Dead Trigger now free on iOS too
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Madfinger refused to release any actual numbers on the pirating rate, leading some to be suspicious of what caused the outburst; those suspicions certainly won’t be allayed today, as Madfinger Games quietly moved to make the iOS version free as well. In an article written for GameZebo, Madfinger Games CEO Marek Rabas did indicate that Apple’s mobile platform experiences pirating as well – he indicated that the rate of pirating they are seeing on iOS was almost exactly the same as the portion of iDevices that are jailbroken – a fact Rabas doesn’t feel is coincidental.
But outside of the article (which implored both Google and Apple to do more to protect developers - a stance we certainly endorse), there was none of the accusatory tone that was levied at Android and its users just a couple of weeks ago. Is that because the numbers are different? Alas, we don’t know as Madfinger hasn’t released any.
We may never fully understand the difference in Madfinger’s response, but the good news is that Dead Trigger is now free for both iOS and Android. And if you like first person shooters at all, you really should try it out; in our review we gave it very high marks, and noted that it was one of the best looking mobile games to date.
source: GameZebo via The Verge
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27 Comments
1. good2great posted on 02 Aug 2012, 14:06 10 2
I will be downloading this tonight... thanks PA
3. bbblader posted on 02 Aug 2012, 14:24 6 0
really? a thumbdown?
for what saying he'll download it and thanking PA?
7. good2great posted on 02 Aug 2012, 14:35 5 1
yep its true...
but iFans are the guilty ones trolling PA articles...lol
9. bbblader posted on 02 Aug 2012, 14:37 1 0
and i thought that i would get just an hour without a war between android and apple
21. darkkjedii posted on 02 Aug 2012, 17:22 1 0
That was so stupid to thumb down a post saying I will b downloading this tonight. Is it jus because the download will b on an iOS device? Some people need to get over it and get a life.
2. Whateverman posted on 02 Aug 2012, 14:13 3 2
"We may never fully understand the difference in Madfinger’s response, but the good news is that Dead Trigger is now free for both iOS and Android."
Okay, this is just a guess here...but considering Apple is, has, or plans on suing everything and everyone from Android OEMs, apple farmers, kids, little old ladies, and puppies born with Apple-shaped markings...maybe Madfinger is scared to make any disparaging remarks about the piracy that happens on iOS. Let's be real, it happens on both. And now everyone who didn't already know that, knows it now.
4. fraydoe posted on 02 Aug 2012, 14:31 2 0
if somebody didnt know that they are retarded, piracy is everywhere and cannot be avoided lol
but hey thanks for reinforcing that "valuable " knowledge
17. Whateverman posted on 02 Aug 2012, 16:12 1 0
There were a few people who thought this sort of thing that made iOS "better" than Android. And when others pointed the same thing happens on iOS... those same people denied it was even possible because of Apple's closed system. This just confirms what real tech fans already knew and its kinda fun watching those people either change their stories or totally ignore this article altogether.
5. taz89 posted on 02 Aug 2012, 14:34 3 3
Umm interesting does it mean piracy is ripe on iOS too? Lil of course mad finger will be careful not to point fingers at Apples os cause we know what Apple do when. Someone does something they don't agree with.
10. JessJess (unregistered) posted on 02 Aug 2012, 15:02 2 4
That's exactly what it doesn't mean.
12. taz89 posted on 02 Aug 2012, 15:27 3 1
So what then... They made so much that they giving it away as a good will gesture lol app goes free on Android its piracy, app goes free on iOS its not piracy... It's like people don't want to believe that piracy exists on iOS just like idiots does in everything
15. JessJess (unregistered) posted on 02 Aug 2012, 15:57 2 2
Its now free in iOS because its been made free on Android.
That's it.
16. taz89 posted on 02 Aug 2012, 16:08 1 2
Okay if you say so... If that was the reason am sure mad finger would have just have said the instead of being coy about it.
19. JessJess (unregistered) posted on 02 Aug 2012, 16:42 2 0
Coy? How so?
Its an app that's gone free. Nothing new. Considering what happened to it on Android (going free) it was inevitable. Just because of the piracy statement and reason for it on Android does not mean the same
20. taz89 posted on 02 Aug 2012, 17:02 1 1
Coy as in they have not given a reason for making it free... It may very well be because the Android app went free but then why not just say that in there statement and why not make it free at the same time.. Just find it wierd that mad finger have not gave a reason were as with the Android app they were happy too.. As with mad finger making the app free due to piracy in the 1st place I call bull anyways.. The app should have been free from the beginning anyways as it's pretty much impossible to complete the game without in app purchases.. Also when they made the app free it was in the 100,0000-500,000 sales range within a week. If it was piracy then why not back it up with stats.. Various android sites have asked for stats from them but they don't want to reply back... I think they just realised that they making more money from in app purchase so it's best to make the app free...anyways that's my personal opinion not saying I am right..like I said I don't disagree with you..just think mad finger could have been more open about there reasons and actually have facts then just some words.
22. JessJess (unregistered) posted on 02 Aug 2012, 17:43 1 0
Fair enough :)
Yes I didn't realize about the in-app stuff. I bought it (on iOS) after reading the original article to see what it was like. I soon discovered the extra costs involved when playing. Though the graphics were quite nice. I wouldn't call it a masterpiece, Shadow Gun was much much better.
23. taz89 posted on 02 Aug 2012, 17:52 0 0
Never really got into shadow gun... Dead trigger on the other hand I think it's great, can play the game in small burst which I prefer for mobile gaming.. Would happily pay few dollars or in my case few pounds if it was a full game..
24. Whateverman posted on 02 Aug 2012, 18:30 1 1
No, it's free on iOS because they are getting pirated in ios.
6. TheLibertine posted on 02 Aug 2012, 14:34 0 0
Finally a reason why Fandroids and iFans can give each other a high five: through their combined efforts we all have free games!
Actually, this is a sad thing, people. If you want new impressive mobile games each year, please pay.
18. Whateverman posted on 02 Aug 2012, 16:18 1 1
I really wish there were more free apps for iOS. With the iPhone and ipad's popularity there is plenty of money to be made with ad supported apps, and if they become too annoying...pay to get the ads removed.
11. GoBears posted on 02 Aug 2012, 15:17 3 1
Since Madfinger refuses to post any real numbers to reinforce their "piracy" claim, I say their story is complete BS. They just did this to get free publicity for their game to sell in app purchases. Make the game worth buying and people will buy it, plain and simple. I downloaded it and it's your typical same ol' boring zombie game. Glad I didn't waste a buck.
13. Gaurav008 posted on 02 Aug 2012, 15:40 1 0
it doesnt mattr..u still gotta pay...freemium game..remember???
25. darkkjedii posted on 02 Aug 2012, 18:34 1 0
I tried dead trigger on my iPad 3. Man this game is great, and free. U can't beat that.
26. joey_sfb posted on 02 Aug 2012, 21:13 0 0
Games use to cost $30 to $99 dollar. Lots of people pirate them. Ok, make sense.
Games now are $0.99 to $10, still people spent time, resource, taking on the risk of malware infection.... to avoid paying.
Let hope jellybean could reduce piracy with their apps encryption feature.
For now, iOS is really a better platform for developer to make money.
27. frydaexiii posted on 02 Aug 2012, 21:33 0 2
Why? iDiots can pay for it, and they'll be dumb enough to pay for it, why make it free?
