My friend (Dan Rhodenizer) and I are working on two new games, under the development names Project 9 and Project Lit. These two projects can be followed at http://liteswitchstudios.com where we’ll have updates on the progress and screen shots of the games. Dan is primarily working on the graphics for the games, where I will … Read more
DOWNLOAD Game Jam coming up and you don’t want to waste time programming the basics of a top down shooter game? If your using Unity, then this code may be for you! I have set up the basic structure for a top down shooter game for you to use for your game development needs. I … Read more
Download the game and/or its source code here. Departure is a game that I decided to make to dabble in the top-down shooter genre and see how modular code I’ve written in the past could be. The game started out as one of my one day challenges; however, it turned out to take a bit … Read more
Unity3D Version: 4.3.3f1 This C# code is for a simple enemy pacing script. The GameObject that has this script attached will go back and fourth in any Axis that is desired (default is to pace in the X-Axis). The GameObject uses a Ridged Body which makes it is quick to add other mechanics to it, such as … Read more
The other day I decided to make a simple checkpoint system, where there is an initial spawn point, a checkpoint, and a point that marks the end of the level. If the player falls out of bounds and has not hit a checkpoint they will respawn at the initial spawn; however once they hit the … Read more
This past weekend I started creating a test zone for a much larger project I’ve been wanting to make for some time now. Essentially I got the basic gun mechanics, collision detections, and a theme done for the game (all of which I’ll be expanding upon and polishing up). I won’t be going into details … Read more
I participated in the Global Game Jam this year, and while I may have worked alone (as I got there late and groups were already formed) I learned a lot. We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are. I received the theme (above) via text as I was waiting for … Read more