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Time Gentlemen, Please: Adventure, Windows, Zombie Cow Studios, $4.99 – http://www.zombie-cow.com/?page_id=559
Evacuation: http://tinyurl.com/evacuationiphone
ASCIIpOrtal beta: http://cymonsgames.retroremakes.com/asciiportal-update-video-2/
FREE INDIE RAPID FIRE:
MoneySeize: Flash, Platformer, Matt Thorson – http://www.kongregate.com/games/YMM315/moneyseize
Queens: Flash, Platformer, noonat - LINK
http://phuce.com/uploads/queens/release/
Push: Flash, Platformer, Ian Snyder - LINK
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Joe, I just wanted to say I’m ABSOLUTELY TICKLED that you’re blowin’ up so much. Seriously, awesome dude.
Also, I TOTALLY DO NOT want to be in on the Beta for precisely the reasons you mentioned along with the fact that I don’t want to design levels and realize that I’m awful at it. I hope the testers you’ve got already are cranking out some sweet level designs for you because this game deserves awesome.
I am, however, always looking for excuses to record some new music, so maybe I’ll attempt some midi tracks for you? I guarantee I will not do a midi version of “Still Alive,” all originals.
niiiice episode, I just keep watching for the humor :)…who cares about games anyway :p…jkjk
Hey you didn’t mention that auditorium won the 2beegames compo…or maybe you did can’t remember….and now….to think of something that will get me into the ASCIIpOrtal beta….hmmm….hmmmm…..FIIIIRSSSTT…yeah ok that was kind of lame :p. Well all I can say is that I spent about a month playing trough Portal: Prelude THE most hardest (!?!?), most Russian mod for portal EVER. That mod was an absolutely infuriating experience ever and i loved it! so now you know my love of all that is portal. peace out /
EDIT: LOL damn video comments, you beat me again :’(
wow I wrote all that stuff and didn’t see the video, grappling hook is easy…it was the episode that featured bionic commando…but now I’m not so sure I’d like to play it now :p..id like to try and get my hands dirty with creating a few levels…if you could only explain how its done…i’ve seen the whole it’s all done in notepad thing…so it’s looks fairly easy :p
It totally is easy and there’s docs in the beta to explain how it’s done.
Where in that episode did he say “grappling hook”? Because if he said it more than one I’m gonna count each mention of it individually. See, at one point I thought a montage of Anthony just saying “grappling hook” would have been funny, but I went with the balloons instead. Less work for me. Seriously, Anthony likes grappling hooks like I like Star Control.
But I’m gonna hook you up for that. If anyone wants to make a more specific ID of the phrase you can win too.
Okay, Jon or Anthony, I need this guys contact info. And the contact info of anyone else who gets it. E-mail me.
Hey Joe what’s up? Remember that guy who said he was Not Joe Larson? Yeah screw that guy! What a weirdo! I would hate to look in the mirror and see that face everyday….
Congrats on your success!
And Death to Not Joe Larson!
Guys! Vote MoneySeize or Matt is going to hit me! …more than usual!
And as long as the finished ASCIIpOrtal has a level editor, I don’t wanna be in the beta. You do know you can just use drpetter’s sfxr for sounds, right? It’s easy and fits the graphics.
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Winnar. Jon, Anthony, need contact info.
That’s one kid, my oldest. Now I have his little brother and their sister, tho I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned her name in the comments.
Good job DJ.
Hey Joe.
Wait, so I needed all three of your kids’ names?
That’s no fun :D
Plus. Didn’t you say at the end of your Challenge Requirements that you either had to:
1) Find the word grappling hook in one of the older vids
or
2) Name one of your kids.
Or atleast thats what I thought you said.
Exactly. So one kid down, 2 more to go for everyone else.
So do you want my contact info?
If so, you can send me the copy of the game
to: nakedhero@gmail.com
I’ll be sure to play the game as soon as possible and see if I can point out any existing bugs or something of that sort.
I would like to be a beta tester(loads a sniper rifle).
Hey guys, it’s been a while… I haven’t commented on here in AAAAAGGGEESS but I have been following the ongoing comment battle, and I really like the format the show is taking since about a few weeks ago. It’s definitely more indie now!
BTW, Joe,, can’t believe how big ASCIIpOrtal has grown in the span of a week. You should really be proud of yourself! Anyway, I’m not sure I should get into the beta, but apparently level creating is easy, so there was the mention of grappling hooks in episode 41 with Hellycopter… CAN I HAZ MA PRIZE NOW?
Also, I’m planning on doing a Skype voicemail to you guys telling you how much I frickin’ love your show for your birthday episode. That’s better than a video comment right?
OMG!!! you killed john!!! you bastard!
i’m so glad john uses the cool music from all these great musicians! thanks a lot, john.
Sure thing man! We really love II Music’s stuff. We’ve actually been using it for a while but just figured this would be a good way of integrating the song info since so many of you guys wonder where the music comes from. We’re always looking for new music for our show bits so if you or anyone else out there has any pieces you’d like to share with us or create something from scratch, send it to us!
