Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Israeli assault on Hamas

Baaahhh ..just when I thought 2009 going to be a new year for me. But, it seems some things never change. I don't know, this couple of weeks leading up to the new year, crazy thing seems to be happening. Is the world getting more bonkers?

I should believe so. Unless, we ourselves want things to change then, nothing will change. It's really up to us. We can't depend on others to do the changing. We need to change together as human beings. I guess with the world economy in tatters, people are getting nervous, edgy and desperate.

What gives eh?

Click here to read about the latest Israeli assault killing more then 200 and injured 400. They can do that because they have their planes, tanks etc. But, what do the Palestinians have?

Is it a fair fight?

Okay, the Palestinian guerillas are partly to blame sending rockets in to the Israeli territory but, I don't think they're going to stop. Things are getting desperate over at the Palestinians territory and in this way they're making the world see their plight. They, know the Israeli would retaliate and now the Arabs and the world are trying to ask for restrain and all that. But, really. Now, everyone will focus their attention at the middle east crisis again. The Palestinians still aren't getting support. Something, need to be done. The Palestinians need to be help with their country. They need help with the government, housing, water, food. The things that we took for granted everyday.

If Palestine as a country fail, then the middle east crisis would fail. That's all to it.

I've said enough for now. Take care and think about it.


Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Alien Mangle FPS for the iPhone 3GS is out - My face in the game!



Hey guys,

Check it out!

Woooohoooo !!

Everyone is freakin' excited about Phart Games (PG) new FPS called Alien Mangle for the iPhone 3GS!



For me personally, because, my zombified face is in it!

Here's the photos of me and others at Touch Arcade forum. Click here for the thread!

It currently sells at $0.99 and you can get it from iTunes. Join the discussions about this game at TouchArcade forum.

Right, I'm going to play it right now. Just, downloaded it today.

Good day!

Note: (Article updated on 19th, Sept 2017)

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Apple support and review staff Incompetence


Note: Apparently, some developers are having problem on getting their games approved to be included to the iTunes store. Here's a letter from one of them.

To know more about Zombie Mangle visit TouchArcade Forum.

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Hi,

I'm Perry Hart, the sole developer at PHARTGAMES.

It's apparent that Apple's systems for reviewing iPhone applications and supporting developers is inadequate and down right amateur.

There has been quite a large amount of hype about my new app ZombieMangle, a first person shooter. Alot of people want to play it after seeing the videos on youtube and especially after the massive disappointment of Zombie Mansion and Cube.

I submitted Zombie Mangle over a week ago now, Which was what i though would be a perfect time to release just before christmas. However, A few days after submission apple sends me an email stating that they require  "Unexpected Additional Time For Review" with no reason whatsoever for the delay. So I do a search for any other developers who have received this email, and it appears there's ALOT of them. 

What this email basically means is that your application has joined a queue which never gets looked at and your app wont be approved, or rejected depending on apples discression for months. One developer has been on the queue for three months, and received absolutely no information about what was wrong.

The email address to get help about app reviews, as stated by apple is devprograms@apple.com. Developers can send all the emails they like to this address, they just get ignored.

Developers can call phone support however the people on the other end of the line can barely speak english, and are unable to help with anything. They say they cannot contact the review staff to one developer, to others they say they have sent an email asking for information, others they say they will call back (with no call back). Some developers are told that their application has received an "Escalated Priority" all of which seems like absolute rubbish as they still get no result after months of waiting.

One fellow developer has called numerous times trying to get a name changed on their tax information. They get told the issue has been Escalated however are still waiting months afterward for a simple name change. Apple are even in violation of their contract as they haven't been paid for some regions, even after the 45 days past the end of the month as stated in the iphone developer contract. But this is a seperate issue.

So, with no indication from apple what the issue is with ZombieMangle I figure i'll be proactive and change the game to remove the blood as it may be too extreme, change the effects to green instead of red, change the  zombies into aliens, change all the interface graphics containing red blood to green etc. I even changed the sheep to robot sheep incase they had some issue with aliens attacking sheep. Then I resubmitted under a different name Alien Mangle. In my submission I stated clearly in CAPS "IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS APP, DO NOT SEND ME AN UNEXPECTED ADDITIONAL TIME EMAIL, REJECT IT AND TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM IS"

Today I received the same canned email stating the requirement of additional time.

Calling out for help on the official forums has yielded nothing more than moderators canned replies stating email addresses and phone numbers.

I think it's time that all developers and potential developers know that they are working with amateurs.

Thanks,
Perry Hart.
PHARTGAMES.

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Monday, December 22, 2008

Apple buys stake in mobile graphics chip..

My 601 post is about the latest updates on Apple move to buy stake in a mobile graphics chip designer.

In short, look out for better games in the nearest future!

Woohooo!

I can't wait for the next gen iPhone. I'm not really interested in iTouch. I know they got bigger memory but, I think I'm going to buy the next gen iPhone as I know they'll keep improving it for years to come. Yeah, the iTouch will be improved further too, but I like that I can use the phone features. In any case, I won't need to bring an iTouch and a phone right? I'll just need to bring my iPhone!

Enuff chatters. Click here to read up on this latest Apple updates!

Good day and good fun ya all!


Monday, December 08, 2008

Metallica | ‘All Nightmare Long’

Metallica | ‘All Nightmare Long’

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So, like check it out. I discover this site via iTunes podcast which I subscribe. It showcase music videos of Metal bands that will totally blow you away. Some of them are "live" recordings of up-and-coming band. Some, you already know. But, in all, if you are a metal head then you should definitely visit this site. I like watching their video podcast on my ipod and iPhone. Sometime, instead of watching the videos I just close my eyes and listen to the kaleidoscope of music banging on my ears. Yeah, I like metal music. It remind me of me!

If you want to subscribe to their podcast via itunes then just type UVTV and it will show up. Easy!

You can also definitely visit their main site at http://www.uvtv.info

Meanwhile enjoy the video from Metallica!

Got it from uvtv of course!

'till then..keep banging those head!


Sunday, December 07, 2008

Happy Eid al-Adha!

Just wanna wish a happy Eid al-Adha to all Muslims!

Time, wait for no man but man likes to waste time. Do something good in your life so that in return God will give great tidings to you. Remember HIM and HE will remember you. Life, is a journey towards the end and the end will belong to you if you own it. Death is only the beginning, but it's the end for whom who doesn't believe. Believe in HIM and HE will believe in you. You are but a product of your own thoughts. See in the truth and not just what truth does it seem. See things as what they are and not what you perceive. Seek and you shall find but seek not what is wrong but seek what is right. Soon, it will all end but do what you can to save yourself as nothing last forever and we'll all reach our destination come what may. In the end, it's all up to you. Do what is right and in truth. All you peaceful souls will soon return to where you belong...


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