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YoYo Games launches GameMaker Studio 2 version 2.3
Biggest update since GameMaker Studio 2 combines GML and IDE improvements with powerful new tools to create and manipulate animation
YoYo Games announced the release of GameMaker Studio 2 version 2.3 – the biggest update of the multi-million downloaded 2D development technology since the release of GameMaker Studio 2.
The highly-anticipated update comes packed with a host of GameMaker Language (GML) and Integrated Development Environment (IDE) improvements, alongside a raft of powerful new features designed to make creating beautiful games as easy and accessible as possible.
“With version 2.3 of GameMaker we’ve not only changed the best practices for doing almost everything in GML, but with new features like Sequences and Animation Curve we’ve introduced incredibly powerful new tools which continue to open-up GameMaker Studio 2 to people who are less experienced with code and who prefer a more visual approach to making games”, said Stuart Poole, General Manager, YoYo Games. “This ability to synchronise audio and animation and invoke instances of it at any point through game logic is going to increasingly add a huge amount of polish to games, by giving content creators a very high level of control over how their designs are implemented within the game.”
One of the most anticipated new features is Sequences – an easy-to-use tool for adding sound and animation to visual assets. Used in conjunction with another new top-level feature, Animation Curves, Sequences enables artists to unleash their creativity to create dynamic animations and cut-scenes, all without needing a coder to change every pixel.
“Developing cutscenes or complex animations may have been difficult before but has been streamlined tremendously with Sequences. With just a couple of keyframes, I’m able to see my animation come to life immediately and make small adjustments to get it just right,” said version 2.3 closed-beta participate Sam Baylus from MashArcade, adding: “Sequences allow me to work quickly, efficiently, and more intuitively than ever before and developers have only begun to scratch the surface of what Sequences is capable of.”
Developer and closed-beta participant Gurpreet Singh Matharoo is also excited by the potential of Sequences: “There is so much I like about v2.3, but Sequences outshines them all. There’s so much you can do with them. Animations and cutscenes are the obvious ones, but even GUI design, audio sequencing, template design (for example, pattern of incoming enemies in a space shooter game), and so much more that is yet to be discovered.”
In addition to the streamlined new project format, the latest update also sees the Resource Tree replaced with the Asset Browser, in a significant IDE upgrade which offers developers a completely redesigned way to create, manage, tag and filter their assets. Developer JuJu Adams, who has been using version 2.3 during closed-beta, was particular impressed by the new Asset Browser: “The biggest workflow improvement is ensuring merge conflicts in source control no longer require Bletchley Park to decrypt. That resources can be anywhere is a game-changer for many reasons, not least because you can communicate a lot of information about the underlying structure of a game just through your Asset Browser tree.”
With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, the engine enables both experienced and novice video game developers to create the games they imagine. GameMaker Studio 2 version 2.3 combines easy-to-use drag-and-drop tools, tutorials and game assets with the powerful GameMaker Language (GML) and advanced, professional functionality, like the physics engine, particles and advanced shaders.
GameMaker Studio 2 can be purchased for Windows desktop, Mac OS X, Ubuntu, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, Microsoft UWP, HTML5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, starting from $39usd.
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QTech Games Strengthens Its Platform Offering Through Pixmove
Emerging-markets leader enhances its extensive collection with thrilling new dynamic portfolio.
QTech Games, the top game aggregator for emerging markets, has revealed its newest provider collaboration with Pixmove, giving its platform clients entry to an additional diverse instant-win games collection – featuring classic slots and contemporary interactive experiences.
Notable titles in the Pixmove collection are:
- Proven Global Hits: Including the fan-favorites King Thimbles, Fox Job and Chick N’ Run.
- Established Titles: Los Enamorados, Cyber Snack, Foodtruck, La Mafia, and Yokai-Hunter.
- Latest Releases: Monkey Tap and Slots Creek, which are already proven to elevate gameplay and online dwell-time for both new and seasoned players.
For Pixmove, this forward-thinking collaboration provides access to QTech Games’ broad range, enhancing visibility and player interaction worldwide while revealing unexplored markets in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America for varied expansion. Due to this swift integration, Pixmove’s instant-win offerings are now reaching new audiences, enhancing brand loyalty and expanding the brand’s influence in the competitive iGaming market.
As the leading aggregator for emerging markets, QTech’s platform features the widest gaming portfolio available, tailored for each region, equipped with native mobile applications, robust reporting and marketing tools, and round-the-clock local-language assistance. Integrating this constantly changing production line highlights QTech Games’ varied selection of gaming choices, creating a clear one-stop destination that has rapidly turned into the preferred solution for global operators in emerging markets.
