Blitz3D+ News

Featuring a few bug fixes for BlitzPlus and, finally, cubemapping for Blitz3D!

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I have been distributing H+Soft Arcade for about a year now and have been working on some exciting new developments for the software. One of the biggest to date is the creation of 3D retro/mini games. Not poly 3D, but games on a 2D platform using magenta/green 3D glasses! The new version of H+Soft Arcade (1.5) now supports Windowed and Fullscreen game play and Game pad testing/calibration settings accessible from the main menu. Also, with this new version, some of my older retro style games have been removed (seven to be exact) and are now individual freeware downloads which can be navigated to and downloaded from the bottom of any page of my website.

To try H+Soft Arcade or Get Free Game Info and Downloads visit: http://www.hsretrogames.com

Feedback on H+Soft Arcade and my games is always welcome. You can submit your comments or questions on the Contact/Support page of my website.

Hi everyone, I’m proud to present my latest game Unwell Mel which was released on Big Fish Games yesterday. The game was made in BlitzMax.

It’s a medical-themed match-3 game with some unique twists and a lot of polish. Big Fish Games hired me to convert the existing online community version of Unwell Mel into a download version and then add in loads of cool extra stuff. It's selling very well indeed (on track to be the most popular match-3 game of recent times) and the customers have given us very positive feedback about it. I'm sure that you'll enjoy it too!

http://greyaliengames.com/unwellmel.php

Hello All,

Tiny FrogWare is pleased to announce that our latest game, BlackJack Dash! has been released. While this is the 3rd game that we've released, it marks the first one that we've developed using BlitzPlus.

BlackJack Dash! combines the simplicity of solitaire with the high stakes action of BlackJack. It's a mad dash to the finish as you race against the clock in each round to win as much money as you can by creating hands that equal 21! And if you're fast enough and good enough you just might make it into the BlackJack Dash! High Rollers Suite! But be careful that you don't go bust along the way and end up losing all of your hard earned winnings!

BlackJack Dash! retails for $9.99US. For more info and to download a FREE trial version, please visit the BlackJack Dash! home page at Tiny FrogWare.


As a side note, BlitzPlus made development much easier than any of our previous games and we will be using it exclusively for development of all of our future games.

Hi,
You probably know Johnny Lee, a researcher at Carnegie Mellon who has fun with the wiimote. See here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd3-eiid-Uw

I make a small webcam/application that after detection of a face moves the position of it via UDP.
Here http://www.zinfo972.net/avatar/FACE_UDP.RAR
Need help for the Blitz test ;-)

JP


Post here : http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/posts.php?topic=83082

Pioneer, a top down shoot-em-up rpg game written in BlitzMax has now been released!

You can download the demo by clicking on the following link: Download Link

Or have a look at the Pioneer site: Pioneer Home Page

Click on any of the following to see the full screen image:

Inspiration For The Interactive Generation

by Mat Dickie

For almost a decade, I electrified the games industry with my prolific output. I used unconventional methods to create unconventional games, and redefined what could be achieved by one man. Audiences responded accordingly and ensured my underground rumblings would resonate around the world.

For the first time ever, the true story behind that fascinating period is documented in this comprehensive book. In my own words, I takes us on an emotional journey from the childhood dream to the adult that lived it out. Along the way, we learn about the life experiences that shaped my character and fueled my resolve - and YOU GET THE FINAL WORD ON WHY IT HAD TO COME TO AN END!

You've played the games behind the life. Now get acquainted with the life behind the games.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1441414983

As we bring in the new year PhysLite reached an important milestone in reaching v1.10. To celebrate PhysLite's continued health in the face of a plethora of excellent free alternatives I have decided to reduce the price of a license to $29.95 USD for the whole month of January. That's a saving of $10 USD.

I'd also like to take a moment to say a big thank you to all those who have acknowledged my continued hard work by already purchasing a license. I wouldn't have kept at it for so long without your support. Here's hoping 2009 is just as fruitful as 2008.

Well enough of my sentimental waffling, and for those who don't know what PhysLite is, or those who just want to know more, here are some screen shots and the all important links.




Website

PaceMaker 1.34d is now freeware - available for download from :

http://www.goddysey.com


Merry festive season to all !

The greatest story ever told becomes the greatest story ever EXPERIENCED! The You Testament takes you back to the time of Christ and allows you to witness his impact on society firsthand. Be the feet that follow him around ancient Palestine, the voice that tempts him in the wilderness, and the ears that hear his guidance. Then be the hand that betrays him, the mouth that denies him, and the eyes that see his death and resurrection. By the time the story has been told, it will be the most personal account ever documented - the Gospel according to YOU! Featuring a unique interpretation of events and scriptural references for further reading, the teachings of Christ have never been more relevant and accessible. Neither pious nor blasphemous, The You Testament is a thought-provoking challenge of what you thought you knew and an uplifting reminder of what will always be true...

The full game is available now at www.MDickie.com

New Star Soccer 4 takes football gaming to a whole new level. Take full control of your life in this addictive career game and become a football legend. Defender, midfielder, attacker or even goal keeper, the choice is yours. Just make sure you keep the boss, fans and everyone else happy on your rise to football stardom!

Download your free trial version. Full version just $19.95.

PC: http://download.newstargames.com/Install_NSS4.exe

MacOSX: http://download.newstargames.com/NSS4.dmg

More info: http://www.newstarsoccer.com/nss4.html

UPDATE: Long-running UK PC magazine Micro Mart reviewed New Star Soccer 4 only last week, awarding it an excellent 8/10! [BlitzSupport]

Middle East Medieval Model Pack, a model pack including 80+ models to create a desert environment with foliage, buildings, props etc.

All these models are in B3D file format along with PNG textures.

Available only for 12.95USD!

Features:
-Ready to use in your Blitz3D game projects!
-Extremely low polygon count
-Full set of models to create a village and a desert environment



Click Here for Payment Details!

JV-ODE Version 1.32 has been released. The new update is now compiled using the latest version of ODE (V0.10.1) which includes several additions, fixes and tweaks.

The JV-ODE Physics Wrapper is an advanced user library supporting almost all of the Open Dynamics Engine functions wrapped inside a DLL (Dynamic Link Library).

The library can be used with any programming language that supports DLL's, including Blitz3D and BlitzMax (Win32). The Euler rotation system in JV-ODE has been adapted to match the left-handed Euler rotation used in Blitz3D, however functions for accessing Quaternion and Axis Angle rotation systems are also included. The full versions contain all of the necessary files to get you started, including over 40 demos showing the various features found in ODE and a complete Function Reference document.

The BlitzMax (Win32) version also features a built-in 'bare-bones' OpenGL 3D engine module and B3D mesh loader module for demo purposes.



You can view more information here.

The Blitz3D restricted demo version is now available for download here (207KB)

The BlitzMax (Win32) restricted demo version is now available for download here (292KB)

The JV-ODE Leadwerks Engine Demo Pack is now available for download here (60KB)

Grey Alien Games is proud to present the Wizard of Oz for Mac (Universal Binary for Intel/PPC Macs). The PC version of this game was released in November 2006 on multiple portals and has proven to be very popular and successful. It's even been released in a retail box in the US.

Now you can enjoy the fun of this super-polished match-3 classic on Mac for the first time.

You can download a PC or Mac demo version here:

http://www.greyaliengames.com/oz.php

We hope that you enjoy the game!

This game was made with the Grey Alien BlitzMax Game Framework: http://www.greyaliengames.com/framework.php

Hi Guys, I am very pleased to announce the relaunch of OSAKit!

For those of you who don't know about it, its a very simple system that will allow you to wrap up your games and programs and embed them into a browser. So you can use your normal tools and games to make games that can easily go onto your web pages and works on all Windows browsers (IE, Firefox, Chrome, Safari for Windows, Netscape......you name it). You can do all this without having to alter any of your code!

Best of all we have made the standard version of OSAKit now FREE!

To get it just go here: http://www.osakit.com

I hope everyone has fun putting your games onto your sites :)

Maher F. Farag aka Sphinx
http://www.osakit.com

Welcome to the Haunted House.





You must make your way to the Haunted House to find the cure you seek. Can you find it before the time runs out?

- 60 Individual Levels (12 Levels with 5 Sub-Levels Each)
- 3 Mini-Games to Unlock
- 2 Difficulty Levels to Unlock
- Hours of Spooky Match-3 Fun Gameplay

Click here to download the demo!

Small Big Games is pleased to announce our first PC game release: Entity.

Screenshot Gallery: http://www.smallbiggames.com/pics.html
More screenshots are available from the main site.

Coded using Blitz3D, it is a 2D arcade style game, but with a bit of a twist. Easy to play, hard to master.

Entity is available for digital download at http://www.smallbiggames.com .


Chris Swift
Small Big Games.
email: chris@...

The Stone of Destiny - the first hidden-object game for iPhone and iPod Touch.

Those who are already familiar with Blitz3D version of this very popular hidden-object game, will be delighted to discover that it is now available for iPhone and iPod Touch.

You travel to the most remote corners of the world to find artifacts that will give you clues, and write down magical runes. There are 27 levels of adventures, during which you wander the depths of forest, sneak into a tomb, explore the bottom of the sea and ancient pyramids, and much more. Puzzling minigames involve drawing runes and moving
sarcophaguses.



Visit the game's web page for more information:

www.stone-iphone.com

Chronic Logic Releases Kingdom Elemental 1.56 for Windows!

http://www.chroniclogic.com/ke.htm




August 25th, 2008 - Santa Cruz, California - Chronic Logic announces the release of Kingdom Elemental Tactics version 1.56, a major update to Kingdom Elemental. "We really had a great time making Kingdom Elemental, but when we finished I really wanted to add more." said Josiah Pisciotta, Owner of Chronic Logic. "With this update we took the time to add all the features we could not add in the original release."

Kingdom Elemental version 1.56 includes a slew of new features and content:
-New skirmish mode
-Improved interface
-New destiny mode
-Single level mode
-Over twenty new challenge levels
-User created levels
-Numerous other improvements and several bug fixes.

Try the new demo today:
http://www.chroniclogic.com/ke_download.htm

Check out the Kingdom Elemental Cinematic and gameplay trailers here:
http://www.chroniclogic.com/ke.htm

View the complete list of changes and additions here:
http://pontifex2.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=34;t=1005

Information:
The software B3DViewer Pro will allow you to display your 3D objects in the best way possible.

Weblink:
http://www.blitzbasic.com/toolbox/toolbox.php?tool=225

Leadwerks Engine 2.1 is now available, as well as the first public evaluation kit. Read more here.

H+Soft is proud to present it's 14th game release for H+Soft Arcade - Jack-o's Revenge Pinball.



Like retro games? Pinball? How about pinball where you can control the ball, break blocks, bash ugly creatures or best of all, the ball is a Jack-o-Lantern to smack around? Play this along with 13 other retro style titles for H+Soft Arcade.

H+Soft Arcade and all 14 retro 2d titles have been written in Blitz Basic and BlitzMax.

H+Soft Arcade Features:
- Clickable links to H+Soft website for game downloads
- Clickable links to help/tip/info pages for each game installed
- Clickable links to H+Soft Arcade help/info page for latest info & version updates
- Top score displays for each game installed
- Performance/speed settings for compatibilty on your system

For H+Soft Arcade info, downloads and games visit the H+soft Website >> http://www.HsRetroGames.com

A remake of the classic ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC game 3D Starstrike has just been released. The game is written in Blitz3D and is available for download at http://www.starstrike.urbaninteractive.net/




All comments are welcome in this forum thread.

New version 1.2 Released.



Montezuma’s Revenge Remake is a clone of the original game created by Parker Brothers in 1984.

The mission was to resolve the labyrinth where the principal character Panama Joe is. This labyrinth is a pyramid full of enemies, like spiders and skulls that will try to vanquish you. This game has a 3D engine with a variety of custom effects that reach high quality graphics, besides its added a different touch with the insertion of 2D characters.

This game is completely free.

For more information/Download -> http://www.badmouse.cl/index.php?id=100

After a few months of work, we release " The Attack of Mutant Fruits from Outer Space ", and old school shooter game, done with Blitmax.



FEATURES:

- 10 worlds.
- 8 melodies
- 12 enemies
- 3 weapons and a laser shield
- Keyboard and Joystick support. (Ready for arcade cabinets)

DOWNLOADS:
http://www.timeinvaders.com/downloads/mutantfruits.exe
http://www.timeinvaders.com/downloads/MF_manual_en.pdf

For further details, visit http://www.timeinvaders.com

GothaGames is pleased to announce the release of AstroMiner . .

* More than 20+ creature types to discover and conquer
* Boss creatures for each one of the specie types
* 20+ powerup types to collect and deploy
* 3 regions covering 30 levels; orbit, surface and interior
* Bonus levels present in each region of the game
* Stroy-mode describing what's happening within each region
* Character advancement through achievement token collection
* Five-tier character advancement system allows many combinations
* Genuine platform game elements, ladders, lifts, springs, and more!
* Hand-designed maps provide puzzles, obstacles and loads of action



Completely developed within the Blitz3d environment.
Visit our website for demo downloads, more screenshots, videos, Ugly Ralph lore, game information and more.

http://uglyralph.com

Tylerbot has been working on a new 2D project using only BlitzMax and open-source libraries, a retro-style game. It's called Colosseum because you're restricted to a relatively small area of the screen, evoking a "gladiator" atmosphere, but with a futuristic theme. Currently the game is unfinished, and is a non-finished "alpha" state, but is playable and good for some quick fun.

Screenshots here: http://picasaweb.google.com/Tylerbot/ColosseumScreenshots

Colosseum website: http://colosseum.devjavu.com/

The first Covert Warfare Level Design Contest has begun!

Covert Warfare was developed with BlitzMax and is a finalist of the ArtFutura2007.

You can win a PSP by submitting your best Covert Warfare level in a contest restricted to 10 participants.





For more details, see http://www.clandestineworks.com.

Good luck!

[BRL notice: This competition is being run by Clandestine Works, not Blitz Research Ltd.]

JV-ODE V1.27 has now been released and is available for Blitz3D & BlitzMax (Win32). JV-ODE is compiled using ODE V0.9 which includes a vast amount of fixes and tweaks, V1.27 also adds support for Convex geometry.

JV-ODE Physics is an advanced user library supporting almost all of the Open Dynamics Engine functions wrapped inside a DLL (Dynamic Link Library).

The library can be used with any programming language that supports DLL's, including Blitz3D and BlitzMax (Win32). The Euler rotation system in JV-ODE has been adapted to match the left-handed Euler rotation used in Blitz3D, however functions for accessing Quaternion and Axis Angle rotation systems are also included. The full versions contain all of the necessary files to get you started, including over 40 demos showing the various features found in ODE and a complete Function Reference document.

The BlitzMax (Win32) version also features a built-in 'bare-bones' OpenGL 3D engine module and B3D mesh loader module for demo purposes.



To view more information and screenshots click here.

The Blitz3D restricted demo version is now available for download here (212KB)

The BlitzMax (Win32) restricted demo version is now available for download here (283KB)

Unlimited Drop Pro (UDPro), the best general purpose level editor for 3D games, is here! With the power of Blitz3D SDK and C++ you can build your world in a few minutes!



Features:

1. Organize your objects with layers.
2. Define your own custom properties for every object.
3. Define animation sequences for every animated mesh.
4. Drop mode placement - place an object on another with a simple click!
5. Read UDrop Pro files with a simple and clear command set from within Blitz3D or any SDK which can access sqlite databases.
6. Built-in model and texture browser.
7. ... and many more.

There is a 30% discount to all Blitz3D users for a limited period.

Download the demo or purchase now from here.

My games are written with Blitz Plus.

All eight games are downloadable from here:
http://games.julianbury.com/

Enjoy :-)

(-_-)

Finally, TECNO saw the light in the Russian retail market. The release date was 18.06.2008.

The game will be sold on CD-ROM under the CD-Navigator label (click to visit).

Some new screens:


-> http://www.tecno-base.com/

Forum topic: Click here

Long life to Blitz3D! :)
Paolo.

Gigahertz Games is proud to present its second game: Schizo!!!



Highly addictive. Highly original. Highly entertaining. Schizo has it all!!!

The concept is simple: get as many points as you can by playing four basic mini-games. Sound easy? Here's the catch: you're playing all four mini-games AT THE SAME TIME.

With multipliers, bonuses, flashing colors and a rockin' soundtrack, Schizo is a game you'll want to play over and over, and all for just $10 USD!!! Just be careful; it's so much fun, it could end up consuming your life! ^_^

Go crazy... Go Schizo!!!

SPECIAL BONUS OFFER! If your order is recieved by 11:59 PM EST on July 4th, you'll also recieve our first game, Pryzms, free of charge!

Try/Buy

A World Divided is a free browser-based game written in Blitz, PHP and MySQL set in the world of Kalerat. Every player takes charge of an empire belonging to one of 4 races.

* Claim land
* Build armies
* Destroy your enemies
* Defend borders
* Control land infrastructure
* Forge alliances

Click the logo to visit!

Since 23 June 2008, Candy World: The Golden Bones and Lights of Dreams: The Angelical Blade are 100% done... Only bugs remain, but few...

Visit www.xilvandesign.com for more info and download and visit our forum.

Take control of a ball and go a rolling through the obstacle course you’ve ever seen! Pass all the gates and hit “goal” platform to finish a level. Be careful, the obstacles are popping up around every turn. Pass Beware of spinning prickles and try not to fall down from the Land station, which hovers in the sky.




Download Demo At RetroSouls.net!

PiddlePup games is pleased to announce the release of their BlitzMax game Crumb.

Explore the secrets of the Enchanted Forest to discover what's happened to the Forest Mother. Collect magical crumbs to recover the pages to her journal, which reveal a gripping story as you search for and learn the true identity of the Forest Mother. Crumb features over 50 beautifully detailed levels including four seasons, a fast-paced story set in an Enchanted Forest, and exciting puzzles to solve. Crumb is an exciting adventure for the whole family!

