Show Me The Sales

Games bargain fans will likely want to check out the stuff that’s in this years Show Me The Sales. Scoregasm’s in there, playing it’s part in making a fairly diverse selection of games available for super cheeps over the next week. So surely something for every one!?

What’s cool about this one is that the game developers get all the money from sales of their respective games, Show Me The Games take no cut what so ever. No middle man, no sneaky syphoning of cash away from those who wrote the games. This means, in my case at least, i can pump any ca$h earned into making new stuff. Everybody wins! Cliff goes into much more detail about things in his post here: http://positech.co.uk/cliffsblog/2013/05/12/show-me-the-sales-2013-32-indie-games-on-sale-for-the-next-7-days/ so check it out, innit?!

Show Me The Sales runs until the 18th May, and you can take a look here: Show Me The Sales. If you’re after a copy of Scoregasm (and you shoudl be!), you can grab a cheapo copy from the widget thingy below, and check out the video too.

Have fun!

Cheers
Charlie

Bullet Candy 2013

Roar! It’s 2013! And what better way to celebrate than updating a 7 year old game so it works!

Actually, I finished this update a few months ago, but it’s only just made it onto Steam a few hours ago. The previous version was getting pretty clunky, especially at high resolutions for some reason, so i’ve re-written it from scratch with a new renderer. This gave me an opportunity to go over all the weird stuff that the old version did, fix the scoring and all that jazz. What’s more i’m planning on adding more stuff over the coming months when i need a break from my current project, first of which i reckon will be re-instating the full screen feedback effect that’s been missing from the game for ages and re-working the old survival and asteroid modes.

If you’ve got the game on Steam, it’ll probably update next time you log in, and if you got the game from me you should have received some new links to the game a couple of months ago, so check your junk boxes now!

GRATUITOUS OUT OF DATE VIDEO

Bullet Candy: A million years ago, it won a GameTunnel Gold Award, so you *know* it’s a winner!

If you’ve not got the game, and think it might possibly be your sort of thing, or maybe you just like 7 year old games, or maybe if you like supporting developers who still update and support their games loooooooooong after there’s any chance of commercial success, then why not consider buying a copy from either Steam or from me or just using one of the reddit or twitter buttons to let your friends know about it. It all helps!

If you want a copy (you get a copy for Windows, OS X and 32bit Linux, plus a Steam code if you want one and i’ve got some left) then type what you think it’s worth in the box thing below (as long as it’s over $1 so that Paypal doesn’t take most of it). Remember to click ‘Return to Merchant’ after you’ve paid, or you might have to wait a little while to get your links.

(Min $1USD)

Anyhoo, I’ll be back with more updates for this soonish, plus i may even show some pictures of what i’ve been working on lately. It’s a game about treasure hunting, and it’s got gin, bananas and a giant invincible bear in it.

Have fun!

Cheers
Charlie

Scoregasmic Christmas Special

Hi all,

Here’s my Christmas special for this year: Scoregasm for $1! Actually, you can add a tip if you feel like paying more, but you know, no pressure

For your dollar or more, you’ll get a copy of the game for Windows, Mac and Linux, plus a Steam code so you can redeem the game there too. I’m hoping to have Scoregasm up on Steam for Linux pretty soon too, and the key should work there as well when that happens. Plus, you can buy the game as a gift for a friend by ticking the appropriate box in the widget thingy below!

If you’ve not tried it yet, and a buck is too much of a gamble for you, you can try a demo by visiting The Scoregasm Site. Otherwise, check out the video, and if you like what you see, go for it!

Anyhoo, regardless of whether you buy the game i hope you have a fun Christmas if you celebrate it, and a good new year/holiday if not.

Cheers
Charlie

Scoregasm Sale

Hi all,

It’s been ages since i last posted here. I’ve been working away on various things, but nothing’s stuck too fast yet, so i’ve not much to show. I don’t believe in trying to force ideas, so i’m having to be patient.

Anyway, on with the show!

Scoregasm is on sale from now until the 30th November, so if you’ve not got a copy yet or you know someone who’d like it you’ve no excuse on account of it being cheap!

Also, I’ve switched payment providers to Humble Store (as you might have spotted from the widget thing below). A number of you mentioned that you didn’t like the previous payment thing insisting on you needing to enter your address even if you were paying with paypal, plus Humble Store is much more geared towards games, so it’s a better fit i think. A nice side effect is that you can now get a Steam key when you buy, rather than me having to email them out individually.

What’s more, for a similarly limited time you can get the game for a rather silly 69p/99¢ on the Mac App Store. I’d really appreciate a review or rating if you decide to get a copy on here if you feel so inclined.

John’s cool soundtrack is still available as well, and now i think in super high quality formats. You can preview it via the doodad below.

That’s it for now! If you decide to grab a copy of Scoregasm, i really hope you enjoy it!

Have fun!

Cheers
Charlie

Because We May

Along with a bunch of other cool games, Scoregasm is part of the Because We May thing that’s happening until the first of June. It’s a really good mix of games; all the best stuff from the last couple of years that you have and haven’t heard of, all for cheaps!

Anyway, Scoregasm is ~70% off until the end of the sale, so should you wish to make things explode make sure you don’t miss out. You can get it off Steam, Mac App Store or from me via this page. If you get it from me, you can also get my other stuff as part of the deluxe plus edition which is also 70% off.

