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anosou

11-19-2008, 03:59 PM

http://soundscape.escariot.net/Artoon_Logo.jpg

Artoon - 400MSPoints (that's $5, you can afford it!) - with original soundtrack by Another Soundscape!
Soundtrack now avaliable for FREE from www.okgamesfactory.com , get it while it's hot and make your friends envy you!
(friend's envy is not guaranteed or endorsed by this company and/or person. The soundtrack may kick so much ass you will love it, soundtrack/composer does not accept marriage proposals)

XNA Community games recently launched and with it my first commercial game release as a composer! Artoon is a platformer that follows the adventures of Art as he bounces his way through a variety of visual artworks. It was developed by OK Games Company, a talented and very cool guy named Oscar Kozlowski. The game's best described as a psychedelic high-score hunt and placed top 15 in the Dream Build Play-competition. You can check it out at the developer's website OKGamesCompany.com. (www.okgamescompany.com)

There is a demo avaliable on Xbox Live Marketplace, both directly from your 360 and via a PC. (http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258550111/)

Reviews and Impressions!:
IGN.com (http://uk.xboxlive.ign.com/articles/932/932104p1.html) - "This is one of the coolest looking games I've seen on Xbox Live. And that includes XBLA games."
360evolved.com (http://www.360evolved.com/?p=949) - "Overall Artoon is incredibly fun, addicting, frustrating and beautiful all at the same time. Do yourself a favor and spend the $5.00 to pick this one up."
Destructoid (http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-live-community-games-event-coverage-109773.phtml) - "(...) the best retro-throwback tunes I’ve heard in a while."
Jaxon Gluck (happy customer) - "...after stumbling upon the demo I knew right away that it would be a purchase for me. The music by Mr. Gerdt really drew me in to the experience, and the changing visual styles really caught my attention."

The SOUNDTRACK is avaliable for free from www.okgamescompany.com!
Download it if you feel like it! Remix it if you feel like it! Dazzle at the VGMdb-entry (http://vgmdb.net/album/11067) if you feel like it but most of all, enjoy (well.. if you feel like it)!
All tracks were made entirely in Reason 4. Each track sent out to capture the unique design of each world while making your heart race a little faster.

So, dear OCReMix, if I've sparked your interest. Try it out! Might be your cup of tea!

Red Shadow

11-19-2008, 04:15 PM

cool just give me an xbox and i will be happy to buy your product

anosou

11-19-2008, 04:15 PM

cool just give me an xbox and i will be happy to buy your product

I'll get back to you on that... ...

Zombie

11-19-2008, 04:17 PM

i believe i have exactly 400 ms points left over from the last ms points card i bought... so yeah i have no reason not to buy this. :)

José the Bronx Rican

11-19-2008, 04:23 PM

cool just give me an xbox and i will be happy to buy your product

Why didn't I think of that?!?

Someone, buy me a 360! HD Remix is coming out NEXT WEDNESDAY!

Congratulations, Mattias.

Rozovian

11-19-2008, 04:41 PM

Too cool, another reason to get a 360. WTG Anso!

anosou

11-19-2008, 05:18 PM

i believe i have exactly 400 ms points left over from the last ms points card i bought... so yeah i have no reason not to buy this. :)

You're a good person and I love you :3

Vivi22

11-19-2008, 05:46 PM

Sounds cool, but since I don't have or ever plan on getting a 360 I won't be buying it.

I will gladly check out and pimp the soundtrack when you release it though.

Platonist

11-19-2008, 07:15 PM

wow, awesome!
i'll tell my friend to buy it. im never getting xbox :P

djpretzel

11-19-2008, 07:35 PM

Congrats, bro :) Definitely need to hook us up with some composer-made ReMixes!

I'll be buying it.

pu_freak

11-19-2008, 07:40 PM

If XNA finally gets release here in the Netherlands I'll be sure to buy it!

anosou

11-19-2008, 07:47 PM

Congrats, bro :) Definitely need to hook us up with some composer-made ReMixes!

I'll be buying it.

So. Much. Love. <3

BardicKnowledge

11-19-2008, 08:19 PM

No -- only 320 points left! I'll get this asap though -- congrats, anso!

PhiJayy

11-19-2008, 08:22 PM

Wow! Awesome dude. I didn't know you guys were working on something like this.

Question:
How long did it take to get all of this done? Like everything.

Man, I guess I'm gonna have to get a 360...all the good games are made for it.

Unless....

cool just give me an xbox and i will be happy to buy your product

:<

Maco70

11-19-2008, 08:58 PM

Is there a demo?

John Revoredo

11-19-2008, 09:25 PM

Looks fucksome dude. Really sweet stuff.
I wish i had a 360 though...

