GMTV

I would like to show you some still images of what you are going to see in episode five.  The first image is a picture of the new section titled ‘Spotlight’ it replaces the old ‘GML in 4 Minutes’ segment, you will learn more about it when episode five is released.  The second picture is an interview with Tom Russell, creator of Russell’s Quarterly, Tom is a very talented writer and a person who isn’t afraid to try something new.  The final picture is simply a review of the game, Jumper 3, created by YoMamasMama.

What do you think?

GMTV launches new website, episode 5 screenshots included is taken from: GameMaker Blog

Just wanted to keep you guys updated, and we haven’t posted any news in a very long time! First of all, you all are probably anxious for episode 5. I can’t tell you an exact date of the release, but I can assure you we are done most of it and all we need to do is overcome a small difficulty and we will be back on track. Keep checking back for updates!

Source: Game Maker TV Website

A Long Overdue Update is taken from: GameMaker Blog

As part of the agreement, GMking will provide resources and services to GMTV necessary to continue and improve upon their core goal: providing high quality, information-rich, audio-visual media to the Game Maker community. Additionally, some of the writers from the popular MarkUp Magazine, also produced by GMking, will be assisting in the writing and production of future GMTV episodes.

GMTV will complement and expand GMking’s services to the Game Maker community as well, making this a relationship that is truly beneficial to both sides.

Robin Monks, who represented GMking for the negotiations for this merger stated, “I think this will benefit the entire Game Maker community. By uniting forces, the newly expanded GMking Network will be able to produce even more content tailored to the Game Maker community.”

GMking is a thriving community of volunteers who produce content for indie game developers and users. GMking has served the game development community since 2004; and continues to produce relevant, quality material to educate and inform.

GMTV is a fast moving and informative Game Maker video podcast with a focus on producing quality content for users of the popular Game Maker game creation platform.

GMTV now part of GMking is taken from: GameMaker Blog

The show features a completely new look (to go with their new website), which is a huge improvement from the previous one. They have ditched their “retro style”. This time in reviews, Ancient War and Beneton Movie GIF.

But that’s not all: it features a new face-off feature. Basically, two games are picked, and 5 different features of them are compared: Graphics, Replay Value, Originality, Sound/Music & Game Features. This time, Ad Nauseaum 2 and Return to Sector 9. For every category, a star is awarded for one game, and the one with the most at the end wins.

There was also a bit showing off a typewriter script, much like the Weekend Extras (getting more of those would be nice, as long as there’s real content).

In overall, a very nice episode, worth a watch. (Somewhere around 4 out of 5 stars). But to the obligatory technical comment, I’m amazed how a 320×240 WMV (“high quality”) takes 217 megabytes of space.

Check it out. Even if you’re on a 56k modem.

GMTV episode 4: detailed analysis is taken from: GameMaker Blog

The long awaited episode 4 of Gamemaker TV has been released, with around 20 minutes of content.

The episode contains the following:

• News
• A tutorial
• Reviews
• And something they call ‘Face-Off’ which is like the cage matches on the GMC

Sadly they didn’t get the interview with cactus in.

A detailed review coming soon. What do you think?

Gamemaker TV: Episode 4 is taken from: GameMaker Blog

“We have decided to release the website earlier then episode 4 because we are having some more delays, and we thought you would like to know what’s going on and of course see the brand new site“

At least they have finally released something! Along with the new website, they have also updated the look of the forum to a more welcoming design. Even though it does still remain very empty.

The latest news on Ep. 4 is ‘Danny’s external hard drive has failed and he is working hard to recover the video.’

I personally would have preferred to see a new episode rather than them spending time on a new website and ‘administration panel’.

Lets hope the Episode Four isn’t far behind and that it gets even more hits than Episode Three.

New GMTV Website is taken from: GameMaker Blog

Be sure to check out his other posts full of useful information.

Hardcoregamer actually does something useful is taken from: GameMaker Blog

GMC Topic.

My name is Zach Hext and I am proud to introduce, GM Code Project, the newest webshow about creating games with Game Maker! Throughout the show, we step you through actually creating a game, and explain how some of the gml scripting language works. Code Project will also feature scripts and tutorials submitted by other users on the GMC Forum. Take a look and I hope you enjoy!

GMTV competitor appears is taken from: GameMaker Blog

Dan announced that Gamemaker TV is on hold and also assured us that an ‘episode will be released I just don’t know when’. If I was the owner and I had no idea when the next episode of my show was going to be released, I will be a little worried. His full announcement read…

As of today three Gamemaker TV staff members quit. Haro the graphics artist had quit over some words I said. Sebastain has quit because of unknown reason. My personal saddest loss is Brad Gamemaker TV’s co-owner all that remains is Me and Tyler. Tyler is doing a tutorial for the episodes from now on (he may quit as well). I am very sad and angry about this, but assure you episode will be released I just don’t know when.

Source: Offical Game Maker TV Website

Although Dan claims he doesn’t know why Sebastian had left, Sebastian made a reply that seemed to be filled with anger towards his ‘ex-boss’…

You didnt appriecate the effort i put into making the music. I spent hours on end creating music for this, then you would say “GET RID OF THIS” or “I DONT LIKE THAT” And i would like to see you create some music. And also Brad dared me to quit.

Source: Offical Game Maker TV Website

The big questions is; Does anyone care that another episode may not be released?

tuntis note:The GMC post has also been locked

GMTV – Dead or Alive is taken from: GameMaker Blog

The main content in this episode is reviewing the 10 “best games” for YoYo Games’ winter competition. The review system seems to have changed according to the criticism received.

During the reviews, the sound mixing often got a bit poor, making the narrator hard to hear [times slid to the technical side: 1].

The reviews did get a bit boring to watch: I’d liken if there would have been other content in the middle of the reviews. Oh well.

And I realized something that still hasn’t been fixed. Here we go:

“Are you after exclusives, Game Reviews, Devloment [sic] Articles and Free Sound Resources? Not to mention interesting interviews, then look no further, because Game Maker Technology has all that, plus…”

Eh. In any case, the reviews did not seem flawed any more: GMTV “balanced” the review process well. Graphics, gameplay and sound are all addressed: there’s also a review of how well it fits into the “winter competition” theme.

Something that disturbed me while Danny was on screen how he looked like he was looking at something above the camera. Oh well.

As for the interview with Bendodge, nice lava lamp. I’ve always wanted one, but I realized I’d just manage to break it in one way or another it’s at the end of the episode. Featuring basically questions about Scorptek (I like to call it “Parkedtek.net”), what he does in the community and then some filler questions and a small joke. Not too interesting.

That sums up this month’s episode. Reviews and an interview. While the content was decent, I would have liked to see much more than just reviews. How about tutorials? “Video editorials” or something similar? Three stars (out of five).

…technical side: I don’t know why they call the “high quality” video “high quality” when you can barely see most of the text onscreen due to compression artifacts. Not only that, it somehow looks to me like the video source material has already been horribly compressed. 0 points, guys! And the volume issue, too.

And a small ending note. If you post a comment that basically sums up the words “f**k”, “you” and “tuntis” (that’s not a word though), it will be deleted. (Just in case, seeing from what you guys have done to some other posts of mine!)

GMTV 3 detailed review is taken from: GameMaker Blog