[GAME] Banzai Birds - [R] - 2011/07/21 - [V] 1.0.0.0 - Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games

My new game Banzai Birds has hit the Windows Phone Marketplace, and the best news is that I have decided to make it free!
The first episode consists of 20 challenging levels of dodging, diving and fleeing (from evil owls) each testing your timing and reflexes using the accelerometer .
Two additional episodes updates are to follow, each with 20 levels, gameplay updates and new graphics.
I'm taking suggestions for improvements for the next episodes so if you have any cracking ideas lets have them!
thanks all!
Zune:http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=4085396b-6397-47cf-99e2-4c694b943c9e
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1B2m3cI0uA

I couldn't find it in the marketplace, so I followed your link. Is it not available in the EU (Germany)? I can't download it ("Download" never appears on my phone).

Localhorst86 said:
I couldn't find it in the marketplace, so I followed your link. Is it not available in the EU (Germany)? I can't download it ("Download" never appears on my phone).
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Yes it's really annoying. Microsoft's new publishing system requests a Content Rating for submitted apps for each country you want to publish to. not all countries require a rating, unfortunately Germany is one.
if you can side load go here...
http://www.mobileleaderboards.com/sire-assemblies/BanzaiBirds.rar
If you like it please review.
thanks!

Why, thank you. That is some good information to have. I'll sideload your game later, probably.
By "requests content rating", what exactly do you mean? How do you get your content rating? Will this mean that games will come delayed to those markets? Does MS offer this "service" to its developers, or do you have to get it yourself?

I need to read up on it a little more to see what I need to do / get around it.
Here in the UK we have U rating for kids and 18 rating for adult content but its not a requirement for games hence I could sell my unrated app in the UK.
I guess Germany requires a rating of some sort for games?

Yes, in Germany you need to have a USK Rating on games you sell (0, 6, 12, 16, 18), but I never knew this was needed for "digital distribution" as well.
Anyways, afaiu, the USK rating board has to review your game and, at least that's how it seems to me, this takes several months... But I am not too familiar with the whole process, so I can't tell for sure. Surely, MS must provide you with information about this... I just hope this is not the end of games for my WP7 because they'd make it hard for developers to get the rating..?
EDIT: I now checked the USK Site. Currently, games can only obtain a USK rating if they are provided on physical media (DVD, CD etc.), not digitaly distributed games (allthough, they can get the rating as well, if they are additionally provided on physical media). They are *planning* to extend this to "non-physical" games, but haven't yet done so... So, not sure what I should make of that.

http://forums.create.msdn.com/forums/t/87527.aspx
Looks like it could be a while. Ridiculous really Germany is a good source for downloads

Thanks all for your suggestions.
I have upgraded Banzai Birds now at V1.1, changing the initial level designs, new graphics and better parachute control.
Get your update now!
Zune : http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=4085396b-6397-47cf-99e2-4c694b943c9e
Twitter : @Sire_Assemblies
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UPDATED Version for sideloading
Hi all, for those that require side loading to play Banzai Birds here is the link for the upgrade>>
http://www.mobileleaderboards.com/sire-assemblies/banzaiBirds.rar
Version 1.1

After a WP7 marketplace bug fix, Banzai Birds is now available in Germany!
http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=4085396b-6397-47cf-99e2-4c694b943c9e

This is a realy nice Game. I love it.
Thank you, that is the game for free.

Have you reviewed it on the marketplace?
us developers need all the help we can get

yes, it's true.

very nice game!

