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Apple Removes 'Texas Hold'em', its Only iOS Game, from App Store
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Nice article, thanks for the info. And nice to see you thanked someone. Now thank everyone else who contributes (and has contributed) to this website too.
Why don't you use ","s? Also, I think you are missing the point. Where did anyone say they were trying to be exclusively for gaming? I did not see that. You can't ignore the fact that they are promoting its ability as a gaming device.
A bet
Since there is no evidence as to why Apple removed the game, it is speculation only as to why and what they will do. So in keeping with the spirit of the game, I am betting that they will revise it and it will reappear as an example of how voice/Siri based implementation can be used in advancing game play (as well as business applications.) The design of the original game was to involve the user in a "social" environment. With the other characters "expressing" themselves verbally. What more logical progression could you find then to allow the consumer to enter the game on the same level. Siri understands you and so will the other players in the game.
Since there is no evidence as to why Apple removed the game, it is speculation only as to why and what they will do. So in keeping with the spirit of the game, I am betting that they will revise it and it will reappear as an example of how voice/Siri based implementation can be used in advancing game play (as well as business applications.) The design of the original game was to involve the user in a "social" environment. With the other characters "expressing" themselves verbally. What more logical progression could you find then to allow the consumer to enter the game on the same level. Siri understands you and so will the other players in the game.
Can anyone recommend an excellent Poker app app for the iPhone? I been looking for a while and not sure which one to get.
if they are just going to get rid of it why not give it away for free??
I mean it's not like it would cost them money doing that.
I mean it's not like it would cost them money doing that.
Well, of course he had zero proof; it is just Carmack's opinion, but there's nothing wrong with that-- he's a major player in this area.
I do know that.
Of course you do, but the agedness of Carmack's observation wasn't reflected in your bullet list. It's a two+ year-old observation by an expert, but a lot that really matters has happened since then.
I did think your other two theories were pretty sound, though.
With your total winnings, you must play at least 2 hours a day. Get Thyself to Vegas, Man! I have "only" won $60 million to date.
However, I have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd a combined 25% of games. Perhaps your stats show what a risk taker you are with a combined 16% of 1st, 2nd or 3rd. Glad we are not business partners.
Apple would have no right to take VLC away from you. Apple removed it from the store, because one of the original developers claimed that distributing VLC through the App Store was somehow a GPL infringement. However, if you receive GPL license software, _you_ do have all the rights according to GPL, no matter whether there was or wasn't any infringement on the way to you. So once you have it, it is yours to keep.
Darn
I like that game and have been hoping for a cleanup. I play it every Friday afternoon to warm up for poker that evening.
Maybe Apple could post the source code if they are going to discontinue it.
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I think Mouse can get you a date with her or the Woman in the Red Dress.
I like that game and have been hoping for a cleanup. I play it every Friday afternoon to warm up for poker that evening.
Maybe Apple could post the source code if they are going to discontinue it.
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I think Mouse can get you a date with her or the Woman in the Red Dress.
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At least give an explanation why you killed that app.
It was the best poker game in the app store.
If you want to kill a useless app kill that find my friends app!
And ban angry birds
It was the best poker game in the app store.
If you want to kill a useless app kill that find my friends app!
And ban angry birds
I have a general question regarding "delted apps":
I mean, we paid for it and withouth warning Apple pulled it so now, when I set up a new iPhone and don't have the app on my System anymore, I can't use the software that I paid for anymore?
I find this rather unacceptable. Is this case stated in the iTunes terms? You pay for something and have no idea for how long it'll be available?
I mean, we paid for it and withouth warning Apple pulled it so now, when I set up a new iPhone and don't have the app on my System anymore, I can't use the software that I paid for anymore?
I find this rather unacceptable. Is this case stated in the iTunes terms? You pay for something and have no idea for how long it'll be available?
It actually is stated in the terms & conditions that Apple has every right to remove an app from the app store for any reason at all. It is also stated that all sales are final.
http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/us/terms.html
Best Hold 'Em Games
I don't know about poker in general, but for Texas Hold 'Em:
* THETA Poker: best AI, most configurable, and fastest play but no hi-res graphics
* World Series of Poker Hold'em Legend: excellent graphics and okay AI
* Poker Superstars III: good game with okay AI, but blinds are a bit high, forcing the action
The "Pro" sequel to THETA Poker is under development. Please email beta@thetapoker.com if you'd like to beta test (Jon Black & SB27, we'd *love* to have you on board).
I don't know about poker in general, but for Texas Hold 'Em:
* THETA Poker: best AI, most configurable, and fastest play but no hi-res graphics
* World Series of Poker Hold'em Legend: excellent graphics and okay AI
* Poker Superstars III: good game with okay AI, but blinds are a bit high, forcing the action
The "Pro" sequel to THETA Poker is under development. Please email beta@thetapoker.com if you'd like to beta test (Jon Black & SB27, we'd *love* to have you on board).
+Poker picking up the pieces
Hi,
I'm sorry to hear they're leaving. They were about our only decent competition. We just wrapped up an update to +Poker, which is a single-player Hold-em game for the iPad. We're about to release the iPhone and iPod version.
Just the AI is difficult at best, for these types of games, unless the computer player cheats. There just aren't that many single player hold'em games out there, anymore. (but we're trying to fill that niche.)
-Chilton
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/poker-free/id459349450?ls=1&mt=8
Hi,
I'm sorry to hear they're leaving. They were about our only decent competition. We just wrapped up an update to +Poker, which is a single-player Hold-em game for the iPad. We're about to release the iPhone and iPod version.
Just the AI is difficult at best, for these types of games, unless the computer player cheats. There just aren't that many single player hold'em games out there, anymore. (but we're trying to fill that niche.)
-Chilton
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/poker-free/id459349450?ls=1&mt=8