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YoYo Games launches GameMaker Studio 2 version 2.3
Biggest update since GameMaker Studio 2 combines GML and IDE improvements with powerful new tools to create and manipulate animation
YoYo Games announced the release of GameMaker Studio 2 version 2.3 – the biggest update of the multi-million downloaded 2D development technology since the release of GameMaker Studio 2.
The highly-anticipated update comes packed with a host of GameMaker Language (GML) and Integrated Development Environment (IDE) improvements, alongside a raft of powerful new features designed to make creating beautiful games as easy and accessible as possible.
“With version 2.3 of GameMaker we’ve not only changed the best practices for doing almost everything in GML, but with new features like Sequences and Animation Curve we’ve introduced incredibly powerful new tools which continue to open-up GameMaker Studio 2 to people who are less experienced with code and who prefer a more visual approach to making games”, said Stuart Poole, General Manager, YoYo Games. “This ability to synchronise audio and animation and invoke instances of it at any point through game logic is going to increasingly add a huge amount of polish to games, by giving content creators a very high level of control over how their designs are implemented within the game.”
One of the most anticipated new features is Sequences – an easy-to-use tool for adding sound and animation to visual assets. Used in conjunction with another new top-level feature, Animation Curves, Sequences enables artists to unleash their creativity to create dynamic animations and cut-scenes, all without needing a coder to change every pixel.
“Developing cutscenes or complex animations may have been difficult before but has been streamlined tremendously with Sequences. With just a couple of keyframes, I’m able to see my animation come to life immediately and make small adjustments to get it just right,” said version 2.3 closed-beta participate Sam Baylus from MashArcade, adding: “Sequences allow me to work quickly, efficiently, and more intuitively than ever before and developers have only begun to scratch the surface of what Sequences is capable of.”
Developer and closed-beta participant Gurpreet Singh Matharoo is also excited by the potential of Sequences: “There is so much I like about v2.3, but Sequences outshines them all. There’s so much you can do with them. Animations and cutscenes are the obvious ones, but even GUI design, audio sequencing, template design (for example, pattern of incoming enemies in a space shooter game), and so much more that is yet to be discovered.”
In addition to the streamlined new project format, the latest update also sees the Resource Tree replaced with the Asset Browser, in a significant IDE upgrade which offers developers a completely redesigned way to create, manage, tag and filter their assets. Developer JuJu Adams, who has been using version 2.3 during closed-beta, was particular impressed by the new Asset Browser: “The biggest workflow improvement is ensuring merge conflicts in source control no longer require Bletchley Park to decrypt. That resources can be anywhere is a game-changer for many reasons, not least because you can communicate a lot of information about the underlying structure of a game just through your Asset Browser tree.”
With no barriers to entry and powerful functionality, the engine enables both experienced and novice video game developers to create the games they imagine. GameMaker Studio 2 version 2.3 combines easy-to-use drag-and-drop tools, tutorials and game assets with the powerful GameMaker Language (GML) and advanced, professional functionality, like the physics engine, particles and advanced shaders.
GameMaker Studio 2 can be purchased for Windows desktop, Mac OS X, Ubuntu, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire, Microsoft UWP, HTML5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, starting from $39usd.
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Spinomenal debuts Queen of the Amazon slot
Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal has released its new hit, Queen of the Amazon. Set amongst the lush rainforest, this 5×4 slot welcomes players on an adventure where treasure awaits intrepid explorers.
A majestic Amazon headdress, tiger, gorilla, and snake, make up the Medium symbols on the reels. At the heart of the story stands the queen herself, representing the Wild symbol. Her symbol can substitute for any other symbol on the reels, except for the Free Spins and Bonus symbols. Discovering five Wilds on a winning line will multiply the bet line by 2000.
Synced Reels, where two random reels on the screen mirror each other, are in play to potentially boost players’ chances of winning. Furthermore, with the Expanding Wild feature, wilds appearing on synced reels expand to fill the entire reel, unlocking even greater winning potential.