Vivi22

11-19-2008, 10:02 PM

Is there a demo?

I think you're required to make a demo of your game for Xbox Live Arcade, but not entirely sure.

avaris

11-19-2008, 10:33 PM

CONGRATS DUDE!!! :sleepdepriv:

anosou

11-20-2008, 10:36 AM

Question:
How long did it take to get all of this done? Like everything.

The game.. I really have no idea :D I can direct Oscar to this thread so he can answer any game-related question for you! The soundtrack took about a week of hard work (6 tracks), the deadline for Dream. Build. Play. was approaching quickly when Oscar contacted me about music so I didn't have much time. Still, I'm very happy with the result, both game and music.

There IS a demo (also directly from your X360); http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-GB/games/media/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d80258550111/

Thanks for the comments everyone and do check it out and give your opinions here! <3

Also, I updated the frontpage with some links to various gaming sites and their impressions of Artoon!

PuRe-eViL

11-20-2008, 01:46 PM

I *want* to get the game, but MS says no =/ Australian LIVE accounts don't yet have any access to the Community Games.

I'll buy it if you can hook me up with it somehow.

anosou

11-20-2008, 02:02 PM

I *want* to get the game, but MS says no =/ Australian LIVE accounts don't yet have any access to the Community Games.

I'll buy it if you can hook me up with it somehow.

same with sweden ;)
I'm pretty sure you have to 1. wait until launch or 2. get an american/uk xbox live gold account and fill it with MS points from that region (points are region locked)

glad to see you're interested though :)

in other news: the original soundtrack (without remixes) should be up tonight or tomorrow for your listening pleasure!

Shadow Wolf

11-20-2008, 02:35 PM

Any chance of a future WiiWare or PSN release? I'll pick it up if there is.

anosou

11-20-2008, 03:01 PM

Any chance of a future WiiWare or PSN release? I'll pick it up if there is.

I doubt it, this is for Community Games which is NOT the same as Xbox Live Arcade. It's unique because any developer can develop a game and then, after getting voted on by other users, it's released on Xbox Live for a price of your choice (200, 400 or 800 MSPoints). The developer gets a fairly large cut and m$ gets a significantly smaller cut. So, no PSN/WiiWare, this is indie.

Pretty much.

BardicKnowledge

11-20-2008, 03:15 PM

TheHands

11-20-2008, 04:11 PM

Should it ever be released on Wii-Ware, I will purchase it. In the meantime, congrats on your first real gig!

anosou

11-20-2008, 09:00 PM

I've tried the demo, and I'll say that the music and art style are both great. The other Community game I've tried had no music, and no direction with its art style -- both you and Oscar have done a great job of making this into something beyond a Q-bert clone. Definitely picking it up asap.

My only complaint: I have trouble doing the "low jump" without mashing the X button -- I wish that you could hold it down to force a lower jump.

I'll mention that to Oscar, maybe he can patch it!

now for great news, THE SOUNDTRACK IS RELEASED!
visit www.okgamescompany.com for more information
No arrangements atm but they might pop up ;)

If a moderator can add FREE SOUNDTRACK in the title (or something fancier, can't really think atm) that would be tops.

The Pezman

11-20-2008, 10:41 PM

Your buddy's going to have to tell me how to tame the Pokemon that is XNA Game Studio. Why is it a Pokemon?

XNA is taking a nap.
XNA ignored orders.
XNA is loafing around...

Where can I get my M$ badge?

anosou

11-20-2008, 10:43 PM

Dyne

11-20-2008, 11:10 PM

Congrats Anso! XD :nicework:

anosou

11-21-2008, 10:34 AM

Congrats Anso! XD :nicework:

Thanks Will, enjoy the game/soundtrack!

*bump*

WillRock

11-21-2008, 12:00 PM

Nicely done anso. I don't have a 360 unfortunately :sad:

However I am downloading the soundtrack :-D

One question though, is the soundtrack available to be remixed on OCR? :P

anosou

11-21-2008, 12:55 PM

Nicely done anso. I don't have a 360 unfortunately :sad:

However I am downloading the soundtrack :-D

One question though, is the soundtrack available to be remixed on OCR? :P

absolutely, it's a commercial game with music made exclusively for it so it's A-OK. Go wild! :D I'd love to see some Artoon-remixes up here.

Vivi22

11-21-2008, 01:35 PM

anosou

11-21-2008, 01:41 PM

Downloaded the soundtrack yesterday but didn't get the chance to listen to it until a little while ago. I've pretty much had it on repeat for half an hour and it's only what, 9 minutes and 30 seconds or so? I'll probably be listening to it for most of the day. Excellent stuff. I just wish I could hear it in context.

