May 11, 2008

Racing game WIP Part2 (NDS, 2008)

I am working on a 3D racing game for the NDS. The game will run at 60 frames / second.

To reach my 60 FPS goal, I have to do a bunch of optimizations and timeslice tricks. I guess not all AI drivers will have a serious AI.

Look at Mario Kart DS, all karts just follows a driveline. Even when colliding with the player, they just follow (another?!) precomputed path.
I never noticed that the AI karts collide with another AI kart.


I found some stuff regarding AI for racers (computer controlled cars):

Mario Kart DD (Gamecube) AI

Rubberband AI

In german language:

KI in Rennspielen (Uni Kassel)
KI in Rennspielen (FH Wedel)

Videos:







Apr 28, 2008

Nintendo DS Rumble Pak demo using libnds (NDS, 2008)


The Nintendo DS Rumble Pak adds another level of immersion to the system's already involving touch-screen games. It simply slides into the GBA slot on an original DS or DS Lite, and there's no setup required.

I did a short rumble demo for libnds, using timer3

It shows 4 different intensitys. The demo just steps thru these modes.

Tock tock, Bbbbsssss,Wwwwrrrr,Bbbbrrrrmmmm........

Feb 24, 2008

DCASTLE Sources (Sega Dreamcast, 2004)

It's time to release the source code of my game DCASTLE. This game used a modified version of Iris 3D, which of course is included in this archive.

Feel free to mirror this archive.
Read the license in the archive.
The artwork is not included.

Now a special message from Dr.Freak:

"If you change the content of the game, I will be part of your nightmares every night you fall asleep. "

Feb 22, 2008

NDS racing game WIP






A128 is working on a 3D racing game for the Nintendo DS.

The game features racing against AI (computer) drivers. Use shortcuts or collisions to win the race! There will be no power up items, it's all about racing against evil AI drivers!

A first demo will be out soon.

The game will be released under the GPL3 license.


KGL-X (Sega Dreamcast, 2003)

KGL-X is a OpenGL API for Dreamcast
Download it here

DCASTLE (Sega Dreamcast, 2004)


Here you can download my latest videogame for the Sega Dreamcast: DCASTLE.

The game is based on Star Castle (1980) a game by Cinematronics.

Developed for the Sega Dreamcast using free tools.
Download it and burn the game with NERO.
Have fun.

Promo Flyer.pdf

If you like donate some monies for this great game. I have developed this game around 2003-2004.






Here is an interview I did (scroll down for the english version)