Appvent The most epic event in our holiday season begins on December 1! http://appventcalendar.com/ Let the holiday dreaming begin! December 1: Linkoidz: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=338887297&mt=8 December 2: Katana Jack: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/katana-jack!/id461658678?mt=8 December 3: Cavorite: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/app/cavorite/id403123143?mt=8 December 4: Tiny Defense: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/app/tiny-defense/id453447822?mt=8 December 5: Icarus-X: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icarus-x/id354542499?mt=8 December 6: Ninja Pong: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/app/ninja-pong/id454962538?mt=8 December 7: Match Panic: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/match-panic/id432202758?mt=8&ls=1 December 8: jAggy Race: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/app/jaggy-race/id444489196?mt=8 December 9: Call Connect: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/app/call-connect/id463197638?ls=1&mt=8 December 10: FMX Riders: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id391485904?mt=8 December 11: Trenches: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/trenches/id340769953?mt=8 December 12: Muffin Knight: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/muffin-knight/id447610616?mt=8 December 13: Evertales: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/evertales/id458633585?mt=8 December 14: Armageddon 2012: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/armageddon-2012/id480811223?mt=8 December 15: Fara: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/nz/app/fara/id453321385?mt=8 December 16: Holiday Havoc: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/holiday-havoc/id477751829?mt=8 December 17: Big Sticky: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/big-sticky/id430875002?mt=8 December 17: Climber Brothers: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/climber-brothers/id445296365?mt=8 December 18: Wonder Pants: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app//id476285786?mt=8 December 19: Velocispider: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/app/velocispider/id433011745?mt=8 December 19: Rise of Heroes HD: http://toucharcade.com/link/http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rise-of-heroes/id371658946?mt=8 December 20: Stenches: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stenches-a-zombie-tale-trenches/id399106941?mt=8 December 20: Sentinel 3: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sentinel-3-homeworld/id396103539?mt=8 December 21: Time Geeks Cloneggs: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/time-geeks-cloneggs/id436734457?mt=8
It's pretty amazing to think about how novel this event seemed back in 2009 when it first happened. It pretty much gave birth to FAAD and all the similar companies. Back when those things didn't exist and it was rare for a good game to go free people were going crazy over Appvent. Was that really only 2009? Two years on the app store feels like an absolute eternity.
Yeah, I jointed TA in June of 2009 -and to me it seems like around the birth of the world... fire and brimstone - although games were dropping like flies in prices at that time... When the iPhone 3Gs hit, the appstore went crazy with new games, and the competition for the $0.99 sale was on...
Yeah, I received my first iPod Touch right around that time, June 2009 (it took me a couple months to get into gaming and then a couple more to find TA) and that really feels like a lifetime ago in terms of the way the app store and its games have changed. Anyway...I have so many games that I really don't know what I'd hope will drop to free. Most of the things I've wishlisted and are waiting to purchase are rather obscure compared to what we'll probably see here. In fact I'd feel bad even mentioning games I want to go free because I don't want to disrespect developers in suggesting that I wouldn't want to pay for their work...
No, the race to the bottom has started before that. It existed as early as a few months after iPhone 3G / Appstore launch. I followed Appstore since its launch because that was pretty much the thing that convinced me to get the iPhone. I just knew it would be HUGE and be the selling point of iPhones. I was right android, nokia, windows and other copycats started their copy machine soon after.
I got my first iPhone in Sept of 09 and didn't find Touch Arcade or the gaming community until Feb of 10. Even the changes I have seen with free app sites and the growth of TA, I can't imagine the beginners and what it was like before appshopper and everything was word of mouth. Interesting stuff though. What I'm hoping for? Sway! (and it ain't gonna happen) =P
Yep, Illusion Labs is one of the few devs that never does sales. All their games are incredible in any case. Lots of respect there.
It does seem like forever since the first Appvent calendar hit. It was so exciting to see the new app each day. We've been so spoiled since now that there are multiple free app a day sites. I will pay tribute to the first site though and follow every day again. And Sway - worth every penny I paid for it. It was a groundbreaking game.
Yep, I definitely have respect for all the devs that stick to their pricing guns...although Sway is one game that I haven't ever brought myself around to purchasing. Just seems like there is always something else immediately in my sights any time I am looking to spend a 5 spot on the app store.
App for Dec 01, 2011: Linkoidz Linkoidz is an out of this world new arcade puzzle game. Crash landed on an alien planet, you must fight off the Linkoid… TouchArcade Rating: $2.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsLinkoidz is an out of this world new arcade puzzle game. Crash landed on an alien planet, you must fight off the Linkoidz onslaught with only your gravity gun and trusty energy shield.Touch Arcade: "Linkoidz stands out from the pack by being designed to feel natural to the touch screen interface and offering some frantic matching fun."SlideToPlay: "All the elements of Linkoidz work together perfectly: The eye-catching graphics and animation, the exciting soundtrack; the novel control scheme, and the increasingly frantic challenge." 4/4AppAdvice: "Linkoidz will have you hooked immediately with such an easy control mechanic, and such fast paced challenging gameplay." 4.5/5AppAddict: "It’s silky smooth controls and downright addictive gameplay set the new gold standard for arcade match 3 games on the platform." 4.5/5148Apps: "There are a lot of match-3 games on the App Store, but Retro Dreamer has something special here." 4.5/5AppSpy: "Linkoidz is a rare gem that gets better over time and if you’re after a new arcade-puzzler this is definitely a no-brainer purchase." 5/5Are your fingers up to this addicting new challenge?Linkoidz has 3 different Arcade modes, as well as 30 training and challenge missions. The training missions will teach you the basics, then you'll be on your own against all the Linkoidz and their queens if you want to escape.The Endless arcade mode offers non stop adrenaline fuelled action, but there's also the Sprint mode for a quick game, and Zen mode if you prefer a more relaxing game. All of the arcade modes can be played in a variety of different difficulty settings.Also features:-- Game Center Integration- Universal iPad support- Retina display support- Blazingly fast arcade action- Awesome hand crafted artwork- Exciting power ups and fiendish boss battlesLinkoidz is the latest game from the makers of Sneezies. Watch the video and find our other games on our website, http://retrodreamer.com Or join us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/retrodreamer Information Seller: Genre:Arcade, Puzzle Release:Oct 26, 2010 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating: User Rating: (7) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal medianotzu Well-Known Member Nov 21, 2009 3,803 9 36 #17 medianotzu, Dec 1, 2011 Wow, Linkoidz is an excellent game!! Of course I already own it... Just to say, however, it's really an excellent pick up. One of my favorite match-3 puzzlers ever. ipod_david Well-Known Member May 3, 2010 1,332 0 36 #18 ipod_david, Dec 1, 2011 bought it months ago, but it was really a good game! Snatch it guys! mangomind Member Nov 30, 2011 21 0 0 #19 mangomind, Dec 1, 2011 Here is the free app today in the "app section" of appvent calendar: App info is currently processing and/or the app is not yet fully available for sale on the US App Store. Curleh Mustache Well-Known Member Dec 19, 2010 993 9 0 #20 Curleh Mustache, Dec 2, 2011 I wonder if gameloft is doing a calendar as well. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Wow, Linkoidz is an excellent game!! Of course I already own it... Just to say, however, it's really an excellent pick up. One of my favorite match-3 puzzlers ever.
Here is the free app today in the "app section" of appvent calendar: App info is currently processing and/or the app is not yet fully available for sale on the US App Store.
