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diff --git a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/best-practices/games.jd b/docs/html/distribute/essentials/best-practices/games.jd deleted file mode 100644 index c4ce66e..0000000 --- a/docs/html/distribute/essentials/best-practices/games.jd +++ /dev/null @@ -1,259 +0,0 @@ -page.title=Game Developer Best Practices -page.image=/distribute/images/gp-games-practices.png -page.metaDescription=Essential tips for launching successful games in Google Play. - -@jd:body - -<div id="qv-wrapper"><div id="qv"> -<h2>Best Practices</h2> -<ol> -<li><a href="#users">Get Users</a></li> -<li><a href="#engage">Engage and Retain</a></li> -<li><a href="#beyond">Beyond the Basics</a></li> -<li><a href="#related-resources">Related Resources</a></li> -</ol> -</div></div> - -<p> - The following best practices have enabled developers worldwide to build - great, successful games for Google Play. -</p> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="users"> - Get Users - </h2> - - -</div> - -<h3> - 1. Optimize for great ratings -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/googleplay/developer-console.html#alpha-beta">Beta - test</a> to ensure your games are ready and poised for great ratings. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Optimize graphics, frame rates, and responsiveness with the <a href= - "http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/09/using-hardware-scaler-for-performance.html"> - Hardware Scaler</a> and <a href= - "{@docRoot}training/graphics/opengl/index.html">OpenGL ES</a>. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Be sure your APK is small, then provide game content through over-the-air - downloads. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 2. Build buzz -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - Build a community with social media, <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/users/build-community.html">communities</a> to get - and keep users talking. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Promote your games with official <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/tools/promote/badges.html">Google Play badges</a> - and <a href="{@docRoot}distribute/tools/promote/linking.html">links to - your products</a> on Google Play. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - If you ship on multiple platforms, doing so at the same time can maximize - your marketing impact. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 3. Get Visibility -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - First impressions count: <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/users/your-listing.html">highlight</a> the game's - best features in screenshots, videos, and description. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Integrate Google Play Game Services, so your game is displayed in the - <a href= - "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.play.games"> - Google Play Games App</a>. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="engage"> - Engage and Retain - </h2> - - -</div> - -<h3> - 1. Keep users coming back -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/achievements"> - Achievements</a>, <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/leaderboards"> - leaderboards</a>, <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/realtimeMultiplayer"> - multiplayer</a>, and <a href= - "https://developers.google.com/games/services/common/concepts/cloudsave">cloud - save</a> help engage users and bring them back. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Hold tournaments and offer promotions, then announce them through - <a href="{@docRoot}design/patterns/notifications.html">notifications</a>. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Sign in users early, then automatically. Before their first sign-in, save - progress locally. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 2. Give users a reason to invest their money -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - A majority of the top grossing games use in-app purchases. Use them to - unlock content and allow players to enhance their game play. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - <a href="{@docRoot}google/play/billing/index.html">Google Play In-app - Billing</a> makes purchasing easy with several forms of payment. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Provide content updates regularly to give users limited edition items to - win or purchase. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<h3> - 3. Earn players’ love -</h3> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/10/improved-app-insight-by-linking-google.html"> - Measure</a> your campaigns to see what’s driving quality users to install - your games. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/optimizing-your-app.html#measuring-analyzing-responding"> - Analyze in-game use</a> to steer content updates and prolong the life of your - games. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - <a href= - "http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2013/05/all-google-play-developers-can-now.html"> - Respond to reviews</a> and get valuable feedback from the community - you’ve built. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> - <h2 id="beyond"> - Beyond the Basics - </h2> - - -</div> - -<ul> - <li> - <p> - After you've launched in your market of strength, <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/users/expand-to-new-markets.html">expand into other - markets</a> strategically and <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/tools/localization-checklist.html">localize</a> - your apps as you go. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Provide content <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/engage/app-updates.html">updates on a regular - basis</a> to keep users engaged. - </p> - </li> - - <li> - <p> - Building educational games? See the <a href= - "{@docRoot}distribute/essentials/gpfe-guidelines.html">Education - Guidelines</a>. - </p> - </li> -</ul> - -<div class="headerLine"> -<h2 id="related-resources">Related Resources</h2> -</div> - -<div class="resource-widget resource-flow-layout col-13" - data-query="collection:distribute/toolsreference/bestpractices/games" - data-sortOrder="-timestamp" - data-cardSizes="9x3,9x3" - data-maxResults="6"></div> |