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Vendetta online

i saw the vendetta online on xoom trailer,and i want to play it badly,anyone got a release date or beta test date?
Says coming April 2011 on the Tegra Zone app.
Sent from my Xoom using XDA Premium App
The devs say it should be launching soon!!!!
Sent from my Xoom using XDA App
In the meantime you can play the PC/Mac/Linux version. I just signed up online and I'm trying it out tonight. Game looks like Freelancer (great PC game), but online...which is amazing.
Start your journey so you can make the jump when it comes in April! (Seen on Tegra Zone). XD
lol thats what i thought,i love freelancer,and play in one of the multiplayer mods, and i am starting to play it on my pc for now,but i want motion control1!!!!lol
It's available !
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.guildsoftware.vendetta
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So I was kinda hyped about it,cause im a freelancer fanatic, and space fighters are my thing, and the thought of controlling a space fighter with my xoom is well, kinda hot? Anyways, so I was thinking, maybe I got my hopes up, and was expecting to much from this game? Or maybe It was my expectations that were to high...But as I sit and play this game on my Xoom, and 100% sure my thoughts were wrong, this game is amazing, everything I was looking for in a space fighter on the Xoom!
game is out as of today. Was gonna make a new thread. But desided to revive this one
I'm a fan of space flight and something on the Xoom could be pretty neat (but not sure about the controls.)
However, one of the reviews mentions a trial and subscription? Whats up with that? Buying the app plus paying a subscription to play? I haven't found the details yet but I'm lookin...
Edit:
Found a preview through a link on the vendetta website. $10 monthly subscription.
Sirchuk said:
I'm a fan of space flight and something on the Xoom could be pretty neat (but not sure about the controls.)
However, one of the reviews mentions a trial and subscription? Whats up with that? Buying the app plus paying a subscription to play? I haven't found the details yet but I'm lookin...
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Its an mmo. Most all mom's require a subscription
Legacystar said:
Its an mmo. Most all mom's require a subscription
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How many MMO's are available for mobile devices?
They should go the micro-transaction route like pocket legends. Pay for what you want to do. You spend a lot of time playing, you spend more money, a little time, a little money. The model has proved extremely profitable for them. 40-50% more profitable on Android than iOS too, as announced earlier today.
It looks neat and all, but I'm not going to buy an app that requires a subscription for a game that I would likely only play intermittently.
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Also, PC players are in the same world? I foresee a lot of Xoom users getting their asses beat down pretty hard.
I wonder if the subscription at least is transferable to the PC. ie, play on either device? I dunno..still hard to swallow for a game released in I think 2002?
The Android Version includes:
" Single-Player "Free Play" mode: after completing the tutorial, a free-play sandbox sector becomes available, letting you perfect your flying technique and enjoy minigames while offline. This feature will be expanded in future patches, and will permanently be available to anyone with the game installed, regardless of whether they ever choose to subscribe. Enjoy!"
If you want this game just google the apki have it running on my galaxy s it kind of boring and there only a 16 hour trail what that all about

[Android 2.1+][Game] Anti-Squish

Preface:
Owners of Galaxy S series devices will likely know me as the developer of the free open-source firmware flashing tool suite, Heimdall. What a lot of you probably wouldn't know is that until very recently I worked as a professional freelance game developer, typically being involved in medium-to-large-scale 3D FPS and action games. It's even less likely that you would know that late last year I tried my hand at creating my first 2D Android casual game, Anti-Squish.
About Anti-Squish:
Anti-Squish is an addictive touch controlled casual game. Your goal is to score points by helping flies starting on the left or right side of the screen safely make their way to the opposite side. Prevent them from colliding with each other and make sure they don’t get SQUISHED!
Use the in-built high score system to compete with friends on the one device, or upload your scores online to compete world-wide.
Anti-Squish comes with three main game modes plus one additional unlockable mode:
Classic (Easy, Medium and Hard):
You have 5 lives. See how high you can make your score before running out of lives. Different difficulties adjust how often flies spawn and how often swatters appear.
Rush (1 Minute, 2 Minutes and 3 Minutes):
You have a time limit and unlimited lives. See how high you can make your score before running out of time. The quicker you save flies the faster they will appear. Your score grows much faster if you save multiple flies in a row without letting any die.
Survival:
You have only one life. See how long you can survive without letting a single fly die. The game gets progressively harder over time as you save more flies. Your score grows faster the longer you survive.
Hidden/Unlockable Game Mode: (???)
A bit of detective work should get you the name of this game mode. However you’ll have to unlock it to find out what it is… or ask someone else, but that spoils the fun!
Lite vs. Full Version:
The Lite version only includes easy and medium difficulties for the Classic gameplay mode. The hard difficulty for Classic mode and the other gameplay modes are only available in the full version.
The Lite version still allows you to upload your scores online for the game modes in which you have access to.
Screenshots:
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The original version of Anti-Squish and Anti-Squish Lite was made available in November 2010. However it was only a week ago that the game received a complete graphical make-over. The make-over replaced all my terrible programmer art with the beautiful graphics you see above. Props go to Amora Leite for producing such wonderful artwork. The graphical update also included a few minor functional improvements and the game mode available in the Lite edition was changed from "Rush" to "Classic".
Anti-Squish is our first ever Android game. We're hoping for at least a small amount of success so that we'll be able to produce larger games and applications in future.
Links:
Market Links (Android Device):
Anti-Squish (~$2.00 AUD)
Anti-Squish Lite (Free)
Market Links (PC):
Anti-Squish (~$2.00 AUD)
Anti-Squish Lite (Free)
Anti-Squish Product Page @ Glass Echidna's Homepage
It looks very funny. I like this game~
Thanks for your sharing.
chiuzw said:
It looks very funny. I like this game~
Thanks for your sharing.
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I'm glad you like it

[GAME] Gears -[R]- 08/05/2011 -[U]- 05/01/2013 -[V]- 1.3 NOW 50 LEVELS ARE FREE!!!

