Tag Archives: app store

Mojang’s blockbuster game Minecraft continues to take the top position in both of the iOS charts. It is ahead of Snowman’s Alto’s Adventure, which takes second place in the iPhone and iPad Top Ten. Meanwhile, Heads Up continues to perform well in the iPhone chart, taking third place, while 505 …

In its ongoing quest for complete transparency about in-app purchases, Apple has added the new Pay Once & Play category to the App Store. Styled like one of the marketplace’s regular promotions, the section recommends premium mobile games that do not contain any form of microtransaction. Examples included include mobile …

Apple is rejecting games and updates that show images of guns or violence in their screenshots or app icons. Numerous developers have toldPocket Gamerthat they have had to resubmit images or change their game icons to remove weaponry. Apple’s own guidelines already state that apps with app icons, screenshots, and …

Developers asked to remove screenshots showing weaponry and violence

New section highlights premium games with no microtransactions

New ‘velocity capital’ firm explains how devs can make the most of their money – before Apple or Google even release it

Exec says leading mobile marketplace wouldn't be where it is today if not for games

But issues remain that may cause delays for some developers

Consumers can now get a refund on any digital purchase made from Apple, no questions asked. Apple last month quietly altered its European iTunes terms and conditions to allow for the return of any digital purchase from iTunes or the App Store within 14 days of purchase. Until now all …

Minimum cost of a premium game now stands at 79p