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I originally posted this on deviantART earlier today but have received no responses. 1800PocketPC recommended that I also try here. I didn't even think there may be designers lurking in the developer ranks...!
[EDIT: Apparently I'm not allowed to add a link to back-reference the deviantART link because I'm a newbie.]
I'm a software developer from the UK with absolutely no graphical ability. None. Every time I come here and see the awesome visuals that you guys produce I am literally blown away. The sheer range and quality of graphics are mind-blowing.
I'm primarily a web developer but in my past I've been involved with creating Flash-based games along with designers, but my eye's recently been caught by the Windows Phone 7 system that Microsoft are producing and the XNA architecture that you can use to develop games for it.
If you don't know, basically MS are throwing a tonne of money at their new phone operating system (coming out in a couple of months) and will have an application ecosystem similar to Apple's. My plan is to get a few (simple) 2D retro-style games up on their app store to try and capitalise on this surge of new people.
I am more than capable of developing the architecture for the game. I have experience in developing tile-based gaming engines and have already produced one example of a top-down "fighter" game using XNA and some dodgy graphics as a proof-of-concept. My plan is to take this and some other games I have ideas for, develop them in conjunction with a designer (or two) and put them on the marketplace.
I'm looking for someone interested in creating some retro-style game graphics/sprites to help me achieve the goal of selling these games and making us both - hopefully - some money. I'm hoping that someone out there there's someone, possibly a student, who'd like help. Even if the games don't get off the ground (and/or don't make any money), I will provide Windows-executables of the game that the artist might be able to use for course credit, CV, or something similar.
Please note that this is not a paid job. Not up-front, at least. However it is something that I hope will take off and we can arrange a profit-share for. I'm willing to accept the costs of getting onto the approved-developer-list (so that we can submit applications).
Is anyone interested?
Craig.
check out this;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=776429
So, yes there are people interested .. here! right here!
cboy
I have some cogs turning in my head about a variant of audiosurf, except its more of a puzzle, with your favorite tunes. I really think it will take off if its done right, I just need the know-how to develop it myself
Cheers guys
Have emailed you both. Anyone else interested?
I think this is a great idea and my plan is to work with a number of designers on a number of different games/applications/projects over the coming few months, so as many as possible!
Craig.
I'm interested. I have experience in Photoshop (7 years) and am a beginner in character design and fine arts as well. Shoot me an email and I'll show you some of my work.
glad to see you finaly got the ball rolling on this
Saijo George
Editor 1800PocketPC.com
Cheers Saijo - yes, thankfully things seem to be starting to move forward!
Thanks for all your help. I'll let you know when we have something public if you'd like.
Regards,
Craig.
Would love to see it , when you are done with it. just shoot me a mail [email protected] or on twitter @1800PocketPC
Hi,
is your offer still actual? I would be interested in such project.
Worked as a graphic designer for few years. Also have experience with modeling in 3D, hand drawing etc.
Originaly from Czech, currently livingin UK.
Let me know if you still looking for somebody
Cheers
Bobby
Guys I don't know exactly whether or not this is the right place to post this, but I'm just SO EXCITED right now.
While searching for cool WP7 apps I just found a game called "Doodle Tower".
It looks pretty much like Doodle Jump for the iPhone! I can't wait to get my hands on this one, read some UK forums and many people say it's even better than the original Doodle Jump.
There are like 8-9 platform types with different functions and the level generator seems to be pretty solid with a combination of randomization and scripts!
Has it been released yet or is it "Coming soon" ?
It's already released!
You can find it in the marketplace by searching "Doodle Tower" or have a look at some screenshots at the developer homepage: modmonkeys.net
I would post links to some reviews and opinions I read about it, but I'm not yet allowed to do so because I'm new to this forum.
Thanks, I'll take a look.
Update: Just taken a look at the game....no way is it better than doodlejump. The level design is the most simple thing I've ever seen. good foundations, but it needs some proper skinning before I even consider a purchase.
In my opinion the level design is exactly the thing that makes it more interesting than Doodle Jump. You have to see that Doodle Jump received dozens of updates and this game is at it's beginning, however the platform types currently in the game are much more fun than in Doodle Jump.
It is more random than the Doodle Jump levels, Doodle Jump got boring as soon as you have seen the possible platform segments. Doodle Tower uses more randomization without giving up the scripted segments, they just combine it a very balanced way.
The game misses some background enhancements and enemies or some special effects, but the foundation is more solid than Doodle Jump 1.0 has been back then. It will be interesting to see what the devs plan in future updates, I personally love it the way it is atm, and I'm sure I will love it even more with future updates!
All in all Doodle Tower is the best game of its kind you can get for WP7 at the moment. Doodle Jump may have more updates, but Doodle Tower will receive more and more content, I'm pretty sure about that.
Hi guys,
I'm one of the lucky German citizens that received their WP7 device yesterday. And I just registered here to thank FW8 for this topic!
I was sceptically when I saw the screens, but hell, the gameplay is freaking awesome!
Played it for about 1-2 hours and it's still a lot of fun! I'm using every free minute trying to get a new highscore.
I'm missing online leaderboards, enemies and some cool special effecs (particles or something that uses the power of my device a bit) but for an early version it is just BADASS!
MonsterUp
As you may have already noticed, Doodle Tower was taken down an replaced with Birdy something because of naming disputes. No matter though, cause our game, MonsterUp, is way better and available since beginning of January. Already voted best WP7 for January 2011, featured in Channel9 Hot Apps show, and getting awesome reviews in the Marketplace.
