The PlayStation Suite?

About the PSP emulation on the Xoom... we already know it should be able to be done without a problem considering the fact that Sony announced that they are officially bringing the PS1 and PS2 library of games to our Android Tegra 2 devices via the PlayStation Suite by the end of this year. Where does that leave our PSP games? Will it be joining the crew in the Suite? I would love to know. I am currently playing the new Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy on my PSP 3000 and it rules, I love it!! Would be kinda neat to run it on the Xoom for future use. Thoughts?
I think this is an appropriate place to post. I'm not sure but I think I've seen one on the market.... anyways good idea +1
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I think the best people to ask would be the developers of emulators like Snesoid, gensoid, N64oid, Fpse.
If there's anyone who can make emulators, these are the guys.
musashiken said:
I think the best people to ask would be the developers of emulators like Snesoid, gensoid, N64oid, Fpse.
If there's anyone who can make emulators, these are the guys.
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Very good point. I do have every single one of their emulators and I have quite a few of the premium paid ones too. They are a very awesome dev team and produce some top quality work. Maybe we should ask them if Sony has no plans to add in the PSP games to the Suite.
Don't know if you've seen this - http://pinoytutorial.com/techtorial...ase-for-playstation-games-on-tegra-2-devices/
I have seen it yes, but good info though. I'm really excited for the PlayStation Suite on Android! That includes the PS1 and PS2 games for sure as a fact. This I already knew. I wanna know if the PSP games will also be included in the PlayStation Suite line up. That would be pretty sweet to have all 3.. PS1, PS2, and PSP. Think about how many hardcore games Android will be gaining over iOS because of this. I'm thinking Final Fantasy. Mmmm!
Anything released by Sony for their own devices NGP/Xperia Play, that uses Android base (I don't actually know if NGP will run on Android, but it'd make sense for them to do so, since they'd get all the app support in addition to their own games), even if not released for other Androids, will likely be able to be hacked/modded to run on other devices, given the platform similarities.
PSP emulator would be awesome
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I'll only care about the Playstation Suite if it carries our previous PSN purchases over.
patass said:
I'll only care about the Playstation Suite if it carries our previous PSN purchases over.
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I would hope they would. The PSN is Sony's thing. I'm almost sure that'll carry over. I highly doubt you will have to buy everything all over again considering the fact that your PSN account is linked to the PlayStation store. The store is essentially their version of the Android market in the sense that everything is linked to your email account. I wouldn't worry about that. But if for some reason they don't... that would suck.
diablo2224 said:
I would hope they would. The PSN is Sony's thing. I'm almost sure that'll carry over. I highly doubt you will have to buy everything all over again considering the fact that your PSN account is linked to the PlayStation store. The store is essentially their version of the Android market in the sense that everything is linked to your email account. I wouldn't worry about that. But if for some reason they don't... that would suck.
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I read somewhere that they would not carry over. It was on one of the articles last month. That and the 5 time download limit are the reasons I would never buy from the PSN.
Sony has stated that any game bought through the PSP would
not work on the android phones or service. You would need to repurchase any game you wished to play.
That's not cool man. Rebuy all games? I guess that makes sense I suppose.

Multiplayer apps that work with IOS

I'm looking for apps/games that can be played cross platform with an IOS device. Since a friend as an iPhone I was wondering if there are any apps that could do this?
Words With Friends- off the top of my head. Of course the Android version is the red-headed step child of the favored (by Zanga) almighty iDevice version. They don't even offer a paid version for Android version so we get bloated up with ads.
I'll be following this thread too as I would like to see/learn about more cross platform MP games.
I think one or more of the MMO's available is multiplatform. But who wants to play one of those?
Correction on Words With Friends- they do now offer an ad-free version but you have to buy "Zynga points" or some silliness with your credit card, in-app- meaning, you cannot download a paid ad-free app from any app market- unlike the iVersion.
HomerunBattle 3D is one that works for sure (online matchups) as for multiplayer lan games I'd think all the gameloft games that have mp (asphalt,uno,...) should work just fine.
The muffin Knight. Never tried cross platform but it claims to work. Not the best game ever but might be fun for you.
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Hanging With Friends...another zynga game like WordsW/Friends....
Minecraft works also when connected on the same Wifi.

Gaming Thread

I just think every device should have a gaming thread to share awesome games you play. My favorites are
Fifa 14
Gta San Andreas
Plants vs. Zombies 2
Bloons tower defense 5
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Current addictions follow.
Titanfall - I don't even use the mechs. I prefer to rodeo them
APB - All Points Bulletin, free to play shooter. Pretty much GTA online. Extremely addicting.
And when I get bored with those two.
Terraria - Sprites>polygons
Tf2 - Team fortress two. Usually drunk as hell when I play this.
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I'm on a Metroid and Oddworld frenzy right now so I've been using emulators. Also +1 on San Andreas. I play chess on Chess Time, its multiplayer cross platform and a really great chess app. Its free with ads but adfree handles that for me. My name on there is SpasticMonkey if anyone wants to get a game going.
LG G2 ftw
Flop full is a fun game
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Been using emulator as well, Kingdom Hearts : BBS, Ocarina of time, Crisis Core, God of War and some old school Arcade Games and about android game itself Spider Man Unlimited, Lost Bubble
It's been a while but I'm reviving this thread.
I've been looking for a fun rpg lately that doesn't require in app purchases to enjoy.
I've tried order and chaos and after getting to level 17 I'm now thinking it's getting a bit slow. It's hard to do anything without using actual money from there. I don't mind buying games but I hate iap because they're never enough you always need to spend more.
I saw other similar ones like avable online but I don't want to get into one and then end up deleting it,
So let me know, thanks
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So anybody?
Not many gamers on g2?
Recently all I've played was clash of clans but I've gotten kinda bored with it and really want some good rpg.
Order and chaos is great but it's pretty much pay for anything good, avable online had really nice graphics but the interface was lacking and the menus are pretty bad and also things didn't show up until you came really close to them while in order and chaos you can see things from a farther distance.
Ive heard good things about arcane legends so it's the next in my list to try but it looks really cartoony. I'm still gonna try it considering all the positive reviews.
If anyone found a really good one please let me know because there's way too many to try each one at a time
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Tentacles by Microsoft is a good time killer
All Zelda Games
The new Wolfenstein: New Order game is so amazing. I've playing it a few times.
DOTA and Heroes Of The Storm
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