Apple has chosen Cash Cow for a limited promotion through Facebook! For a few days (we're not sure exactly how long) you can get Cash Cow for free, no strings attached! If you've been holding off, now's the perfect time to get your farm on!
If you're an existing player, there's good news for you too! Cash Cow now supports iOS 4.0, including fast app switching.
Click here for the Facebook page with more details.
For the last couple weeks, Paul and I have been engaged in an intense debate about what game we should develop next. Seeking help from a more experienced authority, this morning I asked Steve Jobs how we could be successful on the App Store:
from:Jacob Stevens to:sjobs 'at' apple.com date:Sun, Jun 6, 2010 at 7:56 AM subject:Magical iPhone and iPad games?
Hi Steve,
My brother and I run a tiny game development studio called Riverman Media. We have made a couple simple iPhone/iPad games, published by companies including Disney, and enjoyed a small amount of success. We have also made games for other platforms, including Wii.
For our next project, we'd like to pursue a project that's much more compelling and ambitious. Call it "magical." Development will take a year or more. We are hesitant though, because of the huge amount of games being released on the App Store. What is the best way to ensure that we stand out against the hundreds of games being released each week? It doesn't seem like the cream always rises to the top. Do you have any advice?
Also, my girlfriend just became a vegan. I'd like to cook her a really fantastic meal, any suggestions?
Jacob
Much to my surprise, three minutes later, he responded:
Make the BIG BUCKS! We are thrilled to announce that Cash Cow Deluxe is available now on the iTunes store just in time for the release of Apple's hugely anticipated iPad. In Cash Cow Deluxe, you'll get the same coin counting experience you've come to love on the iPhone, but with all new high resolution graphics designed for Apple's gorgeous new multi-touch display.
If you're one of the lucky few to own an iPad, check it out!
We are proud to announce that Cash Cow is available now on the iTunes store for iPhone and iPod Touch! We put two years of effort into making this the sort of puzzle game you will play and remember for a long time. It is easy to get into, has truly deep mechanics, and loads of content.
Our publisher, Chillingo, has made the game $0.99 for a very limited time. I encourage you to check it out before they increase the price!
Thanks to everyone who helped make this game possible, especially the Plasmaworks team for their amazing Plasmacore game framework.