Features of Crumb include:

More than 50 challenging levels
Exciting, family-friendly story
Six characters to choose from
An enchanting forest setting featuring a winter, spring, summer, and fall change of seasons
In game hints

Come see our information page for more details:

http://www.piddlepup.com/node/9

http://blitzbasic.com/toolbox/toolbox.php?tool=217

Rewritten for enhanced 3D effect.
Try it. FREE!

2008 is the year that 'good' became GREAT, and the projects that took my work there are finally available as one heavyweight compilation! Experience life behind bars in Hard Time - the controversial prison simulator that made headlines all over the world. Then step between the ropes of a boxing ring and find out why Reach was crowned Game Tunnel's "Sports Game Of The Year". And if your quest for glory still hasn't been satisfied, prove yourself in and out of the ring with BOTH installments of the fantastic new Wrestling MPire 2008 series...



The boxed CD, featuring all 4 games in their most up-to-date forms, is available to buy at http://www.MDickie.com now for just $29.99...

The Revills Games are pleased to announce the release of:

Gunslinger Solitaire

Can you find The Lost Gold Mine and The Treasure of
Gunslinger Solitaire?

Travel through the Wild West, earning money by playing solitaire.

* High Resolution Graphics Version (1024x768)
* Low Resolution Graphics Version (800x600)
* Ten Stages with Ten Rounds Each
* Eight Unlockable Store Items
* Six Mini-Games
* Hours of Fun!

Check out my website for more info and a FREE demo!

http://www.kuneko.com/bongo.htm

www.computercoder.org has released Anim8r to allow programmers / graphic artists to have a light weight application for viewing and testing their animated images (not GIF style). This application is FREEWARE.

Features:
- Load PNG, JPG, BMP files
- Set the size (X and Y) of tiles
- Set the number of frames (tiles) to an image
- Manually or Automatically cycle through the frames
- Adjust frame rate
- Set the background color (of the screen, to see what different colors have for effect on the image)
- Scale
- Rotation



Please visit http://www.computercoder.org to have a look.

Slide Effect is a tool to create realtime 3D multimedia presentation. It comes with a bunch of predefined effects and is very easy to use and understand.

Slide Effect is the perfect software to create outstanding presentations for parties, weddings or shows.



On the more technical side, Slide Effect player is powered by Blitz3D/Sprite Candy/Particle Candy.



For more information, please visit http://www.slide-effect.com

Ovine present their latest remake, Dan Dare - Pilot of the Future. (c64 version circa 1986 ).

Explore/fight and solve puzzles to Destroy the mekon before he sends his asteroid to destroy Earth.

Goto http://www.dandare.ovine.net for more info and download - best of all its FREE.

Youtube viddy thingy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXlwOEtbOl8

"One" is a card game based on Uno.

Download the full free game (Windows and Mac) at:
http://therevillsgames.googlepages.com/freeGames.html

Enraged Rocket House is the story of the ancient and violent rivalry between Ice Cream Men and Rocket Houses. Deliver your delicious, sugary treats to the neighborhood children while avoiding certain death at the jaws of the Enraged Rocket House.





Download the free game and find out more at: http://26k.org/dev/zero/?p=53

CubeZ is a one or two player 2D collect-em-up. Collect the green CubeZ to keep you alive and score, whilst avoiding the red ones.

Extra CubeZ may be added to both hinder and help.

http://www.nicholaskingsley.co.uk/Nicholas_Kingsleys_Web_Site/CubeZ.html

Snoogles is a nice combination of a logical game and a classic arcade.
Get control on two snoogles.Guide our heroes through 40 original levels,
collect rings and solve many cleverly designed puzzles.

Game Features:

- Colorful 3D Graphics with WideScreen Support
- Charming Characters
- Fun Enemies
- 40 original levels
- 6 Music Tracks

Screenshots


Demo Download and more screenshots at http://www.retrosouls.net/

Our website offers numerous packs of music exclusively designed for games and multimedia applications, with hi-quality previews and an immediate delivery after purchase.

Gamemusicshop.com already features music and themes from Atlantis, Riverworld, Aliens, Obscura, Black Moon Chronicles, Eden the Lost world and more, published by Fox, Ubi Soft, Mindscape, Tengen, Sega to name a few.

We also offer unique music made exclusively for Gamemusicshop.com.

New Packs are released every month and our artists can be hired for doing custom works for your projects.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbs8fKwoQck

Check out my website for more info and a FREE demo!

http://www.kuneko.com/pyramid.htm

My latest BlitzMax game: AtomHex has been released.

AtomHex is a colourful, high scoring, fast-paced 360 shooter where you pilot your ship through a world filled with Atoms and Hexes and their enemy offspring. You can move and shoot in any direction and change the colour of your shots by collecting the Hexes.

Score points by shooting the various enemies and picking up Hexes. Powerups enhance your fire power and are essential to your survival. Get really huge scores by chaining the Score Multipliers together.



A three day trial version is available. Unlock the full game through the pay what you can registration site.

BolaX is now available for FREE download.

Play the game and post your record online and compete with your friends!!



Web (Spanish):
http://www.deliriumstudios.com/minideliriums/

Direct download:

http://www.deliriumstudios.com/minideliriums/bolax/BolaX_win32.zip
http://www.deliriumstudios.com/minideliriums/bolax/BolaX_osx_intel.zip

Records table:
http://www.deliriumstudios.com/minideliriums/bolax/

Hunters moon, a thinking mans shoot-em-up. Collect the power cells to progress to the next star system. With 128 levels a password system will allow the casual player return to their current level.

The playfield is made using cellular formations which protect the cells. Learn the formations to avoid being killed.

Written in BMAX and as usual FREE, for more information and to grab a copy, visit :- http://huntersmoon.ovine.net

Model Pack: Suburbs Volume 1 -

Need a set of models to quickly build a 3d suburb community in your application/presentation?
Need some housing models to fill in those barren spots on your 3d maps? This pack is for you.
Suburbs Volume 1 is a collection of low-poly, highly detailed 3d mesh geometry useable within any enviroment.
The models are highly optimized and trimmed - making use of every polygon. Nothing has gone to waste.
Low poly for use in real-time enviroments, games, presentations etc. ( model average polycount: 1000 )
The textures are high quality, photo-realistic normal maps.
Each model is a single mesh, external lighting details are saved in a text file for easy importing.
Each model contains the formats: Obj, X, GLS, B3D.
All textures and lightmaps are included.

This pack consists of -
5 - low poly, highly detailed house models ( including textures and lightmaps )

Screenshots - ( click image to enlarge )



Visit Gothasoft to find out more - http://gothasoft.com // http://www.gothasoft.com/Default.aspx?tabid=108

Grey Alien Games is proud to present Fairway Solitaire for Mac (Universal Binary).

This top 10 smash hit game is an unusual mix of Solitaire and Golf which has proved extremely successful, earning the game "WINNER! #1 Card/Mahjong Game of 2007" on Big Fish Games.

Fairway Solitaire showcases what BlitzMax can achieve in a top-level super-addictive casual game that many hardcore game players have found themselves seriously hooked on. Give it a try today and see what all the fuss is about.

Cityban is available at http://www.puzzlehousefin.com/

BriskVM 2 is a scripting engine targetted mainly at (but not limited to) game scripting.
The library is multi-platform (Windows, Linux and MacOs X) and multi-language (currently comes with bindings for BlitzMax, Blitz3D/BlitzPlus, PureBasic and C++).

BriskVM greatly simplifies the integration of scripts into an application, by drastically reducing the amount of glue code that one needs to write. It aims at letting focus on the WHAT, not the HOW.
In addition, its script language is a BASIC dialect that is both easy and powerful. Blitz programmers will feel at home quickly.

Interested? Then download the trial version, and make your own opinion.

http://koriolis-fx.com

Gyrobot v1.0 released...

Guide your gyrobot throught 14 levels of game.
Collect all energy crystalls and then destroy all the robots on each level.

Screenshots:


Download at http://www.retrosouls.net/

Font Machine 1.0 released!

This is a free, open-source module to draw bitmap fonts on BlitzMax graphics contexts. It works in Mac OS X, Linux and Windows.

There's also a set of tutorials available, and a collection of free bitmap fonts, ready to be used in your games. Also the module is fully documented.

Also, there's a commercial feature-rich bitmap font creator for Windows available for free to all the BLIde Plus users.

More information here: http://www.blide.org/FONTMACHINE.htm

Covert Warfare, a game developed with BlitzMax now launched!
"level design for Google Earth(TM) enthusiasts"

Covert Warfare is a tactical action game where you must destroy a set of terrestrial, aerial or sea objetives, on a limited time, employing for this purpose the combat power of the fighting helicopter Apache AH-64, and in some ocassions a second Black Hawk helicopter as wingman.





Screenshot 3 Screenshot 4

Covert Warfare is destinated to people that like war action games and Google Earth users that enjoy finding military facilies.

Covert Warfare is a game where all the levels will be created (very easily) by the players. You can create your own designs and participate in our community where all the players share their levels, resources, tools…


Please visit our web:
http://www.clandestineworks.com

e-mail:
info@...

Download free trial from: http://www.clandestineworks.com/downloads/setup-cw-demo.exe

If you like board games, you'll love Senet. This exciting game was a favorite of the pharaohs of ancient Egypt because of its unique combination of strategy and luck.

This is Senet brought into the modern world with fun special effects, network play, unlockable secrets, and much more. Written in BlitzMax and available for Mac and PC.

Check it out at http://senetgame.com

Dan's Remakes presents RetroRoids - a freeware remake of Asteroids for Windows, MacOS and Linux.

Download from http://dans-remakes.sytes.net

Download it now from :
http://thesquad.iespana.es

It is free

Quantasm

- the latest release from OvineByDesign and Trev (smila) Storey.

Battle your way through 100 levels of neon madness.
Use multipliers and bonus's to give you super scores.

Upload your scores to the online scoreboard and be the best.

Best of all its FREE


Download it now from http://quantasm.ovine.net

(Ship screenshot courtesy of Lui)

T.Ed 6.5 Is released after having its gui replaced and many new features.

Full list of updates here: http://www.d-grafix.com?page=ted

Tested output working with Blitz3D, Max+Minib3d, irrb3d/irrlicht, torque, DBPro, Gile[s], True/gamespace and others.

Grey Alien games is proud to announce the release of V1.06 of the Grey Alien BlitzMax Game Framework!

The Game Framework is a well-respected collection of extremely useful source code files that you can use to produce professional quality games such as Fairway Solitaire (A huge top 10 hit on Big Fish Games). Of course you don't have to make casual games with it, you can make shooters, platformers, educational tools or whatever takes your fancy! The framework is compatible with Windows and Mac OSX.

For more information please see the web page about the framework, and don't forget to check out the FAQ:

http://www.greyaliengames.com/framework.php
http://www.greyaliengames.com/framework/faq.html

You can download and try out the free demos from the website, and when you buy the full product you'll get the source code and media for the demos too!





There are now over 130 users of the framework and there is a special forum for registered customers. Our support and customer service is highly rated by our users.

Don't miss out. Save MONTHS of development time - get the Framework today!

FREE demo available from my website:

http://www.kuneko.com



Video on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-YQE1LFLH8

I am very proud to announce the first title from SOLO development. Cryptex of Time
The game features mind twisting puzzles through time and place. Can you solve the Cryptex?

Features
- 48 unique and varying levels
- 4 worlds to explore
- Over 12 different game modes within the story
- Find new locations and collect treasures
- Stunning graphic and sound

The free demo and full version game are available at http://www.solodev.eu/g_Cryptex.html

As an extra bonus, I will give every Blitz developer my own developed source code for this game if you buy it. Just mail me!
An extra thanks to all of you who has helped me starting up with Blitz this year. It's amazing what one can do on your spare time.

If your looking for a fun, and challenging gambling game, then look no further!
The Cash Color is an awesome guessing game with tons of cool features like:
Great Graphics, Cool Sound, 10 Hi score places, Over 200 Patterns to solve,
And More!



To download it for free, go here:
http://mysite.verizon.net/montgomery_4/travis.montgomery/arcade/cash_color.html

Hi!

I have just finished work on the first issue of a new Blitz newsletter which you can read here.

I actually had a lot of fun writing this, so I plan to produce a monthly newsletter for a trial period of 6 months on my site. If users are still interested after that then I'll keep it going.

Games are great and Virtual Reality is amazing, but wouldn't it be cool to export your meshes to the real world, carve your models in a block of real wood or metal? A CNC Mill is one way to go. Some of them are even affordable, example given a MF70 CNC, a converted Proxxon Desktop Mill.



The "SMC800" stepper motor controller is used in the MF70 CNC. It connects to the parallel port of your PC. It took a while until it worked together with Blitz3D, but now the basic IO code is released in the code archives. The 3D command set of Blitz is very useful to do things like using Linepicks to convert a 3D model to a heightmap that can be "hardcopied" with a 3 Axis CNC Mill.

Grey Alien Games is proud to announce the release of the Apple Mac version of Holiday Bonus! (Universal Binary for Intel *and* PPC Macs)

You can find out more and download a free 9 level demo from here: http://www.greyaliengames.com/holidaybonus.php

This game has proved very popular with families and kids, so don't miss out!

Happy Christmas everyone! :-)

If you are a Blitz2D, BlitzPlus, Blitz3D or BlitzMax developer and have news about modules, forthcoming releases, updates on WIP projects, reviews of Blitz games, code snippets, tips & tricks - or anything else related to Blitz programming/development in 2D or 3D, you can post it as a comment on the new
BlitzBasicNews blog.

Interviews or excerpts from programmer blogs are also welcome. Once sufficient material has been submitted, it will be assembled into an unofficial newsletter and released to the Blitz community.

It is hoped that this will happen up to four times a year - depending on the amount of material available.

The medieval market town pack is an invaluable resource for any level designer looking for an all in one solution for their rpg games. The pack contains market stalls, town houses, an inn, plus a town keep on two levels to house the medieval market world in.

order now at a limited time offer of $39

http://arteria-gaming.com/market_town.html

Lord Year 2007, 14th December, Friday

Hi all, here is my first try of a drawing proggy developed by Blitz3D; I was inspired from the WINDOWS side by Advance Paint and from the AMIGA side by Deluxe Paint, Personal Paint and Photogenics.
There is only the executable, no other file needed!
Just donwload it from my site on the Web, that is
http://xoomer.alice.it/aregat/
The executable file is zipped into StefaMariPaint.zip to reduce the download size!
I have uploaded the last version just today, ENJOY!

EsseEmmeErre from Italy

Basilisk Games is proud to announce the availability of the Macintosh version of Eschalon: Book I!

Read more about the game and download the demo here.

ICON Games just released their latest game: Match3D!

Mach3D takes the match-3 genre into 3D realm, by having a 3D field that you can rotate around and also uses the 3D technology from movies - the Anaglyph "red-cyan" glasses - to improve the 3D immersion!



Some features of the full version:

* Unlimited gameplay!
* More colored blocks, including random blocks
* Use the missile to remove several blocks at once
* Bomb block, which remove all blocks around it
* Search for matchs with the magnifying glass, at the cost of 1000 points
* Multi-language game, supporting both English and Portuguese!

The free demo and full version game are available at http://match3d.icongames.com.br

Xilvan Design Team announce Candy World : The Golden Bones.

-Discover 17 fantasy worlds full of challenges
-Collect 100 bones and 20 bread pastries per stage to unlock new areas...
-Battle with unique enemies to get health and full recovery
-Play Freezbe and attack enemies with them
-Find Snoopy's Ball
-Find the Fire Bone and the Ice Bone to unlock paradise
-Talk to smart dogs and cats NPCs

Grey Alien Games has released their latest super-addictive masterpiece - Fairway Solitaire

It's a highly polished golf-themed solitaire game with an avatar, shop, trophies, golf announcer, sand traps, water hazards and more!

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Fairway Solitaire was programmed in BlitzMax for Big Fish Games using the Grey Alien BlitzMax Game Framework.

With the Blitz3D Software Protector you now have an arsenal of protection to include into your final distribution executable file. This includes detection of both hardware and software debuggers. Also features file and Registry monitor detection.

Also included as part of Blitz3D Software Protector package are a time limited demo mode: release 30 day trial software with ease. Also features online/offline serial authentication and serial generation, as well as anti-patching protection.

For more info see link below. All features are supported in the demo other than realtime function modifcation.

http://softwareprotector.winblitz3d.co.uk/

Blitz3D Software Protector is now available for the price of £14 (UKP).

[BRL notice: please be aware that this is not a Blitz Research product!]

RichMosaic is a mosaic builder for digital photographs, made with Max2D and MaxGUI. Currently only available for Windows XP and Windows Vista.

More info here.

Bethi Studio just released two original games, developed with Blitz3D.

Seeds of Sorcery
Seeds of Sorcery is a colored match-3 game, with reflexive and action gameplay. The player must explode seeds by doing lines of the same color. Seeds can only be moved horizontally, and gravity allows multiple combos:



Seeds of Sorcery features 35 non-linear levels, 50 puzzles and an addictive Score-Attack mode.

Santa Inc.
Santa Inc. is a mixed time-management and arcade game in wich you help Santa to send right toys to children for Christmas. The game immerses player in Christmas fairy ambiance and provides funny sequences between stress and reflection.



Santa Inc. features 116 levels and a time-based Score Attack.

You can download the free demos here:
http://www.bethi-games.com/

Easy to use 2d physics for Blitz3d. Includes DLL & source to get started.

Purchase to remove reminder message! Otherwise no time limits and all features enabled.

http://skillroll.com/b2dwrapper/

Mike

Kudos Games are pleased to announce the release of their latest game, Treasures of Ra. Explore the ancient wonders of Egypt in this mind bending puzzle game as you collect the fabled Treasures of Ra.

Using mirrors, gems and other objects, you must direct the sunlight onto exit glyphs to solve each puzzle. Use crates to collect the treasures, but beware of pits and other dangers. Puzzle your way through 130 levels in 13 locations, or create your own with the built in level editor.



Treasures of Ra is now available on the Kudos Games website www.kudosgames.com.

