Comments on: Motion-X Poker Drops from $4.99 to $0.99 http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/ ... keeping in touch with the latest in iPhone gaming Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:24:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: Mo. http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3612 Mo. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:55:18 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3612 Wow, I bought it now 3 days ago and I am addicted :D I can't stop playing that stupid game ^^ I just love the different dices and the gem trophies. One thing that would make it even better would be the possibility to play with a friend on one iPone/iPod Touch. Nevertheless my favourite at the moment. Wow, I bought it now 3 days ago and I am addicted :D I can't stop playing that stupid game ^^ I just love the different dices and the gem trophies. One thing that would make it even better would be the possibility to play with a friend on one iPone/iPod Touch. Nevertheless my favourite at the moment.

]]> By: Jesse http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3516 Jesse Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:57:47 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3516 I love Motion-X Poker. I can't wait to see what they do next. I bought it at $5 and I'm not sorry--it was so worth it. Not just the game, but the whole UI for menus and achievements was so elegant that I just loved it. For most people I think that kind of stuff is invisible, and that's the point: good UI should seem invisible. I always notice these little things, though, and they really impressed me over there at Motion-X. There are a couple easter eggs in the interface, too! But I digressed from what I meant to say, which is that I really hope they're dropping the price because they already made so much money that they can afford to see if the lower price makes economic sense. I would hate to think a standout app like this wasn't making enough money! I love Motion-X Poker. I can't wait to see what they do next. I bought it at $5 and I'm not sorry--it was so worth it. Not just the game, but the whole UI for menus and achievements was so elegant that I just loved it. For most people I think that kind of stuff is invisible, and that's the point: good UI should seem invisible. I always notice these little things, though, and they really impressed me over there at Motion-X. There are a couple easter eggs in the interface, too!

But I digressed from what I meant to say, which is that I really hope they're dropping the price because they already made so much money that they can afford to see if the lower price makes economic sense. I would hate to think a standout app like this wasn't making enough money!

]]> By: Steve http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3490 Steve Thu, 18 Sep 2008 01:33:15 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3490 love this game. Now that it is only 0.99 you would be dumb not to get it. love this game. Now that it is only 0.99 you would be dumb not to get it.

]]> By: vectr http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3481 vectr Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:17:27 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3481 Yep. Great game... what people said above. However, I have two gripes (you might think I'm nit-picking, but seriously, when you're this close... why not make a perfect app?): They changed the icon from a lovely rendered 3D Dice to a cheap looking one with the word "Poker" blazoned across it. I understand they want to differentiate their apps (Dice and Poker) but it clearly says under the icon "Poker". Use a symbol. Also, while the artwork throughout the game is very polished the splash screen looks like a windows share-ware app. It just looks cheap. Yep. Great game... what people said above.

However, I have two gripes (you might think I'm nit-picking, but seriously, when you're this close... why not make a perfect app?):

They changed the icon from a lovely rendered 3D Dice to a cheap looking one with the word "Poker" blazoned across it. I understand they want to differentiate their apps (Dice and Poker) but it clearly says under the icon "Poker". Use a symbol.

Also, while the artwork throughout the game is very polished the splash screen looks like a windows share-ware app. It just looks cheap.

]]> By: arn http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3460 arn Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:06:54 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3460 vibration on/off is a setting. vibration on/off is a setting.

]]> By: JGM http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3455 JGM Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:01:41 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3455 Is there a way to turn off the vibration and possibly save some battery? Is there a way to turn off the vibration and possibly save some battery?

]]> By: Dudehuge http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3432 Dudehuge Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:13:55 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3432 Amazing deal @ 99 cents Amazing deal @ 99 cents

]]> By: Apple Otaku http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3428 Apple Otaku Wed, 17 Sep 2008 01:39:12 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3428 One of the first games I bought for my iPhone. It still gets some play. A great deal at 99 cents. One of the first games I bought for my iPhone. It still gets some play. A great deal at 99 cents.