Severin Vervald, CPO at Pixmove, said: “This partnership strikes another significant step in expanding our global footprint and strengthening our position across more emerging markets than ever before via QTech. Our progressive portfolio features a wide array of games, from classic slots to modern, interactive experiences. Each game is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. And by harnessing the latest advances in tech, we ensure our games are fair, transparent and secure, with a smooth and uninterrupted gaming experience accessible across all devices.”
Philip Doftvik, CEO at QTech Games, said: “With innovative content like their quick-fire games, Pixmove was an obvious value-add to our platform. These games are a perfect fit for players seeking fast and fun action. Together, we will continue to raise the bar and shape a new experience for global players. We can’t wait to track how these games perform across a range of untapped markets which, in many cases, represent new territory for Pixmove.
“This multi-faceted suite will help any partner deliver a complete brand experience that players enjoy and return to, driving deeper engagement and reliable revenue opportunities.”
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Spinomenal Debuts Magical Genie — 3×3 Hold & Hit Adventure
Spinomenal, a premier iGaming content creator, has unveiled its newest enchanting journey, Magical Genie – Hold & Hit 3×3.
Nestled within the grand structure of an exquisite Arabian palace, Magical Genie – Hold & Hit 3×3 immerses players in a realm of age-old enchantment and hidden treasures. The 3×3 reels are enclosed in an elaborate golden frame, encircled by gem-studded arches and gently illuminating lanterns, as a captivating, exotic melody enchants from the initial spin.
The Golden Palace Symbol serves as the Wild symbol, replacing all other symbols except for Bonus and Bonus Collect. Magical Genie – Hold & Hit 3×3 features two unique bonus symbols. The Bonus appears solely on reels one and three, whereas Bonus Collect exclusively appears on reel two.
The Bonus Game starts when a Bonus Collect symbol appears on reel two together with the Bonus symbol on reels one and three. The symbols that activated the feature remain fixed in position. Only Bonus and Bonus Collect icons can show up on the reels in the Bonus Game, which begins with three spins. Besides the potential to activate jackpots during gameplay, every spin provides an opportunity to earn multipliers of x1, x2, x5, x7, x10, and x15.
When a Bonus symbol appears, the Bonus Collect symbol gathers it, contributing to the ongoing total. Every Bonus Symbol or Bonus Collect symbol resets the spin counter to three. The round concludes after three unsuccessful spins or when the total accrued winnings hit the maximum x5000 multiplier.
While playing, Grand, Major, Minor, and Mini in-game jackpot icons can appear and promptly grant the corresponding jackpot.
The Bonus Blast Feature can randomly activate, introducing additional Bonus and Bonus Collect symbols to the reels to assist in triggering the Bonus Game.
Even if a Bonus Collect symbol does not trigger the Bonus Game when appearing with one or more Bonus symbols, including Jackpot symbols within the game, it still gathers their values and directly contributes them to the overall win.
Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: Magical Genie – Hold & Hit 3×3 brings the timeless appeal of Arabian folklore to life in a way that only Spinomenal can. The Hold & Hit mechanics, the beautiful graphics, and the four jackpot levels all work together to make something truly special: a game where every spin feels like one wish closer to the genie granting it all.”
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Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night lineup announced for Thursday, Feb. 26
The iconic Jewish delicatessen Siegel’s Bagelmania has announced the comedic line up that will leave guests “laughing their bagels off” at the next Bagelmania Backroom Comedy night on Thursday, Feb. 26.
Hosted monthly by Las Vegas-based and nationally touring comedian couple Noah Gardenswartz and Ester Steinberg, the event Thursday night will welcome Chris Clarke as the headliner along with acclaimed comics Kristeen Von Hagen, Gabe Quire and Lauren Rochelle.
Clarke, known as a high-energy and imaginative comedian, now tours the country with veteran comedian Rob Schneider. He also has amassed more than 40 million views on his popular YouTube channel “Csnacks,” where he tastes food and snacks from the front seat of his car. His hilarious and unique way of describing different flavors led to national commercials for Checkers and Rally’s, a one-hour special on the Cooking Channel titled Baby Got Snack, and an appearance as a food critic judge on Beat Bobby Flay.
Siegel’s Bagelmania will offer a special Backroom Comedy menu of its signature delicatessen cuisine as well as a full bar so guests can enjoy great comedy, dinner, and drinks in a unique, relaxed setting.
The Bagelmania Backroom is open to attendees 18 and older. Doors open for drinks and dinner at 7 p.m. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets for Bagelmania Backroom are on sale for $20 online at https://siegelsbagelmania.com/backroomcomedy/ and will be sold at the door while supply lasts.
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