Google removed our game from all charts on Play Store - App Stores

Hi all,
We made a game for Android. Usual game, no rules violations, no illegal content. The game was have good positions (TOP 200) in 'Arcade & Action'. And so, in one day, game was removed from all TOPs in all countries. It's not a ban, I didn't receive any notes. Game available through search, just removed from TOP category, in one moment!
I didn't find some live support for developers in Play Store. Somebody know, what we can make?
Sorry for my bad English.

coder1cv8 said:
Hi all,
We made a game for Android. Usual game, no rules violations, no illegal content. The game was have good positions (TOP 200) in 'Arcade & Action'. And so, in one day, game was removed from all TOPs in all countries. It's not a ban, I didn't receive any notes. Game available through search, just removed from TOP category, in one moment!
I didn't find some live support for developers in Play Store. Somebody know, what we can make?
Sorry for my bad English.
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If its still on the store, it sounds like you just dropped in rankings. The "top" rankings xhange all the time.

out of ideas said:
If its still on the store, it sounds like you just dropped in rankings. The "top" rankings xhange all the time
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Yes, game is still on Store. But.. Just look on screens.
July 5:
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And it's not a bug of appannie.com

Support answered: "... changes to your app's ranking are consistent with the normal fluctuations ..."
WTF!

Hey, mate
I too an android developer & I too was shocked when same happened to me.
I will tell what happened.
When, your is famous & is new that is less than a month only then your app get rank in top New apps or games & after 30 days of ranking in top new apps or games it is then removed for new apps.
Now, if it has lots of downloads then it will come in Top apps or games not top new
Hope, you get it now
Sent from my GS3

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Catch Phrase Party
This is that fast talking, fast passing game you all have probably played before. If you haven't, it is a party game where one person has a phrase in front of them, and they have to get their team members to guess the phrase, without spelling it out, using a word from the phrase, etc. If the buzzer sounds when your team has the phone, then the opposing team is awarded a point.
Very fun game when you have a few friends all sitting around with nothing better to do.
My brother and I have been working on this for a little while now, and finally released it today. We already have a few things in mind for the next release, which may be as early as tonight or tomorrow.
The only glaring issue I have found is that the XBL tile seems blurry. We don't know what would cause this - if any of you know - that would be great, but hopefully we can get that cleared up tonight.
Feedback is much appreciated! You can do that here, or in app.
Link: http://social.zune.net/External/Lau...oneAppID=c2563a5f-e280-e011-986b-78e7d1fa76f8
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Gameplay
http://i.imgur.com/ZhCkD.jpg
About screen
http://i.imgur.com/Ab1ex.jpg
Custom Team Names
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Win Screen
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Phrase Category
And for those who like video, a demo of the game in action -
Our first update was released:
XBL tile now crisp/sharp looking.
Fixed capitalization issue.
This is update addressed all known issues - so if you find any, please let us know.
Enjoy!
This game is awesome, way better than paying $20+ for the electronic version.
UPDATE:
Version 1.2 is now available in the marketplace.
+ Added hundreds of phrases to the the thousands already in the catalog
+ Added a confirmation dialog upon back button hit (requested by a customer)
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[Game] Catch Phrase Party [R] 5/20/2011 [V] 1.3 - Mango!

Thanks to all our awesome fans we have a perfect 5 star rating! Kinsoft is proud to announce our latest, and biggest update yet!
Version 1.3
Mango instant-resume
Added over 1500 additional phrases
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Very fun game when you have a few friends all sitting around with nothing better to do.
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I will add an updated video and screen captures later.
If you have an idea for a new feature/changes, feel free to leave that feedback here. We are already working on new content for our next update, but we would love to hear how we can continue to make Catch Phrase Party a 5 star experience for you.
will it work on NODO?
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will it work on NODO?
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Yes. The app is available for Nodo, but it will be stuck at version 1.2 until you update to Mango. This is standard for all apps. Mango users are currently getting updates for existing apps that Nodo users won't see until after they update to Mango. This just means by the time Mango is in the hands of the average user, more apps will be Mango ready.
Version 1.2 still has thousands of phrases, and is a solid app. People have been happy with it so far, 1.3 is just all the more awesome.
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Anytime!
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[GAME] The Passenger: Episode 1