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Here’s the link to that poster for you guys:
http://shadejackrabbit.deviantart.com/art/Happy-B-day-Bytejacker-128904041
Once again, happy b-day!
@ Shade ;;
OMG That is an amazing poster.
Darn now I have to think of something
even more awesome yet original and not
boring. I GOT IT!!!
Who… Who’s that 3rd guy? I see Jon and Anthony. The 2B games and EatSleepDraw. But that 3rd guy. It looks a lot like me. Either that or the Angry Video Game nerd, I’m not sure.
If that is me, I guess I’m just glad you didn’t put my head on Princess Leia, Hanging off Antony’s leg. Nick’s the new guy. I’m just a fan boy, really.
Was that an attempt to get an early build of ASCIIpOrtal?
Oh not at all, Joe. I’d rather wait for the full version that has all the bugs ironed out.
And I think you’re in enough episodes that I can count you as a supporting character, though only jokingly of course. =D
Great episode guys.
I thought for sure cutcopypastegnome was going to win FIOTW. I voted for Castle corp because I’m a strategy game fanatic. Anyways, my vote for this week goes to Queens, but it won’t let me vote yet. :(
Oh yeah, and I’d like to say congrats to Joe on his Asciiportal game. Can’t wait for the release. :)
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Congrats on the birthday guys!
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hihihiiiiiii, look at the kitty ^.^
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Oh man, no sound is lame :(
Trust me, it was really funny.
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Oh fuck it, after much cocking about I uploaded my comment here:
http://video.seesmic.com/videos/Zl6EKA5DNj
Ahahaha, that video was awesome, Ian! Everyone should watch this.
Okay… that was for real. I loved it.
First time I post… although I’ve been following the show since Ep. 28 or so. So congratulations guys! Happy B-day! I’ll try to put something together for you.
My vote this week would go to MoneySeize. The idea of being some gentleman with an obsession for building a tower + platformers is enough reason for me to vote for this game.
Regarding ASCIIportal, I must congratulate you Joe. It seems like a great game. One of the episodes where ‘Grappling Hook’ is mentioned is Ep. 10, featuring Gravity Hook. I’d like to help with level designs or finding some music for it tho.
Hey, Jon, did you see the Knuckles on the last video? I don’t want to miss out on the chance to win this prize. there are a lot of good birthday wishes so far and 2 balloons would give me a better chance than 1 I figure.
Especially when going up against the limey flapjack.
(I use limey as an insult jokingly because no Brit has ever told me it’s really insulting. If it is let me know and I’ll stop.)
Your balloon Knuckles was just about the coolest thing ever. Both that and the balloon Nights would be a shoo in for first place on their own, never mind the two of them together!
And as a Brit I can confirm that the word limey is not in the least bit offensive. In fact, if you look at the derivation it’s a compliment if anything. :-)
That’s funny because on this side of the pond we coined the term as a derogatory comment. But it’s been so many generations that I figure an antiquated insult is more funny than insulting.
I’m that way sometimes.
Well, thanks, and now that I have no compunctions, I gotta say you are the limiest limey that ever limed a lime.
What’s up with the game links?
Only MoneySeize is working.
The other two links just go to this page.
http://www.bytejacker.com/episodes/onclick=
Sorry, tech issue. Working on it. The URLs listed will work with a copy and paste.
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I hope somebody watches and appreciates me doing this because I feel pretty stupid doing this in the first place. And I’ve just realised how goofy I look now with that big gap in the middle of my teeth. Man.
I pleased you decided to post a video comment, Mopsical. There’s no need to be shy around here, you’re among friends.
And by friends I mean fellow nerds :-)
Hah, thanks Ian. I don’t like to admit I am a nerd, but I guess I am kind of flamin’ obsessed with video games WAAAY too much.
I used to also be here a few months ago but they scared me off with all this video commenting lark. I hope I can change that now :)
EDIT: Oh, and your flapjack video rules.
Whoa! Mopsical on video! Thanks for the comment, dude!
To Joe;;
Well, I just received the game today, and I was so excited!! I downloaded the game right away and opened it up. Unfortunately, I’m guessing you use Windows and I’m a Mac user which makes it impossible for me to be apart of your beta test group. If there is anyway to play using a Mac please tell me, but if there isn’t then it’s O.K.
*EDIT: I will be able to create levels if that’s O.K. with you though.
;; From DJ
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Just wanna note that the links for free indie rapid fire are messed up.
I already pointed that out.
The only that’s working is MoneySeize.
Well, for me anyway.
I’m aware of the issue and working on it. In the meantime, the URLs listed work fine with a copy and paste.
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UPDATE!
heres a little picture i threw together, i hope you like it!
http://maxxa.deviantart.com/art/Happy-birthday-bytejacker-129138176
Hahahahahahahaha!
NICE!
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Hey guys, love the show, and wanted to wish you a happy one year birthday! We made you a little something, we hope you enjoy it. You can download it here:
http://gameslegendary.blogspot.com/2009/07/silly-anthony-dont-run-away-while-im.html
Hopefully you find it entertaining, and we look forward to your future shows! :)
Oh lard, that’s #1 right there.