Name : Gears
Gears is an excellent puzzle game that delivers complete and total freedom to the player because it does not contain snap-grid. It allows you to be creative with your own solutions.
Challenge your brain against 125 uniquely designed levels and many more that will come in future upgrades!
NOW 50 LEVELS ARE FREE IN TRIAL VERSION!!!
Download link :
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Source : Ante Maric
Download link :
Looks interesting, I'll try to the demo. Does it have xbox live achivements support ?
WTF not available in my location.
Why would you ever do that
[BT]Black V said:
WTF not available in my location.
Why would you ever do that
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I am pretty sure I published it internationally but than I also uploaded 8 screenshots yet only 5 are there. Microsoft have some serious issues with updated app hub. I'll try to contact them to fix this.
DavidinCT said:
Looks interesting, I'll try to the demo. Does it have xbox live achivements support ?
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I'm sorry, but no, it is not xbox live title.
LOL! The Smithsonian could have used this game before designing their Presidentially inspired "Department of Innovation" logo!
(Yes, they eventually got tired of being mocked & changed it.)
Can I make a request to the Programmer/OP here. I have been trying this game and I found something about it I hate...
When you try to place a small Gear, it will be right under your finger, so it's hard to place unless you put it down and try to move it a few times till it falls into the right place. Can I make a request when you click on the small gear that it goes just above the point ot touch, so you can see where you place it?
I have seen other games move above your touch point and makes it a lot easier to use/play
DavidinCT said:
Can I make a request to the Programmer/OP here. I have been trying this game and I found something about it I hate...
When you try to place a small Gear, it will be right under your finger, so it's hard to place unless you put it down and try to move it a few times till it falls into the right place. Can I make a request when you click on the small gear that it goes just above the point ot touch, so you can see where you place it?
I have seen other games move above your touch point and makes it a lot easier to use/play
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I will look into this. As a workaround you can place a gear over some other gear (to make it go red). Then you can release it (it will not fall down) and put your finger down somewhere else on the screen and move it.
BTW, I'm sorry because bug fix isn't out yet. Had some problems with submission so I removed it from the marketplace because Microsoft will not publish new version before next week and I wanted to avoid bad reviews from angry users.
amaric said:
I will look into this. As a workaround you can place a gear over some other gear (to make it go red). Then you can release it (it will not fall down) and put your finger down somewhere else on the screen and move it.
BTW, I'm sorry because bug fix isn't out yet. Had some problems with submission so I removed it from the marketplace because Microsoft will not publish new version before next week and I wanted to avoid bad reviews from angry users.
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Thanks... Just trying to help..
I do know the summission process can be a PIA with MS....
I have finally managed to get v1.1 on the marketplace. Now you can all enjoy and make sure you post here if you have any problems.
Now we have a video!
Wondered where is the download link
33poison said:
Wondered where is the download link
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Just click on the picture below "Download link:" or open games category in marketplace on your device and search for gears, you'll find it in no time.
Price drop...now only $0.99 !!!
Did anyone managed to pass all 100 levels?
Now free for a limited time!!!!
thanks! Cool game
I really likes this one. Thanks.
Great game!!
Thanks for making it free, I'm really enjoying it.
Positive feedback coming your way immediately
Not free anymore, but still...you have 20 levels for free and option to buy it for only $0.99.