Players will be able to enter Free Spins when three Scattered Wilds appear. Before commencing the round, players face a choice in the gamble feature: collect the current free spins total or risk it for the opportunity to win as many as 50 free spins. During Free Spins, the entertainment goes on with Stacked Wilds where 1-3 stacked wilds are fixed on random reels for every spin.
The Bonus round will trigger with three or more Scattered Bonus treasure chest symbols. Players are tasked to uncover treasure chests to complete the multiplier metre on the left. Each segment is completed with five treasure chests to grow the multiplier, while a +1 spin symbol extends the feature.
Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “Queen of the Amazon is a powerful presence and this new game celebrates the ferocious female warrior. This slot is bursting with fun features and the bonus round promises huge returns for players.”
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Playson grants clown unlimited powers in Energy Joker: Hold and Win
Provider injects lively Energy Coins theme with mischievous joker
Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has combined the striking themes of its most successful games in its latest title Energy Joker: Hold and Win.
With coins, electricity and a grinning joker, this fast-paced release has lightning running through its reels. The blue Collect feature strikes the cells and gathers all values, including the Mini, Minor and Major jackpots and Bonus symbols.
The game’s Wild symbol, the joker, substitutes for all symbols on the reels, except Bonus and Collect icons. In the Multiplier feature, he returns once more, using newfound powers to upgrade cells in the Bonus Game to higher value wins. This feature sees coin, jackpot and collect symbols enhanced by random multipliers of x2, x3, x4, x5 or x10 within a cell.
If a Multiplier symbol lands in a cell that already has a multiplier, the previous amount will increase by the corresponding one. They remain on the reels and apply to respective cells when the Bonus Game ends.
Four in-play jackpots appear during the Bonus Game and trigger the corresponding amounts. On Bonus symbols, the Mini equals x25, Minor x50 and Major x150, while all 15 Bonus symbols landing on the reels triggers a Grand jackpot of x5,000 bets.
Another iconic feature of Playson’s titles is the Pile of Gold. Any Bonus or Collect symbols landing on the reels during the main game grant the chance to trigger it, then add Bonus, Collect or Multiplier symbols in quantity enough or more to activate the Bonus Game.
This unforgettable release demonstrates Playson’s deep awareness of its players’ tastes and combines its most successful games into one epic title.
Tamas Kusztos, CCO at Playson, said: “We have a well-established reputation for delivering high-energy slots with unrivalled graphics and animations. With Energy Joker: Hold and Win, we take this to a new level.
“The electrifying lightning, abundant coin imagery and iconic Joker offer a new level of gaming experience, while features such as in-play jackpots and Multipliers create the chance to achieve impressive wins.”
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Altenar releases trio of betting widgets to enhance customer engagement
Leading turnkey solution provider launches Bet Boost, Betting Insights and Bet Mentor tools
Altenar, the leading sportsbook and iGaming software supplier, has released three sportsbook widgets to enhance competitiveness and drive customer engagement.
Bet Boost, Betting Insights and Bet Mentor offer extra layers of insight for seasoned bettors and a cross-sell opportunity for customers that have traditionally engaged with online casino to try sports betting in an accessible way.
The Betting Insights tool offers customers historical data for specific markets, enabling them to make data-driven decisions about which markets to bet on. Bet Mentor asks customers to specify how much they want to bet or how much they want to win. They can then click on suggestions based on historical data.
Bet Boost is a versatile tool that enables operators to promote specific events and enhance competitiveness particularly for popular championships. Users can efficiently locate boosted odds through various front-end options, presented as carousels, event views or overview widgets, enabling them to access promotions swiftly.
Antonis Karakousis, Director of Operations at Altenar, said: “We are pleased to bring all three of our new add-on widgets to market, offering our operator partners more ways than ever to engage bettors and empower them to make data-driven decisions.
“Data is becoming increasingly important for customers, not just operators, and the insights these tools offer will serve to make Altenar’s partners the most competitive on the market.”
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