Eschalon: Book I is a classic role-playing game experience that will take you across massive outdoor environments and deep into dozens of sprawling dungeons as you seek to uncover the mystery of who you are. It features a tile-built, turn-based game world where the result of absolutely every action is rolled, calculated or statistically determined. Hundreds of items and dozens of creatures await your discovery in this classically inspired RPG.

Download the demo!

Basilisk Games

Welcome to Project Studio 2007 Express, the Advanced Integrated Development Environment for BlitzMax (and Blitz3d/Basic). This IDE has been created to provide the best developer experience available and is based on Visual Studio 2005.

The express version provides the same experience as the standard Blitz environments and has the following features:

* Advanced editor with all the features you would expect including editable color syntax highlighting, code outlining (folding), split views, line indicators, bookmarks, code snippets etc
* Full intellisense integration (the best currently available!)
* Flexible docking windows and toolbars and tabbed editing
* Integrated BlitzMax and Blitz3d/Basic language help
* Built-in compiler and debugger (utilises the external debugger for Blitz3d/Basic)
* Plug-in architecture to extend the environment with more languages

For those who have used the Blitz3d/Basic version, you will be pleased to know the intellisense has been upgraded to include all open files within the IDE (based on the language of the active file), providing an even better editing experience!

The professional version will be available in the next couple of weeks and includes many of the advanced features you require to manage your projects:

* Solution/Project management system
* TaskLists and User Comments
* Solution Explorer

Once the Professional version is available, you will (until the end of the year) receive a full Blitz3d/Basic licence for free when you purchase Project Studio 2007 Professional for BlitzMax! More details will be available at the time of release.

Project Studio 2007 will run on Windows 2000, XP and Vista platforms and requires Microsoft.Net 2.0.

If you have any questions, send an email to support@... or why not join the Project Studio forum.

Download now!

OvineByDesign and Trevor "Smila" Storey release their newest game

EXILE II - http://exile.ovine.net




Based on a classic 1980's game EXILE explore over 800 screens to discover the secret of Mars and rescue survivors.

Our largest project to date, this 2D action adventure uses realtime physics to immerse the player in the EXILE universe. No linear plot, play the game how you want to.

Best of all its FREE (Download the game PDF http://exile.ovine.net/EXILE_2_STORY.pdf )

http://www.exile.ovine.net

Alientrails is a gory screen saver that wobbles, writhes and ripples. Think alien entrails, think Alientrails.

For those of you that like something a little out of the ordinary, something grotesque and squirming, Alientrails is the screen saver for you. Innocent victims of Alientrails have been heard to remark "that's not very nice is it?"

Alientrails will run in every 3D resolution your graphics card supports and can even update your desktop wallpaper with a random alien entrail.

So what are you waiting for, disturb someone today, try Alientrails!

http://www.boiledsweets.com/Alientrails

After many long months of hard & tedious work, Ghz Games' Pryzms (formerly known as Blox) is finally loose in the world!



Pryzms is a breakout remake, but with several great features, including:

-Combo scores: Rack hundreds of thousands of points in one go!!!

-FIFTY unique levels, plus a level editor to make fifty of your OWN creations! You can even share your custom levels!

-New powerups, like the crazy "Through the Wall" (TTW) powerup, and the spectacular "Hundred Ball" powerup! (And yes, it is EXACTLY like it sounds!!!)

All this for just $10 USD! For more information, free demo and purchasing, visit our new site: http://ghzgames.googlepages.com/

DreamsSoftGames, spanish independent games developer, presents a new project in advanced phase of development. It’s Sword Fighters, an action game and adventure in 3D with ROL components based in a mythological world of fantasy.

Toth, a warrior king with angelic skills, will face the challenge of reconquering Pedriel's Kingdom of hands of the Owner of the Shades. He explores wide scenes in 3D fulfilling a series of aims or moving with freedom of action for his villages and cities, learning new movements with the sword, magic assaults, use of terrestrial and aquatic vehicles, items and potions, throwing weapon, powerful enemies and much more.

You can see it at: http://www.dreamssoftgames.com

after the successful launch of the plobb! game quite a while ago we decided to redevelop this freeware title in blitzmax to offer it for apple mac osx owners, too. so they can enjoy this cute little action shooter!



get it from here (for apple mac osx):
http://games.nothing.ch/download/install_plobb.dmg

the windows version has also been refreshed (works fine on vista!):
http://games.nothing.ch/download/install_plobb.exe

feedback is always welcome; especially from apple mac osx leopard owners and windows vista :o)

enjoy!

We are pleased to announce the release of our latest finished game, Stopple. Go grab it here - http://www.boiledsweets.com/Stopple

Stopple, a is FREE stand alone, installable, directX version of the awesome flash game Bloxorz. This means that you don't need to be online to play it. Simply download for FREE, install and enjoy!

The aim of the game is simple, to get the block to fall into the square hole on each level. There are 33 levels to complete.

Midnight Synergy is celebrating the Fifth Anniversary of the Wonderland game series!



Here's a great chance to grab one of the most successful Blitz3D game series at a bargain price. To mark the fifth anniversary of the original Wonderland game release, Midnight Synergy is, for a limited time, offering several of its games at drastically reduced prices, including the original Wonderland game for five dollars and the Midnight Synergy CD Collection for twenty dollars.

For additional information on the Wonderland games and these special offers, visit the Midnight Synergy homepage at http://www.midnightsynergy.com

Take the control of Xplorer the Ant and help him to find his way back home...

- Explore 20 large levels in a completely 3D environment.
- Find all diamonds and fruits of each world to enter the magic gate and advance to next level.
- Collect weapons to defeat your enemies.
- Avoid any kind of traps to protect your self.
- Use bombs to explode rocks and other obstacles on your journey.



learn more...

Breadkillers Software put his first freeware game for download for everybody!

Splash all the bubbles in time!

- 8 different items
- 10 levels on arcade mode
- Infinite play time on survival mode
- Save your 3 best scores for every play mode
- Video tutorial (in spanish)
- 3 levels of difficulty
- Level editor: make your own crazy levels and have fun!
- Available in 3 languages: English, Spanish and Catalan

Screenshot:


YouTube video:
http://es.youtube.com/watch?v=iEbxJozAAGw

Download here:
http://www.breadkillers.com

Here is the amazing new version 1.9 of Lights of Dreams: The Angelical Blade... This includes the demo and the full version 1.9 of LOD...



The game is now bug free and fully enhanced and support some amazing particles effects, simple grass, bunch of flowers and smart little Butterflies features... 20 unique new characters (including Xylvan) plus 50 amazing worlds for a total of 7.50$ USD.

Buy now link of the complete LOD game now for just 7.50$ USD:
https://www.plimus.com/jsp/buynow.jsp?contractId=1689721

Demo version of LOD completely free to try:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/knroeb

Bounce your ball through 150 levels of insane brick-busting action. Collect the many different
powerups scattered throughout three exciting themes to aid you on your quest. Destroy the
many variations of bricks using an array of deadly weaponry. HavocBall is sure to provide
hours of non stop entertainment for the whole family!

- 3 Themes: Metal, Volcano and Alien
- 150 Exciting Levels
- 30 Different Powerups
- 10 Devastating Weapons

HavocBall Webpage

Download Demo (6.3MB)



Visit Intensity Entertainment

Bird in Sky have released their first commercial game, 3030 Deathwar, a top down Elite-esque action adventure game with a hint of 80s nostalgia thrown in.



* Top down space flight and combat
* Side on adventure game on stations
* Weapons, upgrades, ships, goods, data discs, news
* Derelicts to loot, asteroids to mine
* Jobs like courier, photography, bounty, cargo and others to complete

Try the demo or buy the full game for £9.99 ($20)



3030 Deathwar is available from www.birdinsky.com where you can check out more screenshots, videos and the forum.

TaME - The Texture and Material Extractor is written completely in BlitzBasic3D. It allows users to open digital image or graphics files and save textures of various sizes from 16x16 to 256x256 to a separate file.

Get the demo version and experience all of the features of TaME except Load and Save. If you like it, you can purchase the fully functional version for just $9.95.

Visit http://www.2cwp.com today!

The JV-ODE Physics library is now compiled using V0.8 of the Open Dynamics Engine. The new update contains a new 'Prismatic and Rotoide' joint plus other minor tweaks and improvements.





JV-ODE is a fast, reliable 2D/3D physics solution available for both Blitz3D and BlitzMax (Win32). It can also be used in combination with the Blitz3DSDK.

To view more information please visit the JV-ODE website located here.

The Blitz3D restricted demo version is available for download here (212KB)

The BlitzMax (Win32) restricted demo version is available for download here (291KB)

Anawiki Games is proud to announce the immediate availability of Path of Magic, their sequel to their bestseller Runes of Avalon game. Path of Magic is puzzle-driven game with addictive game play, with over 51 challenging levels, 6 image puzzles, and 2 bonus games. Evelyne continues her quest through Avalon. She has to find her way home... to find a way on the Path of Magic. Match magical runes to strengthen your abilities to clear Avalon of evil and find your way home before its too late!



Game features:
* 51 New Levels
* 6 Magic Spells
* 6 new enchanting images to reveal
* Three game modes: Quest, Endless and Time Attack
* JigSaw Mini-Game
* Mystic Music and Sound Effects


Download Path of Magic for Windows.
Download Path of Magic for Mac.
Download Path of Magic for Linux.

Hi,

Here are the two last games updates made with Blitz Plus :)

ALICE AND THE GOLDEN COINS v3.0 :



Game infos :
http://www.thereeteam.com/index.php?A0=1&A1=0&A2=1

Game download :
http://www.thereeteam.com/telechargement/AliceAndTheGoldenCoins_demo.exe

Game news :
- 8 levels to play in this new demo,
- 2 levels of difficulty : normal (unlimited lives) and hard (limited lives),
- "auto save" your level progression.

BRIUM XG-72 v2.0 :



Game infos :
http://www.thereeteam.com/index.php?A0=1&A1=3&A2=1

Game download :
http://www.thereeteam.com/telechargement/BriumXG-72_demo.exe

Game news :
- 8 levels to play in this new demo :)
- now, in-game radar (mini-map) to check your way,
- simpler options.

Now I can continue my next project...

Fight Tune, the Dance Dance Revolution type game is available from http://www.nicholaskingsley.co.uk/ and now has the source code available too.

The game allows up to 4 players to play at once (depending on screen resolution), and you can add your own music.

It also features several modes of play.

Race through an 80's-style arcade, playing minigames like Hogger, Pizzaroids, and Moonwalk Patrol!

- Over 25 minigames, including more than 100 levels
- 3 play modes and multiple endings
- 8-bit treasures and personal scoreboards

Joystick Johnny Website

Download the Free Trial (7 MB)



Showcase Thread

Hi !

"ROY CAVERNA" (v2.0) And "SATURN MD" (v2.0) are out in their final versions (coded with Blitz plus)... and 100% free :)

Roy Caverna


SaturnMD


INFOS :

Roy CAVERNA (see new additional keyboard controls) :
http://www.thereeteam.com/index.php?A0=1&A1=1&A2=1

SaturnMD :
http://www.thereeteam.com/index.php?A0=1&A1=2&A2=1

the reeteam website :
http://www.thereeteam.com

Happy Gaming !

TECNO -the Base- is a FPS adventure/action game with its own unique style.
Find your way out of the Base while beating an army of droids and solving ingenious puzzles.
- pure action moments
- combat transports
- physics simulation effects
- boss robots
- lots of ingenious puzzles (including math riddles and physics simulation)
- distinctive gameplay style . . .

Meet a FPS with its own personality !

Visit www.TECNO-BASE.com to download the demo (43mb), watch screenshots and video captures.

Blitz Showcase forum post in here.

Mesh Factory is a library for use with Blitz3D programs.
Inspired from the great Sprite Candy FX Engine, provides a large set of time driven mesh effects to Blitz3D entities including Lights and Cameras!



Read more here

Hi there,

We have some new music releases on Xzess:



We have a special offer for all Blitzbasic.com Community Members this month (coupon works until october): Use this
Coupon Code for our shop: "blitzbasic_com_special" and get a 20 % discount on all buys!!

You can listen to it here:
http://www.xzess.org/music/index_ambient.html

Another new thing is, that you can now buy Single Tracks. Available in .mp3 and .ogg Format. We have some free Tracks
in our Filebase which you can use free in your projects :)

We offer a project sponsoring, which means, that we compose individual game soundtracks, for free. Next time we will add
some themed Voice and SFX Packs.

More informations on www.xzess.org

Grassparty-Blitz3D Edition -

Grassparty-BE is a revolutionary code library for Blitz3D programmers.
This remarkable library allows the developer to insert 'instant' land coverings.
The core engine was designed with one thing in mind; speed! We made sure
this library was ready for the most stressful scenarios imaginable. Rather
you need light grass coverings or lush, thick foliage covers; Grassparty-BE can assist.



For more information and a demo download visit http://www.gothasoft.com/Default.aspx?tabid=105

I'm happy to announce the arrival of BlitzMax Software Protector, now available to buy.

With the BlitzMax Software Protector you now have an arsenal of protection to include into your final distribution executable file; this includes detection of software debuggers and of hardware debuggers. You also have realtime tricks to help defeat all but the most detemined hackers. Included in this module is the addition of time trial mode.

[a https://secure.bmtmicro.com:443/servlets/Orders.ShoppingCart?CID=3516&PRODUCTID=35160000]Buy Direct! using BTM Micro [/a]

Chronic Logic Releases Kingdom Elemental Tactics version 1.4 for Windows!



August 23rd, 2007 - Santa Cruz, California - Chronic Logic announces the release of Kingdom Elemental Tactics version 1.4, a major update to Kingdom Elemental, a real-time tactics game from Chronic Logic and Liberation Games.

KE:Tactics takes core game play elements from real-time strategy, tactics, and role-playing games and combines them into a game that is painfully easy to pick up and play without committing your entire life, unless you have no life... in which case you may not find Kingdom Elemental to be an adequate substitute.

The demo is free to check out so you have nothing to lose... except maybe your soul. In short Kingdom Elemental Tactics is like a whack to the head with a +8 Sword of Awesomeness! Kingdom Elemental is only available for Windows, but we hope to be able to provide OSX and Linux versions in the future.

Try the free demo today:
http://www.chroniclogic.com/ke_download.htm



Gameplay Trailer on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-xbt6RodVQ

View the complete list of changes and additions here:
http://pontifex2.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?act=ST;f=34;t=960

More information about Kingdom Elemental Tactics can be found at:
http://www.chroniclogic.com/ke.htm

Screenshots:
http://www.chroniclogic.com/ke_screens.htm

Order Kingdom Elemental Tactics here:
http://www.chroniclogic.com/ke_order.htm

What is Treeparty - Blitz3D Edition?
Treeparty is a Blitz3d library application that allows the developer to include
highly detailed, realistically animated 3d mesh trees into their Blitz3D applications.



More screenshots, information and demo downloads at - http://gothasoft.com

--Announcing the Official Release of BomBJacK v1.0--



Enter an exciting action-adventure world where you take the role of a mercenary for hire, set out on a mission to recover stolen technology from the evil forces of Binary-Zero. Using multiple jetpacks to soar through the universe, BomBJacK's unique "old school" feel and gripping game play will challenge the player for hours.





-FEATURES-
Enjoy over 40 levels of finger-twitching, jetpack-thrusting fun on two difficulty settings, accompanied by:

* The ability to customize your mercenary with five unique skins;

* Many secret levels & hidden items;

* Over ten grueling enemies;

* Standard nuclear, fire, & ice bombs;

* Six special high-tech suits, including the ultimate suit & solar armor, crafted from the rays of the sun;

* Four detonators, including the secret remote detonator;

* Several unique trophies to discover; Two hidden playable characters; and so much more!

Can you handle the challenge, Mercenary? I dare you to try.

Lunatic Explorations is a music pack, mainly dedicated for Ego Shooters and Action Games, but also suitable for many other styles.

There are also some free tracks available, which you can use in your projects.

Xzess offers different music packs and if that's not enough, they offer individual composed music for extremly low prices!

Visit Xzess on www.xzess.org for more information

Good wishes to all projects out there!

One of the few games to combine the strengths of Blitz3D, php and javascript to create a unique online experience
Tarsus 2 is a completely rewritten game with update graphics
TARSUS EMPIRE 2 has over 100 new user requested features




* Build Planet defences
* Build various planet infrastructures
* Edit your own planet information
* Build Fleets of ships from each planet you own
* Almost Infinite number of ship designs, controlling aspects such as size, weight, weapons, shields, hull armour etc
* Unique attacking/defensive capabilities
* Each ship has skill level which increases with each combat
* Message other empires
* Form alliances with other empires
* Daily missions to complete, with credit rewards
* In game navigation system, so you can set markers in the galaxy so you always know where you are or are going
* Worm holes to transport your ships to other areas of the galaxy in one move
* League tables, where each aspect of empires can be ranked
* Ever expanding universe, each time a new empire is registered 3 more planets are created
* Protection for new/smaller empires
* Edit your empire details and information
* Build mining ships to send out and mine various materials on planets
* Build refineries on your planets to refine mined materials
* Build trade ships to sell refined materials to other planets to gain credits
* Awards for top empires each month
* Plus Much More!

For a limited time, the castle construction set will be available at the3dstudio.com for a reduced price of 100$ (was 180$).



The set contains more than 30 3D models and a few LOD versions and is available in .3ds, .x and .lwo format. You can use it for rendering or for use in game engines.

link:

www.the3dstudio.com/product_details.aspx?id_product=30719

Now finally, After 3 years of development over Blitz3D, Lights of Dreams : The Angelical Blade is finally done.



Walk, Run, Jump, Fly, Teleport throught 50 worlds, 50 temples and in 14 areas to find around 30 items, 10 elements, 11 Book pages and 9 Rainbow Spheres...
Talk to unique NPC, look at amazing landscape, skyspheres and clouds... fight ennemies and save the King of the Earth from being held by Sphax... Only you can save the future Earth of the year 3800 from his desperation...

