Removr News

iOS 5 Compatibility

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 11:03:00 -0700

The current version isn't compatible with iOS 5. It returns to the menu immediately when you start the game. It was a simple fix, which I'll submit as soon as Apple allows iOS 5 app update submissions.

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Removr Free is now available

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:10:00 -0800

We have just released Removr Free, a version with only 20 levels. Download it here.

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Removr 1.3.1 is Ready for Sale

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:52:00 -0800

My resubmitted 1.3.1 has been approved and is now ready for sale. This version features 100 levels with 4 new hidden achievements in game center. It now adds levels created with our Level Editor to the built-in levels, unlike previous versions which used a single level database that could be edited. Levels are added using file sharing in iTunes.

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Removr 1.3.1 rejected and resubmitted

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:31:00 -0800

After a week in review, I finally got an email from Apple today saying that version 1.3.1 was rejected because:

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Removr has the UIFileSharingEnabled key set to true in the Info.plist, but this feature is not functional.

When file sharing is enabled, the entire Documents folder is used for file sharing. Files that that are not intended for user access via the file sharing feature should be stored in another part of your application's bundle. If your application does not require the file sharing feature, the UIFileSharingEnabled key in the Info.plist should not be set to true.

Removr does use file sharing to allow levels to be added using our level editor. I changed the way it works since the last version. Previously, I copied the internal level database to the document folder where it could be edited. I now look for files with the extension leveldb and add them as additional levels. For the benefit of the reviewers, I've also provided a sample level file.

I had originally intended 1.3.1 as an intermediate update to add some new levels & achievements while I perfected that feature, so I had it temporarily disabled, since I figure not too many people were using it. After I submitted it, I contined to work on that feature in a way to lay the groundwork for in-app purchasing, as well as creating new levels.

The newly re-submitted Removr 1.3.1 now has 100 levels instead of 96 with fully-functional file sharing. Hopefully this one won't take too long to approve.

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Current Status

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:25:00 -0800

I submitted version 1.3.1 early last week and it's been in review since Thursday 2/10. After 1.3.1, I have another minor update that will look for additional levels in the documents folder as well as support for purchasing additional levels.

In the future there will be two ways to expand levels. You can use the level editor and add leveldb files through iTunes file sharing, and eventually I'll have in-app purchase for new level packs. The previous version copied the level database into the document directory, where it was accessible through iTunes. That was not a good solution since app updates which changed the levels would wipe out your changes, and it was possible to mess up the levels. It now only adds levels found in the document directory to the existing levels.

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Special promotion

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:06:00 -0800

To welcome new Verizon iPhone customers, Removr will be free today.

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Video review of Removr

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 10:50:11 -0800

Here's a nice video review of Removr from TheTechWeb.

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Look for an update to Removr coming soon. I got rid of a few levels I didn't like and added several new levels. I've also added a few hidden achievements in Game Center.

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Removr 1.3 is now available

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:42:00 -0800

Removr 1.3 is now ready for sale. New in this version:

Now a universal app that runs on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad
Updated to the latest version of Cocos2d with native retina display support
Removed the option to turn off accelerometer.

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Removr is becoming universal

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:39:00 -0800

I was originally planning to make a separate HD version of Removr with different levels designed especially for the larger screen, but after looking at several other games I saw that many of them use the same levels in the iPhone & iPad versions. Therefore, I decided to make a single universal version that supports iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. The current levels work nicely when scaled up on the iPad, and I found that kids especially prefer to play it on the larger screen. I'm still doing some final testing and will hopefully submit it in a few days.

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Removr 1.2 is now available

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:57:22 -0800

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Removr 1.2 has been approved and now supports game center. You can compete with your friends for high scores and rack up new achievements.

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Removr 1.2 submitted with Game Center support

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 08:37:00 -0800

Remover 1.2, which adds Game Center support, has been submitted. It ranks players by score based on how many moves they used to complete a level and has 10 achievements.

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Removr 1.1 is ready for sale

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:14:00 -0800

Apple has approved Removr 1.1 only two days after I submitted it. Check for updates and beware of those yellow balls!

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Removr 1.1 Submitted

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 17:54:00 -0800

I just submitted Removr 1.1, which adds one major new feature: Exploding Yellow Balls, which destroy any red or green blocks or bars they hit, but don't affect blue pieces or balls of any color. I also made night mode an option, which is off by default.

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Yellow balls

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:54:00 -0800

Hmm.... I wonder what these yellow balls do...

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Make your own level maps

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:55:00 -0700

Have you finished all of the levels or are you bored with the current level? If you have a Mac, you can create your own levels, or modify the existing ones.

You'll need to download the Level Editor here. This is the same tool we used to create the level maps. It isn't especially user friendly, but in the future we plan to make a nicer editor and easier ways to share your creations.

When you sync your device with iTunes, Removr will appear in the file sharing section under the list of apps in iTunes. Save the one file listed on your desktop and open it with Level Editor. You can then play around with any of the levels and create new ones. Choose the type of piece you want to place on the map from the popup menu over the editing area and click on a square to place that piece. Option-click on a piece to remove it. The next time you sync with iTunes, copy the file you saved back to Removr's file sharing section, but don't rename it. If you screw things up too badly, delete the file in iTunes or remove & reinstall the app and it will be rebuilt.

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Removr 1.0.5 is now available

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 19:02:00 -0700

Apple has approved Removr 1.0.5 just one day after I submitted it, a new speed record. New in this version:

Night mode - depending on the time of day, it will appear as a sunny day or spooky night.
Dramatically improved touch responsiveness. I'm using a faster method to locate the tapped piece.
'Visit us on the web' is now 'Latest News' and it now opens a mobile-friendly page.

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Oktoberfest Special

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:45:00 -0700

To celebrate Oktoberfest, Removr will be free this weekend starting Friday Oct. 1 through Sunday Oct. 3. Download & enjoy!

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Removr 1.0.4 is now available

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:18:00 -0700

Version 1.0.4 has been approved and is now ready for sale. I strongly recommend updating to this version since it fixes the crash in OS 3.1.3. I also added a few levels, bringing the total number of levels up to 87.

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Removr 1.0.4 has been submitted

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:13:00 -0700

I've submitted Removr 1.0.4, which fixes the crash on devices running iOS 3.1.3. I also made some internal changes to support an upcoming feature in the next update.

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Removr 1.0.3 is ready for sale

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:45:00 -0700

Removr 1.0.3 has been approved and is now ready for sale. It was "Waiting for Review" for 5 days, changed to "In Review" today, and about an hour later it was approved.

This version shows the level completion times as well as the number of moves. The next update will bring more levels & scoring changes.

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