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Posted on August 16, 2009 - by Eric

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-08-16

General
  • Rock Paper Laser! is now on the app store! – http://bit.ly/kMym8 Product page – http://bit.ly/bhSqr. I say this w/out bias.. ITS FUN! #
  • @ElliotXtreme – thanks! Hope you can try it out sometime and by 'try' i mean buy. :) in reply to ElliotXtreme #
  • @eyuzwa – thanks, feel free to RT. really appreciate it when people do that. :D in reply to eyuzwa #
  • @optikz – are you some sort of dog person? :) Paper is my favorite, hard to win but double the points. in reply to optikz #
  • RT @photonstorm: New blog post: Proof of Concept – Evoflash 64k intro http://bit.ly/4oJcEw #
  • @UntoldEnt – ive been trying to get opinions on it from FGL, PBE and mochi boards. so far none have replied. in reply to UntoldEnt #
  • RT @bit101: MinimalDesigner working preview: http://www.bit-101.com/blog/?p=2328 #
  • @UntoldEnt – yeah but you have to be curious why they still have a market. they must offer something unique. in reply to UntoldEnt #
  • @optikz – thanks, looking forward to trying scoreloop for u guys soon. :D in reply to optikz #
  • Blizzard is dead and the one sitting in its place is a greedy undead king . http://bit.ly/9lsw5 #
  • Finally after almost a day of setting it up. We can now record direct footage of RPL tru unity remote on Owdy (the macbook) #
  • I like that the Kotick hate-train is now finally rolling along. More steam please! #activision #
  • would tweeting the daily sales of #rock #paper #laser be a good idea? #
  • why is mac os left-aligned for the min-max-close buttons? why is maximizing windows not a common feature? #mac puzzled. #
  • @petehotchkiss – if they made a film about Kirk & Spock after a night of hard drinking & gambling it'd be highly logical it'll earn most. in reply to petehotchkiss #
  • @photonstorm – surely a stretch-to-fit -screen aka maximize button is more sensible than an increase-slightly button. in reply to photonstorm #
  • Mac os has a dedicated "hide toolbar" button on each window in the prime right corner location. #mac confused. #
  • @photonstorm – hehe, i am not expecting anything rly. but it seems 2 me dt Windows is more multi tasking friendly, UI-wise. in reply to photonstorm #
  • @eyuzwa – we always intended to share out stats on a monthly basis. i guess a daily twit would be too spammy so thats not gonna happen. in reply to eyuzwa #
  • MY future favorite iphone framework has a new beta version! – http://bit.ly/d0r1a #
  • http://bit.ly/rockpaperlaser – #iphone #sales #stats, 28 sold! 999,968 to go until we hit sales projection! #
  • @UntoldEnt – ready the champagne, which incidentally costs $101. in reply to UntoldEnt #
  • REPORT: Global supply of zombies is at an all-time low. Stop making zombie games and save the species. #
  • @whirled – Game developers and film makers are using them up too fast! Do them a favor and plant a zombie in your backyard today. in reply to whirled #
  • Adobe #Flash #Collaboration Service Vs #Google #Wave – http://bit.ly/KuCC1 #
  • #are #hashtags #bothering #you #yet? #
  • @ffgdirector – Zombiehuggers and Zombiepeace were merely annoyed by the suggestion. Don't do it again. in reply to ffgdirector #
  • We are now hating on #apple, #as3, #mochi, and #activision. Who's next? any suggestions? #
  • Unity Contest! Over $1million in prizes (more or less, probably less) http://bit.ly/Zpo4l #
  • http://iwearyourshirt.com – iphone devs, advertising here might do wonders for your app sales. *might is the operative word. #
  • @martinpi – its Kunoichi. everybody knows that! in reply to martinpi #
  • After 1 week with #mac os, I am unimpressed but will press on for the good of the company. #
