Archive for March, 2009

Generator Updates

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

So, over the last few days, I’ve done some code hacking on the generators. They now support multiple images in a sprite, and have been streamlined a bit more. Unfortunately, this broke a few images. I’ve fixed the ones I can. Also, I’ve been adding more sprites for both generators. The new multi-image system makes [...]

R-Type BlackBerry Theme

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

I just recently got a BlackBerry 8220 – the Pearl Flip. I absolutely love this phone. It feels like a phone, not a PDA, but has fun stuff like Google Maps and Gmail on it.
Now, Plazmic makes a suite for creating your own theme, so I decided to give it a shot. I bring you [...]

U.N. Defense Force: Earth Joker

Friday, March 20th, 2009

The year is 2036. The Earth has been invaded by the hostile Slytow. As one of a select team, it is your task to take back the Earth! Many have tried and failed, but having secured the Atlantic Ocean as a base of operations in 2034, we feel confident that you can accomplish your mission. [...]

Varia Metal

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Varia Metal is a vertical, 2-player simultaneous shmup. You control one of two characters, Grey (p1) or Atuja (p2). Each ship has two weapons, a charge shot, and options/bombs (more on this in a bit). By pressing the Form Change button, the ship morphs into its alternate form, which lets it use the other weapon. [...]

Finally, a site!

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

So yea. I’ve finally gotten around to getting this site designed. I’m using the lovely Greenery theme, edited to my tastes and needs. I’m planning on doing reviews of older Shmups – starting with the ones in MAME.
As well, you can play with the Scene Generators listed off to the side there. They’re still a [...]