Hi,
We have been working on our first android game. The development has taken several months. The project has been started by two XDA members, me and kurouzu.
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We whould like to share our work first of all with this great community, please give us your opinion, we will continue developing for android and the feedback from users is really important for us.
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Original soundtrack composed specially for the
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Advertising non-free (as in cost) software on XDA is against the rules. You should either make an ad supported free version and upload that, or take this down before a mod does.
SGS is not compatible
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Advertising non-free (as in cost) software on XDA is against the rules. You should either make an ad supported free version and upload that, or take this down before a mod does.
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This is the paid section of the forum. And according to THIS section of the forum, members that have been here for a while, meaning a senior (like hazex is...) can advertise what they have new in any market place. He's not breaking any rules. The only thing missing is on the title of the OP to add what platform is the game for, as for now it only says [GAME].

PokeDex for Windows Phone 7 !! Free & Full available here.

PokeDex for Windows Phone 7
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Thanks. 1 of my favorite game. Love it so much.
thanks for the link bro !! !!!
pokemon fan for life !
i am a pokefan too
ty for the pokedex
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Small bug. When a name is written in all-caps, the "speak" function spells it out one letter at a time rather than reading the word.
So "CHARIZARD" gets read as "cee ache aye are eye zee aye are dee" rather than just "Charizard"
Good stuff I have added a press release for it here : http://www.1800pocketpc.com/pokedex-yes-it-is-for-the-pokemon-fan/28107/
thank you very much
Leapo said:
Small bug. When a name is written in all-caps, the "speak" function spells it out one letter at a time rather than reading the word.
So "CHARIZARD" gets read as "cee ache aye are eye zee aye are dee" rather than just "Charizard"
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thank you.
this will fix in next version + new feature.
Is this gone from the marketplace?
Sent from my Focus S (SGH-i937) using Board Express Pro
it seems that everything related to pokemon is gone from the marketplace...
Lameness well as soon as purple cherry is released I'll get my Pokemon on in the game boy emulator
Sent from my Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937) build 8107 using Board Express Pro.
please can you provide a xap or reup to market
i had to reset my phone... and now the only app i miss is pokedex....
please!:crying:
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[Google Play Store] Real reviews are deleted without any reason/notice

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Context:
• Genuine Play Store reviews are getting deleted by Google assuming it as fake!
References:
• Google Updates Play Store Developer Program Policy to Combat Incentivized Ratings and Reviews
• Google Play is Hit with a New Wave of Fake Reviews
Things didn't really change in 2 years (at least) and I think this deserves a thread on XDA. Of course all devs are concerned but users too! You will understand why in a few minutes...
◘ My experience
In the Dev Console we can choose to receive email notifications when a new review is available. That's what I always do to give a quick answer if necessary.
In the emails from Google we have the rating and the comment but not the name of the person who posted the review.
Right after receiving this email I go to the dev console to check if the review is still there. It's not unusual that the review has already been removed by Google. It simply disappeared from the dev console and for everyone.
Actually things aren't that simple...
1. Sometimes the review is removed a few hours later.
2. I said that the review is no longer available in the dev console and it doesn't appear in the public version of the Google Play Store. However even if the review is removed for the rest of the world, the user who posted the review still sees his message! Here is why Google is misleading and deceitful.
◘ What can we do as developers/users?
We can try to complain about Google's algorithm (until things are fixed).
FYI data are sometimes not relevant in the dev console, there are several bugs including with Adwords platform... and Google's support is useless (the quality of their answers is really poor).
And some folks trust them to control their cars, manage all their digital lifes...
Some users of my apps and myself tried to contact Google's support. They are sorry if we have a bad experience with their products and services (LMAO) but the control of reviews is managed by their "Ratings and Comments team". Do you know what? We can't contact them and we can't have any answers from them.
◘ Closing words
Independant devs are working hard (sometimes several hours a day) to publish great apps with regular updates and all this may look like a losing battle.
Moreover Google tries to fight fake reviews. Since fake reviews means 5 stars you can imagine that 90% of our removed reviews are positive...
Support your devs and post genuine reviews to help and motivate them!
If you have more information on this matter then please share.
Thank you.

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