I just uploaded the free PC version of Neo Terra and it is ready for everyones gaming pleasure! And did I say the game is free? Go get it now :)

Neo Terra Download Page

After discovering that the game had an inefficient way of handling the turrets I have been able to increase performance of the game on the Xbox 360 which has always been a pain point in developing on XNA. I've also cleaned up the collision handling code and removed alot of excess calls that were not needed in the first place. I've also changed how the projectiles are rendered to make them more visible and crisper to the user, I used to do additive blend to make them more glowy, but the end resultas a bit blurrier and less defined outline that made them hard to see. I also made the background into a darker shade to make the ships seem more saturated/desaturated. I have also been tweaking with gameplay as I am trying to find the balance of making the game exciting at the first enemy versus easing in the player into the action. Overall though I am happy with the changes to the game both visually and techincally. However I am still unhappy with the gameplay. Here is a video of the latest changes:

From GayGamer.net (http://bit.ly/6V3YK8)

"Neo Terra - 80 MS points. Neo Terra is a real-time space strategy game that moves at a very quick pace akin to the popular iPhone game Galcon. The game presents a galaxy of planets to conquer that will produce more ships that you can send and conquer more planets. The game creates an addicting tug of war dynamic between you and your opponent where both sides will be taking and retaking planets from each other. There are two main game types, with the first an all out domination match where the last player standing is the victor, as well as a king of the hill type mode where a player wins by controlling a flagged planet for a set amount of time. The multiplayer extends to up to 4 players, with the option to also have 4 AI players in the mix as well, making for a truly hectic strategy experience." 

Will add more as they come in 

Here is something hypothetical: OnLive, the game service that is supposed to bring an end to headaches of ugprading our computers everytime a new game comes out gets bought out by Google. Now, what does that mean for OnLive? Well for one Google has the resources that OnLive can only dream of acquiring. All the networking, bandwidth, manpower, Google has that, and OnLive does not. Google is also pushing really big with its Chrome OS that will be primarily web based, which is pretty much in line with what OnLive's strategy. Google also knows that a big reason Windows was succesful because of the wealth of games that it provided to millions of users, if they acquire OnLive they can reproduce the phenomena that helped launch Windows to incredible market penetration.Google and OnLive also are targetting lightweight devices, more specifically netbooks.

 With these two companies strategies seem to align with each other well, I think they should atleast partner with each other to provide this online experience to customers from around the globe. If not, Google should just outright buy OnLive.

 Just my 2 cents..

Download it here for only 80 ms pts!

Conquer the galaxy in 5 minutes or less! Use brains and brawn to conquer enemy planets across an endless variation of gameplay options. Featuring 8 player matches (4 local players and 4 AI). Quickly conquer neighboring planets to quickly gain the advantage, however attacking too quickly leaves your planets vulnerable to the enemy. Plan, Execute, and Conquer!

* Supports 8 players (4 local players and 4 AI)
* Customize every facet of the game to create your own unique gameplay experience
* Each level is randomly generated