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Today just a small news about our own game. We of cause not lay back after we won the casual game contest. With the positive power of this success, we worked hard on the completion of the snowlevels for the game. Here is a mini screenshot for you, to get a feeling.

The snowlevel are pretty funny, because you can slide on ice, push snowman around or take a slayride just to name a few possibilities. But you also have to watch out for evil snowman, seals, penguins wich you must avoid in order to finish a level. Now its not taking long till the next and last theme for the casual game is finished. Be patient - its worth it!

Hey there, i just decided to compile a linklist for gamedev that helps the beginner, intermediate or even pro users to find helpful ressources for independent game development. I will always try to keep this list up to date and eliminate old/outdated links. Please dont worry, that i can not include all links, i want to keep it as clean and helpful as possible without too much confusing content.
It is not meant for the 3DGS A6/A7 user exclusively, but for everyone who wants to dive into game development and gather knowledge/tools. I also list freeware/cheap tools first, because those are meant for the indies. Note that all tools, links are tested and recommended by me and not just copied from somewhere. They are meant as a basic toolset or starting point, so you cant go wrong if you learn to use and master the things listed here!

You can find this link always under the “Freebies” Section and the sidebar, be shure to bookmark it and let me know if i missed/missspelled something, as this list will constantly grow. Thanks!

Remember: Not the tools make a great game, but the one(s) behind them!

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A new job board, www.indiegamejobs.com, just opened up that caters to the independent game developer. The site allows you to post jobs or searchthrough job categories including 3d, textures, programming, and level design. You can evaluate artists by previewing their work and reading feedbackratings from other users. You can also post and browse resumes.Here are some of the features listed on the site:

-Completely Free
-Easy to use Web 2.0 interface
-Intuitive rating system
-Profile section that supports images and links
-Messages Area
-Resumes Section

The good thing about this service is, that it is completely free of charge! Also note that it is not limited to 3DGS, you can find any good team member worldwide. So if you search for the next John Carmack for your team, go ahead and register now.

Congratulations to Angelas World from Sven for the second place at the Casual Game Contest. I’m proud, that my game “Utz Wollewutz” could finish with the first place in a field of 30 participants

Also to note here are the games, Memowar from Torsten Fock and 4 Little Warriors from Firoball. If you havent seen them all, i can only recommend you the Link to all of them again.

Many thanks to all who sent in an entry and all who took the time to play and vote. See ya at the next one!

Hi, there sorry for the little easter delay, i hope you had nice holidays as well!

The Casual Game Contest is now up and running, you can vote for the best of 30 Demos until the 20.04.07. Be shure to download them all at Acknex Unlimited and look what you think should win. Its really worth the time. Because i participate too with my entry Utz Wollewutz i wont go into detail or tell you good/bad things about other entries - you have to find out for yourself. May the best one win and have a lot of fun!

If the rate of updates goes on like this, i will have problems watching it. Ichiro has released a new Indie Superstar Episode just in case you missed it. This time topics are the following games:
FizzBall
Absolute Blue
Peggle
Dumbow & Cool
Addictive Football
Trophy Bass 2007

He also shows us newbies how to catch the real big fish…