Back to the Drawing Board

So OK, I’ve created and published four different apps for the iPhone OS… why am I not rich yet?! Ha ha, I expected to have a bit more success by now. But unfortunately, I’m still learning about Apple’s mobile market. After warding off discouraging feelings, I decided to head back to the drawing board. I may not be making a ton of money on the App Store, but I have learned some valuable lessons. I’m impressed with the apps that I’ve made so far, but I’ll have to do a lot better in order to succeed in this ultra-competitive battleground. Developers from all over the world are vying for success. What makes me special?

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Photics: Toolbox

The following should be read as if it was a late-night infomercial… HI! I’M MICHAEL GAROFALO AND I’M HERE TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE PHOTICS: TOOLBOX, A COLLECTION OF UTILITIES FOR THE iPHONE, iPOD TOUCH OR EVEN THE NEW iPAD. STOP WASTING YOUR MONEY ON APPS THAT ONLY DO ONE JOB. WITH THE PHOTICS TOOLBOX, YOU GET MULTIPLE TOOLS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE. IT’S A TREMENDOUS VALUE. REDUCE CLUTTER IN YOUR HOME AND ON YOUR PHONE WITH THIS EASY TO USE UTILITY SUITE.

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War In Kryta – Strike Now!

It seems that ArenaNet’s viral campaign has ended and a new battle has begun. The image at the War In Kryta is no longer obscured. While the growing battle between the White Mantle and the Shining Blade is growing clearer, I’m still a bit confused as to what I should do about it. What is for certain, ArenaNet is working on some new content for the original series. Very likely, the tension between the two factions will climax on April 28… the fifth anniversary of Guild Wars.

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Obey or Dismantle – Riddles To War

At the Game Developer’s Conference, two unusual fliers surfaced. One was for the White Mantle and the other was  for the Shining Blade. They had QR Codes which lead to the Guild Wars website. At first I dismissed this information. It was too ambiguous. However, more details have started to surface. Also, the presentation of these clues is deliberate. The Guild Wars community has been given a series of riddles. Is this just to build hype? Heh, probably… but perhaps there’s more to the mystery. By monitoring the clues, perhaps the community can better prepare for war. It seems that the White Mantle and Shining Blade will do battle.

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Nicholas The Traveler – Feathered Caromi Scalps

The weekly scavenger hunt continues. This time, Nicholas the Traveler is at the Ascalon Settlement. That’s in the North Kryta Province. It’s a mid-level territory, so the April 5, 2010 challenge is not so challenging. I like that. It’s refreshing. In about an hour, I had this one wrapped up. If found previous quests from Nicholas to be highly tedious, this week’s run might be more fun for you.  After the Easter festivities, both in game and out, one might opt to enjoy the Spring weather. While ArenaNet is a West Coast company, this East Coast gamer is going to enjoy the extra time to go outside… sans laptop.

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