I am happy to announce that the Nebulon update has passed the peer review process for XBOX LIVE Community Games and is now available for purchase in the territories where XBLCG is available.

This new version now supports dual-stick play for those who prefer a more Geometry-Wars-esque experience.

Buy and Download the game from XBOX LIVE Marketplace.

The patch for Nebulon has now been submitted to the Creators Club for Peer Review.

If you have a Premium Membership, or if you reviewed the game for us last time round, please help us to get the patch out to our customers (existing and potential!) by reviewing the game here:

http://catalog.xna.com/en-GB/GameDetails.aspx?catalogEntryId=e08c5f76-fe9e-45b1-a8aa-008508400ca9&type=1

Thanks in advance, and we hope you enjoy the improvements we have made to the game.

Well, I’ve got the update for Nebulon ready to roll, but I can’t submit it at the moment as the creators club website is closed for maintenance.

Looks like I’ll have to submit it for peer review tomorrow now, which means it’s going to be at LEAST another week before the update hits the marketplace.

Looks like the word is starting to spread about our retro-shooter.

From GameSpot UK:

Nebulon is an old school shooter, much like geometry wars, galaga, etc. The only difference is, is that Nebulon is a community game and it is home made. But don’t let that fool you. In no way is Nebulon any less good than those other titles. Infact, it’s just as good. It’s addictive, pretty and it sounds good too. And best of all, it costs only 200 MS points, or about $2.50.

- It’s priced low and you get more than you pay for

- The graphics and music are great

- The gameplay is simple and pretty addictive

- It challenges you without frustrating you

Overall, Nebulon is a fantastic shooter and the price is definitely worth it. If they threw in some multiplayer options and customization options, they could have easily gotten away with charging us 800 MS points for it. If you have 200 MS points sitting in your account, pick up Nebulon. You won’t regret it.

Article is here:

http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/nebulon/player_review.html?id=671817

Although we got a good review on XNARoundUp, I’ve been seeing some negative comments on various community games fansites – regarding several issues with the game.

It would appear that the vast majority of people don’t like the “one-and-a-half-stick” control scheme.  Additionally, there have been comments about the grid being too dark to see, it not being clear that weapons have an energy meter, among other complaints.

Therefore, I am going to release an update for Nebulon (tonight) with the following changes:

• Optional Control Scheme – dual-stick
• Grid brightness increased
• More on-screen/audio feedback
• More help-screens detaling the mechanics of play
• Performance issues addressed

Naturally, the update will need to go through the peer review process again, but rest assured – We want to provide fun, addictive games that the XBox community want to play – and with that in mind, I have listened to the critisims / issues that have been raised and have done my best to address them.

DaphydTheBard

Check out the review of Nebulon on XNARoundup!

-Nemo

I am happy to announce that Nebulon has passed the peer review process for XBOX LIVE Community Games and is now available for purchase in the territories where XBLCG is available.

The game costs 200 Microsoft Points, and is a lot of fun. (As the Peer Reviewers have told us) This has been a great learning experience for Dark Omen Games, and we are happy to see that Nebulon is the first game from DOG to make it to XBLCG.

DaphydTheBard did a great job with the game, as the peer reviewers have told us, and we hope that you will check out the game and support us to continue developing for what will soon be called XBOX LIVE Indies.

Buy and Download the game from XBOX LIVE Marketplace.

“This game was classified by the community with the following category scores – Violence=0/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. Old School Arcade Action for the 21st Century! Featuring adaptive gameplay, a host of awesome weaponry, stunning effects and a thumping soundtrack to match. Get those trigger fingers ready – this is Retro as it was meant to be played…”

Hey Folks,

Nebulon is now in peer review (currently at 58% complete).

If you have a creators club premium account, please help us out by reviewing the game for us here:

http://catalog.xna.com/en-GB/GameDetails.aspx?catalogEntryId=7432580d-50e3-439e-b180-f1ca39df65a3&type=1

Thanks

DaphydTheBard