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Title: EA VP Says Apple Paid EA a 'Truckload of Money' to Delay Android Version of Plants vs Zombies 2 Post by: HCK on September 25, 2013, 03:00:48 am EA VP Says Apple Paid EA a 'Truckload of Money' to Delay Android Version of Plants vs Zombies 2
Apple paid EA a "truckload of money" to delay the Android version of Plants vs Zombies 2 according to Frank Gibeau, head of EA Labels, reports gaming site Giant Bomb. With the exception of China, Plants vs Zombies 2 has not launched on Android yet -- the fact that the game is iOS-only is a big win for Apple. “Apple gave us a truckload of money to delay the Android version [of Plants vs Zombies 2],” said Frank Gibeau, head of EA Labels. Giant Bomb confirmed the quote with several sources who watched the presentation today. It is unclear what a “truckload of money” means, and we have no further details on the apparent agreement between Apple and EA. Apple, for its part, categorically denies the report, saying that no money was exchanged. It's also possible that there was some sort of marketing agreement between the companies where the app was launched on iOS first in exchange for prominent placement on the App Store. If the report is accurate, it would be the first known instance of Apple paying developers outside of the standard App Store revenue and shows how important AAA-level games are to the App Store. It also shows how important Apple is to the developers of AAA titles, with the App Store on par with other consoles with regards to exclusive launches. Apple has a tendency to show favoritism with regards to App Store placement and promotions to developers that release exclusively on iOS. Plants vs Zombies 2 is a free download for the iPhone and iPad. [Direct Link] Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Apple Releases EFI Update for New Late 2013 iMac Models to Address Boot Camp Install Issues • Messaging Service LINE Updates iOS App with Video Calling, 'Snap Video' Function • Pixelmator Updated with Speed Improvements, Background Saves • 'MLB At Bat' Updated for 2013 Postseason with Live Multiple Camera Angles, New Information Section • New Apple Retail Store Opening in Woodbridge, Virginia This Saturday [Update: Surrey, BC Too] • Apple Halts In-Store Pickup Option for iPhone 5s Orders in Online Store • EA Sports Releases Free-to-Play 'FIFA 14' for iOS • Unofficial iMessage App for Android Surfaces in Google Play Store Amid Significant Security Concerns [Update: Gone] http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/24/ea-vp-says-apple-paid-ea-a-truckload-of-money-to-delay-android-version-of-plants-vs-zombies-2/ |