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Naphier
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Posted: 26th Apr 2013 05:30
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So after my disappointment with AppUp *cries like a baby some more* I went looking around at other distribution methods and stumbled across this article from my favorite place, Gamasutra.
http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/RebeccaFernandez/20121115/181717/

It neatly describes a few different distributors and I'm trying out a couple. One of which (its listed by a different name, not sure which one) is Gameolith. It took under 5 minutes to submit the application for Windows, OS X, and Android.

Something some of you might want to check out.

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easter bunny
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Posted: 26th Apr 2013 07:33
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Thanks, that's a nice comprehensive list there

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Naphier
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Posted: 29th Apr 2013 01:36
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One that's not mentioned is Amazon. You barely have to do anything to get in other than ensure that your links don't point to Google Play. I'm waiting for approval now, but their application process was easy.

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Markus
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Posted: 29th Apr 2013 09:26 Edited at: 29th Apr 2013 09:34
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gameolith:
http://www.gameolith.com/partners/

(i read Amazon use a annual charge + Revenue split 70/30)
Amazon:
https://developer.amazon.com/welcome.html
29.04.2013
Quote: "
Basic Terms.
a.
Royalty. For each sale of an App, the Amazon Party that made the sale will pay you a royalty (“Royalty”) equal to 70% of the List Price (defined in and subject to Section 5i) for the applicable Amazon Marketplace as of the time of purchase. No Royalty is payable for Apps with a List Price of $0.00. Taxes and any separately stated fees or charges are excluded from the purchase price and List Price when calculating Royalties. A Royalty is due only for sales for which we have received final payment from or on behalf of an end user. If an App is purchased using a credit card or bank account deduction mechanism, final payment will be deemed to have occurred when the applicable credit card company or bank has fully settled the payment for the applicable purchase.

b.
Program Fees. You will pay an annual nonrefundable program fee of US$99 to participate in the Program. We are currently waiving the fee for your first year. Program fees for subsequent years will be due on the anniversary of the date you accepted this Agreement. We do not charge a listing fee for Apps.

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Territory. Worldwide, subject to Section 4.e.

d.
Platform. Android.

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Naphier
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Posted: 1st May 2013 03:17
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Thanks for adding that in, Markus!

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Naphier
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Posted: 3rd May 2013 04:56
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Just approved on Amazon yesterday. It was a painless process. Just make sure to remove your references to Google Play

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Ancient Lady
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Posted: 3rd May 2013 16:22
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So the Amazon version is basically the Android one?

Do they accept the basic apk package?

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Naphier
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Posted: 3rd May 2013 16:30
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Yes, Amazon is an Android app market.
And yes they simply accept the APK package.
It is essentially the same as Google Play except no upfront developer fee (Google Play charges $25). Same transaction split 70-30.
Just reread Markus's post.. looks like Amazon charges you $99 after the first year... So... I guess I'd have to see how my apps are doing and decide whether or not to pull them (hopefully the next one will be worth it).
I've had 1 download in the past 24 hours so... I imagine volume on Amazon is going to be much lower than Google Play.

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