Version 1.2.3 · 836 days ago by Ryan Thom
Well, we’ve got some great news for everyone out there who owns a computer with an Intel GMA series video card. These cards are commonly “on-board”, meaning that they are integrated with the motherboard and provide a nice low-cost option for users who don’t require a lot of 3D horsepower.
Well, Steam Brigade is a game that doesn’t require a lot of 3D horsepower either, so we were pretty sad to hear that it didn’t run on some systems with this video card.
A little detective work turned up the fact that the Intel GMA series cards have a bug in their implementation of OpenGL (a common sort of language for 3D applications). A work-around was provided in an updated version of AllegroGL (a library we use in Steam Brigade), and thanks to some beta-testing from the community, we now know that it works.
So, thanks to everyone who reported the problem or helped us test the fix. As usual, anyone can download the new version from the side-bar and install it overtop of the old one.
Price Drop! · 879 days ago by Ryan Thom
If you haven’t bought Steam Brigade yet, your life isn’t nearly as fun and exciting as it could be. But that’s ok! We’re pleased to announce that you can now purchase Steam Brigade for only $9.95! What a bargain for the most profound experience of your life!
Don’t hesitate – eternal bliss awaits you!
(so um, stop reading this and click the “purchase” button)
Version 1.2.1 · 879 days ago by Ryan Thom
Just an incremental update. We fixed a few bugs in this version, and reduced the size of the download by about 5mb. This is mostly due to the localization process we’ve been going through to make the Steam Brigade work in other languages.
Good News / Bad News · 901 days ago by Ryan Thom
Well, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that there are some amazing things happening here at Pedestrian Entertainment. The bad news is that we can’t tell you what the good news is! At least not for a little while yet.
In the mean time, I can do a little house cleaning and pass on a couple links here…
I found this the other day on YouTube – it’s an interview Colin and I did at Slamdance.
Also, if you haven’t seen it already, our ‘making of’ trailer is available.
Oh, and there’s some other great news I can’t tell you yet, but don’t worry – it arrives with the new version of the game, due out in a week. Talk to you then!
Version 1.2.0 · 1099 days ago by Ryan Thom
It’s finally here. The new version of Steam Brigade with the expanded campaign is finished and ready to play. The new campaign is about three times the size of the original, and packed with interesting puzzles. The biggest change is the addition of “objective” missions. In these missions, the way to win can be totally different than usual. It may be that you have to hold a bunker for 5 minutes, or maybe shoot down the enemy airship. It’s a chance for you to catch your breath in between the boss battles, learn some new skills, and be challenged in new ways.
There have been numerous interface improvements as well, which should make gameplay a bit smoother. Oh, and there’s been one major rule change: the Airship will no longer explode when it runs out of steam. This will give you a better chance of making it home to refuel, but you won’t be able to carry anything heavy until you do. Heh, and keep in mind you can still get shot down!
The rest I’ll let you discover on your own. As usual, you can download the new build and install it over the old one. Have fun, and keep your comments and suggestions coming!
Player's Choice Award · 1138 days ago by Ryan Thom
Right on you guys! We got the Player’s Choice Game of the Year too!
Warmest thanks to all you kind folks that rocked the vote for Steam Brigade! We’re so grateful for your support!
Again, big thanks to Russell and the GameTunnel crew for all their hard work on these awards, and getting the word out about indie gaming in general. Much appreciated!
GOTY: Graphics · 1145 days ago by Ryan Thom
GameTunnel has awarded Steam Brigade with Game of the Year for Graphics!
Big props to Joel for his excellent work! This one’s all you, buddy!
Thanks very much to Russell Carroll and the team at GameTunnel!
Player's Choice Award · 1160 days ago by Ryan Thom
Game Tunnel has nominated Steam Brigade for their Player’s Choice Award! We’ll need your vote to win, so follow this link and vote for us! You need to be registered to vote, but it’s really simple:
1) Go to this url and give them a name, password, and email address.
2) Then you’ll get an email. Click on the link inside it and you’re registered.
3) Then go to this url, and vote for Steam Brigade!
Thanks for your support!
Merry Merry · 1165 days ago by Ryan Thom
Just a reminder to keep watching the site for another update. We’re currently hard at work expanding the Campaign to include more levels, more win conditions, and more content in general. This next update is going to be a big one – just in time for Christmas!
SB is a Slamdance Finalist! · 1168 days ago by Ryan Thom
Steam Brigade has been selected as a finalist in the Slamdance Film Festival’s Guerilla Gamemaker Competition! That means we’re going to Utah at the end of January to show it off. So if you’re in Park City from the 18th to the 24th and would like to hang out, we’d love to meet you!
We’re pretty stoked about this. The Slamdance staff and the other finalists have been awesome to hear from so far and we’re really looking forward to meeting them all. It’s gonna be a great time for sure!
