Tribute Games http://tributegames.com/blog Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:58:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Friends ‘Til the End http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=63 http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=63#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:07:47 +0000 Jonathan http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=63 Continue reading →]]>

The entire staff of Tribute Games (Jean-François Major, Justin Cyr and myself) attended the Montreal edition of the molyjam during the weekend. It was our first game jam and even if making a game in 48 hours was really hard, it was actually a lot of fun. Jean-François did the programming, Justin made all the sprites, and I did the backgrounds, title and some level design. Our team also had the extra support of Jean Chan who made the sound effects and the catchy chiptune track. Francis Coulombe provided the art for the gruesome game over sequence and Renaud Roi-Des Monstres Cormier lent his voice (scream) to Bobby, the main character of the game.

For the art style, we tried to go for something close to MSX games.

In “Friends ‘Til the End”, you control Bobby with the left analog stick and Choppy (the helicopter) with the right analog stick. Choppy carries a nuclear missile, so you must bring it to a scientist in order to defuse it. Choppy must always stay inside the range of the remote control, otherwise it will crash which leads to catastrophic consequences.

If you’d like to try it (it’s free!):

Download Friends ‘Til the End

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Wizorb is finally coming out on Steam today and it launches at 10% off (which means that you get the game for only 2.69$). The Wizorb game page should go live as we speak, so go check it out!

The Steam version of Wizorb includes 20 achievements and now supports both English and French (vous pouvez maintenant sauver Gorudo en français!).

There’s also a new trailer for those not already familiar with the game:

This release also marks the beginning of new game projects. It’s still too early to reveal anything, but you can follow us here or on Twitter to get the latest news.

Buy Wizorb on Steam!

]]> http://tributegames.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=46 3 Wizorb now available on Linux and Mac! http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=38 http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=38#comments Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:42:02 +0000 JF http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=38 Continue reading →]]>

We’re pretty excited to announce Wizorb is now available on Mac and Linux! Here’s a quick list of every distribution platform where Wizorb is available!

Mac:

Linux:

Windows

Xbox Live Indie Games

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Last chance to win a copy of Wizorb. Also, this week we’ll be giving away a Steam copy of  Blocks That Matter by Swing Swing Submarine. Blocks That Matter won this year’s Dream.Build.Play grand prize! Really a great game by an awesome team.

This week’s raffle will run until friday the 23rd. Two winners will be chosen. (One on facebook and one on Twitter) Each winner will have a copy of Blocks That Matter and a copy of Wizorb on the marketplace of their choice. (GamersGate, Desura, Gameolith or our shop)

To enter:
1. Follow @TributeGames and Retweet this on Twitter “RT @TributeGames Win a copy of Wizorb and Blocks That Matter just in time for Christmas!  http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=28 (RT To Enter)”
2. Like us on Facebook and say something witty on this facebook post: http://www.facebook.com/TributeGames/posts/237369286336277

Two random winners will be chosen this coming friday at 5pm EST. Winners will be contacted and asked which platform they want their Wizorb code on.

Huge thanks to Swing Swing Submarine for their Blocks That Matter codes. Check them out on Facebook, Twitter and obviously their website!

Good luck everyone and happy holidays!

]]> http://tributegames.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=28 3 Wizorb coming to Mac and Linux December 19th! http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=18 http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=18#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 22:19:22 +0000 JF http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=18 Continue reading →]]> Our first title Wizorb, which was previously released for Xbox 360 and PC, is now coming to Mac and Linux next Monday! Mark December 19th in your calendar.

The Mac version will be released on the Mac App Store and GamersGate. While the Linux version will be distributed by Desura and Gameolith. If have purchased the PC version on one of those platforms, you will be able to download the other platform for free!

http://wizorb.com



]]> http://tributegames.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=18 6 New blog and this week’s giveaway! http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=10 http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=10#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:26:37 +0000 JF http://tributegames.com/blog/?p=10 Continue reading →]]> Welcome to our new blog. Where we’ll do our best to keep you updated with everything we’re working on! You can also follow us on twitter @TributeGames and on our facebook pages. (TributeGames and Wizorb)

Which bring us to our next topic. We’re giving away 2 copies of Wizorb again this week. There are 2 methods to enter.

1. Like TributeGames on facebook and comment on this post: http://www.facebook.com/TributeGames/posts/210338359043730
2. Follow us on twitter  and tweet “@TributeGames I want Wizorb for Christmas!! #Wizorb”

If you have previously entered in last week’s giveaway, we’ll keep you in.

We’ll pick the winners wednesday at  5pm EST.

Too eager to play? We’ve redesigned our shop a bit and it can now be accessed from our sidebar! The game is only 3$! (Tribute Shop)

Good luck!

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