]]> By: Robert http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3426 Robert Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:36:09 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3426 What an amazing game. Sound and looks of this game are second to none. What an amazing game.
Sound and looks of this game are second to none.

]]> By: Mike http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3424 Mike Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:20:45 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3424 This was one of the first games I bought and it's still one of the best games in the store. And I play it on the subway all the time without issues. This was one of the first games I bought and it's still one of the best games in the store.

And I play it on the subway all the time without issues.

]]> By: Galley http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3421 Galley Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:59:06 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3421 This was the first game I bought, and still one of my favorites. Yes, I would like a "roll dice" button. This was the first game I bought, and still one of my favorites. Yes, I would like a "roll dice" button.

]]> By: mac605 http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3420 mac605 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:56:29 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3420 even at 5$ it's worth every penny, with all those unlockables etc :) and for 1$ it's like a giveaway. Regarding battery - yes, it can drain your battery, but in similar way like other intensive gfx apps, like pinball, poker, brain train etc even at 5$ it's worth every penny, with all those unlockables etc :) and for 1$ it's like a giveaway. Regarding battery - yes, it can drain your battery, but in similar way like other intensive gfx apps, like pinball, poker, brain train etc

]]> By: Tkphotograph http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3413 Tkphotograph Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:11:48 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3413 The only reason I have not bought this, is because I heard it diminishes battery life extremely... Is this true..? I still haven't upgraded to 2.1 yet, so I think that might help. The only reason I have not bought this, is because I heard it diminishes battery life extremely... Is this true..? I still haven't upgraded to 2.1 yet, so I think that might help.

]]> By: Lee Roberts http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3408 Lee Roberts Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:05:22 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3408 This is a great game, and the many different unlockable dice and various achievements add to the longevity. Don't worry about looking like an idiot when you shake it - in fact, very small movements will roll the dice just as effectively. This is a great game, and the many different unlockable dice and various achievements add to the longevity. Don't worry about looking like an idiot when you shake it - in fact, very small movements will roll the dice just as effectively.

]]> By: bc http://toucharcade.com/2008/09/16/motion-x-poker-drops-from-499-to-099/#comment-3400 bc Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:47:12 +0000 http://toucharcade.com/?p=672#comment-3400 @Brett, @brendan no, there's not an option to roll the dice without shaking the iPhone. But that would take all the fun out of it! :-) Seriously. With a bit of practice you can roll without overly exaggerated motion, if you want to be a bit more discreet. Tho' I have to admit I probably wouldn't try playing this during an important business meeting :-) ** if you're concerned about the shaking motion, go to the AppStore and download "Motion X Dice" - that's a FREE version by the same company which has exactly the same realistic look/feel/sound of the dice, but without the poker game aspect of it. also it only has 9 different sets of dice, instead of 39 in the poker version. And next time you're playing Risk or Liars Dice etc, you can use the app to replace your cup of dice. So if you're still not sure about the poker at 99cents, download the free Dice version and go give it a test drive on the subway! I'd bet you won't feel foolish playing it :) @Brett, @brendan

no, there's not an option to roll the dice without shaking the iPhone. But that would take all the fun out of it! :-) Seriously. With a bit of practice you can roll without overly exaggerated motion, if you want to be a bit more discreet. Tho' I have to admit I probably wouldn't try playing this during an important business meeting :-)

** if you're concerned about the shaking motion, go to the AppStore and download "Motion X Dice"

- that's a FREE version by the same company which has exactly the same realistic look/feel/sound of the dice, but without the poker game aspect of it. also it only has 9 different sets of dice, instead of 39 in the poker version. And next time you're playing Risk or Liars Dice etc, you can use the app to replace your cup of dice.

So if you're still not sure about the poker at 99cents, download the free Dice version and go give it a test drive on the subway! I'd bet you won't feel foolish playing it :)

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