Copyright 1992-2007 Xilvan Design

Websites:
http://www.xilvandesign.com
http://site.voila.fr/ageofdreams/index2.html

Quick Install Demo Links:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/dtw61x
Buy Lights of Dreams : The Angelical Blade
Full version (15$):
www.plimus.com/jsp/buynow.jsp?contractId=1689721

Boiled Sweets are pleased to announce the release of Starburst. Starburst is our latest addition to our range of eye watering screen savers.

Features:
Beautiful special effects
Asteroids
High definition star field
Plus loads more!



Go grab the demo here:
http://www.boiledsweets.com/Starburst

The Ruins Pack is a themepack you cannot miss if you are making any outside based games requiring broken down old scenic 3d objects. The contents of this pack can be used any style of game, whether RPG fantasy, WW2, FPS, etc, etc to instantly add realism and atmosphere to your world.

http://www.arteria-gaming.com/ruinspack.html

Are you in the real world? Or the virtual?
Whatever your answer, you need to run and gun to survive!




Tank Universal is an exciting, action-packed 3d tank combat game.
Roll your way across a strange new digital world.
Take part in intense tank battles involving scores of AI controlled units both friendly and not so friendly!
Pound the enemy from a distance or get up close and personal!

Features:
- large playing areas
- special weapons
- fight alongside allies against intelligent enemies
- spectacular combat effects
- intriguing storyline that switches between the 'real world' and the digital.

Check out the website, download the demo today and become the virtual tank commander you were meant to be!
www.tankuniversal.com

New casual bestseller written in Blitz3D released!

Your uncle mysteriously disappears one day, and all you are left with are a book, a map and an envelope containing a list of objects. Finding these objects will unlock doors and cities for you to explore.




Intriguing and beautiful levels will aid you in finding the hidden objects to reveal the true mystery of the stone. Avenge your uncle's disappearance and awaken the Stone of Destiny.

Game features:
- Over 25 beautiful levels.
- Unique Rune-drawing puzzles.
- Several mini-games to play.
- Thrilling comix story.
- Nice graphics and magic effects.

Learn more...

Nream is a 3D Adventure Construction Tool that allow users to create their own 3D adventure game. Nream comes with many tools that help ease the process of development. This project has been in development for many years, much hard-work and research has gone into developing this product.



Learn more and/or try demo at: http://www.freewebs.com/nikoasumi/index.htm

Over at www.MDickie.com, an exciting new era is underway with a dedicated new boxing game. I've pulled out all the stops to deliver the very best visuals my one-man-show can muster - complete with the most polished in-ring and behind-the-scenes gameplay yet. This epic 5-month production is a far cry from the boxing game that I knocked up in a couple of weeks way back in 2002, and might just usurp the wrestling games as the one to watch...



The release party is already underway at www.MDickie.com - with demo versions to download and preview articles to read. The boxed CD, which features source code extracts and graphical templates, is then available to buy for just $14.99...

BlitzCodeBase is a new code snippet website for the BlitzBasic community. Visit www.blitzcodebase.co.uk and start posting your code snippets!

Current features:
> very fast ( runs on a dedicated server )
> snippets and tutorials
> snippet categories
> add/edit/remove your code snippets
> anyone can sign up
> no adverts!

Coming soon:
> search engine (standard and boolean )
> RSS feeds ( top snippets, YOUR own snippet RSS feed,
newest snippets - means you can integrate the latest code into your site )
> code snippet rating
> realtime ZIP download of all snippets
> no adverts!!

Command a four man team deep behind enemy lines in this isometric tactical shooter. Use the soldier's various skills such as climbing, swimming, handling of multiple weapons and the ability to pilot vehicles in its diverse terrains.

Available now for 19.99 Euros

Our website is here http://www.apothecarystudios.co.uk/ and a demo can be found here http://www.apothecarystudios.co.uk/demo.htm

Welcome to Project Studio 2007 Express, the Advanced Integrated Development Environment for Blitz3d/Basic. This IDE has been created to provide the best developer experience available and is based on Visual Studio 2005.

The express version will provide the same experience as the standard Blitz environments and has the following features:

* Advanced editor with all the features you would expect including editable color syntax highlighting, code outlining (folding), split views, line indicators, bookmarks, code snippets etc
* Full intellisense integration (the best currently available!)
* Flexible docking windows and toolbars and tabbed editing
* Integrated Blitz3d/Basic language help
* Built-in compiler
* Utilises plug-in architecture to extend the environment with more languages

It is available for Windows 2000, XP and Vista platforms and required Microsoft.Net 2.0.

Download now!

Now available for 10$, Lights of Dreams offer 36 world of gameplay 35 Temple more than 40 items... Play as Xylvaniel and save your bride and your friends from Sphax the evil cyber lord...



http://site.voila.fr/ageofdreams/accueil2.htm

Stonehenge 3D is a new and unique way of experiencing history. Through our 3D technology, education and entertainment go hand in hand as we take you back thousands of years to the dawn of civilisation in Great Britain.

You will be able to see Stonehenge erected, and find out why it was built. Walk down to the village and meet and talk to the people who built Stonehenge. Three years overdue, but finally finished: not a game, but history taught through 3D.

· 30 speaking characters.
· Animations and flythroughs.
· Birds and animals.
· 16 sq kilometres of terrain and coast to explore.

Website: www.stonehenge3d.com

The Elven character pack from Arteria Gaming begins the release of many RPG themed character packs. This pack contains 4 animated elven unique characters, and is available for $42. Also as a special thankyou to the Blitz community I am offering 30% discount on our membership scheme which allows you to download all content now and over the next 12 months.

Product link - http://www.arteria-gaming.com/elvencharpack.html

Email for membership offer:
sales@...

New Demo and Website

Do you want the excitement of racing a 4x4 across challenging tundra?

Are you screaming out for a time limited, fuel charged challenge?

DGM has all this and more! So jump in the driver's seat and prepare to get your hands dirty with this 3D arcade racing experience!

Visit the website to download the demo now!

OSAKit is a multi-browser (IE, Firefox, Opera, SeaMonkey...) solution to turn your desktop game into a web game without the need for Flash, Java or even change your source code in any way unless you want to use the new advanced features like communicating with the browser!

What's new?!

Vista compatibility:
OSAKit V3 now works with Vista.
Please test and let me know your experience.. I tested it on two machines and it works good


Browser interaction:
OSAKit Pro V3 now allows you to communicate with the browser as it works like a middle man. Now you can command OSAKit to run or execute JavaScript or even VBScript against the browser, you can call any native or your own Java/VBScript functions with unlimited number of parameters :)

Also you can display any URL in a new browser window with a single OSAKit command!


Stream download:
OSAKit Pro V3 allows you to download any file you want in the background and it notifies you when the file get downloaded! even better OSAKit can notify you of the progress of the file as it gives you the % downloaded of the file so you can update your own in game progress bar.

For more info please visit
http://www.osakit.com

or try the new features here http://www.osakit.com/osakitpro.html

Help Bizzy to rescue the bees by forming bigger and better words!

Its seductively colourful visuals and enchanting music make Bizzy's Spelling Bee great fun for all the family! With its fast-paced Time Trial mode, relaxing Free Play game and bonuses aplenty, there's something for everyone in the whimsical world of Bizzy's Spelling Bee!

25% discount exclusive to BlitzBasic community for all orders received before the end of May 2007! Simply enter code 'WFG003LQ' on the order page.



More information here.

A long time in the making, but we've just released Inca Quest for the Mac at Rock Solid Games. Head over to our site and check it out!

Apricot Games is pleased to announce the release of their newest BlitzMax title, Baba's Shuffle!



Screenshot 2

Thanks again for all of the great help that we received on the fantastic BlitzMax forums.

The game can be downloaded here:

www.bigfishgames.com/downloads/babasshuffle/index.html

Xzess is proud to release the latest packs called "Imaginations" which is dedicated for strategy or role playing games and the pack "Cybernetic Integration" which is dedicated for First Person and Action Games.






Currently we provide the music as mp3 files, but a .ogg (Ogg Vorbis) format is in work.

Licensing Details:
you pay one time and can use the music in as much developed games as you want to!
Read our licensing details on xzess.org for more information.

If nothing fits into your game, Xzess also offers individual composed music for a fixed price.

Visit www.xzess.org for more information.

Lights of Dreams : The Angelical Blade is now available to try or buy. Meet NPCs, break rock, use magic, teleport, and explore unique 24 current worlds... Starring 5 characters , this solo game will amaze you...

By buying the game now you will be noticed by email for updates and I will raise the amount of world to more than 36. An online version is in the work, featuring realtime meeting and guiding and a awsome chat system... but not yet implemented. It will also be added to the updates as soon as it is done.

Website link:
http://site.voila.fr/ageofdreams/

Direct buy link (20.00$ US):
https://www.plimus.com/jsp/buynow.jsp?contractId=1689721

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ANAWIKI is extremely happy to launch Runes of Avalon - puzzle game with a twist / match-3 mechanic that you have to see.

Game features:

- Three modes of play Quest, Endless and Time Attack
- 105 challenging levels in quest and 2 bonus games
- 6 spells (power-ups)
- 14 enchanting images to reveal
- Excellent mystic music & sound
- Intriguing and beautifully illustrated voice-acted story
- Wonderful particle effects

Visit the official website at www.RunesOfAvalon.com or download it now for PC Windows (25MB).

Xpatcher is a software patching and updating tool for software developers. Xpatcher provides an easy way for software developers to organize, manage and distribute updates to their clients.

Ever played one of those massive online games and noticed the files being downloaded and patched on login? Xpatcher provides the technology for developers wishing to incorporate such features with their own software. Just drop the patch maker into any directory on your hard-drive and execute it.

For more information and demo downloads visit:

http://themadlab.com/index.php

Xzess Music is a website which focuses on game music for developers.

Xzess Music has just released a music pack called "Interstellar Raiders" which is dedicated for racing games.

If you can't find music in their packs which fits into your game, Xzess will compose and record on demand too.
Just tell them what you need and in which time and they make you an offer :)

Listen to music at www.xzess.org

Pyroplay has released the initial version 1.0 of ppIsaac. ppIsaac is a 2D physics and collision module for BlitzMax. It features primitive collision geometries (boxes, ovals and capsules), free form convex hull objects, joints, a flexible material system, collision detection and much more...and it's really easy to set up!

The download comes with three tutorials and several examples with source code.

Find the module at http://www.pyroplay.de/ppisaac.html where you can also watch a trailer to see ppIsaac in action.

HydraMax IDE v0.7 has been released for free. Features include:
- Theme manager allows you to design themes
- Build + UPX option. Automatically compress your EXE files
- Code bookmarks
- Integrated BlitzMax documentation
- Both functions and types in the tree view are alphabetically sorted
- Code folding with four different visual styles

Download now:
http://www.eiksoft.com/hydra/down.html

We have just launched a sci fi assault character, perfect for all your fps games. Provided with the character are 3 different armour textures, for variation.

Also, blitz users can recieve 20% discount on any packs or our membership scheme up till the end of March. Contact Arteria at 'sales@...' re the discount, or visit the below page for the sci fi character

http://www.arteria-gaming.com/scificharacter1.html

Suricate Software is very proud to announce that our BlitzMax game Jewel Match has been released on RealArcade and made it straight to #1.

Jewel Match is also #1 on GameHouse.

Expect more BlitzMax games from Suricate Software soon.

www.Loktar.com is proud to release it's fifth screensaver created with Blitz 3D.

Features
- 4 Seasons
- 4 Times of day (Morning, Midday, Dusk, and Night)
- Squirrels, butterflies, and fireflies (At night only)
- Seasons and times can be based off of your PC clock. So on the first day of spring at 9 PM it will be night with spring trees.
- Weather effects Rain, Thunderstorms, and snow able to turn on or off, or set frequency.
- Display directly on your desktop or on an image
- Ambient forest sounds depending on the season and time of day.
- Set the overall number of trees, quantity of grass, rocks, butterflies, squirrels, and fireflies.
- Set the speed at which the trees grow.
- Set the overall detail and resolution to get the best performance possible.

Download the demo or purchase at www.loktar.com

After a 404-Phase that may have confused some People we want to make clear that due to a third Party legal Issue we have to redesign our Webpage. The Engine Project is still alive and not affected by the issue. We are currently working on a new Version with many new Goodies.

For now, the latest Demo, Features List and License EULA is back: www.melog.ch/dropper/

Arteria have just launched their new Tropical Female Animated Character pack, perfect for your FPS styled games. Over the coming months also, we will be releasing different clothing themes for the character, suitable for sci fi and fantasy RPG games.

http://www.arteria-gaming.com/tropfemalepack.html

Kudos Games (www.KudosGames.com) is proud to announce that an exciting new update has been released for Wu Hing: The Five Elements.

Due to popular demand, a network mode has now been added allowing games to be played over a network or via the internet. A number of other minor updates have also been added including game tips and AI improvements.

Please visit www.kudosgames.com for more information, or download the demo from www.kudosgames.com/downloads/WuHingDemo_setup.exe

The JV-ODE Physics V1.21 update has now been released. The full version includes over 400 functions, 40 demos and a Function Reference document. The JV-ODE library is currently compiled using build V0.7 of the Open Dynamics Engine and is available for both Blitz3D and BlitzMax (Win32).



For more information click here.

The latest demo versions of JV-ODE now include both 2D and 3D support.

To download the Blitz3D demo version of JV-ODE click here - 211KB

To download the BlitzMax (Win32) demo version of JV-ODE click here - 290KB

Gilligames has announced that their musical
simulation/role-playing game, "Shady O’Grady’s™ Rising Star"
has been released as both a download and boxed CD-ROM.
The download version is available now, and the CD-ROM version will ship on
March 1, 2007. Both versions can be ordered directly from
http://www.gilligames.com . A free playable demo will be available for download next week.


http://www.bandgame.com
http://www.gilligames.com

We are proud to announce the release of Wonderland Adventures. This all-new puzzle adventure is a complete redesign of both the gameplay and the graphics engine of the Wonderland series. All of it, of course, done in Blitz3D.

More information, screenshots, and a free demo, can all be downloaded from
http://www.midnightsynergy.com/adventures


Screenshots:

Hi, download the beta release (2.2 MB) of Fruity Caves. Read the rtf file for instructions, there is a help in the help menu but that is more for information on the game elements than keyboard controls and alike.

Contact us with any feedback at inventdreamcreate (at) gmail.com

http://www.kevinsaunders.net/fc/Fruity_Caves_beta_v1_0_Release.zip

The reaction to the TruDimension API for Blitz 3D and Blitz Max has been overwhelming and has now been included as required study for a certificate in game and 3d animation. The 3D technology of TruDimension mixed with the power of the Blitz Languages has gained the attention (and study) of some major universities.

Included in the list of universities are: DeVry, Collins, Johns Hopkins, Sanford-Brown and Clark University. For more information on schools that cover the TruDimension system, or to find where you can study TruDimension / Blitz please check out the [a http://education-portal.com/articles/Video_Game_3D_Animation_Certificate:_Program_Overview.html]Education-portal link[/a].

For more information on TruDimension, please go to http://www.UnityPro.com
Please Note: TruDimension, UnityPro and Blitz are separate entities and companies.

Written using BMAX with the RAKNET network library (thanks to Kurix for his wrapper) and winner of the 2006 Rodents Rodent Moment of the Year Award Jet Set Willy Online is the worlds first Multiplayer Jet Set Willy game.

Featuring original rooms from Jet Set Willy 1 and Jet Set Willy 2 as well as a whole slew of new rooms for you to explore.

Supporting up to 16 players, Jet Set Willy Online is the ultimate retro experience for the 21st Century.

Featuring multiple game modes including Willy Tag, Capture The Flag and Golden Willy (shush at the back!), a choice of over 40 individual Willy characters including Maria, the wicked housekeeper herself.

The JSW Microsite can be found at http://jsw.ovine.net or alternatively, download from here.

Grey Alien Games now has 15 Blitz games on it! The games are made in BlitzPlus, Blitz3D and BlitzMax, and include Platypus, Inca Quest, Temple of Tangram, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz + more great titles. These professional games have sold tens of thousands of copies!

The site is a great showcase of what's possible with Blitz, please check it out!

http://www.greyaliengames.com/

I've finished my Blitz 3D Age of Dreams : Abyss of Atlantis, an Adventure game featuring an Archangel named Xylvaniel (Xylvan is its nickname) and its free !!! The game is both french and english...

I'm making the sequel, Lights of Dreams : The Angelic Blade which will appear next year and feature 20 new worlds and temples... there will have all levels of AOD 1 explorable for a total of 35... New Items and a final Battle and wonderful ending...

http://site.voila.fr/ageofdreams/index2.html

My unique brand of testosterone-fuelled fisticuffs have finally ended up where they belong - behind bars! Hard Time is a sprawling third-person adventure that allows you to interact with up to 100 fellow inmates throughout 11 areas of a huge prison complex. The game seamlessly combines my fighting gameplay and RPG-style character development in one absorbing experience - topped off with literally hundreds of storylines that are waiting to unfold at any time. No two games are ever the same, so start your sentence now and enjoy an epic example of what Blitz can do...



The release party is already underway at www.MDickie.com - with demo versions to download and preview articles to read. The boxed CD, which features source code extracts and graphical templates, is then available to buy for just $14.99...

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OvineByDesign release their latest REMAKE DRILLER. (Original game design (c) 1986 Incentive Software Limited)

Mine at least 60% of the gas from 16 levels to release the build up of gas. Failure to do so will mean the failure of your mission and the destruction of Evath.

Visit the Ovine microsite for more details

I'm pleased to announce the debut of my project for the last 6 months:
Ever wanted to create an animation but never had the ability to before? Want to do it for free? Than sign up and download our free animation creation tool at icanimate.com and start creating and watching animations online today!
http://www.icanimate.com
We used B3D to develop the creation tool.

(I have no artistic ability :D)

This is a quick and minor update!

Added : Support for full screen games and also the option to not embed the game window to the browser's window! (Through Embed property, try http://www.osakit.com/insectoidsF.html .)

Fixed : OSA Kit now works perfectly with non-English Windows (e.g. French, Russian,..etc)

Please visit http://www.osakit.com for more info and download the Professional Demo to try the new features.

