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project preview: g-xero
Posted by Chris on 9/7/2008I have a G-Xero prototype video up on YouTube now. It will likely be the first project using the "mode 7" / "TGB Kart" mod that I've put into TGB. No promises. I'm just exploring and having some fun. Eventually I'll focus and crank out the other two games I've got sitting around as well. Click the pic below for a preview of G-Xero.
project preview: tgb kart
Posted by Chris on 8/22/2008In addition to the much-delayed Mini Shogi and Xeno Versus, I have been developing a retro "mode 7" style engine modification for Torque Game Builder that I call TGB Kart. Click on the picture below for a link to a youtube video.
Right now, I'm working on the code that will allow trees, other karts, and so forth.
a pair of reviews
Posted by Chris on 8/22/2008Xeno Sola and Mini Chess have both been reviewed on Bytten. Links to the respective reviews below:
Thanks to the Bytten review, there may be a small insight into the game activation bug. Apparently, Vista might be to blame. I haven't QA'ed the games with Vista yet, as they were developed in (and for) XP. If your game requires more than one activation (which is should not), simply email me and I'll do a manual workaround.
xeno sola on games du jour... now!
Posted by Chris on 8/04/2008Xeno Sola is on Games du Jour right now, for one day only. Buying through them today nabs you a 65% discount. So it's a great time to pickup the game and email me some feedback about any improvements you'd like to see in a patch or updated release.
xeno sola reviewed
Posted by Chris on 7/23/2008About 15 reviews of Xeno Sola have popped up online. There has been one common theme from all reviews: frustration with the tutorial. I made a mistake in assuming people would want to learn by trial and error, or that they'd find playing with the help bubbles a sufficient way to learn. So I'm hoping to address this in a few ways. For starters, there's a new "How to Play" section added to the Xeno Sola game page. Hopefully, this will clarify how the game is played and get people into the fun part faster. Eventually, this guide may make its way into the game itself in the form of a patch or new download. :)
little news bits
Posted by Chris on 6/30/2008
- Xeno Sola will be in Game Tunnel's July monthly game review roundup
- Speaking of Xeno Sola, some jerks decided to start distributing "cracked" copies of the game. Please ignore them and download from my site only.
- Mini Shogi is being delayed to late July for some additional polish.
- Xeno Versus work has resumed. Two new levels have their artwork completed. And the ships are being redone in higher resolution. (Hi-res below the lo-res.)
mini shogi coming soon
Posted by Chris on 6/17/2008I will be rounding out my mighty triumvirate of board games with Mini Shogi. It is being built upon a slightly improved Mini Chess engine and interface. Expect it to be out sometime in late June.
mini chess available now
Posted by Chris on 6/11/2008Mini Chess, the plucky little chess game that could, is now available. Two games in two weeks... phew!
xeno sola available now
Posted by Chris on 6/4/2008Xeno Sola, the most recent project of ours, is the first to be available for purchase. Sometimes games just come together quickly. It's definitely exciting to get something online. Hopefully, this game can find its way to a number of hard drives.
xeno sola gets some love
Posted by Chris on 5/29/2008Garage Games Forum News has Xeno Sola featured as a "Wicked Sweet Project." Xeno Sola and its fellow "Wicked Sweet Project" Mini Chess are inching toward their June release on this site.
games section up
Posted by Chris on 5/26/2008The games section has been added to the site. I'm currently working on a custom-built ecommerce solution via PayPal. When its finished, Xeno Sola and Mini Chess will both be available for purchase. It's about time this little indie game outfit got a cash infusion, no?
xeno sola beta
Posted by Chris on 5/16/2008Xeno Sola: Tile Placement Game is now in public beta. So give it a download, check it out, and let me know what you think!
new project in the pipeline
Posted by Chris on 4/16/2008Soooo.... here's the status of the project pipeline:
Here are a couple pics of Xeno Sola:
- Mini Chess - Currently being evaluated for the best publication situation.
- Xeno Versus: Space Melee - Sitting on the backburner. We're looking to reduce its scope (again).
- Xeno Sola: Tile Placement Game - Look out, Carcassonne lovers! This is a new project of ours. It is rapidly being completed and will be in beta very soon.
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