You can learn a lot from the top free apps too.

http://www.businessinsider.com/developer-behind-top-iphone-game-angry-birds-explains-why-hes-skipping-android-2010-6

http://www.appannie.com/top/

least if you want a good shot at the top of the charts. But if you fail at any one of them (maybe A less so...if you were using raw code and the game was AAA)...then it will most likely bomb.

Take for example, Giana Sisters. I haven't seen that game, or any platformer for that matter stay in the top 100. And Giana Sisters is a very good game, quite like Mario Brothers but with it's own fla

http://www.appannie.com/top/

@Darren in your game Bumps there are platforms where the little bumps sit a top or float over. When those where made how did you do them? I mean are they wire frames or where they just drawn there and

firemaplegames said:I would spend a hundred bucks on the top iPhone games and find out what makes them so fun, addictive, and beloved by millions of people.

or Zelda that you can play online... same top-down perspective works well with GameSalad. I even have a basic concept that almost works.

Instead of spending two grand, I would spend a hundred bucks on the top iPhone games and find out what makes them so fun, addictive, and beloved by millions of people.

I have been keeping an eye on this game because it went free for a few days and got to #1 then they made it 99c and now it's in the top 25 games....but how?

We are working hard to finish on time. The weapons are right now our top priority and in one week we should have them ready with effects and everything.

EDIT: You can find lots of demo's, you can search for them in the top right hand corner. I actually forgot that I have a drag and drop test that I created for myself a while ago. Feel free to check th

Yes. Put the yellow bump between the top 2 platforms (so it drops and hits both keys). Put the red bump on the big middle platform (on top of the red key) and then have the blue bump above the red bum

About the whole "just mobile flash games" thing. I've NEVER seen a flash game with the quality or depth of NFL 2011, 1112, Need For Speed Shift, Real Racing, 2XL Trophylite Rally...

I read an interview with Adam Saltsman recently where he wondered if they priced Canabalt wrongly at $3. They never got into the top 10. But I admire him for sticking to his guns at the time.

The game looks interesting definitely...but the competition is fierce and I am convinced that anything over $1...in this market must be absolutely amazing or already in the top 100...or the little kid

Also on my game exp jet I have 3 backgrounds one on top of the other moving at different speeds

If anyone else wants to download the Zip...go ahead...perhaps it might help you understand better how to use those effects and layer masks to your advantage. (that is if you desire such help .

You have to be able to build some of your own elements. Creating a circle with some shadows and highlights (or other layer effects) is not advanced graphics work.