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Video Previews in Space

Derek Yu — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:52:00 +0000

First up, the fantastic-looking Gratuitous Space Battles, from Positech Games (Democracy, Kudos). Wow. Amazing. Scale.

Next is Oddbob’s SYNSO: Squid Harder, the sequel to the retina-obliterating arena shoot ‘em up Squid Yes! Not So Octopus!. (Source: the2bears)

Finally, a very early preview of Bullet Candy 2. Charlie, the creator, has also released a new version of Space Phallus with two new levels. (Source: the2bears)

"Video Previews in Space" by Dave

Mon, 04 May 2009 03:41:27 +0000

@Sad One: I read cliffski’s blog (the developer of Gratuitous Space Battles), and he didn’t write that he was in favour of over-the-top DRM or microtransations. Instead, he was despairing that those might be his only options, given what he has been reading on the internet whenever copyright comes up. I get the impression he probably won’t go with DRM and/or microtransations, but he will if (and only if) he feels it’s the only way to survive.

Here’s the blog entry: http://positech.co.uk/cliffsblog/?p=234

"Video Previews in Space" by Craig Stern

Sun, 03 May 2009 19:28:52 +0000

“Vimeo only allows you to post game footage that you created.”

Not so, unfortunately–they took down my Telepath RPG Chapter 3 gameplay movie a month or two ago. :-S

GSB looks freaking awesome, by the way!

"Video Previews in Space" by Flamebait

Sat, 02 May 2009 20:45:16 +0000

DRM makes financial sense if and only if it causes more pirates to purchase the game than legitimate customers it dissuades. I doubt that’s ever happened or ever will. Of course, it’s always bad for consumer rights.

"Video Previews in Space" by tomelin

Sat, 02 May 2009 16:56:40 +0000

When someone is clinging so hard to his copyright, to the extent of installing DRM - you really start to want to pirate the shit out of it.

"Video Previews in Space" by pnutz

Fri, 01 May 2009 20:13:15 +0000

Quantum photonic microphones can pick up the sounds of lasers and explosions in space by virtue of how awesome they look.

"Video Previews in Space" by Konkur

Fri, 01 May 2009 20:00:56 +0000

Vincent, that’s a common misconception. By using proper equipment you can pick up sounds in space, because it isn’t a complete vacuum.

"Video Previews in Space" by Garbled

Fri, 01 May 2009 18:45:28 +0000

Vimeo only allows you to post game footage that you created. Posting others’ games is against the rules, even with permission. It’s kind of too bad.

Thank heaven for drum & bass!

"Video Previews in Space" by Cobalt

Fri, 01 May 2009 18:15:06 +0000

I thought Vimeo no longer allows video game content on their site.

"Video Previews in Space" by Sad one =(

Fri, 01 May 2009 13:56:11 +0000

I just read the Blog Entry from GSB about only having two options for the game, enforce multiplayer with microtransactions or use draconic DRM. Instant drop of interest to rock bottom zero.

No, i’m not a pirate (read: software thief), but everyone failing to realize that DRM only hurts the legit customers while leaving pirates entirely unaffected seemingly needs to learn the hard way they’re fucking their customers instead of the pirates.

"Video Previews in Space" by Eclipse

Fri, 01 May 2009 11:56:03 +0000

all of these games looks amazing!

"Video Previews in Space" by Alex May

Fri, 01 May 2009 10:36:45 +0000

SYNSO 2 looks sweet too, effortlessly capturing those retro graphics as if it were easy to do so. There’s plenty of retro-style stuff around but nothing seems to really hit the mark quite as squarely as oddbob’s games and llamatron’s games.

Bullet Candy 2 also looks a lot more coherent and playable than the original. Great stuff all round! Guys! You are awesome!

"Video Previews in Space" by Alex May

Fri, 01 May 2009 10:34:21 +0000

GSB looks like a must-buy.

"Video Previews in Space" by gnome

Fri, 01 May 2009 09:05:00 +0000

Oh, the eye candy… such beauty…

"Video Previews in Space" by Vincent

Fri, 01 May 2009 08:45:43 +0000

There is no sound in space! :(

"Video Previews in Space" by bateleur

Fri, 01 May 2009 08:33:06 +0000

Gratuitous Space Battle looks like fun… but I’m holding my breath desperately hoping they’ve put half as much effort into the gameplay as those gorgeous graphics.

Please, please let it be good!

"Video Previews in Space" by contra

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:27:19 +0000

damn Gratuitous Space Battle looks alot like one of the projects I’m working on. Exept this looks better :o Oh well from what I gather it wont play similiar. So more epic spacebattles for everyone!

"Video Previews in Space" by Timo

Fri, 01 May 2009 01:17:08 +0000

Can’t wait for Gratuitous Space Battle! Looks like Battleships Forever has competition. I think GSB even has a custom ship maker.

"Video Previews in Space" by AmnEn

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:14:38 +0000

The first one reminds me to go play Battleships Forever again. It also does look interesting, although overloaded at the same time. Most of the times, there was so much going on I had no idea where to look.

Not sure that’s a good quality for a strategy game but nonetheless, looking very nice. And the customization looks interesting too, although again, I’m quite spoiled by BF in that regard.

Still looking forward to it :)

The other two, well not my type of game and even moreso than the first, the overload of optic information doesn’t appeal to me.

"Video Previews in Space" by Derek

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:10:23 +0000

For a good time, play all three videos at once alongside Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon.