The classic returns. Trying out a new method of insanity, this time. There are pink pickups to grab, and also the occasional explosive device which will cause extra challenges along the way. Other than that, the rules are the same. Pop the Popcorn, and try to survive.

Some games are great. Others, not so great. RSKGames takes a look at a game that isn't very good. You can Play Disk O' Green in the browsercade, but there are better selections available.

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Played Disk O' Green today and understood what you have mentioned about the maze generation issues yesterday. Found too many dead ends which leads to losing too many lives in many cases.

Welcome to a mini-deathmatch scenario. It's just you and the aliens, in this classic twin-stick shooter. How long will you survive? If you've a Switch, and have downloaded SmileBASIC, you can grab a copy of the game using the Public Key...

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Developments

I'm still not sure whether I should be putting Thwackity Puttz onto iOS or not..? I just know it'll end up being buried under the other 150,000 golf games on there. And yet..

If any comments are made on AGameAWeek games, they'll end up in this giant sprawling topic of feedback! You can (URL "https://AGameAWeek.com/0401">download Read Error A here), for Windows, play it in your browser via HTML5, and hopefully it'll be available on Razer Forge soon, unless they think it's broken

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The glitch effect, 10 second restriction and widely different mini games gameplay has made this week's game as big as 17 week's wor...

The (URL "https://patreon.com/Jayenkai">Jayenkai/AGameAWeek Patreon page) has been set up for those who would like to help fund the world of AGameAWeek. Over Xmas 2015, someone was asking why I don't setup a Patreon. I always envisioned that Patreon required something extra. A nice bonus for "subscribing". I've since learned that you don't "need" to give something extra, but it still feels somewhat cheap getting people to pay for something that I already provide for free. However, as more people...

The Orks are gathering. Prepare your sword.

Developments

I spent most of yesterday working with the pathfinding AI. The basic idea is that, once the basic level has been generated, an AI player runs through the level, trying to reach the other side. To ensure at least one of these players survives, a fleet of 32 AI players are sent over the level, and each tries to find the "best" way through. (URL "https://AGameAWeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/NPA2_009.png"><img src="https://AGameAWeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/NPA2_009...

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Another uneventful day, yesterday. I say "uneventful", but what I actually mean is that someone on Twitter ((URL "https://twitter.com/ashervo">@AsherVo)) suggested I try out a new game on iOS, and damn... Addictive!? You bet!! I spent hours playing the bloody thing, yesterday. Between (URL "https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1002340615">PacMan 256), (URL "https://itunes.apple.com/app/id924373886">Crossy Road's Pacman update) and (URL "https://itunes.apple.com/app/id10046...

A lovely little flying game, this week, as you take control of a friendly little chopper, and try to save all your pals. As you race about the landscape, you'll meet plenty of enemy aircraft, hellbent on stopping you. Attack, Defend, and Survive!!

NeonPlat Extreme appears to be following the same path as BlastTrax, and gaining a nice bit of attention. Knowing my luck, this will probably result in an equally similar amount of sales. ie, bog all!! Folk seem to love my games, but getting them to try them is a bitch!!! You can (URL "https://AGameAWeek.com/GameList.php?ShowJust=311">Download NeonPlat Extreme here) for all kinds of devices!

Today I'm focussing my blog on iOS trials and tribulations. The basic steps of designing a game when working with iOS. These are pretty simple things, and should be apparent, but .. having played a fair number of iOS games.. they're not always done! Note, this isn't really about my actual development, as such, more the train of thought that generates the end result. In a future bloggy thing, I might focus more on the what/where, than the how/why that this does. Let me know if this is a goo...