Where’s that sound track come from?
My brother remixed some stuff from the show to make the soundtrack. Glad you liked it! :)
Happy birthday guys!
I’m with you since the very first episode. I find your video series to be one of the easiest way to dive into the wonderland of good and innovative games.
And by the way you inspired me to make my own indie games posting! First it was a corporative newsletter to make some guys in our handheld game dev company I work to actually start play games %) And to show the wonders of innovation and indie games for those who are more involved in making good games.
And I also tried to make it the easiest way to join the light side. You know, people are lazy ass bastards… Oh! And it’s in dual language! %)
Now it’s in my blog. http://chrone.livejournal.com/tag/chronicles/ You were in the very first issue. So… You are the one to blame for this thing %)
Thank you! Again, congratulations! Keep up! See ya!
damn! Chronicles link wasn’t working because of one stupid slash. D’oh! Here it is anyway…
http://chrone.livejournal.com/tag/chronicles
Hey. I wanted to do something really special for the big birthday. I didn’t want to do an audio comment because those are lame. So, I decided I was going to use my backup plan. A long time ago, I wanted to try programming. I found a program called Scratch. It was made by MIT as a juvenile programming thing. I thought “Perfect!” and downloaded it. It was helpful for a bit, but eventually, it was just sitting on my desktop collecting dust. So, now I thought would be a good time to use it. This is the result:
http://scratch.mit.edu/projects/RYOJON/605569
Oh, and now for my favourite Bytejacker moment.
(Just so you know, I only found out about Bytejacker a little while ago.)
Anyway, my favourite Bytejacker moment was the first episode I watched.
It was episode 18 with Assassin Blue, Closure, and Bite the Bullet! My Free Indie Pick of the Week that week was Assassin Blue.
One of my favourite websites is Newgrounds, and I was reading one of John Schubbe’s news posts. He said that he went to a website that was showing Indie Games and that they were showing Closure. He also said that the host of the show pronounced his name wrong.
(It’s pronounced John SHOO-BEE.)
Anyway, I went to check it out. I watched and I thought it was awesome. I played the two other games that were showed that week. I voted for Assassin Blue. So, I watched the next Thursday, and that’s when my Bytejacker craze started.
I’ve been watching this since the VERY beginning(thank you TIGSource), and until now haven’t commented mostly because I never felt like it, and because I’m scared Anthony will start screaming at me like an angry German. =-D
I don’t really have a favorite Bytejacker moment, but I have enjoyed all the episodes, but if anything I did find the episode where you missed the GDC hilarious.
Joe your challange was pretty simple(episode 4 0:15), and I would’ve probably decided not to try for the beta, but I have played only a few games with portals, and I really want to play more. I know I’ve already met your challange, but I’d also feel like making a level or two just because I’m such a nice guy, and this seems like a really neat game(you’ve got DF adoration on your side too).I however have no knowledge of ASCII so I hope you have a detailed guide to creating a level now or soon.
Last but not least happy birthday Bytejacker I hope that you guys continue to be awesome for at least another year! Oh, and my birthday present to you are my patented Better Than Yours Smileys™ , these are =-) =-( =-P =’-( =-O =-D. It may not be much, but now you can use smileys that are better than everyone else’s. =-P
Hey, guess I’m a little late. (Or a lot.) But I’d like to help with level design if possible. :P
http://gamejolt.com/profile/lokijki/95/
I’ve got a couple of examples of level design I’ve done, nothing nearly as complex but I’d love to give it a shot.
I hope I don’t come off as that humorless to everyone. I thought the “not Joe Larson” guy was hilarious. Threatening death or at least a severe maiming for the guys is not the way to win my affections. And, yes, I thought having me in that poster was pretty funny too. I’m such an attention whore I wouldn’t complain if I were hanging on his leg, tho I wasn’t. But even if I were it woulnd’t bother me.
Joe Larson, Come on dude you remember me we were friends before you got famous and I played your games, it’s episode 37 when he talks about KAIVO. Please! Please! Please?
mr. anthony:
im a big fan of bytejacker since the episode 26, the onslaught episode, i think that your program is greate and i will want to see a zombie games especial because y love the zombies(but i love to SHOOT the zombies)
oh and another thing, are you gona make another wiiware program? because i havent seen anithing in a long time.
thats everithing and thanks for read my coment!!!!!!
pd: please dont show my e-mail in the program.
I recommended this game a while back, tho it hasn’t been seen on the show. But if you hate zombies like I hate zombies, and if you like fluid dynamics like I like fluid dynamics, then you’ll love Bloody Zombie.
http://www.kloonigames.com/blog/games/bloody
Should definitely be shown on the show at some point.
Joe,
Please let me demo it?
It’s episode 37 when he talks about KAIVO.
Remember me Seb the guy who like’s you have to burn the rope
I don’t have any contact information for you, so contact me.
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