If you are still stuffed from yesterday, then today is a perfect day to relax with a good book. Today we will be reviewing a new book by Shane Lee titled “The App Store Playbook: Discover How 10 Successful iPhone App Developers Hit It Big Selling Games On The App Store” the book is available on Amazon both in paperback version as well as in a Kindle edition.
I am sure we have all wondered what exactly it is that makes developers of smash mobile gaming hits find success in the competitive world of the App Store, and that is exactly what “The App Store Playbook” is all about, providing us with the answers to these questions. The book includes interviews with developers such as Adam Saltsman (Canabalt), Rami Ismail (Super Crate Box) Simon Flesser (Bumpy Road), and many more.
After having read the book I can truly say that the interviews are packed with very valuable information, this book should really be read by all developers, or those considering entering the extremely competitive market of the App Store!
John Bura from Udemy says “This book asks all of the right questions and gives all of the right answers. I wish I had the information in this book before I started my company.”
The book includes exclusive Insights from Developers:
* Why Canabalt creator Adam Saltsman believes in cultivating friendships with game journalists
* Why localizing Squids in French and German led to an increase in sales for The Game Bakers
* How Hunters creator Ben Murch’s persistance and tenacity finally landed their game a feature in a popular gaming website
* Why Bumpy Road creator Simon Flesser emphasizes the use of making video trailers to promote his games
* What Vlambeer Studios did when their game, Radical Fishing got ripped off
Final Verdict:
Check back next week when we have an exclusive interview with Shane Lee, author of The App Store Playbook
