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[shutyertrap]

Thank you for wading into the minefield that is Facebook so that others wouldn't have to!

 

[Jeff Strong]

Nice. I don't frequent the FB page very often at all, so I appreciate that.

EDIT: what SYT said

 

[Sean DonCarlos]

I'm confused. FarSight was able to get CV's Neon Multiball to look stunning on the consoles a long time ago. Couldn't they use that effect with white light for Strobe Multiball? I know neon is not quite the same, but surely it would be better than nothing?

 

[Fungi]

Maybe FS wanted to avoid seizure lawsuits.

 

[smbhax]

Thanks, jhamdotme. Isn't that how PiN WiZ gets a lot of his info anyhow?

 

[jhamdotme]

Thanks, jhamdotme. Isn't that how PiN WiZ gets a lot of his info anyhow?

Yeah, I think so. I’m not trying to step on his toes, or anything. I just saw the comment about Valve, and I wanted to read this for myself, in context.

Ideally, if we all chip in and post here what we find, with links, it'd probably make his job a hell of a lot easier. Instead of having to hunt for everything himself, he could just follow the links that we post and he could nicely summarize everything.

 

[steven_dutch]

Destructoid posted a discussion between some indie developers including Farsight's Bobby King.

Indie developers prefer Vita development to iOS, Android
Sony is rocking the indie scene, helping developers get games on PlayStation systems

"King noted that 67% of Pinball Arcade owners were influenced by cross buy promotion."
Check the Source for the complete article.

 

[BJ Wanlund]

That's very promising to see Farsight and Valve are working out their differences!


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[shutyertrap]

Destructoid posted a discussion between some indie developers including Farsight's Bobby King.

Indie developers prefer Vita development to iOS, Android
Sony is rocking the indie scene, helping developers get games on PlayStation systems

"King noted that 67% of Pinball Arcade owners were influenced by cross buy promotion."
Check the Source for the complete article.

Where did he come up with that number? Maybe of those that own a Vita, 67% put TPA on it because of cross buy? Based off the screen shots I've seen of TPA on the Vita, I can't imagine those without a PS3 being very happy about their purchase.

 

[Pinballwiz45b]

How much longer until they announce the PC update? I can't wait any longer!!!

 

[Biff]

Isn't that how PiN WiZ gets a lot of his info anyhow?

Two or more fellas who are looking for every piece of information are better than one.

How much longer until they announce the PC update? I can't wait any longer!!!

I hope when Easter is over ....

 

[Shaneus]

Where did he come up with that number? Maybe of those that own a Vita, 67% put TPA on it because of cross buy? Based off the screen shots I've seen of TPA on the Vita, I can't imagine those without a PS3 being very happy about their purchase.

Yeah, I dunno about that either. I mean, if we're talking the main console (and not the handheld aspect of it) you're comparing something that has cross-play and regular updates vs something that may well be incapable of doing something to that equivalent, but also hasn't had an update for god knows how many months.

Heck, I own a Vita, PS3, 360 and two iOS devices and I'd probably prefer to buy it separately on 360 and iOS than use the PS3/Vita. It's a combination of having better controls (to me. At least, a better controller) on 360 and always having an iOS device with me. I'll probably triple-dip once the 360 gets updated again and the PC version is out, but right now the PS3 version is the one I'm least likely to buy tables for, I think (unless 3D somehow sways me, and can't be done on PC).

 

[Rafie]

Yeah, I dunno about that either. I mean, if we're talking the main console (and not the handheld aspect of it) you're comparing something that has cross-play and regular updates vs something that may well be incapable of doing something to that equivalent, but also hasn't had an update for god knows how many months.

Heck, I own a Vita, PS3, 360 and two iOS devices and I'd probably prefer to buy it separately on 360 and iOS than use the PS3/Vita. It's a combination of having better controls (to me. At least, a better controller) on 360 and always having an iOS device with me. I'll probably triple-dip once the 360 gets updated again and the PC version is out, but right now the PS3 version is the one I'm least likely to buy tables for, I think (unless 3D somehow sways me, and can't be done on PC).

The PS3 looks the best out of all the versions. Although I don't like how super bright Genie is on that version. The PS3 version is a good one. Just not better than the iOS I suspect. I own TPA on all devices except Android (which will change soon because of OUYA). The Vita version needs work. That's just plain and simple.

 

[Pinballwiz45b]

Bet you that TPA will get Greenlit THIS TIME. http://steamcommunity.com/games/765/announcements/detail/1568651600024539129

 

[lettuce]

Bet you that TPA will get Greenlit THIS TIME. http://steamcommunity.com/games/765/announcements/detail/1568651600024539129

Why?

 

[Tabe]

Why?

Farsight had a face-to-face with the folks from Steam just recently.

 

[lettuce]

That doesnt mean that they have managed to sort anything out though

 

[Biff]

That doesnt mean that they have managed to sort anything out though

FS: "We met with Valve at the GDC and can report that the meeting went well."

Also, listen to Jeffs latest audio interview with Bobby King.

 

[Shaneus]

Doesn't necessarily mean it will be "greenlit", though. They may have worked something out where they've bypassed Greenlight completely and Valve are actually publishing it themselves. If a meeting with Valve means that they get a wildcard and effectively overtake the games that abided by the Greenlight rules, there'd be some very unhappy campers... so yeah, I'm thinking Valve has put their hand up and said they'll publish it outside of Greenlight.

The PS3 looks the best out of all the versions. Although I don't like how super bright Genie is on that version. The PS3 version is a good one. Just not better than the iOS I suspect. I own TPA on all devices except Android (which will change soon because of OUYA). The Vita version needs work. That's just plain and simple.

I think you're right on all counts (it's close b/w 360 and PS3, but yeah... PS3 looks a little bit better) but I can still feel lag on the PS3 one compared to the 360 :/

 

[Biff]

(...) They may have worked something out where they've bypassed Greenlight completely (...)

That's what I think. They managed something out ..