Clickbeat is a Free music based skill game where you click to circles in time with a piece of music. The game records how good your timing is with each click, as well as a final grade at the end of the music. If you've played on a dance mat arcade machine you'll get the idea really quickly.




You can download the game here
Or if you want a direct install link here

Turn your ordinary 2D flat photos into beautiful 3D images with 12 different image output types. No matter if you use LCD glasses, a 3D monitor or Anaglyph glasses this software does it all. With the majority of the code in Blitz3D and BlitzMax, this landmark software has stirred intrest in over 213 countries worldwide. Put on your glasses and come check it out at http://www.unitypro.com/t3dconverter.htm

D-Grafix are releasing the following as a half price january sale pack single item:

- A Years membership to source images and textures site
- T.Ed Terrain Editor
- Spriteforge 3d 2 2d Renderer
- Jetscream boat game

http://www.d-grafix.com?page=software

F-once is a freeware file sharing utility with:

* Automatic account creation
* Personal notes for every user
* Send/Receive directly between two users by username or IP address
* Upload file to the server as a public file/link or as a personal file/link
* Download, execute, delete and display info about the selected file/link
* Search and sort the search results by name or date
* Web search - Search a website for (sub)links
* And more to come (WAP server)

Website

The great game Arctic Quest has been ported to MacOS using BlitzMax!

Now this game has "Featured Download" status at Apple.com, so check this link for more information:

http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/arcticquest.html

Watching Watchaball whilst it constantly spews balls made of various materials onto platforms, spring boards, rotating paddles and other animated objects never becomes tiring especially as they all behave with totally accurate physics.

Bouncy balls bounce, metal balls skid and fall with a thud, even tennis balls become fun to watch as they collide with each other, everything around them and sometimes even explode in a burst of smoke and flame!

Watchaball is highly configurable and can even run in interactive mode! What are you waiting for? Start watching balls with Watchaball...

Grab it here:

http://www.boiledsweets.com/Watchaball/index.php

It's that time again!

The new and improved 3D Xmas Screensaver! Now Santa will join the crew in this special Christmas event!

Features:

- Beautiful 3D scenery
- Children skating on ice
- Xmas trees all about
- Santa's Workshop
- Xmas songs
- Weather controls

[a http://webappstogo.com/dlds.html?&product=3DXmas&pfile=3dxmas/3DXmasSetup.exe&video=1&avi=3dxmas.wmv]Watch the Video![/a]
[a http://webappstogo.com/dlds.html?&product=3DXmas&pfile=3dxmas/3DXmasSetup.exe]Download the Trial version![/a]
Since this is the season for giving, I decided to give away 10 copies of the registered version to the Blitz community. So, first 10 people who send me an email will get it FREE!

Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

Grey Alien Games is proud to present another BlitzMax game, Holiday Bonus, just in time for Christmas! With smooth code, beautiful graphics and enchanting music made by Blitz forum members, you should check out this game to see what BlitzMax can do - you might even have some fun ;-)

Find out more and download a FREE demo here:

http://www.greyaliengames.com/holidaybonus.php

As a festive treat, I recently took time out to knock something together for TalkSPORT - the UK's #1 commercial radio station!

The result features 5 leading talk show presenters competing to answer as many calls as possible - complete with dozens of real audio extracts. The concept is too simple to work as a game in its own right but if you're a fan of the opinionated TalkSPORT crew there should be a few laughs to be had:

http://www.MDickie.com/fun.htm

It's a free online multiplayer space game using Blitz, PHP and MySQL!

http://www.tarsusempire.co.uk

Run your game or app in a browser using OSA Kit Pro which supoorts IE, Firefox, Opera, Mozilla, SeaMonkey or any other compatible browser. OSA Kit is quick and easy to setup and even better very affordable!

For more information and to see it in action please visit:

www.osakit.com

Kudos Games is excited to release its first game Wu Hing: The Five Elements. This Chinese based strategy board game pits Yin and Yang against each other.

Players compete using five elements: earth, wind, fire, water, and metal. Move these elements around to create, destroy, and transform the board pieces to ultimately win the game. Strategy is key to success in this unique and original game.

Please visit www.kudosgames.com for more details.

3D VIRTUAL MUSEUM lets you show your pictures/photos/slides in a virtual space.
It is suited in particular for presentations.
Background music is allowed too.
You'll navigate this futuristic real 3D world using mouse or keyboard.
Go to www.gisoft.altervista.org for more info.

ETNA 2.1 is out! The main new feature is a library to use Gnet without freezing your game and in all versions of Blitz (yes, including BlitzMax!). Gnet is a very simple system to track 'games in progress' (master server), written by Mark Sibly and running on this website.

ETNA helps to connect to a web database of type PHP/MySql and may be used with all versions of Blitz (BlitzBasic, Blitz3D, BlitzPlus, BlitzMax, ...).

Featuring: threads, queueing system, ultra-secure encryption, ease of use, lots of examples and FREE (see license).

Please visit the ETNA web page and discuss it here.

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (programmed in BlitzMax with the Grey Alien Game Framework) has been released on Big Fish Games, and will soon be appearing on more major portals.



It's a match-3 game with beautiful graphics, classical music and amazing particle effects - I'm sure that you'll love it. You can download a demo and buy the game here:

http://www.injoygames.com/oz/

To see more of my games visit http://www.greyaliengames.com/games.php and to find out more about the Grey Alien BlitzMax Game Framework visit http://www.greyaliengames.com/framework/faq.html Thanks!

Update 0.9.4 of the ColdSteel SDK Early Adopter has been released. It works perfectly with BlitzMax (as well as Blitz3D and BlitzPlus), and supports Windows, Mac (both Intel and PowerPC) and Linux.

ColdSteel is one of the most advanced 3D engines available on the market. It supports shaders, loading of B3D models (among other formats), realtime stencil shadows, built-in bump and parallax mapping, and much more! It is available at the price of 39.95€.

Please visit the official website for more information, or follow this forum thread.

Pushy has finaly been updated to BlitzMAX and now there is an OSX(Intel) version as well. It also compiles under Linux but is very slow and I am not sure why, so that one will have to wait!

http://www.nigelibrown.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/blitz/

Magic Chopstick Games is proud to announce the release of our latest game Jardinains 2!

Jardinains 2! is best described as Breakout with garden gnomes. Bust your way through 100 levels of brick-breaking, gnome-bouncing, fist-shaking fun, or buy the full version for 200 more levels, pirate gnomes, ninja gnomes, ballerina gnomes, and more!

Download Jardinains 2 at:

http://jardinains2.com/

We're very proud and happy to officially announce the release of
"Fregocles y la desinfección del Olimpo".

This indie graphic adventure is based in Ancient Greece, is coded entirely in Blitz3D with gameplay influenced by LucasArts classic adventures.

The first part of four is now finished so we invite you to play it, and judge for yourselves! Unfortunately only a Spanish version is available at the moment :(

You can download the game from its official website:

http://www.fregocles.com

FASTRATEGY GAME
Easy to control, fast to learn. Two players over net and one-player highscore game for training. Bases with support ranges, landscape factors, air operations, complex fighting calculations ect.



BOMBING
Aim of the game is to clear an area for the plane to land. This is achieved by bombing the buildings to ground. Classic high-score gaming with skill and some strategy. Updated 18.10-06: 3 different types of bombs!

both downloadable at
http://koti.welho.com/lseppo
please comment!

Create great looking outlined 2D sprites from your 3D models, in no time. Can export as 'spritesets' or as single frames in 32bit PNG with alphachannel or as BMP 24bit with separate mask file.

Due to its easy to set up camera controls, Spriteforge is also perfect for:
- Creating large volumes of game sprites in one go (it can do several models at once!)
- creating frames for spinning logos (without needing mesh animation!)
- Photographing models for sale
- simply as a quick way of viewing and testing a models animation.

Free Lite and commercial PRO versions available.


For details visit http://www.d-grafix.com?page=software

Step into The Squared Circle and conquer all 4 corners of the globe with the 4 cornerstones of MDickie's 2005/2006 season! Become the king of the ring in Wrestling Encore - the world's largest and wildest 3D wrestling simulator. Then make your presence felt backstage in Booking Encore - gaming's most detailed simulation of life behind the scenes. Take your passion for sport on the road in Grass Roots - using soccer skills as both your language and your currency. And once you've had enough of the symbolism, go to war for real in World War Alpha - the ultimate battle for world domination across time and space! Building on the advances made on the Tour Of Duty, this compilation shows an independent game developer at the peak of his prolific career. Whether it's the ring, the office, the pitch, or the battlefield, the world is yours for the taking!



The boxed CD is available to buy now at www.MDickie.com for just $26.99 - featuring all 4 games in their most up to date form, complete with bonus material...

Arteria Gaming have just launched their new content pack, featuring tropical styled buildings, trees/foilage, skies 7 music. This pack allows you to create beautiful tropical scenes, using the professional media that comes in the pack

Please take a look at:

http://www.arteria-gaming.com/troppack2.html

Polarity+ Sensory Overload just released. This latest development, a fast action paced shooter features some new gameplay twists and innovations. A fully featured downloadable game with 20 levels, 4 bosses and an infinite arena mode, Highscores, Joystick support, 6 Music Tracks during play, MP3 music support for your own collection and more.

Really shows off what Blitzmax can do.

You can download a trial here www.polaritygameonline.com

We're very proud and happy to announce our latest game: Temple Of Tangram. 100% done in BlitzMax! MacVersion will follow!

Download it here: Temple Of Tangram

The download page also features a a streaming video.

Here are some screenshots:

[img http://www.intermediaware.com/resize_image.php?pic=uploads/pictures/templeoftangram/screen003.jpg&width=300]

More infos at: www.intermediaware.com

When an army travels back in time to rule the world 1'000 years in advance, they get more than they bargained for from their primitive counterparts! Join the ultimate battle across time and space, as the warriors of the past defend their heritage against the soldiers of the future. Unite 9 ancient civilizations from all over of the globe, and stake your claim on 21 separate territories. Then take the action onto the battlefield - where scores of characters wage war with dozens of interactive weapons in a fully playable, live action format! With every blow exchanged, every territory won, and every life lost, you'll come to realize that war is a double-edged sword. The only question is which side are you on?



The boxed full game is available to buy now at www.MDickie.com for just $14.99 - and the release party is underway with usual selection of demos and previews...

Here is my free B3D-export plug-in for Cinema4D:
Download(1.7MB)!

Please visit this corresponding thread for further details.

CSP Games proudly present a new playable demo of our FPS game engine. Features like interactive terminals, codelocks, an inventory etc. made it even more addictive. Read about the old and new features on www.melog.ch/dropper/

The Village Pack contains everything you need to make an atmospheric rural village scene for your fantasy based game. To add to your village setting we also provide you with music, sky cubes and foilage.

http://www.arteria-gaming.com/villagepack.html

Boxed In, a casual but mind-bending family-friendly puzzle game, is now available for PCs!
Here are a couple of screenshots to get you interested...




To get a demo version of the game or to purchase the full version, please visit http://www.playboxed.com

New version of T.Ed is out featuring a redesigned and faster core, placemapper, DDS textures and several other enhancements.
Demo Here: http://www.d-grafix.com?page=ted
file>open>castle.ted for a demo map.

Sudoku Maya has gone Gold!

New Features include:
*New Screens
*Quest Mode with 40 challenging levels
*Traditional mode with various board sizes including 4x4,6x6,8x8, and 9x9.
*Note taking
*Varying difficulty levels
*Captivating 5 track music score

Sudoku Maya Gold is available at Real Arcade at the following link:

http://www.realarcade.com/game?gameid=sudokumayagold&src=ggpg&tps=ambient_

The DevilShadowSystem is a shadow system made by me and DareDevil.

If you want to read more about it, check out the stencil shadow thread or our [a /logs/userlog.php?user=8270&log=660]worklog[/a].

Blibs is a wacky 3D screen saver.

Blibs transports you into a crazy, organic world where funky, mutant 3D 'Blibs' spin and orbit on your desktop.

Blibs is mesmorising, hours can pass whilst you are transfixed by the twirling 'Blibs'.

Stun your friends and show off the power of your PC, let Blibs take over.

Blibs is highly configurable and features many painstakingly made, original, 3d objects.

There is nothing quite like Blibs, it has to be seen in motion to fully appreciate the bizarre but strangley compelling ballet that is Blibs.

Blibs, Blibs, Blibs.
Try it, it's a way of life.
Add water, makes it's own sauce.
Blibs, Blibs, Blibs.

http://www.boiledsweets.com/Blibs

It is with great pleasure that we announce today that we will start publishing our premier title Games Programming for the Absolute Beginner with BlitzMax this month (August 2006).

See our publications section for more information on the book and to download the sample code.

"Games Programming for the Absolute Beginner with BlitzMax" is priced at £29.99 and will be available to purchase from sloankelly.net as soon as the first print run is complete. Until then, check out a sample chapter from the book - available from the web site.

sloankelly.net

Scary Fish Ltd. announces the full release of FishEd, a flexible and comprehensive 2D Map Editor.

For more information, please visit the official website:

www.scaryfish.tv/fished/

Age of Dreams : Abyss of Atlantis is now complete...

Come and visit our webpage where you can download the game and find screenshots, as well as our forum.

PartEngine Designer is now available.



PartEngine is a 2D particles engine. It is now based on elapsed time between rendering.

Download it at http://ftprods.free.fr/mesprods.php

Don't hesitate to give feedback at http://ftprods.free.fr/comments.php?idprod=11 (no registration needed)

Midnight Synergy has released their first ever games collection CD. Four of the seven games on the collection were created using Blitz 3D.

For more information, visit http://www.midnightsynergy.com/collectioninfo

Grass Roots is a fully 3D soccer simulator that takes the sport out of the stadiums and back to the streets that we can all relate to.

It places unconventional characters in unconventional locations and challenges them to play by unconventional rules in the most dramatic interpretation of the sport seen yet. Not least because of an RPG-style subplot that sees your nomadic team visiting territories all over the world - using sport as their language and their currency! And with an arsenal of media that was tailor-made to be edited, its lifespan is as long as your enthusiasm...



The boxed full game is available to buy now for the usual price of $14.99, and the release party is already underway at www.MDickie.com - featuring all manner of demos, downloads, and previews...

Grey Alien Games is proud to present V1.0 of the BlitzMax Game Framework. The BlitzMax Game Framework (Windows only) is a collection of BlitzMax source code files that you can use to make a professional quality game. It also comes with an example mini-game demo called Attack of the Mutant Greys.

Try out the demo (Use the arrow keys to move and Z to shoot):
http://www.greyaliengames.com/aotmg/aotmg040.zip (5.72Mb)

For more information, check out the FAQ:
http://www.greyaliengames.com/framework/faq.html

Pyroplay's Dev Corner releases PPBlitzSpell v1.0.
PPBlitzSpell is a free spell checking and dictionary management module for BlitzMax.

PPBlitzMax features:
- Easy spell checking
- Word suggestions for misspelled words
- Load and save personal dictionarys
- Session dictionary
- and more

The example in the download archive offers a MaxGUI textarea with funtional spell checking and word suggestions.

To the forum posting.

Hi all,

I'm pleased to announce that SpeedImagery.com are releasing nearly 1000 photorealistic textures for FREE!

http://www.speedimagery.com/freetextures.html

Thread here for info & Q's.
http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/posts.php?topic=60962

After numerous requests I have decided to release my form editor for Blitz Plus / Max for free. You can download it from the tools page: www.blitzbasic.com/toolbox/toolbox.php?tool=28

I hope you enjoy it. The archive does not include the source code. I've given the source code to the people who have bought GUIde. If one of them wants to continue to extend the program then they have my blessing, but I won't be giving the source to you, you freeloaders :))

Have fun all!

Apricot Games Inc. is proud to announce the release of Baba's Puzzle! We hope that you'll enjoy our take on a classic arcade-style puzzle game.



Check it out here:

http://www.bigfishgames.com/downloads/babaspuzzle/index.html

A big "thank you" goes out to everyone who has helped us out through the process of finishing and releasing our first game. The contributions of the robust Blitz community have been particularly noteworthy.

Granada Racer has been released. You can try the first Racing-Rpg set in Granada in Spain. On-line multiplayer, rpg system, single player mode, on-line garage, and much more...





Take a look at: www.granadaracer.com
Direct Demo Download: www.granadaracer.com/demo/setupgrdemo.exe

Thanks all!

Hi everybody !

Pulp Of Soccer World Cup Edition allow you to play amazing soccer 3D matches with intuitive arcade gameplay.

Test the full game in trial version mode here:

http://www.pulpof.com/download.htm

Registration basis price is 9,95 euros

Hi here is the first TerraEd Pro Release :)

http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/posts.php?topic=60455

At gamedev.net the annual Four Elements competition is starting! Four Elements is a competition where by four elements of a game are laid down, and the entries have to try and make a game around them. This competition uses the elements of Europe, Economics, Emotion and Emblem. This competition will be running for 6 months, and the last one was loaded with prizes, and this one surely will be too! Check it out at http://www.gamedev.net/community/contest/4e5/

You've got 3 months to make the best remake you possibly can, with over £4,000 worth of prizes up for grabs this year. So what are you waiting for?

Competition Rules: http://www.retroremakes.com/comp2006/

Competition Forums: http://www.retroremakes.com/comp2006/

Sudoku Maya is a Su Doku game with a Mayan tiles (and standard tiles) and music. Sudoku Maya was created using the Blitz Max programming language.

Visit www.gellyware.com to download a 60 minute trial demo. If you would like to purchase Sudoku Maya, you can save $10.00USD through June 1st by entering "save10" (without the quotes) in the coupon box during checkout. If you have any questions or comments, please email support@...

Hi from France!

My first Blitz3D game Pulp Of Soccer is ready and a playable demo is downloadable at http://www.pulpof.com (click on TELECHARGEMENT).

CSP games just released version 0.4 of the freeware SlimShady Lightmapper. Most significant new features are:

-Experimental Sunlight
-Multiply Blend 2
-Several new navigation helpers
-Full use of desktop size
-Several bugfixes.

