Football Manager Handheld 2012 (iOS/Android) - Price drop
 

Just in case anyone has been waiting to pick up this years handheld game on a mobile device the iOS & Android versions are now on sale in the relevant stores.

(oh and an update for the Android version has just been released as well - same update will be incoming on iOS in the near future but needs to clear Apple submissions).

I hate to ask the question(s):

When will the next version be out?

If I buy this version, will it be upgradeable to the next one or is it a brand new purchase?

FMH2013 won't be out until near christmas (so a good 5+ months away).

The next one will require a brand new purchase but I think 5+ months of use out of a mobile application for $4.99 isn't bad value really .... I am of course biased in my opinion ;)

Thanks for the info. It would just depend on what types of things got thrown into the new one. If there were just little tweaks here and there, which is what I would expect given how good the game already is, then I wouldn't care. If some nice big new features got added I might be a little disappointed.

That said, you're right at $5 what's the big deal.

I can't remember all the new features which went into 2012 - but it did include challenges for the first time, customisable tactics (drag/drop formations), new media and a host of other things.

The exact 'post release' changes which went into it - I've posted below (as I store those in a 'changelist' in the game so have them to hand).

With regards to next years version - I'm afraid I can't talk about that yet, but obviously I'll make it as compelling as possible ;)

#3.5 - Update 4 (out now on Android / Coming soon on iOS)
Added no interest news when offering players to club
Improve movement of withdrawn strikers
Tweak defensive positioning against narrow formations
Additional Purchasable Scenarios Added
Stop players moaning for a new contract if they've only just joined club
Various match improvements based on community feedback
Tune contract requests at clubs with a sugar daddy
Tune effect of loans on players involved
Tune manager movement slightly
#3.3 - Update 3
Fix Scottish loan rules
Show player names on 2d retina pitch more often
Rotating incremental save game
Drag and Drop tactics in match
Stop Man Utd players getting excited and asking for new contracts after winning Charity Shield
Tweaking of match simulation
Tune contract requests at clubs with a sugar daddy
Tuning of free agent transfers
Fix rare pass count wrap display issue if player made over 128 passes in a match
Welsh Manager Performance Award Fix
Port Vale points deduction
Fix rare issue in European comps if a minor club wins major competition
Fix for JPT issue if a Conference club is promoted & qualifies for Europe
Minor text fixes (grammar and translations)
Improve the manner in which players react to bankruptcy
Fix very rare corruption of player history in long term saves
#3.2 - Update 2
Fix loyal manager leaderboard reporting
Fix for specific squad selection method on iPad
Tuning of contract renewals for big-name kids in inactive leagues
Further tuning to transfer system
Further tuning to player regeneration implementation
Allow Inside Forwards in AMC positions
Allow players to retrain as sweepers
Slight tuning of player preferred roles
Allow all exceptionally performing clubs to turn professional
Broadcast Addictedness at the end of a season
Tuning to regen player physical attributes
Some auto-repair code for corrupted save games
Tune unhappiness behavior of young players at large clubs
Fix rare condition where set-piece/corner taker cleared down
Added more player personality information
Fix for excessive friendly attendances in some circumstances
Tune contract renewal amounts for older players on huge salaries
Stop players moaning about not playing if they have long term bans
Further Match tweaks
Fixed grid to pitch dragging bug where game would think formation had changed to a custom one when it hadn't
Fix offering of new contracts to players in reserve sides
#3.1 - Update 1
Allowed selection of multiple items at once on attribute filter page
Stop CPU offering to loan players going out of contract soon
Tuning of timing for transfer rumours
Add link to general training schedule in motivation problem news item
Fix for incorrect number of matches being listed for Welsh Prem on rules screen
Stopped transfer delay news item from being generated when it wasn't needed
Transfer Window screen fix
Match balance tweaks
Transfer logic tweaks
Made sure league table always gets shown at end of scenario
Stopped Negotiate button sometimes appearing for news items when it wasn't needed
Remember live league table scroll position between screen changes
Fix rare news glitch where a comment would be given to a humans when not set by him
Tuning of national team manager job movement
#3.0 FMHi 2012 - Initial Release
Original Version

I purchased this. Couple of things that it seems like I should be able to but must be missing something...

1. What does a Red Block by a player's name mean? No position listed, no movement allowed, just a red block?

2. How can I compare two players easily? Is there a way to bring both players up on the same screen or at least be able to select a couple of playes to scroll through?

Ipad version...

The player is inellgibable for some reason - in most cases there will be an icon indicating why (or an excalamation mark to indicate a conflict).

PS - If you look on the players 'availability' tab it'll explain what is happening and why in text.

At the moment you have to mentally compare players - I'm considering implementing an in-game comparison system for a future version.

Would strongly encourage #2. It would go a very long way to make such comparisons easier.

Is there any way to get this on the Kindle Fire?
I bought it for my nook on google play.
But I don't want to root the fire.

How do you get young players? I have done a few seasons and no regens in them?