Yeah it's really short.. But it felt cheap to repeat the tracks to make them longer ;) this is how they appear in the game and since it's a free easy release, this is how you're getting them!

Glad you enjoyed it, look forward to my soundtrack to an upcoming XNA-release, codename TPM, by Onion Factory Games. Should be up in mid-december and hopefully feature a (longer) free album release too! no promises though.

Vivi22

11-21-2008, 02:04 PM

I wasn't complaining about the length mind you, just pointing out I was getting a lot of mileage out of such a short album. The songs can always be set to repeat if I want, but I find the whole album flows pretty well. A few times I didn't even realize that the song changed. Given what little I know about the game I think the songs are a good length, and there's a lot of good material in them; enough that I don't think they need to be any longer.

anosou

11-23-2008, 04:30 PM

OK Games just got an e-mail from someone who bought the game, I quote:

"The music by Mr. Gerdt really drew me in to the experience"

:3

Maco70

11-23-2008, 11:53 PM

CHIPP Damage

11-24-2008, 02:32 AM

Man! I don't have an XBOX! I freaking want to check this out yo!

anosou

12-01-2008, 11:26 PM

I hate how the demo is timed.
I'll have to go back and play it several more times to get an accurate feel of the game.
Seems pretty straightforward, but the time ran out before I could finish the tutorial.

From what I've heard from gamers the demo doesn't do it justice.. haven't tried it myself though! In any case, you should obviously buy it:tomatoface:

Maco70

12-02-2008, 01:53 AM

From what I've heard from gamers the demo doesn't do it justice.. haven't tried it myself though! In any case, you should obviously buy it:tomatoface:

Maybe, after the holidays.
It's between your game and Super Street Fighter HD thingie.
I am ashamed to say I have never played street fighter, and this seems like a good time to to try it.

anosou

12-02-2008, 01:56 AM

Maybe, after the holidays.
It's between your game and Super Street Fighter HD thingie.
I am ashamed to say I have never played street fighter, and this seems like a good time to to try it.

SF2HD has priority for sure. I don't even like SF2 but I'd buy it anyway! :D but then, go for it. While you're at it, teach me to play Galaga Legions without killing someone!

Maco70

12-02-2008, 02:10 AM

While you're at it, teach me to play Galaga Legions without killing someone!

I love that game.
If it had co-op I would.
The basic trick is to place your legions where the master Galaga will be. Or to place your legions where they will be enveloped by a swarm, and likely take out the head.

When I go gold in a few weeks, we should definitely co-op Ikagura.

anosou

12-02-2008, 10:13 AM

I love that game.
If it had co-op I would.
The basic trick is to place your legions where the master Galaga will be. Or to place your legions where they will be enveloped by a swarm, and likely take out the head.

When I go gold in a few weeks, we should definitely co-op Ikagura.

When I get my 360 back from microsoft we definitely should!

Maco70

12-07-2008, 05:10 AM

Oh hey, they mentioned Artoon on the 1up podcast.
http://download.gamevideos.com/Podcasts/1UY112808.mp3
It's about 50 minutes in.

anosou

12-07-2008, 10:52 AM

Oh hey, they mentioned Artoon on the 1up podcast.
http://download.gamevideos.com/Podcasts/1UY112808.mp3
It's about 50 minutes in.

Awesome-o, thanks for the heads up man!

Maco70

12-20-2008, 12:42 AM

anosou

12-20-2008, 08:35 AM

They mentioned Artoon again in a recent podcast, but I am home now; and I don't know which one.

Regardless, I bought it. I have to say, the demo doesn't do this game justice.

I got all A+'s. =D

My only gripe is lack of online leaderboards. Now that I have all A+, I don't have anything to shoot for.

Thanks for the support and kind words :nicework:
I'm pretty sure it's a XNA-limitation with the leaderboards.. same reason you can't have achievements. We'll see how that develops, he CAN patch the game ;)

Maco70

12-22-2008, 05:27 AM

Thanks for the support and kind words :nicework:
I'm pretty sure it's a XNA-limitation with the leaderboards.. same reason you can't have achievements. We'll see how that develops, he CAN patch the game ;)

I think I saw one of the XNA games boast of having leaderboards and online play.
I may be mistaken though.

StarZander

12-22-2008, 08:58 AM

The company I work at are giving me a 360 premium (and extra wireless controller and 3 games :D) as a christmas present, so I might finally be able to check this game out soon. Woohoo!

Maco70

12-23-2008, 02:49 AM

The company I work at are giving me a 360 premium (and extra wireless controller and 3 games :D) as a christmas present, so I might finally be able to check this game out soon. Woohoo!

I am clearly in the wrong line of work.