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Post by TrekMD on Jan 24, 2013 15:39:51 GMT -5
More OUYA news and this is a good one. It seems the OUYA team has received a lot of feedback from the developers who already have the console and changes have been made to the controller based on that feedback. Take a look: It’s all about control.
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Post by VectorX on Jan 24, 2013 17:15:17 GMT -5
That's killer that they're actually LISTENING to people here. And the controller looks really sharp too! (Being black and white, I guess I can relate ;D )
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Post by TrekMD on Jan 24, 2013 18:07:56 GMT -5
That's killer that they're actually LISTENING to people here. And the controller looks really sharp too! (Being black and white, I guess I can relate ;D ) Yes it is and a very positive sign.
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Post by TrekMD on Feb 5, 2013 20:38:45 GMT -5
Things with OUYA continue to move forward at light speed. OUYA will be available in several retailers: Best Buy, Amazon, GameStop, and Target. Shop OUYA
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Post by VectorX on Feb 5, 2013 20:48:51 GMT -5
Kinda nuts the controller is half the price of the console though. You think?
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Post by TrekMD on Feb 5, 2013 20:50:04 GMT -5
Kinda nuts the controller is half the price of the console though. You think? Yes it is. I ordered one on Kickstarter so I have two controllers and, to be honest, I don't even remember how much extra it was but I don't think it was that much!
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Post by TrekMD on Feb 8, 2013 15:06:22 GMT -5
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Post by TrekMD on Feb 28, 2013 12:20:14 GMT -5
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Post by TrekMD on Feb 28, 2013 12:34:23 GMT -5
Here is the full update posted today by Julie: OUYAs will begin shipping to Kickstarter backers on March 28. That’s right. Parts are in the factory and assembly lines are buzzing. We’ll gradually ramp up production as we make sure things are working. (Our full launch is still set for June, which is when OUYA will be available in stores!)
Meanwhile, tens of thousands of you will receive your OUYA, and you’ll get to start playing right away. You will also get to watch OUYA evolve over the coming weeks and months. We’ll continue to add new features, refine our user experience, and bring on more games. As always, we appreciate your feedback (and apply it), so keep it coming.
Keep a lookout in your inbox for an email from us. It will have your tracking number and estimated delivery date. Might take a few weeks to get to everyone. We have a lot of OUYAs to ship!
Games! Games! Games!
"Yeah, yeah, but can you tell me anything more about what games are coming?" Yes, we can:
Kim Swift -- of Portal, Left 4 Dead, and Quantum Conundrum notoriety -- and Airtight Games are developing a brand new, exclusive title for OUYA! Kim writes: “We truly feel that this platform will give us the freedom to fully realize the funky, unique game we have in mind. Though the title will definitely appeal to core gamers in terms of skill and difficulty, it really has a completely unexpected, imaginative slant that's totally at home on this console. Expect an official announcement soon!"
Minority Media, developers of the critically acclaimed Papo & Yo, will deliver their in-development adventure puzzler to OUYA this fall. This is the first game (that we know of) designed to take full advantage of the OUYA touchpad and buttons simultaneously. We’ll need a name for this new style of gameplay. Controlpad … Touchutton ... hmm.
Ever play Killing Floor or Red Orchestra 2? Do you like first-person shooter puzzle games as much as we do? Well, we’re excited to announce that Tripwire Interactive is bringing The Ball to OUYA in March. They’re also working with OUYA on a new, exclusive title. I could tell you more but then I’d have to … well, you know how the saying goes .
And last … if you’re anything like us, you believe that action and role-playing go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Right? RIGHT? … I’m glad we agree because ChronoBlade is coming to OUYA! We’re working with nWay to bring this beautiful new action-RPG to OUYA’s big screen TV experience. ChronoBlade looks great, and the skill-based combat system puts the “action” back in action-RPG.
