Zeebarf Blog http://www.zeebarf.com/blog Zeebarf's Game Developer Blog Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:32:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 It’s Official! http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/27/its-official/ http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/27/its-official/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:48:06 +0000 Zeebarf http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/?p=443 Yes, The Ballads of Reemus official launches today. I fought off exhaustion long enough to do this video blog last night.

Thank you everyone for all your kind words and positive feedback, it has really helped pull me over the finish line on this project. I’m just so happy to finally be launching this beast.

Now we all get to sit back and see what happens. So rest up and get ready to start a new gaming adventure soon!

ps. I was really tired when I did this blog, so forgive any incoherent ramblings.

pps. Both the downloadable and online version of Ballads are now live! Sorry for the delay, of course we had some last minute snags. Let’s be honest, it wouldn’t be Ballads if we actually got it out on time. ha.

Play the Ballads of Reemus Demo here

Play The Several Journeys of Reemus Chapter 4 Here

Play and Rate Chapter 4 on Kongregate Here

Play and Rate Chapter 4 on Newgrounds Here

Read the first review of the game from Jay Is Games!

]]> http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/27/its-official/feed/ 23 Of The North http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/24/of-the-north/ http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/24/of-the-north/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:00:09 +0000 Zeebarf http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/?p=440 So 2012 has not one but two major projects launching for me. In addition to “The Ballads of Reemus” I’ll also be releasing a new album in February. It’s the debut from my new band “Of The North”.

Over the past few weekends we’ve been driving six hours up north to studio “French Kiss” to record 10 new songs my brother had written. It was a really great time and our friend Karl ended up shooting the entire thing.

So just before we left last weekend my brother and I cranked out this goofy little music video for the first track on the new album. It’s called “The Eyes Have it”. If you like your rock music loud and your music videos hammy, you’ll love this:

The album is set to release early February. If you want a physical copy of the album, we have a pre-sale package on right now. Check it out at www.ofthenorthband.com

I’ll also be doing a video blog this week to talk about the official Ballads launch date this Friday and some new things Steve and I have cooking!

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]]> http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/12/showtime/feed/ 32 The Ballads of Reemus Trailer! http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/03/the-ballads-of-reemus-trailer/ http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/03/the-ballads-of-reemus-trailer/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:19:53 +0000 Zeebarf http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/?p=433 I was going to do a video blog, but I’m so exhausted my eyes can barely stay open. So for now here’s the latest, greatest news and I promise I’ll do a full video tomorrow!

THE BALLADS OF REEMUS HAS A TRAILER AND A RELEASE DATE!

Yes, it’s true!! On January 27th, 2012 the browser and downloadable version of the game will be released to the world. Pre-orderers will get early access to the game on Jan.13 though! Full details are posted on clickshakegames.com.

Now, enjoy the trailer. It contains lots of in-game footage. So if you don’t want to see any game scenes until you play it, don’t watch it.

]]> http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2012/01/03/the-ballads-of-reemus-trailer/feed/ 22 Happy New Year! http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/31/happy-new-year/ http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/31/happy-new-year/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:05:32 +0000 Zeebarf http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/?p=429 As 2011 comes to an end, so does production on The Ballads of Reemus. Steve is patching up the last known issues right now and it should be in your hands sometime next week.

At first I was hoping to end the year with the game being released, but starting out the new year with a finished game is probably more fitting. 2011 was the struggle, 2012 is the fruits of our labor.

I’m proud of what we accomplished with this game and I can’t wait to take everything we learned on this one and apply it to a brand new project. Now the big question is what will that be?

Have a great new year! Get ready for some adventuring in 2012!

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I have played the full game from beginning to end with full sound, music and voice. I’m actually amazed at how much the sound design changed the entire experience for us. Steve told me he always thought the game was funny, but now with voices he found himself laughing out loud. So I feel really great about how things have shaped up and I can’t wait to share it with you all.

I’m going to unplug now and enjoy some quality family time. Talk to you all next week with hopefully some big Reemus news!

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JayIsGames.com Interview
CLICK HERE TO READ IT

]]> http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/16/clickshake-production-diary-ep-26/feed/ 19 The Visitor (Finally) Returns! http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/07/the-visitor-finally-returns/ http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/07/the-visitor-finally-returns/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:15:08 +0000 Zeebarf http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/?p=418 Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, the snow has turned blood red
The Visitor has returned and he’s chewing through your head

THE VISITOR RETURNS – CLICK TO PLAY IT NOW!

]]> http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/07/the-visitor-finally-returns/feed/ 20 Reemus & Liam Shirt! http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/02/reemus-liam-shirt/ http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/02/reemus-liam-shirt/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:43:11 +0000 Zeebarf http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/?p=406 I always find it a bit of a challenge when trying to convert my highly colourful cartoon characters into a limited colour T-shirt. Sometimes you have to get creative with what colours get sacrificed. So with a limited 6 colour palette, here’s what we came up with for a Reemus & Liam shirt.

Reemus once again chooses brawn over brains

We decided that instead of going with “Ballads” or “journeys” that we’d just put the characters names on the shirt. That way it isn’t tied into any one series and is more of a timeless tribute to our bug crushing duo. Also, the image on the shirt is completely made up and isn’t a part of either games.

So what do you think? Would you be interested in displaying Reemus and Liam proudly across your chest?

]]> http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/02/reemus-liam-shirt/feed/ 12 ClickShake Production Diary – Ep.25 http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/01/clickshake-production-diary-ep-25/ http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/index.php/2011/12/01/clickshake-production-diary-ep-25/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:30:35 +0000 Zeebarf http://www.zeebarf.com/blog/?p=402 It’s December, time to shave!

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