As we near the beta release of GameMaker HTML5, we wanted to start showing some of the things we've been trying with it! Welcome the YoYo Games EXPERIMENTAL site! On this page we've loaded up some demos and games we've been using to test out GameMaker HTML5.

Now, being an experimental site, you'll realise that not everything runs perfectly, but they do show the progress we're making. Most of these tests are of iOS games that we've simply "exported" using the new HTML5 exporter, meaning that very few of them will run well on mobile devices, however we have also put our GraveMaker test up here.

GraveMaker This was written to run well on tablets, specifically the iPad - even on iOS4.2, which is particularly slow for HTML5 content. Now you although you get the chance to play with it yourself, please remember this is a quick tech demo and test, so there are issues with it; in fact, it's FAR from perfect. But again, it does show what you can do with GameMaker HTML5, even in its current ALPHA state.

This site also shows you another important aspect of GameMaker HTML5. Because you can export your game using exactly the same source base, you can now easily make demos of your game to put on the web without having to recode everything from scratch! Simply remove some content (if you want to!) and export!

We hope to show some Facebook integration soon, but for now... go and enjoy the demos and games on show, and let your imagination run wild and think what you'll be able to do with your own web game!

HTTP://EXPERIMENTAL.YOYOGAMES.COM

Game Release

We released an updated ‘They Need To Be Fed’ on both Android and iTunes over the last week. The expansion included 4 new worlds, 32 new levels, 11 new achievement and over 100 new Diamonds to collect.

A Sony press release last week http://www.cisionwire.com/sony-ericsson-ext/r/xperia-play-to-showcase-new-content-and-functionality-at-gamescom-2011,e252681 confirmed our partnership with Sony Ericsson supporting ‘They Need To Be Fed’ on the awesome Xperia™ Play, the world's first Playstation® Certified smartphone! Play the Lite version of the game on your browser (look under the GameMaker dropdown list for HTML5)!

GameMaker: HTML5 Beta

We are almost close to the Beta release for GameMaker: HTML5 Beta in September and are gearing up for the rush. We’ve already had an amazing reaction to this being released and we can’t wait for you to get up and underway with your game projects!

We are offering the Beta price at an introductory $99 price for a limited time (normal retail will be $199). This is to be viewed as a high end product aimed at those wishing to "do more" with their games, taking them to the next level and getting them into the marketplace.

The advanced features and benefits of this amazing tool will be updated on the GameMaker: HTML5 Beta page and we’ll update the FAQ with any common topics. Sign up here to be the first to hear on the release info - http://yoyogames.com/gamemaker/html5/beta

Upgrading GameMaker 8.0 to GameMaker Standard 8.1

We can now announce that the free upgrade path for those who have GameMaker 8.0 can now upgrade to the latest GameMaker Standard 8.1 on the site! To upgrade please go to -http://yoyogames.com/game_showcases/273/purchase/express

A valid email must be entered (Screen 1 below).

1.

We strongly advise using your original email at purchase as it will create a new YoYo Account otherwise. If you do not know this or you no longer use it, then please use a VALID and current email as you will receive a confirmation with your information. This is extremely important so be careful when you enter this.

Now enter your Purchase Reference in the coupon code box below in Screen 2.

2.

This will then generate you a License Key for GameMaker Standard 8.1

Click ‘Add code’ and then click ‘purchase’ to finish.

Open GameMaker on your machine and enter the License key in the upgrade option box. Viola! That should be you up and running with the latest version :)

Any issues such as invalid code messages, errors, check our FAQ first. Make sure you have the right version and if there is still a problem, then contact us via the helpdesk with your purchase details. 

Thanks,

The YY Team

*note this upgrade is not eligible to GameMaker for Mac

YoYo Games are delighted to bring you the updated release of the wildly popular ‘They Need To Be Fed’ now available on Apples App Store and Google Android Market! After a huge number of requests from our fans, we have partnered with Sony Ericsson to bring you support for the awesome Xperia™ Play, the world's first Playstation® Certified smartphone!

A game by Jesse Venbrux (Karoshi, TNTBF), made entirely using YoYo Game’s GameMaker software, They Need To Be Fed’s first expansion brings it’s fans 4 new worlds to Bounce, Pop, Navigate and Gravitate through, 32 New Levels, 11 New Achievements and over 100 New Diamonds to collect!

★ Metascore of 83! 



★"Beautifully presented, it cleverly creates longevity by mixing up difficulty and level progression, and leaves you wanting more." 8/10 PocketGamer 



★“This is a gravity platformer worth feeding on” 4/4 Slide to Play 


Run and jump through 11 crazy worlds to feed the monsters in this 360° gravity platformer. 



It doesn't matter which way you go; up or down, left or right, you can't fall off because of the 360° gravity! 



