XNA homebrew: MusicMogul (initial release)

Matthew Randall, EviLDeD posted a homebrew game for XNA. We write about this because the process and background of this game is worth writing about. He first did a concept document, then got feedback, fleshed it out, and took it through the development phases. The game is quite fun and when you play it you feel that there’s a real goal to it, and that’s probably because game objectives and levels were set very early on:

• Concept: In this 2D puzzle/action/plat-former you are Dirty Ed Filthy, or Dirty Eddy to his friends. As Dirty Ed Filthy you are charged with the responsibility of gathering the right musical talent from around town, creating and teaching the band the song line up, and getting them of course to the gig and play their set! Set in the little known fictional town of “Rock’n’Roll Nevada,” it is your job as Dirty Eddy to get the music to the people! As Eddy gathers the musicians for his band, gets them ready for the big gig he will be passed through a number of mini-games that will give Dirty Eddy the workout of a lifetime. Take Dirty Eddy through the ups, downs, and loop holes some call the music industry, win it big with the big record companies and make a bundle of money!

He even outlined the minigames:

• The Making of a Band! (Stage 1) The record company needs talent and it is up to Dirty Eddy to find the right talent before time runs out. It is Dirty EddyÂ’s goal for this stage to remember where in the town each musician is of a certain musical persuasion and seek them out to build the most awesome band! Be careful that you choose the right musicians or you could be FIRED from the record company! Eddy can earn skill and attribute bonuses for getting the right band together before the timer runs out as well as power bonuses for getting special musical talent to play in your band..

If you want to try it out, you’ll need XNA GameStudioExpress v1.0. The source code will be released as soon as EviLDeD manages to tweak the code to satisfaction. Here’s a video of one of the minigames in action:

Check out the rest of the minigames at the Full Article!

Download: [MusicMogul (initial release)]

Matthew Randall, EviLDeD posted a homebrew game for XNA. We write about this because the process and background of this game is worth writing about. He first did a concept document, then got feedback, fleshed it out, and took it through the development phases. The game is quite fun and when you play it you feel that there’s a real goal to it, and that’s probably because game objectives and levels were set very early on:

• Running title: Music Mogul! “Management to the Stars”
• Players: Single player/Scoreboards
• Developer: MyndTrip Technologies
• Concept: In this 2D puzzle/action/plat-former you are Dirty Ed Filthy, or Dirty Eddy to his friends. As Dirty Ed Filthy you are charged with the responsibility of gathering the right musical talent from around town, creating and teaching the band the song line up, and getting them of course to the gig and play their set! Set in the little known fictional town of “Rock’n’Roll Nevada,” it is your job as Dirty Eddy to get the music to the people! As Eddy gathers the musicians for his band, gets them ready for the big gig he will be passed through a number of mini-games that will give Dirty Eddy the workout of a lifetime. Take Dirty Eddy through the ups, downs, and loop holes some call the music industry, win it big with the big record companies and make a bundle of money!

He even outlined the minigames:

• The Making of a Band! (Stage 1) The record company needs talent and it is up to Dirty Eddy to find the right talent before time runs out. It is Dirty EddyÂ’s goal for this stage to remember where in the town each musician is of a certain musical persuasion and seek them out to build the most awesome band! Be careful that you choose the right musicians or you could be FIRED from the record company! Eddy can earn skill and attribute bonuses for getting the right band together before the timer runs out as well as power bonuses for getting special musical talent to play in your band..
• The Music that Moves You! (Stage 2) The band can’t make up their minds! So it is up to Dirty Eddy to figure it out like all great managers. Can you help Eddy choose the music for the band? Help Eddy assemble the music from the assortment of audio clips scattered around the studio! Match the clips to complete full songs before the time runs out or risk being FIRED! Big bonuses from the Record Company await Eddy should he succeed in pulling off the biggest show of a lifetime.
• You Heard it! Rehearsal Time! (Stage 3) The record company expects perfection! Get the band playing at their best as only Dirty Eddy can. Follow Eddy as he shows the band members how its done by playing each instrument to perfection. As Eddy plays make sure he shows the band exactly how itÂ’s done with out making mistakes! The record company people are always watching! Be Eddy as he plays the music as it is displayed on the screen but donÂ’t slip up it could be the end of Dirty Eddy Filthy!
• A Managers Nightmare (Stage 4) OH NO! The band is missing again! Help Dirty Eddy romp around town looking for all the musicians, and get them to the show on time! Eddy must watch out for the different obstacles that will cross his path as he is searching for the missing musicians and try to make sure that the band or Dirty Eddy ever makes it to the gig on time.
• To the Gig! (Bonus Stage) To make things even worse for Eddy, the security staff hasnÂ’t shown up and the show is about to begin. Now itÂ’s up to Dirty Eddy to keep the band safe too! Aid Eddy as he does his best to protect the members of the band from all kinds of peril from such problems as band groupies, wannabe thugs, crazed fans, and angry show goers. Get Dirty Eddy Filthy the big bucks and bonuses from the Record Company and take another band into superstardom now!

If you want to try it out, you’ll need XNA GameStudioExpress v1.0. The source code will be released as soon as EviLDeD manages to tweak the code to satisfaction. Here’s a video of one of the minigames in action:

Download: [MusicMogul (initial release)]