Monthly Archives: September 2009

Essential Guide To Flash Games Book: Chapters 4 , 5: Flack Cannon

Posted on September 29, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Here is another short preview of our book The Essential Guide To Flash Games from Friends Of Ed.  The first real game discussed in the book (taking up over 70+ pages) is named Flack Cannon.  The game is a take … Continue reading →

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Mochi Game of The Day (Sept 28, 2009) – Star Fish by Photonstorm

Posted on September 28, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Mochi Game of The Day (Sept 28, 2009)- Star Fish by Photonstorm Star Fish made it to Mochi today. I saw a pre-release of this little gem a few weeks back and have been anticipating it’s release on Mochi. It … Continue reading →

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Flash Game Development Interweb Mash-Up: Sept. 27, 2009

Posted on September 28, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Flash Game Development Interweb Mash-Up: Sep. 27, 2009   It has been quite an interesting 3 weeks since the last mash-up. The new ‘day job’ web site launched after 9 months of corporate hand wringing, scope changes, and development disasters. … Continue reading →

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Essential Flash Games Book #2 (chapters 6 and 7)

Posted on September 27, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Essential Flash Games Book #2 (chapters 6 and 7) I have just completed (finally) chapters 6 and 7 of our upcoming Essential Flash Games Book. These two chapters go into exhaustive detail on creating a maze-based, over-head 2D shooter in … Continue reading →

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Adobe MAX, L.A. Oct. 5-7

Posted on September 26, 2009 by 8bit_admin

I just learned yesterday that I am going to Adobe MAX in L.A. in October.  There are only a few sessions that I want to attend, so if anyone wants to meet and talk Flash, Games, Flash Games, or anything … Continue reading →

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The Scariest/Best Flash Game Contest Ever : Revisited – UPDATED!

Posted on September 23, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Almost 2 months ago we reported on what we thought might be the scariest/best Flash Game Contest ever created. The Stonking Great Game Contest From The Escapist Magazine: Well today we received an update about the contest.  It seems that … Continue reading →

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Email Of The Month

Posted on September 22, 2009 by 8bit_admin

We get all sorts of email requests here.  Most of them are from reasonable people who need help or ask questions.  We like those.  However, sometimes we get emails that are simply mind-bogglingly awesome in the boldness of their requests.  … Continue reading →

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Mochi Game Video Reviewcast #1!!

Posted on September 18, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Reviewcast! We review a bunch of the latest Mochi games and you get to see them in action! (kind of) OK, we tried hard to make this work, but I’m not so sure it is the right way to do … Continue reading →

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Essential Flash Games: The Book #1

Posted on September 17, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Essential Flash Games: The Book #1 One reason that there have been fewer tutorials, mash-ups, reviews, etc on the last few weeks is that Steve and I are deep into our first book on Flash game programming. Friends Of Ed … Continue reading →

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Mochi Game Review Mash-Up : September 14, 2009 (9 new games reviewed)

Posted on September 14, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Mochi Game Review Mash-Up : September 14, 2009 (9 new games reviewed) First impression mini game reviews covering a variety of the latest Mochi games.  The grading has been toughened up a bit because the quality of games has reached … Continue reading →

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The Dark Spire: Super-Old School 8-bit computer RPG on the DS: A Perfect Flash Game Candidate?

Posted on September 13, 2009 by 8bit_admin

When people talk about “old school” role playing games these days, they are usually referring to Final Fantasy or Dragonquest or some other JRPG released near the end of the 80′s. Those are good games mind you, but hardly old … Continue reading →

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Mochi Game Of The Day Review 9/10/09: Green-Gray World (Updated) An unauthorized port of an indie PC Game?

Posted on September 10, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Mochi Game Of The Day Review 9/10/09: Green-Gray World (Updated) An unauthorized port of an indie PC  Game? GAME OF THE DAY: Green Gray World: Not For Losers (a stolen game?) Note: It has been brought to my attention that … Continue reading →

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Mochi Game Of The Day Review: Castle Quest

Posted on September 6, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Mochi Game Of The Day Review: Castle Quest GAME OF THE DAY: Castle Quest Castle Quest is a side scrolling RPG by Axis Games, where you are tasked with hacking, slashing, and casting your way through seven beautifully drawn levels … Continue reading →

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Mochi Game Of The Day Review: Heat Rush

Posted on September 4, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Mochi Game Of The Day Review: Heat Rush I have been really really extra busy on a big “day-job” project that has left the corridors of 8bitrocket towers a little empty for the last few weeks. I miss doing all … Continue reading →

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Nintendo Chooses Sides on AS2 vs AS3 Battle: AS2 wins

Posted on September 2, 2009 by 8bit_admin

Nintendo released a new updated for the Wii Internet channel that supports AS2 content, but reports itself as Flash 9.  How could this be?  Well, it’s because the new support for Flash in the Wii opera Browser is actually for … Continue reading →

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