KeyPeeUppy is a free, addictive and fun game for all the family. The object of the game is simply to keep the ball off the ground. Unlike other similar games KeePeeUppy featues a 3d ball and realistic physics engine so it feels like you are actually playing with a real football. KeePeeUppy also has the added feature of red and yellow cards which add to the game play. You can also compete with players from all over the world!

Get KeePeeUppy now and get in practice for the World Cup.

http://www.boiledsweets.com/KeePeeUppy/

Libxml2 is an industry standard XML parser library.

This BlitzMax module wraps up the libxml API into an easy to use, fast, well documented tool you can rely on.

There are two main API's available to you, allowing you to decide whether you want to load an entire XML file into memory to process it, or process it live as a stream.

It comes complete with source (of course), extensive documentation, and a couple of tutorials to help get you started.

Head on over to brucey.net/programming/blitz/ and get XML'ing today!

[img http://www.anawiki.com/screens/mg/!start.jpg] [img http://www.anawiki.com/screens/mg/!playground.jpg] [img http://www.anawiki.com/screens/mg/!garden.jpg]
Maggie loves gardening. She plants flowers and bushes, designs fountains and places dwarfs. Every year Maggie wins the Best Garden prize. Can she win this prize this year? With your help for sure.

Game website: www.anawiki.com/game_mg.php

Download link: www.anawiki.com/download/maggie.php (8,5 MB)

3D World Studio 5.47 is released. The program comes with more than 150 new textures and skinned models. A large example scene is included, consisting of nearly 250,000 polys.

http://www.leadwerks.com/index.php?page=downloads.htm

This game was made with Blitzmax, using also MaxGUI, and it is making it big! Both the Windows version and the Mac version are being very well received.

Su Doku Live is now on the #1 downloads promo slot at Apple.com.

Go get it! Download it for Mac OS X (Universal binary) or Windows (98/ME/2000/XP)

After a lot of hard work, ETNA 2.0 is out! ETNA stands for Easy daTabase Network Access. This library helps to connect to a web database of type PHP/MySql and may be used with all versions of Blitz (BlitzBasic, Blitz3D, BlitzPlus, BlitzMax, ...).

The new addition is that ETNA now uses ultra-secure encryption to communicate back and forth with the php script. And ETNA is as easy as before to use, even with this powerful new functionality!

Featuring: threads, queueing system, ultra-secure encryption, ease of use, and FREE (see license).

Please visit the ETNA web page and discuss it here.

Crazy Chilli is THE ultimate screen saver for chilli lovers every where! Watch chillis dance around your screen in hypnotic patterns. Crazy!

Features 32 chilli types including Green Serrano, Red Serrano, Cayenne, Datil, Dried Red Serrano, Ancho, Francisca, Scotch Bonnet, New Mexican, Banana, Savinas, Pimento, BrilliantStars, Poblano, Red Thai, Hot Wax, Dried New Mexican, Jalepeno, Dearbol, Tepin, Habanero, Aji-Amarillo, Bell, Dundicut, Tequilla, Tien-Tsin, Hungarian, Tabasco, Piquin chillis and don't forget the Crazy Chilli too!

New version of GlueIT 1.02 April 2006

GlueIt is the perfect BMax image sequence companion, it will take a series of single images and put them on a single page ready to be incorporated in your game engine.
NEW Loads .PNG, .BMP, Saves .PNG, .BMP, .JPG
Price, always free!

What's new in this version:

Added a page preview, you can now preview your whole glued page in one go.
Added .PNG loading and saving
Added .JPG saving
Added .BMP loading and saving
Require .NET 2.0.

Grab it at: http://sysimage.250free.com/

Thanks, Yves

Download the demo from Cloverleaf Games
Enter Protogem. The first puzzle game of its kind to seamlessly blend the single and multiplayer experience. Whether you decide to traverse the galaxy alone in mission mode, or to compete with others in the online and high score modes, this is one addictive space puzzler that will grip you from start to finish. With one hundred levels to explore on ten different planets, you'll need to schedule in plenty of free time for this journey across the universe.

[img
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~pajones/TU2.jpg]

Dialogue Design is pleased to announce the first playtest demo for Tank Universal. Tank Universal features intense and exciting tank battles set in a futuristic, Tron-like world. Red versus Blue!

This demo contains two levels from the full game; the Training Level and Level 7.

Grab it here! (47megs)
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~pajones/TUC_DEMO.zip

Thread:
http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/posts.php?topic=58733#653699

The German BlitzBasic Community is proud to present the starting of a new allround portal for BlitzBasic. Based on the biggest BB forum in Germany, this new allround solution firstly provides all usefull features for the living community. Including a showcase, a gallery, an information site for new users and the opportunity to upload own files.

http://www.blitzforum.de

regards,
D2006

A new remake of the classic C64 game PARADROID has just been released by OvineByDesign and Smila.

The aim of the game is to clear all 20 levels of droids, by either taking control of each one, or destroying them. Gaining access to higher level droids allows you to inflict more damage (and sustain less).



More details and the download link can be found at

http://paradroid.ovine.net

zSprite is a Single surface 2D openGL sprite module for BlitzMax. Very flexible and easy to use command functions helps you get your game finished faster.

Main features are:

Single surface layers. Sprite control includes: Create, Copy, Handle, Flip, Position, Turn, Angle, Scale, Alpha, Blend, Color, Shadow, Visible, Zorder, Collisions and Animation. System controlled realtime drop shadow option per sprite or layer. Z-order control of individual sprites and layers. 20 fully automated fire'n'forget sprite effects. User defined collision frames for more precise collisions (works with rotation and scale).

Collisions comes in three variations, Sprite to Sprite, Sprite to Point and SpriteFrame to SpriteFrame. Automated functions that can call a predefined function when collision occurs either once or continuesly. Multiple images on same texture to generate different looking sprites from the same single surface texture. Full access to all sprite data. Bitmap Text functions. Geometry functions: lines, triangles, quads.

A total of 150+ functions for easy feature rich sprite control.

More info, demos and code examples here:
http://www.zac-interactive.dk/tools/zsprite/zsprite.htm

Dawkins Creations is proud to annouce the release of its newest game Wild Serengeti. It is a relaxing adventure puzzler.

A download is availiable below


Download Wild Serengeti

Thank you, and if you like it, please support a fellow blitzer and purchase the un-restricted version:

Purchase Wild Serengeti

Thanks!

Here is the latest and final release of this product
what’s new:
-chapter splitting – the ebook can now be formatted into user definable chapters
-background image pack
-abort process
-all known bugs squashed

‘psp ebook creator’ is a free program developed in Blitz+. It converts any text file (.txt) into a formatted ebook that can be read on your psp. You can download it over at parablax.co.uk.

Watchaball is a truly mesmerising and watchable 3D screen saver!

Watching Watchaball whilst it constantly spews balls made of various materials onto platforms, spring boards, rotating paddles and other animated objects never becomes tiring, especially as they all behave with totally accurate physics.

Bouncy balls bounce, metal balls skid and fall with a thud, even tennis balls become fun to watch as they collide with each other, everything around them and sometimes even explode in a burst of smoke and flame!

Watchaball is highly configurable and can even run in interactive mode! What are you waiting for? Start watching balls with Watchaball...

Grab it here http://www.boiledsweets.com/Watchaball/index.php

We are searching for arcade quality games that developers can easily port over to the home arcade market. We will take care of selling the sofware at a 88-90 percent return to the developers from the sale price.

Please visit AIABGames.com for more information.

If you would like to see a demo of the Dev Portal or Store please email us using the contact form on our website.

Thank You.

ANAWIKI GAMES is proud to present the release of Tom's Hen House. It's available for download at:
http://www.anawiki.com/download/toms_hen_house.php

ANAWIKI GAMES website: www.anawiki.com
Tom's Hen House website: www.anawiki.com/game_thh.php

Special offer for Blitz Community - get 10% off the product price by entering coupon THHBLITZBASIC

[img http://www.anawiki.com/screens/thh/!main.jpg] [img http://www.anawiki.com/screens/thh/!dotarczy.jpg] [img http://www.anawiki.com/screens/thh/!mapa.jpg]

all the best
Roman Budzowski

BlitzNet Optica, the revolutionary new networking solution for BlitzMax is now availiable to purchase at the low price of 15 Pound sterlings.

For a full run down of features and a demo visit the official site at http://dreamspace.awardspace.com/

Compiles on all three platforms supported by BlitzMax.

What's new?

General
· Always use colour dithering in 16 bit mode to remove colour banding.
· Add option to allow a different ‘select’ / enter key to be assigned. This is for M.A.M.E. cabinets.

Game
· Made the 1st track (Welcome to RetroSphere shorter).
· Swapped position of "Driving Lesson" and "Flippin’ Hell" to make the 2nd track easier.
· Several undocumented / internal modifications (including Dan’s fix).

Rock Solid Games proudly presents Inca Quest, a puzzle game developed in BlitzMax and published by iWin. It is now available for download and purchase through Yahoo Games.

If you like Sokoban, you'll love this game! Here you have two characters, the elephant Olaf and the mouse Elmar, who have to solve levels together. There are large and small blocks. Try to push them all to the right place, using as few steps as possible.

Features:
- beautiful hand-drawn cartoon graphics
- unlimited undo
- high scores per level
- over 50 levels (14 in the shareware version)
- written in Blitz3D!

More info and demo: http://www.olafelmar.com/

Aliens are attacking the earth! In Space Fight it's your job to stop them. You can use various weapons to destroy the aliens. With Powerups you're able to recharge your energy, get new ammunition or protect yourself by a shield. But be careful. The Aliens will shoot back and become more and more dangerous. Are you able to become one of the top scorers?

Features:
- various weapons
- powerups
- increasing degree of difficulty
- AI
- highscore list
- online highscore
- and more

You can get more info about Space Fight [a http://www.aquamonit.de/index.php?id=38&lang=en&page=&file=1]here[/a].

Hi all,

After feedback from the Indie game development community regarding our Texture CD pricing, we realise budgets are even tighter than we thought. Our aim from the start was to create 'affordable' texture packs, so we reviewed our pricing and we think you'll be pleased.

Until April 30th 2006, the new price will be £26.75 GBP, and, this STILL includes shipping!

Existing sales & current orders will be refunded the price difference.

Thanks again for your time.
Tom Speed

SpeedImagery Website

Having revolutionized in-ring action, the Wrestling Encore continues backstage with the most satisfying booking experience that gaming has to offer! Booking Encore takes the same great gameplay and turns it on its head by challenging you to call the shots instead of taking them. Create the saviour of wrestling, and then assume control of any one of 6 major promotions to realize your vision. Take charge of the locker room by firing the deadwood and hiring the stars of the future. And if they don't already exist, mould your own legends in the ring and in the gym - thanks to an ever-changing cocktail of statistics. Then all that remains is to bring your show to life as a ratings-winning force of entertainment! Along the way, you'll field suggestions from your employees, demands from your superiors, and scorn from your rivals - as you work through an endless schedule of possibilities. Your ring battles may be over, but the ratings war has only just begun...



The boxed full game is available to buy now at www.MDickie.com for the usual price of $14.99. And, as ever, its release is accompanied by free demos, trials, and a huge preview article to read...

The JV-ODE Physics Wrapper is now available for BlitzMax (Win32).



JV-ODE is an advanced user library supporting almost all of the Open Dynamics Engine functions wrapped inside a DLL (Dynamic Link Library).

The BlitzMax (Win32) version features a built-in 'bare-bones' OpenGL 3D engine module and B3D mesh loader module for demo purposes. The demos can be easily modified to run with any 3D engine modules available for BlitzMax (Win32).

More information is available here

You can download the demo version here

The nature pack offers an all in one resource for creating lush environments for your game levels. The pack contains ANIMATED trees and foilage, and we provide both a winter and summer texture set so you can alternate seasons in your game!. The pack also contains music, skies, and rocks to complete the levels

http://www.arteria-gaming.com/nature.html

Ted 4.0 Released! And its now an outdoor world editor!
T.Ed is the same powerful terrain editor with many improvements, both to the GUI and the terrain tools.

T.Ed now has prop/ mesh support (even animated ones), you can use it as a stand-alone world editor, or a wraparound for levels made in other 3D level design software.

Check out the site for more details:
http://www.d-grafix.com/softwareted.html

Speed Imagery are pleased to announce the release of our first royalty free Texture CD, creatively titled Game Texture Pack #1 :)

The CD contains a massive 1100 photorealistic textures with a city/urban feel to it. Many of the textures are seamless, where appropriate.

The CD is priced at a reasonable £26.75 GBP (includes shipping!)

Click here to visit our site and check out thumbnail samples of the texture pack, and get more information.

Thanks for your time!
Tom Speed

The game is a simple three or more in a group game thats fun to play yet difficult to master.

You can download the demo from here

TruDimension allows users of BlitzMax and Blitz3D to add native 3D monitor and 3D shutter glasses support to their programs.

For further details, to request a demo or to order, please visit The Art of Fame at: www.TheArtofFame.com

Grey Alien Games is proud to present V1.01 of Easter Bonus, a classic and addictive puzzle game, now on sale at http://www.cloverleafgames.com

Love match-three games? Spring into action and play Easter Bonus. Slick and addictive and really, really cute; this is the latest game from the Xmas Bonus team. Fluffy chicks, chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny...we know you can't resist. A calorie-free treat for players of all ages.

Features:

- Gorgeous Cute Graphics
- Addictive gameplay
- 110 levels!
- Fun bonus items
- Lovely music

Download a demo here: http://www.cloverleafgames.com/download.php?id=1037 (7.16Mb)

xWord is a puzzle game for all ages! With thousands of words to find and bright colorful graphics
this game is sure to be hours of fun for anyone looking for non-violent relaxing game fun!

Buy: £5.99 - $9.99 - €8.34

Features:
*Thousands of words to find
*Colorful graphics for all ages
*Classic and Wordfall modes with more modes coming in future updates (free)
*Multiplatform for Windows, Linux, and MacOSX!!! (all for one price)

Screenshots:


http://www.deviousbytes.com/products.html

Complete Human vol 1 (male characters) is a library of 12 realistic human 3D male characters, created for realtime enviroments such as computer games, architectural visualisation, simulations and all other virtual worlds.

The polycount for each character range from 1500-2000 polygons. Every character includes fitted biped set-up (for 3DSMax/Character Studio only) ready for animating or applying motion capture. All other files included in this set are T-Posed 3D models suitable for animating in applications such as MilkShape3D, Fragmotion, PaceMaker etc in .3DS, Milkshape3D, Fragmotion, Ultimate Unwrap3D, .X and .Obj.

Fully textured/skinned, 1024x1024 pixel textures in .jpg file format ready to be resized down if needed. For more info and to preview images of all of the 3D characters included in this library set, please visit here:

Complete Human Overview

Check out my latest game; it's free! Tell all your friends.

http://www.moondoggieent.com/games/flamewar.html

Another HUGE update. We listened to what you said and got to work.

There is some really cool stuff in this new version like the ability to post your best times to an online server, trap doors, major update to the menu plus loads more

Grap here - http://www.boiledsweets.com/qoob

I'm feeling incredibly generous so, for the whole of this month (that would be March), will be giving away free copies of any of the games on Binary Sun (including the ones not made by me - yes I have permission from the authors)

All I ask in return is that you post a review of the game you want on your blog, along with a link to the chosen game page on Binary Sun

You can get all the information you need about the giveaway on my own blog

FWIW all the games on Binary Sun were coded using one of the Blitz family of programming languages. Go Blitz!

Just released!

[a http://www.unitypro.com/3DVU_beta_9_-_A_FREEWARE_three_dimensional_MP3_player!.html]3DVU beta 9[/a] (developed using Blitz3D and the TruDimension LCD Library)

Move up to a new level of MP3 player with 3DVU! This full screen application plays music from your MP3 collection and moves to the music. Have a pair of LCD Active Shutter Glasses (Elsa Revelators, eDimensional, and ASUS to name a few)? 3DVU can use them to take you beyond the every day 2D screen to a 3D world full of objects that pop out at you...almost as if you could touch them. All in real time. Zoom around the screen, save your views for later, and immerse yourself in a world like no other. WARNING: This program can be addictive!

Devious Bytes are an independent PC games developer based in the North of England.

We also provide other services such as Domain Registration, Programming, Web Hosting, and Website Design. All services come with free support and can be customized to meet your needs.

We are also offering free hosting for blitzers, this offer is limited! However if you are looking for a bit more then contact sales we can also sort you out a cheap fast reliable hosting package.

www.deviousbytes.com

The TruDimension LCD shutter glasses add-on from UnityPro which started as a humble add on for Blitz3D and supported 6 diffrent types of glasses was sold to an electronics producer last week. At the time of its sale it supported both Blitz3D, BlitzMax and over 300 display systems in over 32 programming languages. "Blitz3D is really where it all started" said Dr. Wildrick, the primary author of the system, "a version for Blitz3D and BlitzMax will be made available again soon. By mid-March 2006."

A new - far improved version of the TruDimension system will soon be released for Blitz3D and BlitzMax. "The TruDimension name was purchased with the sale of the system, so we will be releasing the Blitz3D system and the BlitzMax Modules under a diffrent name." In the meantime anyone who has purchased the TruDimension system, support and legal services are still in place at the site listed in the manuals. "We will contine to offer the best support in the industry and the new system will be available soon."

A brandnew version of our video compositing application Dr Green has just been released. This version offers a big lot of new features! The user interface was rewritten entirely from scratch and is now much more userfriendly. Not only will it remember all your working paths and recently saved projects, it also features full drag'n'drop functionality to import Avis as well as to move/position scenes on the timeline. Additionally this version is using avifil32.dll directly for fast and reliable read/write access of compatible Avi files without to cache files to the harddrive.

Although basicly still free to use the license has morphed from freeware to donationware.

Read more: Dr Green Homepage

T.A.N.K.S is a 2D topview game coded in BlitzPlus in which a deathmatch takes place with up to 6 players. You can lay out all the tanks in their own team (to play classic deatchmatch) or group them in 2 or more teams to play a team deathmatch.