  • We hit #96 in games/sports in #Italy! Rock paper laser #sales #stats #iphone #
  • @morten795 – i actually counted clicks & measured distance to common buttons. windows has lower on both. mac kb shortcuts FTW? we'll c. in reply to morten795 #
  • despite changing my password for the 3rd time. #iTunes still doesn't log me in to write a review. #Apple brand – 1. #
  • http://bit.ly/rockpaperlaser – get the highest score in this evolution of the classic game. #iphone #apps #ipod #touch #games #sorry #
  • RT @MichaelJW: Google launches a new version of, er, Google: http://bit.ly/x5R9F (via @Mike_Stelzner) #
  • @ffgdirector – why doesnt anyone try clowns? insects? or grandmas? in reply to ffgdirector #
  • @ffgdirector – giant evil milk bottles? porcelain dolls? demonic rock bands with big spraynet hair? in reply to ffgdirector #
  • #apple developer relations takes 1 week for each email reply. We have a 12 conversations long email that spanned 3 months. #
  • @eyuzwa – Apple secretly despises game developers. Apparently, Steve Jobs and co. cant get over the whole Pippin thing. in reply to eyuzwa #
  • Nokia ditching Symbian? didnt they bought the Symbian company recently… yikes #
  • Rock Paper Laser teaser trailer – http://bit.ly/yogHV … next one is the features video. #
  • 5 hours later, the Internets is still crawling. what is happening?.. #
  • im sorry guys, im with the #weloveyoumiley camp. #
  • gmail spam foldered my twitter notifications, did they have a fight or something? #
  • Rock Paper Laser! is now #100 in Germany and #90 in Italy. we are now #iphone #millionaires! #
  • to #italy – Grazie!, to #germany – Danke schön #
  • @eyuzwa giving out our daily stats is an act of masochism. We will give them out once we have finished promoting. lol. in reply to eyuzwa #
  • @razorianfly – Xbox live mobile = Zune HD… w00t? in reply to razorianfly #
  • #Skype is clogged. some of my messages are stuck in perpetual 'waiting' status. trying to unclog it by shaking my monitor. #
  • #gamersafe approved Cavalcade games – look out for cheats-for-sale and nudity #microtransactions in our web games soon! #
  • @eyuzwa – lol, old people in 3rd world countries demographics aren't ripe for a Rock paper game much less an iphone app. :) in reply to eyuzwa #
  • @Chronotron – arent you an educational games developer by day? in reply to Chronotron #
  • I upgraded to #HootSuite 2.0 because its so web 2.0! http://hootsuite.com/upgrade #
  • @vgurbuxani – reading the info on your site. does yours play nice with Unity, Agon online and pinch in reply to vgurbuxani #
  • Almost every question can be answered by "it depends." #
  • Wow Mobclix seems to have lots of fans, and by fans i mean non-adoring fans – see comments. http://ow.ly/jUdo #
  • @vgurbuxani – u have to follow me first, to dm u. :> sorry. twitter rules. in reply to vgurbuxani #
  • US, UK then Germany are the top 3 countries playing Rock Paper Laser. http://bit.ly/rockpaperlaser #iphone #trivia #hands #
  • upgrading a mac mini to 4g with my bare hands. #
  • opened the case of the mac mini, that was a bit scary scratching a mac product like that. #
  • done! List (the #mac #mini) is now at 4gb RAM, the biggest problem was trying to shoot that pesky tiny screw. #upgrade complete! #
  • @BenOlding – its not that different from any indie release really. it highly depends on the game, the fanbase, and virality of game. in reply to BenOlding #
  • #winMBP @taptaptap is giving away a $5999 ColorWare STEALTH MacBook Pro to celebrate launching Convert for iPhone! http://taptaptap.com/+QaA #
  • wondering if its wise to wait for th new Agon to fix the Tapjoy conflict or try Mobclix instead. Mobclix might have conflict with Agon too. #
