Archive for September, 2009

30 September, 2009 | No comments

Jay Is Games: Escape from the Meeting Room

strongPlatform: Flash #8212; /strong

a href=http://jayisgames.com/archives/2009/09/escape_from_the_meeting_room.phpimg alt=Escape from the Meeting Room src=http://jayisgames.com/images/icon_escapefrommeeting.gif align=left width=50 height=50 //a
While not a complicated life-or-death struggle to escape, Escape from the Meeting Room is perfect for mid-week casual gameplay. Short enough to fit in a lunch break (or even a coffee break), escape from responsibility, escape from the everyday, and most importantly Escape from the Meeting Room!strong Tagged as: /stronga href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/browserbrowser/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/escapeescape/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/flashflash/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/freefree/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/gamegame/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/japanesejapanese/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/macwinlinixmacwinlinix/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/pointandclickpointandclick/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/rating-grating-g/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/tesshi-etesshi-e/a

28 September, 2009 | No comments

Jay Is Games: Mobile Monday

strongPlatform: Mobile (iPhone, iPod Touch) #8212; /strong

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I’m very proud to report no hobbits or halflings were harmed in the creation of this Mobile Monday. Technically, the two terms refer to the same thing, but one comes without the nutty aftertaste of lawyers. Also: no game in this week’s article features halflings or hobbits.strong Tagged as: /stronga href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/blogblog/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/iphoneiphone/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/itunesitunes/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/mobilemobile/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/mobile-mondaymobile-monday/a

25 September, 2009 | No comments

Game Producer: The 2nd Most Important Thing Needed For Finishing Your Game Project

div class=tweetmeme_buttona href=http://api.tweetmeme.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gameproducer.net%2F2009%2F09%2F25%2Fthe-2nd-most-important-thing-needed-for-finishing-your-game-project%2Fimg src=http://api.tweetmeme.com/imagebutton.gif?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gameproducer.net%2F2009%2F09%2F25%2Fthe-2nd-most-important-thing-needed-for-finishing-your-game-project%2F height=61 width=51 //a/divpHave iabsolutely clear idea about what you are doing/i. /p
pThis works in so many level. In higher perspective it#8217;s a definite thing needed to finish a game. For example, having a solid answer to #8220;what is this game all about?#8221; is a must (I was working on certain feature today, and my game#8217;s a href=http://www.gameproducer.net/2008/03/18/have-you-designed-core-values-for-your-game/core values/a helped me decide how to approach that feature). There must be direction. /p
pIn lower level this works as well: two days ago I had a really clear and good specs for my work (and I finished good amount of stuff, was really pleased with the results). Yesterday#8230; I had a pretty good day, but not as good as the day before. I must admit that some of the yesterday#8217;s tasks were bit blurry (to some extent), and that#8217;s probably the reason why I didn#8217;t finish the things that I planned (and actually ended up working couple of hours on some feature that I had delayed for #8220;to do in future versions#8221;). /p
pDo you know what you are doing today? Do you know what you are going to do next year?/p
bIf you liked this entry, feel free to a href=http://www.gameproducer.netvisit GameProducer.net/a to read more similar articles./b

23 September, 2009 | No comments

Jay Is Games: Strawberry Cafe Escape

strongPlatform: Flash #8212; /strong

a href=http://jayisgames.com/archives/2009/09/strawberry_cafe_escape.phpimg alt=Strawberry Cafe Escape src=http://jayisgames.com/images/icon_strawberrycafe.gif align=left width=50 height=50 //a
Sometimes it’s nice to kick back, relax, and enjoy the scenery and the truly casual gameplay of a room escape. The puzzles themselves are tricky without being difficult, adding to the relaxation factor. While there is only one way out, there are three different endings based on your methodology. Having trouble getting over the mid-week hump? Then sit down, relax, pour a drink, and spend a little time escaping the Strawberry Cafe.strong Tagged as: /stronga href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/browserbrowser/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/escapeescape/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/flashflash/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/freefree/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/gamegame/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/japanesejapanese/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/macwinlinixmacwinlinix/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/pointandclickpointandclick/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/puzzlepuzzle/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/rating-grating-g/a