[FREE][GAME] Monster's Pinball for WP7

Hello XDA!
I'm a longtime reader and I would like your opinions my new game Monster's Pinball for Windows Phone 7.
It has two tables and is based on one of my favorite handheld pinball games from back when I was a kid and its just as challenging (can anyone guess what game?)
If you like the game please leave a comment and rating in the marketplace!
Someone left a comment saying the flippers had no power. Is this true for everyone? If so, what device are you using?
Thanks!
Here is the description from the Marketplace:
Monster's Pinball pays tribute to some challenging cult classic portable pinball games.
Can you confront and defeat over 50 monsters in and around a creepy old mansion? There are over 100 items to unlock!
Run the right loop 3 times to enable a confrontation with a monster, then run the left loop 3 times to enable battle mode. Defeat the monster to fully unlock it.
Different monsters are in different locations! Hit one of 2 travel buttons 3 times to travel within the games 18 locations.
While this may be an homage to classic games, Monster's Pinball is full of modern gaming conventions such as:
xp / leveling system
special challenges
powerups / perks
online scoreboards
Supports fast app switching and you can save and resume games! See you on the scoreboards!
Any and all suggestions are welcome, just email me at [email protected]!
Free Version (US)
http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=0a8a6207-7b84-494f-904e-b05e9a0ff7dc
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Pro ($1.29/Free Trial)
http://windowsphone.com/s?appid=ffbb2d89-bec0-4bbd-a147-4ff8b6b4000c
Tried it out. Great game. I think the review the other poster gave (i'm the 2nd review on their now) was because he is used to those fast paced electronic pinball games. Not ones based on the classic real pinballs with metal heavy balls. I would however suggest adding maybe tilt to it and penalty for tilting to much
Keep up the good work.
Oh btw i was playing it on an HTC Titan.
UK?
Hi
Why is the free version not available in the UK?
Thanks
andrew-in-woking
ROCOAFZ said:
Tried it out. Great game. I think the review the other poster gave (i'm the 2nd review on their now) was because he is used to those fast paced electronic pinball games. Not ones based on the classic real pinballs with metal heavy balls. I would however suggest adding maybe tilt to it and penalty for tilting to much
Keep up the good work.
Oh btw i was playing it on an HTC Titan.
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There is tilt and it can only be used every 5 seconds. Just tilt the phone in the direction you want the ball to go and give the phone a hard jolt. There is a visual effect so you know it worked. Thanks for trying the game!
andrew-in-woking said:
Hi
Why is the free version not available in the UK?
Thanks
andrew-in-woking
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That's because the microsoft ad control doesn't really work anywhere besides the US. I've waited a long time for them to expand but now I'm thinking about using admob and adduplex in the future. Try the trial of the paid version and buy if you like it; I kept the price very low compared to the xbox live games.
Thanks for the question though, it really reinforces the fact that I need to make my games free for everyone.

Black Mesa Source (Now with Download Links..)

I never thought it would happen but the long, long awaited Half-Life mod is nearly upon us! 30 minutes to go before downloading can begin Game is available to download NOW!:
http://www.blackmesasource.com/
It's been green-lit on Steam too so expect to see it available there in a few weeks. Apparently it's not the complete game yet, but takes the player up to the Zen levels, which are expected to be released at a later date. Perhaps 10 hours of gameplay to be released today though.
Anybody else excited to be finally playing this? HL1 is one of the best games ever released and i for one will be hitting it up once i'm back home later.
Here's the Launch Details page from the Forum:
http://forums.blackmesasource.com/showthread.php?t=12295
"We want to make sure all of you are ready for the big day. If you don't already know, Black Mesa will require the FREE Source SDK Base 2007 to run"
Edit: This link is working for me:
www.shacknews.com/downloadpop?file_id=32999
With Setup instructions:
www.shacknews.com/file/32999/black-mesa-source-10-windows-free-game
Mediafire:
http://www.mediafire.com/?khmzyygg4vetko0
The wait is over
DirkGently said:
I never thought it would happen but the long, long awaited Half-Life mod is nearly upon us! 30 minutes to go before downloading can begin:
http://www.blackmesasource.com/
It's been green-lit on Steam too so expect to see it available there in a few weeks. Apparently it's not the complete game yet, but takes the player up to the Zen levels, which are expected to be released at a later date. Perhaps 10 hours of gameplay to be released today though.
Anybody else excited to be finally playing this? HL1 is one of the best games ever released and i for one will be hitting it up once i'm back home later.
Here's the Launch Details page from the Forum:
http://forums.blackmesasource.com/showthread.php?t=12295
"We want to make sure all of you are ready for the big day. If you don't already know, Black Mesa will require the FREE Source SDK Base 2007 to run"
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Dam Website is Down... After Timer Ends... Trying to download Half Life with steam...
rofl...
....and the website is down!
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Niiiiice.
Torrent download:
Download the torrent here:
https://kat.ph/black-mesa-source-pc-t6658122.html
Super. But im still hope that Valve releases HL-EP3 as soon as possible. Want to know how that story ends.
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Super. But im still hope that Valve releases HL-EP3 as soon as possible. Want to know how that story ends.
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This, and I certainly don't mind playing hl1 again
From what i gather, there's been some creative license taken with this mod. It's not just a simple update to the HL2 engine and a re-skin. I think some of the more tedious elements may have been shortened or removed.
Can't wait to find out for myself. I'm hoping that between the time i get home to start the download, and then returning from the gym later, that the game is ready to play!
very good game but want HL3!!!
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very good game but want HL3!!!
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Don't we all! I finished playing Black Mesa and have to say it's the best mod i've ever played. I can see now why it took so long in the making! It's unbelievable considering that it's a free game too.

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