Hi,

I felt it was time we gave you an update on the development of AGK.

By the end of this week all the commands will have been completed for Tier2 on all release platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS and Bada. This is a significant milestone and means we just need to echo that work in Tier1 (which is pretty quick and easy).

Work still needs to be done to complete the IDE, Compiler and device specific interpreters.

We have been writing lots of help texts to show how to use the command set and we're making games with AppGameKit to test it out.

I have actually got back into doing some coding (using Tier1)! Amazing really because I stopped coding 22 years ago. I have recreated a game I wrote on an 8-bit Atari. I was able to do this game in just two evenings with the AppGameKit (and that's me being really rusty with my coding). Now I have a fishing game that runs on 4 platforms!

I'm not going to specify a release date in this post but I think we're getting much closer to release.

Rick

By the end of this week all the commands will have been completed for Tier2 on all release platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS and Bada.

That's really good news, good work guys

I have actually got back into doing some coding (using Tier1)! Amazing really because I stopped coding 22 years ago. I have recreated a game I wrote on an 8-bit Atari. I was able to do this game in just two evenings with the AppGameKit (and that's me being really rusty with my coding). Now I have a fishing game that runs on 4 platforms!

The more I hear about how easy it is to use AppGameKit the more I want to get my hands on it

I'm not going to specify a release date in this post but I think we're getting much closer to release.

The good news just keeps on coming

Glad to hear everything is going to plan and progressing nicely. Thanks for the update Rick.

Thanks for the update.

When will we begin to hear some details about TGC's anticipated publishing route (e.g. submission requirements, timeline, TGC's plans for marketing accepted apps, etc.)?

Will this route also include consideration of non-game apps?

@DrT - we are soley focused on producing the tool for now. It'll be some time before users who get hold of it have some cool apps to make. There will need to be a learning phase and then game production!

Rick

Rick,

Just thought that some of the non-coding people at TGC might be pursuing this in parallel to AppGameKit development. For some, the decision to purchase your product may be tied to the publishing route you offer. Code once & deploy everywhere AND publish through TGC will be even more attractive to Tier 1 folks. They won't have to worry about the overhead like additional hardware, developer fees, SDKs, etc.

Great news guys. Can't wait to try it out!

Looking forward to seeing full Android support. Keep up the good work.

Any word on the price? A RoM would be good if you can't specify.

Looking forward to seeing full Android support. Keep up the good work.

Me too

Great News Rick!
Thanks for the update.

I am rusty too, but it's all good.

Any word on the price?

Good question, because I want to make sure I have enough in Paypal to cover the purchase.
If not, I'll have to wait an extra 3 to 4 days for the funds transfer.

Looking forward to seeing full Android support. Keep up the good work.

Me too!
Will probably pickup the app kit as soon as there is android support!
Or maybe sooner
Will do my stuff in java until then

Excellent news, Rick! I hope there will be an option to buy the AppGameKit by wire transfer?
Keep it up.

Cheers

Sounds good RickV, how about posting a video of your fishing game? I'm sure all of us would be interested to see it!

We have posted a video demo of the AppGameKit Facebook group page today. It shows a space shooter test game running on the iPad.

Join the group here to view the video.

Rick

This is great news.


Cheers.

I like the joystick functionality.


I can't wait to get my hands on AGK.

Very cool.

I noticed in the poll that Android seems to be taking the lead.

I was curious if anyone has given thought to publishing for the Smart TV markets too. From what I've been able to figure out, GoogleTV is Android based, and Samsung Internet@TV is actually HTML, CSS, and JavaScript based.

Developing an app or game for a 5" phone screen, as well as a 55" HDTV would certainly present some interesting challenges.

Love the virtual joystick by the way, that's going to be fun.

I am also interested in the Smart TV markets too.

Jason

Same here. I'm interested too. I'll tell my friend about this too.

Rick,
I'd very much like to see the video. However I do not have a facebook account nor do I want to join it. I really don't care to join the fadwagon that is facebook.