[TECH-O-NATOR] Throwback: The Pocket Electrodex Video Owner’s Guide (video by PDCS216)
Rolodex. The Original Just Got Better.
This is a instructional video, produced by VentureMark International, that came with the Pocket Electrodex, an electronic Rolodex, made in 1990 by the Rolodex Corporation. For the full instructional booklet click the link below (opens a pdf)
[STEWARD] sleepycore: What’s Up With 3D Platformers in 2024?
Recommending current nostalgic 3D platformers. Pseudoregalia, Corn Kidz 64, Cavern of Dreams and Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom are all covered in this video.
I also put a lot of emphasis on polish and game feel!
Signed,
Steward the Bird
[INDIE BAR] Nazar – Official Trailer
Here’s your look at the trailer for Nazar, an upcoming FMV meets 2D platformer game set in the magical and fairy-like landscape of Cappadocia. Explore Cappadocia’s mystic realm where fortune-telling meets quantum physics. Join Nazar, unlock psychic powers, and race to prevent a dark future. Nazar will be available on PC on November 4, 2024.
In this science fiction adventure, your parapsychological abilities and foresight skills will be part of the game mechanics. Navigate to your destination with xenon navigation while seeing the future through astral travel in Nazar’s dreams! Find the right path and reach the future before your foresight time runs out. Nazar features music composed by Inon Zur and it is designed by the director of the Recontact FMV trilogy, Dr. Eray Dinç.
[STEWARD] 3 Gnomes Games: Toby’s Topsy Tale – Final Devlog (Coming October 17)
In this #devlog I show my process of making scenes in Unity and my level design. This goes from the concept art stage (quick sketches) to the fully fleshed out game mechanics and objects that are completely playable.
I also put a lot of emphasis on polish and game feel!
This developer log features a look at some of the things I’ve been working on and even a glimpse at some of the 2D Platformer inspired worlds and First Person sections of the game!
I use Unity, Playmaker, and Blender 3D to make my indie game, called Toby’s Topsy Tale which was funded on Kickstarter. It is a psychological horror 3D platformer with Lovecraftian elements (which means inspired in part by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and Super Mario).
These dev logs are meant to serve as a way for me to track progression as I work towards my dream of being a solo indie game dev. Game design is hard but it’s easier with such a great community! I’m hoping it won’t be long before the game is ready to launch on Steam!
For the record, I make my games with no coding (using playmaker which is similar to Bolt) and with no school or formal education in game design, meaning I’m entirely self taught. I only express this because I’m hoping it makes you realize that no matter what YOU can make video games as well!This is hopefully of interest to people who play games as well as those actively pursuing their indie game dev journey and those who have an interest in someday learning how to make games!
Keep up the motivation!
Signed,
Steward the Bird
[INDIE BAR] NBB.EXE out now on Steam! (Final Trailer)
Enter NBB.exe, a very challenging fast-paced precision platformer, inspired by Bomberman and 3D Mario games with a metroidvania twist that invites bombers to explore a mysterious digital world.
You must jump, dash and bomb your way to triumph in the NBB Arena – to finally uncover the dark secrets that hide in the shadows of NEON industries.
[TECH-O-NATOR] Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – Announcement Trailer
Introducing Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, an interactive alarm clock that’s out of the ordinary! Alarmo responds to your body’s movement with game sounds, so you can feel like you’re waking up in the game world itself. Set an alarm inspired by five Nintendo games, with more alarms on the way as free updates as they become available.
Add some play to the start of your day!
For a limited time*, paid Nintendo Switch Online members in the United States and Canada can purchase Alarmo online via the My Nintendo Store before it is available to purchase by the general public. All visitors to the Nintendo New York store can purchase Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo in person at launch while supplies last.
*Early access available until early 2025 at the Nintendo NY store and online in the United States and Canada. Nintendo Account and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required for online purchase during early access period.
[STEWARD] The Smurfs: Dreams – Official Demo Trailer
See the colorful locations and gameplay from The Smurfs: Dreams in this trailer for the upcoming 3D platformer game. The fate of the Smurf Village rests in your dreams: dive into a fantastic journey to save it! The Smurfs: Dreams will be available on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam, GOG, Microsoft Store, Epic Game Store), Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on October 24, 2024. A demo is out now on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Steam.
Signed,
Steward the Bird
[TECH-O-NATOR] This does not compute: I built a retro Mac from BRAND NEW parts!
What happens when you get a broken Macintosh SE/30 but it’s not worth fixing? You go incredibly overboard instead.
[INDIE BAR] VAUDVILNZ Annoucement Trailer by Spite Frog Studios & RudeJackArt
“Welcome one and all to the rock-em’-sock puppet world of VAUDVILNZ – a sprawling, indie, hand-drawn, beat-em-up, team up from Spite Frog Studios + @RudeJackArt
Join us on our development journey through through a cushiony hell of our own making!
Planned for initial launch on Steam!
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