21 September, 2009 | No comments

Jay Is Games: Mobile Monday

strongPlatform: Mobile (iPhone, iPod Touch) #8212; /strong

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Unify went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Then Harbor Master saw it and was all Nuh-UH and pushed it back down. Covered in dirt but not dismayed, Unify called his pal Mr.AahH who suggested they go to the water fountain instead. They did, and they saw Squareball on the way there, and everybody lived happily ever after.strong Tagged as: /stronga href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/blogblog/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/iphoneiphone/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/itunesitunes/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/mobilemobile/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/mobile-mondaymobile-monday/a

18 September, 2009 | No comments

Jay Is Games: Link Dump Friday

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Four of out five people agree, Link Dump Friday is the link dumpiest of the Friday link dumps! An additional six out of five recommend Link Dump Friday for all your link dump-y needs! (And for your weekly dose of made up statistics!) This week: Scuba diving teddy bears, dragon riders, robots, and much, much more! Well, if much, much more can mean an additional two games.strong Tagged as: /stronga href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/blogblog/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/linkdumplinkdump/a

16 September, 2009 | No comments

Jay Is Games: Escape from Blender Art Gallery

strongPlatform: Flash #8212; /strong

a href=http://jayisgames.com/archives/2009/09/escape_from_blender_art_gallery.phpimg alt=Escape from Blender Art Gallery src=http://jayisgames.com/images/icon_blenderartgallery.gif align=left width=50 height=50 //a
Although most experienced gamers could blow through this in 10 minutes or less, slow down, take your time. Enjoy the headache-inducing clash of carpeting and wall patterns, contemplate the meaning of the displays, or just gaze at the monkey head and wonder, is that post modern or post-post-modern? Dali or Dada? Stay in the game too long and you will half expect dripping clocks to appear across a landscape. Perfect for casual gameplay, Escape from Blender Art Gallery is a fun break from whatever you are doing. Just remember afterwords, it was only a dream.strong Tagged as: /stronga href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/biancobiancobiancobianco/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/browserbrowser/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/escapeescape/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/flashflash/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/freefree/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/gamegame/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/japanesejapanese/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/macwinlinuxmacwinlinux/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/pointandclickpointandclick/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/puzzlepuzzle/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/rating-grating-g/a

14 September, 2009 | No comments

Jay Is Games: Mobile Monday

strongPlatform: Mobile (iPhone, iPod Touch) #8212; /strong

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Just about every imaginable genre of video game has appeared on the iTunes App Store, from first person shooters to hidden object games and beyond. The kind of game I feel performs best on the system, though, are simple puzzle games, the kind you can pick up, play for a few minutes, then try it again later in the day. Want examples? I hereby order you to scroll down a bit!strong Tagged as: /stronga href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/blogblog/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/iphoneiphone/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/itunesitunes/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/mobilemobile/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/mobile-mondaymobile-monday/a

11 September, 2009 | No comments

Jay Is Games: Link Dump Friday

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Come on down to Crazy Jay’s Link Dump Friday! We’ve got so many games we’re positing them for free! And why? Because we’re craaaaaaaaaaazy! We got your haunted hotels, we got your vicious diseases, we got your boss battles and much, much more! So come on down to Crazy Jay’s Casual Gameplay this Friday and let us hook you up with the gaming experience of… well… emsomeone’s/em dreams! Have we mentioned we’re craaaaaazy? Because that’s really important!strong Tagged as: /stronga href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/blogblog/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/linkdumplinkdump/a

9 September, 2009 | No comments

Jay Is Games: Magical Sphere Escape

strongPlatform: Flash #8212; /strong

a href=http://jayisgames.com/archives/2009/09/magical_sphere_escape.phpimg alt=Magical Sphere Escape src=http://jayisgames.com/images/icon_magicalsphereescape.gif align=left width=50 height=50 //a
Magical Sphere Escape evokes that Myst-like sensation of not just solving puzzles, but solving history. And despite its flaws, Magical Sphere Escape is one of the best escape games I have played. There are a couple places where you’ll need your Veteran Escaper Sensetrade; to find a clue or item, but the major puzzles are astonishingly logical. But be sure to read our review and consult our translation notes to get the most out of hidden gem.strong Tagged as: /stronga href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/browserbrowser/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/escapeescape/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/flashflash/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/freefree/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/gamegame/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/japanesejapanese/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/macwinlinixmacwinlinix/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/pointandclickpointandclick/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/puzzlepuzzle/a, a href=http://jayisgames.com/tag/rating-grating-g/a

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