Check it out at www.kariosgames.com, get the trial version and let us know what you think.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE_XtxZgrvs
I thought I will list some of the new Game reviews that we do in here. A bit of info about us
BestWP7Games.com was launched on 13th August 2010, just before Windows Phone 7 launched..with one goal in mind. To provide a resource that everyone can go to for everything related to Windows Phone 7 Games. From WP7 Games Reviews, Windows Phone 7 Gaming News, information about upcoming sale and pricedrops for WP7 games and much more. We cover everything from XBox Live games to the indie games on WP7.
Our Latest reviews : ( click on the icon to see the video review )
We would love to hear what you guys think about it . If you guys like us plz do consider liking us on Facebook and if you like a review plz do share it on Facebook / Twitter
Older Review :
Flying Heads
Popper 2
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Broken English
Finger Ball
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Thanks for site, nice and informative reviews, cool video! But I can't find a games rating (probably, your's independent, customer experience based rating will be helpful too). Also, I can suggest you a "pick of the day" game link, based on your and MS rating system.
@sensboston thanks for the feedback it helps us make the site better
We have chosen to go with out a rating system for now. ( more info )
We are just scraping through one review in a day and we dont have a lot of reviews up there at the moment so the pick of the day is not a good idea for now
User ratings is on the cards and we hope to have it up very soon It will be a simple thumbs up or down system ..
New review :
good site.
"One other thing you will find with our reviews is that we do not provide a rating for our reviews, we feel that there is no way you can correctly rate different games on a score of 1-5 stars."
i think that is appropriate. even if a more complex rating system could be helpful too...
@dogeballhero : a user review system is now online
New Game Added : Legless Ninja
Please keep this in WP7 General.
~~Tito~~
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HEY..sorry but what about Harvest??
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HEY..sorry but what about Harvest??
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sure we will try and get a review done for Harvest. But there are a few others that I have to get through first before taking on Harvest
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sure we will try and get a review done for Harvest. But there are a few others that I have to get through first before taking on Harvest
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But I can't find Harvest anywhere...
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But I can't find Harvest anywhere...
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here's a review: its pretty damn awesome. 4/5. it reminds me of the mech warriors games...
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I know this is slightly off topic, but I was wondering do you guys actually pay for these games? Or do you contact the developers to sideload and only have 5 or so installed at a time? Or, indeed, do you just use the trial versions?
Casey
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@Casey_boy : We used to buy the game for reviews, but now a days we use the trial ...coz we spend too much on apps n games
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Hi,
In January 2011 me and two other friends started our first web-based project: a website about Windows Phone ecosystem.
Things are going relatively well but there is room for improvement.
Can you please check out the website and tell us what you think is missing, what is surplus, etc. We would love to hear your sincere opinion: if you think it sucks, don't be afraid to say it
Thanks
since there was no link, I. used copy/paste :_)=
URL for easy linkage:
http://wp7lab.com/
As for the website, I think it looks pretty nice and functions as it should.
Most of the material is just duplicate to what's on other WP7 blogs but I do like the game reviews. If you keep reviewing lesser known apps, I'll definately continue to check it out.
Following you on twitter.
trying links on the site and they keep timing out.
site looks nice though.
Hi guys and gals,
I'm opening a new youtube channel dedicated to all of you gamers out there, I hope it'll help you become more familiar in the YT community, the whole idea is to feature gameplays\commentaries by gamers.
I got the idea after years of watching famous youtubers like wingsofredemption, woody'sgamertag and such, and wanting to be a part of this amazing community, then I figured there are many people like me who want in on this too but have no time to manage a YouTube channel, commentate, upload and such, so I came up with this idea.
the gameplays submitted can include commentaries or not, if no commentary is added to the gameplay I will commentate and talk about the gameplay itself and about other stuff too.
I think allot of gamers out there want their gameplays to reach a broader audience and this is the sole purpose of this channel.
Also I will post as many commentaries as I can, but again, the purpose is to bring you gamers out there to the eyes of the whole gaming community.
the channel is in its diapers right now, and I am gathering gamers from all around the globe to populate it.
Submissions should be sent over cloud services like dropbox etc.. (if you have better ideas i'd be happy to learn about them).
So, this whole thing depends on all of you gamers out there, and is FOR you
I usually play cod:black ops 2 and most of my videos will most likely be of blops 2 but you may suggest any game you like.
So as the usual YouTuber closing words go - Like, Share and Subscribe!
http://www.youtube.com/user/OcnGameTeam
This reminds me of all the user ads in the comment section
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This reminds me of all the user ads in the comment section
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I guess you're right.. but I tried my best not to make it look like an ad, because it isn't one, my channel is intended to provide a place in which gamers can make the gaming community aware of their videos, gameplays, ideas, commentaries and what not. I see it as a great opportunity for every gamer out there. plus, it does not qualify as an ad as it has nothing to do with the making of money only pure 100% entertainment
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I guess you're right.. but I tried my best not to make it look like an ad, because it isn't one, my channel is intended to provide a place in which gamers can make the gaming community aware of their videos, gameplays, ideas, commentaries and what not. I see it as a great opportunity for every gamer out there. plus, it does not qualify as an ad as it has nothing to do with the making of money only pure 100% entertainment
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It's still an ad, because you're advertising for your gaming channel on YouTube. Why didn't you just add the link to your sig.? That would save space, unlike the way you did it.
Please continue discussion here. Thanks.