Also (whew this is a heavy update!) we announced the winners of the 10-day game jam we did with Kill Screen, called CREATE. We were blown away by these games and can’t wait to see them on OUYA. Check ‘em out:
CREATE Grand Prize: Strange Happenings on Murder Island (Free Lives) Most Surprising: Television (Laboratory Games LLC) Four Bright Buttons and Two Sticks: Bombball (E McNeill) Most Immersive: Whispering Willows (Night Light Interactive) Pop Your Eyes Out: Pipnis (Santa Ragione) Best Couch with Friends Games: 2D Cube Zombie Platformer (Molinware) Best Game Created Using Unity Engine: Stikbold (Team Stikbold)
And just one more thing ... welcome Kellee Santiago to OUYA
We’ve been looking for someone to lead our outreach to developers, someone who really “gets” how developers work, someone who can help devs bring their most creative, exciting work to OUYA. We are thrilled to share that Kellee Santiago, co-founder of thatgamecompany (the maker of Journey) and partner at Indie Fund, will be joining us to lead developer relations. We’re calling her OUYA’s DBF (Developer’s Best Friend). In her own words: “OUYA gets it. This is the first console company that really understands how important it is to remove the barriers to development. By freeing up the development process, OUYA is opening up new doors in console gaming.” That's it for now -- can't wait for you to get your hands on OUYA! Now, we have some work to do... Julie----- The forum software won't post the images on the update, so here is a link to the update directly at Kickstarter so you can see the games: OUYA
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Post by VectorX on Feb 28, 2013 12:54:06 GMT -5
Whoa, The Ball looks frickin' killer! Looks like naysayers of the doom of the console (ok, it could still not do well, but I doubt it) will soon be shutting the hell up
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Post by TrekMD on Feb 28, 2013 17:07:00 GMT -5
You can tell the team behind this has really been working hard to make it a reality and a successful one!
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Post by TrekMD on Mar 7, 2013 20:38:18 GMT -5
Want to learn more about OUYA? Join the OUYA forum. They're holding a contest for referrals, so I am not going to be shy about it! LOL Just go here to join: Join OUYA Forums
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Post by TrekMD on Apr 3, 2013 19:25:11 GMT -5
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Post by TrekMD on Apr 5, 2013 13:55:46 GMT -5
Today's update: Project Update #21: Our loyal supporters OUYA is shipping! I know you are anxious to play and probably want to know when to expect yours. Here’s the plan:
We began shipping last week, 3/27 in fact. We had two days of manufacturing and then we had to stop for Easter. This week, we got 3 days of work and then had to stop for the Qingming Festival. I know this sucks but we will be picking up the pace.
Starting next week, we will be building and shipping units 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Also, we are bringing on new vendors to help us deliver faster. However, we will not sacrifice quality for speed.
The rollout will be as follows: We are starting with the standard OUYA unit (grey console+controller), then working on the Kickstarter exclusive units and units with more than one controller.
Also, every Friday, on our blog (www.ouya.tv/blog), we will update you on our progess and plan. As of today, we plan on making our final delivery in May. In fact, until now we were sending shipping alerts only when your shipment left the assembly line. Because you asked for it, we will now send out pre-shipping alerts a week before to let you know your order is queued up.
We appreciate your continued support as we deliver your OUYA -- and know that every day there are more games for you to play! That’s the best part.
Thank you,
Julie
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Post by darrin9999 on Apr 5, 2013 16:51:06 GMT -5
Today's update: Project Update #21: Our loyal supporters OUYA is shipping! I know you are anxious to play and probably want to know when to expect yours. Here’s the plan:
We began shipping last week, 3/27 in fact. We had two days of manufacturing and then we had to stop for Easter. This week, we got 3 days of work and then had to stop for the Qingming Festival. I know this sucks but we will be picking up the pace.
Starting next week, we will be building and shipping units 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Also, we are bringing on new vendors to help us deliver faster. However, we will not sacrifice quality for speed.
The rollout will be as follows: We are starting with the standard OUYA unit (grey console+controller), then working on the Kickstarter exclusive units and units with more than one controller.
Also, every Friday, on our blog (www.ouya.tv/blog), we will update you on our progess and plan. As of today, we plan on making our final delivery in May. In fact, until now we were sending shipping alerts only when your shipment left the assembly line. Because you asked for it, we will now send out pre-shipping alerts a week before to let you know your order is queued up.
We appreciate your continued support as we deliver your OUYA -- and know that every day there are more games for you to play! That’s the best part.
Thank you,
Julie
Is this thing going to be any good! I`m thinking about getting one, just not sure I want to play cheap phone/facebook games..
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