After months of struggle, I’m starting to find some progress in the iTunes store. I’m very happy with the success of Commove. The initial sales are strong. That doesn’t mean I just kick back and collect millions of dollars. It means I have to become more focused. I have to continue to build better games. It also means that my current library of games should get better too. I went back to improve Commove. Version 1.1 improves performance and resolves some issues.
Tag: iPad
Commove
Commove is a relaxing yet challenging strategy / puzzle game, specifically developed for the iPad and other iPhone OS devices. There are no annoying timers, or cumbersome controls. Instead, it’s great music, crisp graphics, easy to learn interface, and fun gaming. I worked incredibly hard on this project, with the goal of creating an original and entertaining video game. From the clouds that glide in the distance, to the overall enjoyment of the game, the details were not overlooked. Commove is my best iPad game yet and maybe it will be your favorite game too.
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?
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.
Photics: Fireball… Ready For Launch
With the iPad launch less than a week away, I’ve been pretty busy. Apple sent me an email about the grand opening of the iPad App Store. If I wanted my iPad App to be listed on the launch day, I had to meet the March 27 (8 PM EST) deadline. I made it… with about 30 minutes to spare. It was tough, but I’m pleased with the results. Actually, that’s not quite right… I’m actually amazed. I think Photics: Fireball is a fun game, but it also represents a dramatic shift in my life. Up until this point, I used to get excited about game console release dates. I would often be part of the “I gotta have it” crowd. But now I’m on the other side of the picture – as a game developer – with a launch date title ready to go.