Why doesn´t Redlynx make games for Android? | Forums

[Happyflow]

That is a question I have often asked myself? I mean what are the main reasons for Redlynx not doing so?
The user base with both is massive (more android users though). The marcetplace is easier for developers to get inside because there are as far as I know no or at least only very little fees. At least from what I have heard Apple has pretty high fees for its marcetplace.

Naturally they are different systems but both are able to use java or c++ through an emulator.
Therefore at least I could not see the reason behind not publishing games on both platforms. Correct me if I am wrong, it seems pretty easy to make a game that works on both platforms with only minimal changes in the code. Concerning that the profit compared to the minimal effort would be huge I could never quite get to understand that.
Anyone has an explanation for this

[lespritdelescal]

When developing for an Apple product, you're developing for maybe 3 - 4 devices tops, and one, maybe two sets of minimum specs all using similar equipment. With Android, you have a number of different devices with different input types and capabilities, made with different parts. While not the same, it's like developing for a console or a computer, and unless you're making Crysis, you actually have to worry about people being able to run your game.

I believe that RedLynx also likes to develop FOR the hardware. I think they use the specific strengths of the hardware to their advantage. If I recall correctly, something like that was mentioned when asked about a PS3 release of Trials HD.

[Happyflow]

Yeah but they could just release it at least for the stronger android smartphones. I would not care if the game does not take full advantage of my galaxy s 2.