Surrogate Assassins Dev Blog #1

So after about three days of thinking this through, I think I’m going to do it.

Day 1: I said to myself… “Hey. I wanna make an assassin game for LittleBigPlanet.”

Day 2: I came up with a game mechanic for “hidden blade” assassinations. 

Day 3: I’m blogging about it.

What is Surrogate Assassins?   Well it’s my idea for a somewhat living world in Little Big Planet. It is inspired by Assassin’s Creed but also by games like Max Payne, Super Mario bros and Monster Party.

The game will look and act like a 2D platformer when it comes to running and jumping but some of the combat mechanics will pay homage to some of my favourite 3D shooters.

Enter/exit from the roof or front door.

Early shot of some homeless sackpeople.

This blog will track my idea game development from conception to fruition.

The first Screenshot above is an example of the simple architecture of the “Home world” It allows for swiftly entering and exiting the property for assassination purposes and if needed, quick escape.  After some stickers and a lighting pass this area will look cleaner.

The second shot is a still of a homeless community of refugees outside the entrance to what will be the “Slums”

I’ll be back every day or two to blog about this game as it nears a playable beta.  Once this game becomes a beta, I fully intend to release it to the public and watch it grow. 

JG

DO-OVER

Let’s try the episode 3 blog entry thing again…  My last entry seemed kind of asshole-ish.

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Every now and again, people tell me I'm on to something and I need exposure. Well, all my viewers and subscribers need to stop keeping me in their sock drawers and tell their friends. PLEASE! I’m dyin here.

JG

Oh and by the way – I’ve got ish 2 do

 

OK! So if you look below, there is the 3rd episode of my webshow! And I promise more in the future as long as my real life doesn’t prevent me from doing so  . . .  So after you watch, be sure to read the story below regarding why this was such a long time coming.

 

WHAT TOOK YOU SO LONG!?!?

Basically.  I had a lot of stuff to do.  I work, I play video games, I have friends and family that want attention so sometimes it is really tough getting momentum going for this blog and this show.  And because of that I haven’t been as involved in the gaming community as I want to be.  And partly because a lot of gamers are losers. (I’m sorry but you really are and I can prove this to you) Maybe not a lot but if you’re a gamer, you know damn well there are a significant number of jackasses out there that sit and do nothing but play games, think they’re badasses and invent stupid yet fun words like pwned.  Yet, I love em all. From the good to the bad, the eclectic and eccentric tastes of gamers are what make it the most diverse bunch of freaks out there. Because hey… at my core, I’m one of you!

But simply put, I just didn’t have the time.  But after having a falling out with one of my closest friends (whom I’ve famously said is my brother from a separate set of parents) I’ve realized how much time I’ve been wasting.  So no more.

I know I come across as a prick sometimes when I talk but I’m the embodiment of the community as a(n) (ass)whole.

Athletes and gamers are the best at talkin trash!

Let's get it started.... Again

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Promo #1



Blooper Reel



Stay Jaded My Friends

Am I still a PS3tard?

I didn’t use the *R-word*. And my sympathies to poor Jennifer Anniston over her choice of words. She is now under extreme fire… I don’t see why. Other blogs covered this so I don’t need to.

BUT! Am I still a PS3tard?
I mean, my praise has been declining and my critiques have been going up. But I just want the best from my beloved console.

Ok, fair enough but I went 50 days straight without touching the PS3, Which you saw on my 360’s blog. I can’t deny that I spent time away from the PS3 but nothing more than a week. I still played Bayonetta, Oblivion, Star Wars, Mod Nation Racers, God Of War, Assassins Creed 2 and Both Watchmen games and the order of my Trophy list will reflect that.

So, what about me riding all the 360 exclusives dinks?
Too Human and DOAX2 are garbage. Do I think they are better than PS3 exclusives? For Co-Op, Undeniably yes. For Singleplayer – PS3. And why would I buy anything other than exclusives? Should I buy the Cross-platform titles too? I mean I am paying to play so maybe I should be on a network where people want to play…

Yeah about that… See, I have been crapping loads all over PSN users. When they do play online a lot. They just don’t know how the invite button works. On the other hand on XBL all I have to do even in the most extreme case is come online playing the same game as anybody else … *Ding* Invite. The PS3 is and always will be the superior system and I’m sure I’ve ridden this thing into the ground.

