book of the dev

Jun 01

iPad video footage capture and editing workflow: Part 3

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After a slight wrong turn, I think I’ve found my capture solution for the forseeable future.

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May 25

Food Run alpha aftermath: Part 1 - the survey

After three weeks of builds, testing, and feedback, the Food Run alpha is over. At the end of the period, I put out a survey to the participants to formalize the feedback and take some measurements. Super exciting pie charts inside.

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May 03

Food Run alpha now open to playtesters, journalists, publishers

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As of today, I’m opening the first round of testing for Food Run. Spaces are limited, but open to the general public. Friends, fellow developers, journalists and bloggers most definitely included. I’d also like to invite potential publishing partners to take a look at the game. Details inside.

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Apr 25

Food Run video: first look at chapter 2

Here’s a first look at chapter 2 of Food Run, “Dessert Island”. Pun most definitely, although perhaps regrettably, intended.

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Mar 23

Food Run UI Progress: Part 1

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Sometimes when you look at your own game during development you feel like something just isn’t cutting the mustard. This was definitely the case with the Food Run user interface. So it was time to redesign it. Progress and Photoshop mockups below.

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Mar 08

WordCrasher Blitz will be iPad 3 Retina Display compatible

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Just a quick note to say that WordCrasher Blitz will soon be iPad Retina Display compatible on the new iPad, soon after the iPad’s launch next week.

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Mar 05

More thoughts on Retina Displays and donuts with legs

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The previous blog post about the possibilities of Food Run on the rumoured high resolution iPad 3 has certainly caught the web’s attention. And amongst the punditry and comment threads, some valid and interesting points have arisen. Thoughts and responses.

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Mar 01

What would Food Run look like on an iPad 3 Retina Display?

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Speculation is rife that the upcoming iPad 3, heavily tipped to be making its debut at the Apple event on March 7th, will feature a Retina Display. What would Food Run look like on the rumoured device? Let’s find out. Full resolution shots inside.

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Feb 27

WordCrasher Blitz is go

WordCrasher Blitz hit the App Store yesterday. Here’s the trailer and details.

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Feb 22

Secret pet project reveal

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Here’s the pet project I’ve been alluding to on Twitter for the last couple of weeks. WordCrasher Blitz - the ultimate version of WordCrasher, with the magical, mystical price of FREE, already submitted to the App Store and arriving in the next few days.

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