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Android/NDK experimentation

Android/NDK experimentation

So, I've successfully ported my game framework to Android. It currently runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, and iOS. Android has been added to the...

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Update, shameless plug!

Update, shameless plug!

Just to remind everyone, be sure to check out my official iPhone and iPad remake of the classic Mac game, Spectre. It hasn't been doing very well in...

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Update

Update

Hello again!So, does anyone even read these journals nowadays?I haven't really posted anything since the new GDNet site rolled out. What's up with...

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Spectre 1.2 released!

Spectre 1.2 released!

Spectre 1.2 has been released for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch!This is a massive patch adding a massive amount of new and long-awaited...

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Game Center Matchmaking notes

Game Center Matchmaking notes

Here's some thoughts I've been having over implementing Apple Game Center's matchmaking feature. I will clean up this post over time:GC Matchmaking...

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Spectre update

Spectre update

The enormous iPad patch is on its way. Here's a first look!And one of the interface screens in progress:

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Moving!

Moving!

I've got a new job, and I'm moving to Kelowna, BC, Canada!The Spectre update is looking great so far and should hopefully be done within the next 1...

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Another arcade mode video

Another arcade mode video

Check out another video I recorded ">here.Not the most action-packed, but shows some new power-ups and the flag mechanic. Picking up flags will give...

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Spectre update

Spectre update

A new single-player timed mode is coming. Chain explosions (for extra points) will be one of the fun new features. Combos, weird power-ups, even bot...

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Spectre+OpenFeint

Spectre+OpenFeint

OpenFeint support is coming to Spectre for iPhone! Some optimizations will be necessary as I'm getting some low memory warnings and crashes.Skybox...

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Spectre 3D Lite

Spectre 3D Lite

Spectre 3D Lite is now available in the App Store!If you just want to try it for free, get it now!

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Update

Update

Well, it's been a week, and Spectre is doing fine on the App Store.">Here's a video review by AppSpyIt's been all 4 and 5-star reviews in the App...

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Untitled

Untitled

Multiplayer tank action!Now available for iPhone!I know I'm a little late for the journal round-up, but I'll announce anyway!I hope everyone enjoys...

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Almost there...

Almost there...

Brilliant Bytes Software Inc. has just been incorporated!The big game release should hopefully be next week! I'm just getting some pre-launch issues...

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Excitement!

Excitement!

So I had to take VRTank off the App Store shortly after it was released... but for a very good reason! Big things are coming! Stay tuned!

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iPhone networking woes.

iPhone networking woes.

I spent the last 3 days trying to figure out why there was serious packet latency issues. Because wifi and bluetooth share the same antenna, you...

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Untitled

Untitled

Fixed a bug where players in this situation might start being carried up into the sky due to the bouncing effect when they land on something. Now...

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HUD stuff

HUD stuff

Lately I've been working on the iPhone HUD for the multiplayer modes. Since the screen is smaller it's hard to see other players, so I added handy...

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