Loyalty – Part II

SO…

Having said all that. I am disappointed with the PS3 fanbase.

My claims of them being elitist snobs seem to be holding up. As my once mighty PSN friends list has dwindled from 62 to something like 12.   Basically I give you either 30 days to game with me or a few attempts to Co-Op before I delete you.  Even my friends fail me…

I don’t even bother to ask anymore.  I just do what most of the people on my list do… Idle…  Everybody knows I am down for Co-Op. But it seems that the only people that shit matters to is anybody on my 360 list.  I have probably 10 to 12 people on it. Some friends and some randoms… and I have to go offline most of the time because I’m buried under game invites and I feel bad saying no. 

To be fair… I never thought I’d be spending this much time with the 360.  But … as it turns out… They actually came to game! Holy shit did they ever. 

I love my PS3 but now… its purely for Single Player games. If I want to game with other people without waiting around or trying to find a random player that isn’t… gifted … I go over to the 360.

And it doesn’t really bug me that I flip flop with my loyalty.  But considering I was one of the few people championing the PS3 when it was getting its ASS HANDED to them repeatedly by 360, you’d think more, some, at least one, PS3 user would mourn the loss of one of its biggest fans.  But no… they just poke their nose in the air and float away.

So… to my newfound 360 friends and future ones I will no doubt make.. I am sorry for slandering you and raging against you. Turns out *I* was the idiot and you guys are the actual real gamers.  So as I continue to eat my humble pie, I hope the lot of you wont rub it into my face too much.  I’m just glad to be on a team that came to play.

Peace.
J.G

Loyalty – Part I

I’ve never been brand loyal when it comes to games.  I go with the system that rocks it the best for me.  I was a Nintendo child, Sony Teen and continue to be a huge fan of Sony.

Normally this blog is just a gimmick and really a joke. There are bits of honesty and seriousness to it but it only exists to get people talking about games.  But this entry comes from my Sitting-30-degrees-Celsius-sweaty-taint.

Fuck Fanboys/Fangirls/Xbots/Lamestation users and Wiitards!
You all can 5 S these nuts…. Yeah… You can Sniff/Swirl/Sip/Swish and or Spit or Swallow (depending on your preference) these nuts.

And its not just restricted to you console dipsticks. That goes for you Dev fanboys too.

I’m not really a fanboy. I play the role of one when it comes to fanning the fires between Microsoft Vs. Sony… but that’s my gimmick. I don’t like fanboys because they only come out to play when you diss them.  Especially ActiBlizzion users. And with the exception of Nintendo fanboys… they spew these numbers at me like they mean something. 11 million users… So what? If Nintendo woke up with Blizzard’s money, Shiggy and Reggie Fills-Aime would perform ritual suicides. Please note I’m talking about the fanboys and not the fans themselves.

To any of my friends and family members who are Coo-Coo for Blizzard puffs, I’m sorry if you’re offended but just know that I’m not referring to you. Matter fact you all probably know who I’m talking about more than most because they just might be in your guild or your clan.

I’m honestly very happy Blizzard found a way to get a piece of the gaming pie in a once dying market. Activision-Blizzard & EA-Maxis are doing a great job of keeping the PC gaming space alive with all their brands… and even Valve with Steam deserves Kudos because thanks to all their efforts PC gaming probably wont be going anywhere. And that’s awesome for gaming and gamers alike. 

But this isn’t about my contempt for ignorant fanboys…

If you don’t know my gaming history… Click on the first episode of my friggen show.  I can guarantee that I was probably playing games before your parents started humping to Stairway to Heaven or R. Kelly and even Usher depending on your decade.  I bleed silicon and my blood type is 3DO (Google it).  I chew blast processing (Google it) piss trophies, shit achievements and fart emotion chips.

To Be Continued…