Each tank can be controlled by a human (only one human per computer), a bot or a network player and the goal of a match is to be the last surviror.

Direct download link : http://tanks.site.voila.fr/tanks_0.9.2.exe

Homepage : http://tanks.site.voila.fr/

email contact : cgouiran@...

BattleTanks II is a combination action/strategy tank combat game where you can battle against up to 3 other teams of computer-controlled tanks, in one of 5 unique battlefields. BattleTanks II features three tank types to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.

There are many ways to winning a war in BattleTanks II. If you like being the commander of your army, you can sit back away from the action, directing your army's actions strategically. However, if you prefer action, there's nothing stopping you from helping your tanks out and join the fight. You can make sneak attacks, massive assaults, try weakening your enemy with artillery, and much more. With BattleTanks II, the possibilities are endless.

Download BattleTanks II HERE (14.7 MB)

Click here for more screenshots and info.

It's OUT so go grab a copy from http://www.eclipse.ovine.net !

The game is an "explore and solve puzzle" game with much improved graphics and sound. Based on the classic 80s' Freescape game of the same name.

Etna stands for Easy daTabase Network Access. This library helps to connect to a web database of type PHP/MySql. This library may be used with all versions of Blitz (BlitzBasic, BlitzMax, ...). The main advantage of this library is that it will never slow down your game/application during the request on the server (thanks to threads)!

You can download it from here: http://repeatuntil.online.fr/Etna

To discuss this new library, follow this thread: http://www.blitzmax.com/Community/posts.php?topic=56603

A win32 proof of concept in the use of Webcams/BlitzMax for the detection of movement has been released.

The system is based upon a WebCam class that is freely available for use.

For ICamLite Beta and the BlitzMax Camera Class goto http://www.kita.org.uk/software.html

The qoob have destroyed your world, now it's your turn to steal it back from them...

Are you up to the task?



After 17 months development qoob v0.8 is finally ready! This is a major update including gas masks, triggered bridges, triggered gas clouds, unstable blocks, more doors, time capsules, redesigned HUD, triggered teleports, improved space environment plus load more!

qoob is still in development but we have released this stable beta so you can enjoy this awesome game.

We genuinely look forward to all your feedback and suggestions.

http://www.boiledsweets.com/qoob/bin/qoobdemo.zip

Pushy and the Magic Blocks has now been released.

Written in BlitzMax, help Pushy to find his way through the Mystery Mazes to rescue his sister Pulley!



The demo can be downloaded from here.

Post Comments here.

Beta version of Battle Empire 1.09 has been released!


Hardware rendering, three dimensions, registering and more.

GameProducer.net is a resource for beginner game producers / developers. The author of Hightailed - Blitz3D game featured in PCZone - game shares his experiences & insight on game productions.

Website: http://www.gameproducer.net/

Website: http://polycountproductions.com/fantasygamepackage/

Fantasy Game Content Package is a solution for Blitz3d coders. This package contains several different animated 3D character models and static objects to use in your game. Characters are very low poly (about 300 polygons) and suit very well for real time strategy or role playing games.

This freeware tool is used to achieve slow motion video from original video material. The key features are:

-Splitting the 2 interlaced fields into two pseudo-progressive frames
-Adding crossfaded tween frames between existing video frames
-Deinterlacing

http://www.melog.ch/csp_slomo/

Yup another version (will this thing ever stop?).



Lots of new stuff, the biggies are...

Added the much requested global speed control. Can run in fixed (regular) speed or variable speed.

Added load theme dialog. Now you can load a specific theme from a list.

psp Textbook Creator v1.0 is now available - phew!
The ?psp Textbook Creator? is a free program that converts any text file (.txt) into a formatted textbook that can be read on your PlayStation Portable. An install file and tutorial are available at:
www.parablax.co.uk

The first beta version of our game nano is finally out!

So if you have a bunch of friends and a computer, come and get this multiplayer beta. Don't forget to stop by on our forums and leave suggestions of what would you like to see in the full version.

Check it out at www.bonebroke.com

A new version of my ode world editor has been released.

Written in 100% BlitzMax it includes a flexible way to define different behaviours depending upon which surfaces come into contact.

Its still early days but its quite usable, as I've yet to implement joints but that's coming soon!

Worlds are saved in xml format to allow ease of importing into your projects, there are some xml examples included.

Available from the [a http://www.chris-camacho.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=13&Itemid=26]downloads section[/a] of my site now.

Version 1.0 of BlitzMax Linux Webcam Module just released.

To download click here:
http://irc.maxkelley.com/~splinux/maxlinuxwebcam.zip

With this module, Linux users will be able to use their webcams with BlitzMax.

Juicy Fonts is a Freeware, easy-to-use utility that allows you to create bitmap fonts for use in your own Blitz3D and BlitzPlus games and applications.

For full details, screenshots and download, please visit the Juicy Fonts Website.

After a year of patience, praying and swearing, CSP Games proudly present a new playable Demo of the latest Engine Version 6.0.



Several new features were added, including:
-Multiple endings to allow nonlinear storylines
-Hazardous zones
-Userdefined particle emitters
-Optional bloom filter
-Materialbased footsteps
and more.

Jump right to the CSP FPS Engine Homepage to read more, or download the playable Demo (14MB) right now.

AnimB3D is an Animation-Editor for .b3d files.

Now a Tutorial is included.

You can download from Toolbox/Animationprograms
or here
http://antome.gmxhome.de/AnimB3D.zip

Emulator2001 the retro emulator coded in blitz3d.

Screenshot

Download completely free from the official download page:
http://www.gstsoftware.co.nz/

You can now download the first, colourful and completely free game from Arowx.com.

This colourful tetroid puzzle game based on the classic original was developed in BlitzMax.

Enjoy!

I've just released my old game 'Surviving' to the public as a gift to the community, check it out in the 'Program/Code' section. It was done almost 3 years ago.

http://hnphan.com

Grasshopper is a completely free system which you can use to turn your Windows program into a web plugin compatible with virtually any web browser. Web plugins created with Grasshopper can be completely invisible, windowed, or embedded seamlessly within the browser window.

All of this can be done freely and easily by using the main program, which contains the custom plugin compiler, plugin testing environment, and an online updater.



Also, for all those source code collectors out there, the main program is written in Blitz3d and its full source code comes with the system.

More information, screenshots, and the download, is in the link below:
http://crumbsoftware.f2o.org/index.php?p=products/grasshopper/&rc=information

There is also a forum thread here:
http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/posts.php?topic=54824

Blood & Plunder the arcade action game has been released and is available for free download (33 MB) at the following location.


http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~gezeder/lloyd/Blood&Plunder.html

Maptrix is a next generation 2D Map editor with built in 2d raytrace lightmapper with shadow and normal map support for the most realistic 2d lighting solution on the market today.

It includes a BlitzMax map engine that features a GLSL powered, pixel shaded, animated image system and an A* pathfinding system with collisions.

Checkout the free demo today or buy a copy now from our secure online shop:

www.dreamspaced.com

The medieval Town & Castle Theme pack contains a full medieval town and castle. The buildings have interiors and are fully lightmapped. The pack also contains furniture to put in the buildings, as well as a 10 music sound tracks, 4 skycubes and a foliage / tree pack. This pack is the follow up to our highly successful Fantasy Theme Pack.

http://www.arteria-gaming.com/medieval.html

Hordes of evil monsters are intruding upon your ancient kingdom. You, as the protector of the land, must build a strong defence to protect the people taking refuge in your castle. But are you up to the challenge...?



Site: www.TowerDefence.com

A new website, www.shmup-dev.com was founded on December 23rd, 2005. The site focuses not only on shooter development, but also the marketing and business of selling shooters. The purpose is to grab all the scattered shooter devs and pool them into one spot.

We at Intermediaware want to wish everyone a merry christmas and a happy new year. We want also to thank Mark Sibly and his team for creating BlitzMax - the best programming language in the world!

We have created a little game as a christmas present, completly free for you to download at:

www.intermediaware.com/xmas

We hope you'll enjoy our small, little 3D Fun-Racer.

Did you know the snowman loves to ice-skate?

That's right, a skating snowman right on your desktop with beautiful winter scenery, snow flurries and a relaxing music track that will have you glued to your monitor.

[a http://webappstogo.com/dlds.html?product=Desktop%20Snowman&pfile=desktopsnowman/DesktopSnowmanSetup.exe"]Get it Now![/a]

Yup another new version...



What's New?

? Added option to enable dithering (to remove colour banding in 16 bit mode).
? Added option to trap and prevent ?sys? keys, i.e. the Windows key, ALT-TAB etc (and disable sticky keys).
? Added a 2D digital clock with various font options.

www.boiledsweets.com/Vorboils

ColdSteel is one of the most advanced 3D engines available on the market. With support for the latest technologies, it is specially suited for any software which requires the representation of virtual worlds in real time, such as games, tech demos, military simulators or architectural visualizations.

ColdSteel is compatible with Blitz3D, BlitzPlus, and the new BlitzMax, amongst other programming languages.

For more information and purchase, go here: http://www.coldsteelengine.com

ColdSteel is available for only 39.95?

Adventure Fishing 2 is the latest release in the freshwater fishing pc games series. A new improved game style offers the player even more excitement during play and enhanced features including extra dams & fishing spots guarantees a non stop fishing adventure.

* Fish in 10 different lakes
* 10 species of fish to catch
* More than 40 lures for bass fishing.

CNGaming Software
http://www.cngaming.co.za/

Merry Christmas from France :) !

Download the blitz3dfr 2005 screensaver :

http://www.blitz3dfr.com/tempo/Christmas_2005.zip

To view please copy all the files to your WINDOWS folder then select Control Panel -> Display Properties -> Screen Saver to configure.

The original "Wrestling MPire" clocked up more downloads and spawned more fansites than most mainstream games. Now, the world's biggest and most innovative wrestling simulator is back and better than ever for a "Wrestling Encore"! Having returned from a "Tour Of Duty", this updated version of the game features thousands of polygons of improved graphics, thousands of frames of improved animation, thousands of waves of improved sound - and thousands of lines of improved code, which keep the concept working better than ever before...



Its release is being celebrated at www.MDickie.com with a barrage of preview material - ranging from a small demo to a huge trial version. Not to mention the exhaustive written preview itself, which guides us through the project's many new and improved features - complete with countless screenshots. The boxed full game is available to buy now for the usual price of $14.99 - and Blitz developers may be interested to know that the CD's bonus material once again includes source code extracts...

Update Version 5.5 of the CSP FPS Game Engine was released. The Update includes a fix for the OpenMovie Memory-Leak as well a some new Features. Read the news at the CSP Engine Homepage.

Fancy an XMAS BONUS? Then download this festive puzzle game from Grey Alien Games. Line up the seasonal shapes against winter snowscape backgrounds, but don't chill out too much or the candle will burn out before you've cleared the grid. Swap shapes to score points with the help of exploding puddings, shooting stars and crazy crackers, topped off with some of your favourite Yuletide tunes. Come and join the festive fun!

Features:

# Seasonal fun
# Addictive gameplay
# 100 levels
# Crazy bonus items
# Boss Key!

Get it here (~5Mb): www.cloverleafgames.com/game.php?id=1025

Arteria Gaming launches its 'Dungeon Theme Pack'. The main concept behind this pack is to allow the game designer to construct his own dungeons and cave/catacomb levels from the component pieces that come with the pack.. 25 dungeon pieces and 25 cave pieces. We also provide you with a ready made dungeon/cave level too. The pack also contains 10 music tracks to set the scene, as well as skies for outside your level, and also accessories, including skulls, skeleton(draped from the wall), barrels, tables, etc

http://www.arteria-gaming.com/dungeon_theme.html

Robocop 2D 2 : Robocop vs Terminator




Robocop returns in this bigger and better sequel to the original Robocop 2D.

Alex Murphy is now the target of the self aware CPU Skynet. Lured by a Terminator appearing in Detroit, Murphy is trapped in a timesphere device only to reboot seconds later in the rubble of Los Angeles 2029!

Extras:- Time Attack mode, 7 Challenge modes & 3 Mini-games.

http://www.parkproductions.btinternet.co.uk


Also new:-

"Gravetaker" (Platform game with level creator)

A new version of GUIde has been released. GUIde is a form editor which helps you create your applications with more ease. Biggest addition is Blitz MAX support. You can get the demo version from the GUIde website: http://members.home.nl/wdw/guide

EasyTOK by Philippe Agnisola

EasyTOK is a library for Blitz3D. With EasyTOK you can add physics to your applications or games in a very easy way.

Only a few lines of code are enough to create complex simulations with physical objects !

The best feature of EasyTOK is that you can create your physics directly in your favorite 3D software without having to use any other tool !

Click here to read more and download the demo.

JV-ODE Version 1.09 has now been released. The new version features a brand new DLL compiled using Visual Studio 8, with vastly improved optimization and improved compatibility.



The new free demo of JV-ODE is available here - 185KB

You can find more information about JV-ODE here

The professional edition of OSA Kit gives you more power and control over the look and feel of it and some of its features are :
1- The ability to display your own background picture
2- Use an image for the progress bar instead of classic one.
3- Control the position, size and color of the progress bar.
4- Control the position, size and color of the ActiveX caption
5- Choose between two styles of progress bar (classic and image)
6- Easy to use HTML code generator to make your life much easier.
7- Enhanced OSA Package Maker.
...etc

There are two license for OSA Kit now, please have a look here http://www.osakit.com/buy.html

Current customers will get the professional edition for free and Also there is 10% off for this community please use the copoun ANCI-1010

You can also see it in action http://www.osakit.com/inaction.html (Requires IE or compatible browser)

You can download the Professional edition here http://www.osakit.com/downloads/OSAKitProSetup.exe and the Standard edition here http://www.osakit.com/downloads/OSAKitSetup.exe

Once upon a time, ...bla...blabla...(oops! not a good start).

Anyway! You are in the world of Bumpa, where the only reason to leave is bumping and bumping again. This require a lot of energy only found in some special stones called Bumpaz (like energizer batterys on Earth).

Help Bumpsey and Bumpsta collecting all Bumpaz in each level to reveal the exit. Collect keys, hammers and drops to progress in your quest and don't avoid the live bottles.

This game is Freeware so what are you waiting for?
http://www.kochonet.com/thok/articles.php?lng=en&pg=39

köcHon

New Star Soccer 3 takes football gaming to another level putting you right in the heart of the action. For the first time in the series matches are played out in a 2D graphics engine built with Blitz+, giving you full control of your player's actions. Defender, midfielder or attacker, the choice is yours, just make sure you keep the boss, fans and everyone else happy on your rise to football stardom!

Download here:
http://download.newstargames.com/Install_NSS3.exe



More info here:
www.newstargames.com

Lets take a journey back to the early 1990s......when arcade shootem-ups were all the rage!

Star Fighter Max 1.0

The galaxy is being attack by the Invading Force. Only YOU can save the galaxy. So jump in your star fighter and go kick some alien ass!

Download Here (Executable, Media, Full BlitzMax Source Code - 2.4 mb) : www.3d-design.0catch.com/StarFighterMax/StarFighterMax1.zip

nSprite 2 is a big set of functions for Blitz3D to create 2D graphics using the capability and advantages of 3D cards. The command set is really similar to Blitz2D, making an easy syntax to learn and enabling easy conversion from 2D to 2D in 3D. It can be used anywhere, from making an entire 2D game or to enhance 3D graphics with such thing as HUDs.

Features 2D-in-3D single-surface efficient system, crisp and pixel-perfect images, real-time scaling and rotation, alpha and mask support, animation system, bitmap fonts system, particles system, lighting system, collision system.

For more information visit: http://www.nuloen.com/nsprite2.html

New from Arteria - the Tropical Theme pack contains everything you need to make beautiful tropical scenes. In the pack there are over 30 foliage items, including palms, ferns, flowers, plants etc, as well as rocks, skycubes and a 10 music track pack, all with a tropical theme. Also... all the foilage and trees animate too!

Perfect for anyone who wants to add a tropical touch to their game.

http://www.arteria-gaming.com/tropical.html

CHOLO - we have released our first 3D game written using Blitz. It's now ready for download.




"Using the droids in the city, your only means of contact to the surface, free the citizens of Cholo from their bunker where they have taken refuge for hundreds of years."

Head over to the Cholo website http://cholo.ovine.net and grab a copy.

Hey guys check out our newest Blitz3D game Nano Pipeline.

Its a game where you guide a microscopic robot through the body to stop the bacterial colonies from growing.



Download Nano Pipeline Here

Arteria gaming is pleased to launch its Fantasy Theme Pack.




The pack contains a full medieval RPG town, complete with a 'Town Keep' to defend it from the hordes....
In the pack are 11 building types, including a grand Guild Hall. Also included are a pack of trees and foilage to populate the world outside the town!, 4 sky cubes, and music sound tracks.

Please check out at:
http://arteria-gaming.com/fantheme_pics.html

After 11 months of hard work, GameMapper is finally out and BlitzMovie is back online.

B3D export is coming soon to GameMapper so keep your eyes peeled.



Please click here to visit our site.

iDevGames, the Macintosh game developer website, announced today the first "OMG Cup," sponsored by Freeverse Software. Open to any and all game developers, the contest seeks to identify the best original Mac games (OMG).

The OMG Cup is designed to help developers successfully release their games and to help the Mac game market evolve with innovative new game concepts. All qualifying entrants will receive a free game from Freeverse Software, and the top three finalists will be awarded cash prizes. The first place winner will also receive an option to turn their winning entry into a finished product -- either as a shareware or retail product.

The official rules and more information may be found at:
http://idevgames.com/index.php/contest/omg_info/omg_cup_2005

Posted on behalf of Carlos Camacho, Editor-in-Chief at iDevGames.

3D World Studio 5.31 is released. Lighting is finished, with support for point, spot, and directional lights. Blitz3D .b3d export has been implemented. What you see in the editor exactly matches what you get in Blitz. Exported .b3d files are also compatible with gile[s].

www.leadwerks.com

Vorboils 2.02 Released!



Vorboils is an awesome 3D screensaver. It generates beautiful, random wormholes that wobble, mutate and amaze.