Jump from rotating planes to moving platforms, avoiding dangers and collecting diamonds. 



Each world has 7 exciting levels and a special "x" or "y" level to unlock. 



Do you have what it takes to perfect every level? 


Features: 



☆ Universal App! Now optimized for both your iPhone and iPad! 


☆ Retina support for iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4G! 


☆ 11 worlds to explore 


☆ 360° gravity gameplay 


☆ Over 80 levels to complete 


☆ Over 200 Diamonds to collect 


☆ 36 achievements to unlock 


☆ Super slick visuals 


☆ Fantastic soundtrack by Jake Almond 



 The monsters are waiting for you!

★"They Need To Be Fed is a finely honed piece of platforming goodness." 4/5 ThePortableGamer.Com 



★"They Need To Be Fed takes something as simple as attempting to jump between platforms and transforms it in to a fun mechanic all by itself; a charming title to play." 4/5 AppSpy.Com

iTunes

http://itunes.apple.com/app/they-need-to-be-fed/id402181349Android Market 

Android Market 

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.yoyogames.droidtntbf&feature=more_from_developer

Enjoy! 

The YY Team

YoYo News

The YoYo Stand at GDC 2011 has been a very busy affair by ALL accounts. See some snaps from this week below;

The Sony Ericsson stand at Gamescon featuring They Need To Be Fed (and Ninjammin Beat-Jitsu) as one of the Xperia PLAY Android titles announced and showcased this week.

Interest in GameMaker:HTML5 has been phenomenal this week and we are excited to announce that the final product pricing will be set at $199! However we will give a $100 discount to anyone purchasing during the Beta period so you will be able to get GameMaker HTML5 Beta for only $99!

Sign up for the GameMaker:HTML5 Beta planned for release in September here - http://www.yoyogames.com/gamemaker/html5/beta

We’re still unsure how long the Beta period will last but we intend to issue weekly automatic updates to users. We need good solid feedback on bugs and issues that crop up in this period so we can give you the best possible quality software for you to publish and distribute games created with it! For those signing up now we will contact you directly when GameMaker:HTML5 Beta is ready for sale. More updates with details to come in the next week or so for all your burning questions…

Community News

The GMC re-skinning is now complete! Please visit http://gmc.yoyogames.com/ to see the new darker design to match the website.  There is some debate over those who prefer light backgrounds to dark so we will give members the option to ‘switch’ between 2 choices.  However, we need to make some changes (it’s never *that* simple) to make that available so will let you know when this is done. Meantime as many users have pointed out on the thread, you can still switch back to the original theme at any time if its too much of a shock :) All feedback is always good so please discuss on the forum and we’ll take note.

For those who like a good challenge, there is a new competition being co-hosted by Game Jolt - http://gamejolt.com/and indie(Function) - http://www.indiefunction.com/

AUGUST 20TH - SEPTEMBER 24TH

This competition will run for approximately a month! 

The Theme:

This won't be announced until it starts. 

The Prizes:

Top 3 games featured on Game Jolt
Top 3 games featured on indie(Magazine);
Top 3 games featured on indie(Radio);
And quite possibly a cash prize for the 1st place game!

For full details and to keep up to date visit - http://gamejolt.com/community/forums/topics/game-jolt-official-competition-with-indie-function/1005/#post-13931

The GMC Summer Jam has now finished and was an amazing success. Over 50 entries of high quality in only 72 hours has produced some exciting results!

Congratulations to the winners below;

Doodledoo, by TheSnidr

http://gmc.yoyogames.com/index.php?showtopic=515080

Take the role of Mr. Balloon in his quest to live! Things come to life as a mysterious hand draws them, but watch out, the hand is a cunning one - it doesn't draw faster than it has to!

Tied for 2^nd:

The Statues Live! By orange08

Don’t Die by CoolGamrSms

The full list of results can be found here - http://gmc.yoyogames.com/index.php?showtopic=512856&st=0

Big thanks to everyone that entered and those that reviewed and voted, very inspiring to see such passion!!!

Sandy, Mike, Russell and Mark Overmars are in GDC Europe this week on YoYo Games Stand 167 if you are there, please pop over and say hello! You can follow their progress through twitter @lordoftheyoyo @md200 @mark_overmars  @russellKay

The Protoplay event at the weekend was also very successful with an audience of 3800 people descending on Dundee Caird Hall to play the games. Good to see the Junior judging panel getting so involved and they had a fantastic time. The 3 Dare winning games are;

Joust

Tick Tock Toys

Dreamweaver

Scorcher winning the Audience award

Paper Quest winning the Teams Choice Award

Ants-The Lost Memories wond the Intel Visual Adrenalin Award

Well done to the 15 teams who were clearly knackered but very happy :D