The application "The Long Dark" for IOS

[Borovik]

Hi.

Found in the AppStore app "Game Pro - The Long Dark Version", which is dedicated to this game.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/game-pro-the-long-dark-version/id991269281?mt=8

I would like to see a review of the game developer about this app.

[Bill Tarling]

I could be wrong, but as far as I know that looks like an unauthorised app using The Long Dark trademarked name. It looks like they're actually trying to cash in on Hinterland's game, and even use pretty much the same description.

If it is an unauthorized work based on their game, then I doubt the studio would consider reviewing the app, even though use of the description and name almost makes it sound like it's an official (approved and released) mobile app for The Long Dark.

Normally, if it had been a legit and legal product release for the game, we likely would have heard or seen an announcement from the studio. Until I see a response from the studio either confirming or denying the authorized release of that product, I refuse to support, recommend, or download/buy it... Something seems very fishy, and I don't trust that to be a legit TLD release.

The devs are really swamped and busy right now, but I'll wait and perhaps they can drop in a say whether or not there was an agreement for the app, I took a look for that procodemedia publisher's website (using the URL they provided), and there is no website.

In fact, even tracking down their LinkedIn profile, the page is blank (no employees or company info listed apart from the empty website). The only search references appear to be free directory listings which they've created themselves.

Something smells seriously scammy, and I wouldn't trust running any app from them -- at least not until we actually hear from Hinterland that it's safe.

[Raphael van Lierop]

Hello! This is an unauthorized app and the app developer has created it without our knowledge or permission. We're taking steps to have it removed.

In the future, if someone wants to create an app that benefits from our hard work on the game, we'd appreciate they talk to us about it first.

[bethany]

Just as a side-note, I saw you posted about this in the Steam forums as well. I removed that post so we can try to curb the amount of traffic we're driving to this app.

Thanks!

[Borovik]

The plans of the developer of this app are very optimistic.

" FEATURES: • Walkthrough Videos • Read character bios • Guide on every level • Cheats and tricks in level • How to get through Challenge Modes • Manual Game Guide • Trailer Videos • And many more "

Here are two more links for this app in the appstore :

http://catchapp.net/item/detail/991269281

http://appshopper.com/games/game-pro-the-long-dark-version

[Auguris]

If you look through the app creator's "work" he basically sells games guides for $5 a pop. There are guides on steam/gamefaqs/ign/pretty much everywhere that do the same thing for free.

[TattooedMac]

Seems like he likes to cash in on everyones hard work . . Some other Titles !!

Game Pro - Beyond: Two Souls Version

Game Pro - Black Mesa Version

Game Pro - Bloodborne Version

Game Pro - Brink Version

Game Pro - Conker's Bad Fur Day Version

Game Pro - Cry of Fear Version

Game Pro - DamNation Version

Game Pro - Dead Rising 2: Off the Record Version

Game Pro - Deadly Premonition Version

Game Pro - Delver Version

Game Pro - Dragon Ball XenoVerse Version

Game Pro - I Am Alive Version

Game Pro - Jazzpunk Version

Game Pro - Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty! Version

Game Pro - Ori and the Blind Forest Version

Game Pro - Spec Ops: The Line Version

Game Pro - Splinter Cell: Conviction Version

Game Pro - Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition Version

Game Pro - Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark Version

Game Pro - Uncharted: Golden Abyss Version

Game Pro - Watch Dogs: Bad Blood Version

Mega Game - Lego Star Wars Version

Mega Game - Turok Version

[Borovik]

App removed from Appstore.