Vorboils is highly configurable and can even run in interactive mode. Vorboils can auto generate random wallpapers for your desktop too!

Vorboils can display a 3D clock and sync your PC time to an online atomic clock, accurate to 1 second in 6 million years!

Vorboils can optionally display a spinning cube with an image of your choice - great for advertising your business!

WHATS NEW?
* The cube can now have a different image on each face!
* The ?Show Cube In Image Files? option was broken ? fixed!
* There is now a default image for the cube faces.
* Random spin wasn?t working as expected ? fixed!

www.boiledsweets.com/Vorboils

Octopuzzler is a new puzzle game developed in Blitz3d. It's almost finished, but I'd like to get some more feedback before release. Specifically I'd like to get a better idea of the minimum specs currently needed to run the game. Currently the minimum specs are:

Win 98SE, Win 2000, Win XP
1 GHZ Processor
32MB RAM
16MB 3D video card

If you'd like to help, please download the game and send your comments including system specs to beta@....

Yippee! RetroSphere 2 is out!

RetroSphere is a fast, action packed and fun arcade style game inspired by Trailblazer from the early 80's.

Features
· 64 levels of z-plane madness!
· 32 different track tile types!
· 32 cool, original, CD quality tunes!
· 1 and 2 player game modes!
· Fully featured custom level editor so you can design and your own tracks!
· Beautiful DirectX gfx with amazing special effects including eye candy particle engine!
· Supports resolutions right up to 1792x1344 in glorious 32 bit colour with anti-aliasing!
· Non-violent and fun for all ages!
· Warm satisfaction that you are supporting an independent software developer!

What are you waiting for? Go grab a copy here http://www.boiledsweets.com/RetroSphere

HOTDOCS is a special program, designed only for the programming language BlitzMax. It replace the official documentation-software. This program scan all modules and display all informations clearly as onlinehelp in HTML-format.

It should find all modules, keywords, functions, methods, function pointers, global variables, constants, types and display all lists alphabeticaly sorted.

Get more infos at www.hotdocs.de.vu
Read forum-topic here

Ted (new & old :) features include:

-Alpha blend limiter to ensure your alpha textures like plants and transparent objects like water dont go Z crazy! Although this can now be turned off to get full alpha if you desire.

-Easy to use windows like interface with game walk and mouselook control.

-Powerful tools, like autotex(to paint a landscape according to height or slope!), paintheight(a realtime version) and terraformers like 'seamsmooth' & 'worldnoise'

-Create vast mesh terrains (Potentially up to 1024x1024) in loadable and dumpable blocks. With configurable resolution and block layout.

-Vastly improved lightmapper, now allows for sunlight and ambient light color.

-Skybox previewer, so you can get the terrain looking right with the skybox.

-Environment file export(.env) containing all your light, water, skybox and fog settings. These can easily be reloaded in your game.

-Export to .B3D, .X or as a whole range of heightmaps,colormaps or alphamaps (these three can also be imported!)

-Free updates and access to the support forums

Click on link below for a full list of features:
http://www.d-grafix.com/softwareted.html

Panorama is a terrain or landscape editor, where the creation of beautiful multitextured landscapes are made easy. Landscapes can be created, painted, lightmapped and exported to three different formats, including blitz3d (.b3d).

Screenshots - Click to enlarge:



Please visit the website, for more information and to download a fully functional demo:

www.gameart.dk/panorama

Our first sci-fi theme pack is now available. The pack features buildings, sci cubes and music all in a sci-fi theme. All the pack contents can be used royalty free in as many games as you like and it costs just £9.50.
Alternatively you can purchase the buildings separate for £3 each

PLease check out at http://www.arteria-gaming.com

The Physical Animation Tool for Blitz

http://www.gOddysey.com

Imagicon is a free graphics utility designed to convert multiple image files from BMP, JPG or PNG image formats into BMP, JPG, PNG and ICO formats. Options are available to transform images and enable alpha transparency of icons.



For more information is available here

Download here - 1.07MB

"Brium XG-72" demo and full version available now ( 10 Mb download ) !

Find your way, destroy enemies and collect all the stellar stones to go to the next level. 24 levels to complete the game, 5 songs and 68 sounds effects.



Go to :
http://www.thereeteam.com/id04/id04.htm

After a few weeks of developement, here comes F-Tetris Lite, a Tetris-like game coded in Blitz Max.

Download it for free at http://ftprods.free.fr/mesprods.php

Leadwerks Software has released the Early Adopter version of 3D World Studio. The sequel to Cartography Shop, 3D World Studio features a faster interface, new CSG tools, referenced map meshes, and more new options.

www.leadwerks.com

Enjoy infinite, beautiful, random wormholes with this awesome 3D screen saver:

* Option to generate and automatically update desktop wallpapers!
* Option to choose your own logo to display on the logo cube (supports masked images too)!
* Sync the clock and your PC time to an online atomic clock (accurate to 1 second in 6 millions years)!
* Loads more wacky clock faces to choose from!
* Ability to take screen shots!
* Save, load, download & share your favourite themes (tunnels)!
* Ability to run in interactive mode!
* Beautiful lush DirectX graphics with amazing special effects!
* Fully configurable - 194 configurable options!
* Show realtime statistics of all configuration parameters!
* Supports resolutions right up to 1792x1344 in glorious 32 bit colour with anti-aliasing!
* Install / uninstall support!, Free updates for life!!, Lifetime technical support!!!
* Warm satisfaction that you are supporting an independent software developer!

Download the demo here - www.boiledsweets.com/Vorboils

If you're trying to make an impression in the indie game world, but find it difficult to get the media that you want, my new freelance services could be what you need. I am able to supply custom graphic design for sprites, illustrations and user interface elements to give your games and applications a professional look and feel.

More details available from my website - www.LeonBrownCreations.com

The game has developed rapidly since Blitz community member IPete2 casually said, "hey you should do multiplayer so we can race..." so is well worth checking out the latest version if you havn't already.

I am hosting an online sailing tournament of my new project on Saturday 10th September at 1800 GMT (about 1200 U.S. Time. That's 7am if you're on the island of Poga Poga).

You can download the game (totally free) from it's website:
http://sailing.bansheestudios.com

More information about the tournament can be found here:
http://bansheestudios.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=792

If you own a pair of 3D LCD glasses, then you should definitely check this out! Todd Wildrick has adapted my Lens Flares demo to use his TruDimension plug-in for Blitz3D, and the result is utterly superb. Converting any existing Blitz3D program to use the plugin is an absolute breeze--just replace your RenderWorld statement with RenderWorldInterlaced, and you're done!



Download the TruDimension 3D version here:
http://www.barliesque.com/downloads/sun_flares_Tru3D.zip

For more about the TruDimension 3D plugin for Blitz:
http://www.unitypro.com/

For the original Flare Demo and code, look here:
http://www.blitzbasic.com/codearcs/codearcs.php?code=1107

3D Plants & Trees Lab - It's back! for a limited time we are offering this special promotional offer which includes TreemagikG3, Plantlife, Plantlife Booster Kit, Clover Module, Saga Module, Heather Module, Asparagus Module and the Sunflower Module all in one distribution package! Never before have we offered such a bundle and never before have we offered a bundle at such a discount..

http://www.aliencodec.com/special_offers/

Not only is independent game development changing the way games are made, but it's also changing the way they're sold! Following the success of last year's "Evolution Of The MPire", the compilation is fast becoming the premier way to own MDickie content. While that CD encapsulated the wrestling era, Tour Of Duty tells the story of my departure from that very genre...

It features all 4 releases from the past 12 months for just $26.99. All in updated form, and accompanied by a mountain of bonus material - ranging from graphical templates to source code extracts. Simply head over to www.MDickie.com for shopping links and demos of each individual game...

Control Monger is a 100% free online multiplayer FPS where you take control of a bot and fight in teams to win a match.


More here

To signup to test and download now visit www.controlmonger.com/signup.php (45MB)

Related forum thread with further info can be found here

TED JUST GOT BETTER !!

Due to increasing popularity and incredible user feedback, the last few weeks have been busy ones here at D-Grafix. Originally destined to be V1.6, there have been so many changes to the editor, including a GUI makeover, that it has been promoted straight to release 2.0!

New Features Now Include:
- Crisper graphics engine
- Auto Texture tool, works on height, slope or both
- World scaling on X Y & Z
- World Smooth tool
- World Noise Tool
- Tooltips
- Info Bar displaying all terrain & tool information
- Camera Range, Pick Range & stepsize setup
- Keyboard toolchange
- Improved color picker
- Get color from vertex tool (dropper)
- Camera-Cursor tracking tool
- Improved auto seam averaging
- Import heightmap now supports 8 12 16 & 24 bit luminance

For more info goto www.d-grafix.com/softwareted.html

After months of blood sweat and tears (ok... at least a couple of weeks of above average effort) - Binary Sun is pleased to announce the release of Bubble Blitz. Developed in BlitzPlus, Bubble Blitz brings new levels of brilliance to the already overcrowded colour matching bubble popping genre.

Show off your L337 skillz with Bubble Blitz NOW!

Only available at Binary Sun (and a half dozen affiliate sites...)

Poole, Dorset UK ? August 15,2005 ? Indiepath a UK based independent developer and publisher of computer video games has proudly announced the release of their new action-puzzle game, Caboodle.

A fully playable demo and screenshots are now available from the Caboodle website at www.caboodlegame.com

See who is the number 1 Caboodler :- http://www.caboodlegame.com/highscores.php

TriviaNet Challenge has now been released. It features over 6,000 questions, themeable graphics and a bunch of bug-fixes and additions since the beta.

BlitzBasic visitors can take advantage of a 25% off discount on any purchase of TriviaNet challenge before 30th August, 2005. Just use the code TNAG-TE8X when you purchase to get your discount.

Get the fully playable demo version ( 5.3MB )

We have just finished the LCD shutter glasses add-on for Blitz 3D with support for all color code operated LCD glasses in all modes.

Contact Director@... for more information and a free demo.

We are now releasing the source code for our Force Feedback plugin for Blitz 3D.

The source code is written in VC++ and of course it can be used to provide force feedback support to any of your applications.

If you are interested, please visit
www.twinno.com/ffplugin

Twinno Software
www.twinno.com

This game is now available to download as a demo on my web site:

Age of Dreams

T.ED is a powerful terrain tool to allow the creation of great looking, realistic blended landscapes.

- Tutorial help to get you started.
- Easy to use windows like interface, with 'mouse look' and 'game walk' controls .
- Uses an alpha-limit blending technique to comprimise vertex alpha Z-Order problems.
- Ability to edit large 512x512 mesh terrains in realtime.
- Lightmapper to shadow the landscape
- Import and export terrain maps using .x and .b3d formats.
- Useful tools including paint height, auto quad-matching and tiling function to make 'infinite' terrains.
- Configurable (and saveable) environment simulation for fog, water, sunlight etc.
- Free Updates from www.d-grafix.com

Download the demo from here: http://www.d-grafix.com/software.html

Now available !! ColorCode
Find out what the hidden code of colors is.



This program is free to use.
More information and screenshots can be found here:
http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/posts.php?topic=49561

After 3 months of work,...
I'm proud to present OneSWitch BALLZ 2.



Download this little freeware from my site www.kochonet.com

Have fun!

köchOn

We're very proud to present you the final version of the freeware arcade game called

plobb!

Welcome to the castle of nightmares, here the evil motts of Psodor tortures innocent, little plobb. Poor plobb is languishing in the lowest dungeon while depressive thoughts are hovering around him and sapping his vital mojo.

Can plobb escape from the castle and return to the cheerful world of his friends?

download the game here to find out:
http://www.nothing.ch/download/games/plobb!.exe

I'm finishing my new packer for bmax, it's called MPacker

The data are read directly under ram, there is no temporary file
saved on hard drive !

This software will be free for all bmax user :)

Filax from France

DOWNLOAD IT :
www.blitz3dfr.com/mpacker_projet/mpacker.zip

3D First Person Simulator Game of skin diving

This game based on Blitz3D Dolphin Example

WebSite: www.poseidongames.com

A workshop featuring BlitzMax entitled "Game Design, Algebra and Art Production" will be presented at Scribe Video Wednesdays, August 3, 10, and 17, 7:00-9:00 PM

http://www.scribe.org/eaw/masterclass.html#1

The new restricted demo version is now available for download here (222KB)

Demos included in this version:
Car Demo
Bouncy World Demo
Capped Cylinders Demo
Cubes Demo
Cylinders Demo
Multiple Objects Demo
RagDolls Demo
Rectangles Demo
Rope Demo
Spheres Demo

The full version of JV-ODE now features a fully functional TriMesh and many other optimizations.

For more information, please head over to the JV-ODE threads in the Blitz3D Userlibs forum area.

Ork Attack is finally released:
http://www.acoders.com/acsite/viewsoftware.php?id=107
(Download and screenshots)

An arcade remake filled with the joy of bashing orks on the head with a rock. Featuring 7 levels over 4 stages, 5 different variations of ork, and an ickle minigame between stages.
Also added are lots of grand ork cries and voices and a great title track from TwiTerror (http://josh.syntesis.org).

Online highscore table!
Forum Post

Word Collide!

Its my newest word/puzzle game, which is pretty fun, make sure to check it out here, and let me know what you think:

Download Word Collide from BigFish games

Goofy Gokarts is a fun and action packed 3d racer. Take control of up to 6 different goofy looking characters, each in their own gokart. Race against the computer and/or a second player, in either world, custom or random tournaments. While trying to outrun your opponents, collect powerups to make sure you'll be the first over the finish line.

Demo link: Download Goofy Gokarts Demo 8.36mb
Website: www.gameart.dk/goofygokarts

This free application translates ANIM8OR (.AN8) format into BLITZ3D (.B3D) format.

Other features are avalaible in order to :
-improve the B3D files performances.
-split a big B3D animation in sereral one.

The exe, documentation and sources are avalaible : http://perso.wanadoo.fr/philippe.c/#AN8TOB3D

If you want more information use this post :
http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/posts.php?topic=45620

Maneesh Sethi has recently published the second edition of Game Programming for Teens, updated for full compatibility with BlitzPlus. This book is ideal for complete beginners to programming and is highly recommended -- just take a look at the [a http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/customer-reviews/1592000681/ref=cm_cr_dp_2_1/102-8421583-6530520?%5Fencoding=UTF8&customer-reviews.sort%5Fby=-SubmissionDate&n=283155]glowing reviews for the first edition[/a]!

You can buy the latest edition from [a http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1592008348/qid=1118616073/sr=8-3/ref=pd_csp_3/102-8421583-6530520?v=glance&s=books&n=507846]Amazon[/a] or [a http://www.courseptr.com/ptr_detail.cfm?isbn=1592008348&promo=gamedev]Course PTR[/a].

SaverMax2D module provides a set of commands for coding screensaver.

Download : SaverMax2D.zip
Download : Example.zip
How to install: http://www.blitzbasic.com/Community/posts.php?topic=47842

Features :
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- DirectX driver
- Fullscreen mode
- Preview mode
- AboutBox
- Saver debugger dialogbox
- BMK compiler addon ( Icon & StringTable support )
- little doc

Vorboils is an awesome 3D screensaver. It can generate endless, beautiful, random wormholes, is highly configurable and can generate random wallpapers for your desktop too! You can also select an image to display on the spinning cube to advertise your business. You really have to see it in motion to fully appreciate the funky effects it produces.

[K]ODE is an ODE Visual Editor (Open Dynamics Engine). The kit comes with the editor, the player and an ODE Wrapper DLL with full trimesh support and dcylinder. This may be of interest if you want to:

- Learn How Physics Libraries Work
- Build and Edit Physics Worlds
- Make Games with Real Physics
- Make Physics Simulations



The cost of the Full Version is 14,95? and gives you free updates forever.

You can see more screenshots and download a demo in:
http://www.lcuriel.arrakis.es/kode/

Having conquered the musical world in Popscene, you must now turn your managerial skills to the movie industry! Here, soundtracks are the least of your concerns - as you preside over the scripts and footage that will yield a cinematic masterpiece. Unleash your camera on over 20 unique sets, and choreograph each scene in a fully interactive 3D world...



Success demands that you immerse yourself in a thriving community of over 100 characters, spread across 6 unique studios. Assemble a crack team of writers and directors behind the camera, and then recruit the stars that can bring the material to life on screen. All the while trying to stay on budget, and diplomatically keeping those fragile egos in check week after week. By the time you expose your work to the opinionated public, you'll have taken part in a very real drama of your own!



The movie business hasn't been successfully simulated in over 20 years of game development, but the art of innovation is alive and well at www.MDickie.com. Head over to the site now for all the launch material - ranging from a huge official preview to all manner of demos and trials. You can then snap up the boxed full game for just $14.99...

Battle Empire is a multiplayer action game. You can choose between several different tanks and two sides to fight for. You can host your own server and design your own maps. Suggestions and comments are welcome.

After 8 months of development and tons of input we have completed and released TreemagikG3.

Low poly - high quality 3D tree creation has never been easier! TreemagikG3 introduces new breakthroughs in the tree creation industry! With TreemagikG3 you'll be able to create some of the most beautiful 3d Trees we've ever seen.. And all within seconds.

Based on four years of 3D tree mesh creation tools, TreemagikG3 boasts a feature list unlike any other. Design and shape tree trunks down to the very vertice, import branches and limbs into your creation then cover the joints in leaves! It's that simple. TreemagikG3 also allows the designer to import and mold root system on the base of their tree creations.

Read all about it here !
http://www.aliencodec.com/products/treemagik/index.php

Imagicon is a simple freeware graphics utility designed to convert multiple images from BMP, JPG or PNG image format into BMP, JPG, PNG or ICO image formats.

Windows Icons are created using 32-bit colour depth. Options are available to enable alpha transparency of icons and to define the mask colour used. (Only single image icons are currently supported)

For more information click here

To download click here - File Size: 964KB

Here is my first Bmax project :)


- big wasp nest invades your desktop
- a greeny small beast crawls over your taskbar

Download : here
Tech infos : here