Links:

Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/202410/
Mac App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/scoregasm/id471751603?mt=12
Me: http://www.charliesgames.com/scoregasm/buy.html

Here’s a video of Scoregasm, it won the IndieGames.com arcade game of the year you know

Micro Sprint

Micro Sprint is a fun new game by the super cool (and webhostless) StevieG. It’s not quite out yet, but he’s put a preview version together for you to try out. Here’s what it’s all about…

Micro Sprint is a one switch, top-down, single screen racer. It looks like Super Sprint and plays like Scalextric, without the hastle of putting your car back on the track every 2 minutes!

* Play with up to 8 mates for some old-school multiplayer mayhem
* Balance your car to suit each track, with adjustable wing settings and pit strategy
* Race in the dry, wet or worse
* Nail the bends to get a well earned boost.
* Race at alarming speeds on 20 unlockable themed tracks with new packs planned
* 6 party games and ghost attack mode to hon your driving skills and earn bragging rights
* Accessibility options for one switch menu control

It really is all in the timing!

Download the MicroSprint Demo for Windows. Click Here

Stevie recommends running it fullscreen on a massive HDTV for the best experience!

If you want to contact Stevie, you can do so either via the comments section below, or at his email address: stevie@steviegoodwin.plus.com

Click on any of the images below for a bigger version:

Cheap Scoregasm!

Along with a bunch of other cool games, you can currently get Scoregasm for cheap to celebrate 5 years of savygamer.com

Here’s the link: http://savygamer.co.uk/2012/05/02/savygamer-is-five-anniversary-sale/

The Scoregasm coupon there gives you 75% off, is valid for any of the different versions of the game, including the one with all my other stuff included. You can find out more about the different versions here: http://www.charliesgames.com/scoregasm/buy.html

Cheers
Charlie

IGF Feedback

I entered Scoregasm into the IGF last year. I wasn’t really expecting the game to win anything as i don’t think it’s the sort of game that does well in these competitions, but mostly i like the idea of the IGF, so i thought i’d give it another punt.

In previous years, Scoregasm’s feedback has been fairly mixed and at times a little disheartening, but it seems with the polish i added in 2011 that it’s faired a little better this time round. I’ve pasted the comments the game got below.

Feedback

Really nicely done! I had so much fun playing this game that I didn’t want to stop. It’s visually appeasing, the game mechanics feel good, the sound really works and is of fantastic quality. Overall a really great game. Well done!

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Lovely Robotron-y controls, smart wave design, and the addition of branching paths is very clever.

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Does exactly as advertised: a cavalcade of scoring Nirvana

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Charlie, you are awesome. Most people are good at design, art, or sound. You sir…are great at all of them!

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Really wonderful visual design that intertwines with your level design. The only thing I’d question here is the why you felt the need to add the 13-year old orgasm humor? Certainly you could have come up something more original that fit your game concept?

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I was all set to criticize this game for being too crazy, and then I realized that would be totally insane. There could be some interface tweaks in order to make everything a little clearer, but the base gameplay is fantastic. Not a standout for one of these awards, but great all the same.

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I found the aesthetic to be a liiittle generic, but a huge fan of the game otherwise. Feels like a mashup of all the best dual-stick shooters, and a simply fantastic structure/combo system. Not the most innovative game, but executed about as perfectly as one could hope for. Bravo!

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So yeah, much better this time on the whole, and great that everyone liked it! Maybe my next game, whatever that may be, will do even better?????? who knows?

After a few months of doing nothing (couldn’t focus on anything post Scoregasm’s release, turns out 2.5 years of working daily on the same thing wears you down), i’ve started writing stuff again. With any luck i’ll have something to show for it in the not too distant future!

Anyway, if you’ve not tried Scoregasm yourself from some mad reason, you can grab a trial copy from scoregasm-game.com or steam. You can also buy it from one of those places too!

Cheers
Charlie

Steamgasm

Scoregasm is now available on Steam! You can check it out (and hopefully buy a copy!) here: http://store.steampowered.com/app/202410/. What’s new in the Steam version? Achievements that register on Steam.

I know this will excite some of you as i’ve received numerous emails since the game launched containing such messages as “steam plz” and “whare’s the steam version”, so now you’ve no excuse!

If you’ve bought the game from me, i’ve sent out emails with instructions for how to claim a steam key so if you want one make sure you check your junk mail boxes! I can also issue Desura invites, but i’ll need either your Desura username or emails address associated with Desura for that.

In other Scoregasm related news, John’s made himself a Bandcamp page! He’s selling flac versions of the Scoregasm soundtrack if you’re into that sort of thing, and also the pretty awesome Akuchizoku OST, which is really good too! Check them out here: http://johnmarwin.bandcamp.com/.

Have fun!

Cheers
Charlie

Charlie’s Games Christmas Sale!

Seeing as it’s Christmas and all, i thought i’d have a little end of year sale!

From now until the 2nd January 2012 you can get the award winning Scoregasm for whatever you want to pay (well, whatever you want-ish. There’s a minimum of a $1 to cover fees etc.) That makes it as good as 90% off, which i reckon is a pretty good deal!

To get a copy of the game click the buy button below, and choose to pay the minimum or enter your own amount. Simple as that! Once you’ve completed your purchase you’ll get links to the game for Mac OS X (10.6.6 or higher), Windows (XP+) and Linux sent via the magic of email straight into your inbox! Secure ordering is provided by Fastspring, and you can use a credit card or Paypal to purchase.

Sale over! Thanks everyone

What’s this Scoregasm you say? It’s a shoot-em-up says I! It’s a good’un too! Need more convincing? Scoregasm has been described as “sublime” by Electron Dance, got a very respectable 4/5 from Gamepro before it went tits up and “one of the best indie titles i’ve played this year” by Gaming Daily. How’s that!?

Have fun, enjoy the game and have a great festive period if that’s your thing

Cheers
Charlie