Archive for March, 2009

Thought provoking article from The Bottom Feeder, indie game developer blog “Why I’m missing The iPhone Gold Rush” The author has given deep thought to the choice of games to develop and platforms to use, the ROI and whether it’s worth it. Good read.

The author also has a Pair of Posts Titled “So, Here’s How Many Games I Sell” and How Many Games I sell Part 2. He has been in the industry since the early 90’s and gives an honest and humorous dose of reality about independent game development.

The Incredible AppStorre Hype- hear it from a developer with several apps on the charts

Zombieville, USA built with Unity 3D, hit number 1 on the iPhone Game charts and # 2 on the App Charts! Congratulations to Mika’s Mobile and to Unity 3D Game Engine! – dicovered via gamesplay.org

Great review of 3D Engines for the iPhone on Never Read Passively blog.  Also referred to another iPhone 3D engine review done in 2008 by Matthias Gall.

I know that you’ve been huddled away with your copy of Unity Game Engine since you downloaded the trial last week but someone else has done it again. Via PrMac- Orange Apps, formed in February, has released a free game MicroKart that is currently #56 on the iPhone Game charts and climbing. It looks like a whole lot of fun. It kinda makes me think of Hot Wheels and the “K” in the name makes me think of another M_ _ _ oKart Game!

Another Unity based game is Sk8 Dice- Roll dice to determine a skating trick. Simple, straightforward- seven- ‘leven. No Snake Eyes!

I’m gonna run back to working on my Unity Game skills right now though!! I’ll leave you these links to explore.

1. Get MicroKart from MacUpdate
2. Press Release

The Neutron SDK by Exit Games is now available for Unity. What does that buy-ya? Multiplayer interactions, in-game chat, leaderboards and cros-platform capabilities . Exit Games Announced in December of ‘08 that the platform supports Android Development! Check out the Neutron SDK 5.0 Product Sheet for details of the features.