  • @optikz – wasnt so bad. I missed getting my #hands dirty with sexy #hardware. Lisa is now 4gb. faster than than Owdy the #macbook. in reply to optikz #
  • http://ow.ly/k0E5 – 5 million iPhones for China – cracked apps server better be ready for the spikes! #
  • I can smell your Schadenfreude from over here. #
  • #w00t – we just got our 1st user review and its 4 out of 5 stars! for Rock Paper Laser! #
  • RT @martinpi: RT @jasoncitron:#OpenFeint 2.1 – new (and skinnable) ui, friend challenges (w/ push), offline support, and more now available #
  • i will never lean back on an office chair anymore. Promise! the 2nd one fell apart again! #
  • @petehotchkiss – that was all kinds of FAIL, LAME and LOL. (legion trailer) in reply to petehotchkiss #
  • @drakoniis – what the? you mean to say, millions of buttholes are in potential danger? God help us all. http://bit.ly/10wLeg in reply to drakoniis #
  • @petehotchkiss the whole plot is laughably juvenile and a stretch even by hollywood std. the action poses are silly. its icky bad. in reply to petehotchkiss #
  • Just joined a twibe. Visit http://twibes.com/IndieGames to join #
  • @jasoncitron – Kudos on the new kickass OpenFeint. Definitely NOT a point release. :) #
  • the 2nd Rock Paper Laser video will definitely be played over by Matt & Kim's – Grinders. #indie #rock #
  • RT @iphonefunaddict: Interview: Nicholas Francis, COO of Unity, a leading iPhone game … http://bit.ly/16SJKY #
  • #flash keeps playing the sound file on the timeline twice! #sigh #
  • uploading the FEATURES and DEMO video of Rock Paper Laser! on youtube. #
  • according to #pinch. only 5% of RPL users tap on the mute button. Glad, I chose a neutral enough music. Thats a relief. #
  • FEATURES and HANDS-on demo for Rock Paper Laser! – http://ow.ly/k6nI #iphone #ipod #apps #game #contest #promo #youtube #demo #retweet #
  • RT @bengarney: http://bit.ly/BtToF – Quick explanation of how to build UIs with PBE. Useful? Comments/critiques? #
  • @bengarney – I like it. 1/5 stars! needs achievements. in reply to bengarney #
  • the sound levels in our youtube video is strangely louder. i may have to re-upload. #
  • Why you should buy Rock Paper Laser! video – http://ow.ly/k87O #iphone #ipod #touch #apps #games #contest #youtube #
  • watching #twist about billshrink. whos office did peter watched in youtube? #
  • @zixpk All this #district 9 talks is getting me all hyped up. #
  • @pperon – seriously? Linux support? thats is not the greater good but a few vocal minority. methinks in reply to pperon #
  • pay $50 for a youtube review, hot or not? #
  • @GavinBowman – thought so too. :) running out of promo tricks. i guess its down to update #1 and the lite version now. in reply to GavinBowman #
  • @GavinBowman – no pain no gain, i guess. :) in reply to GavinBowman #
  • @pperon – What IDE do you use for AS3? in reply to pperon #
  • indiegaming is NOT recession-proof, not even recession-friendly..it is in fact a recession-whore. http://ow.ly/k9x5 #
  • @pperon – i dont do coding actually, the partner does. he uses fb3. I do everything else – game, art, & sound design, and biz. boring stuff in reply to pperon #
  • just sent out the 1st Cavalcade newsletter totally pimping Rock Paper Laser. lite build and update #1 will be out this week. #iphone #update #
  • @pperon – thing is, im a violent coder. walls get punched and screams of anguish are common when i used to do it. in reply to pperon #
  • Flash Love letter part 2 from Lost Garden – http://ow.ly/kbnJ #flash #monetization #as3 #
  • i support the adoption of this logo for AS3 projects – http://ow.ly/kbAe #flash #as3 #logo #
  • RT @UntoldEnt: Cash Cow Part 1: http://bit.ly/KZZsf Get Your Own Customers!! #

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