Comments on: Happy Birthday, Blurst! (And Some Changes) http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/ We haven't created a matching Wordpress theme yet. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:43:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: skiff http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-623 skiff Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:10:53 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-623 I played the Bejesus out of Raptor Safari, and have followed blurst's development with a critical eye (I'm a cheap kiwi), and have not really been tempted by the $20.00 deals. But - if a game was released with more replayability and depth (i.e. a current game, but polished and expanded), I would definitely buy it. <br><br>For instance 'A Reckless Disregard for Gravity', had enough depth and arcade replayability that it was a pretty good buy. <br><br>Looking forward to the future, then - I appreciate blurst's vibrant personality and talent, so Happy 1st Birthday. I played the Bejesus out of Raptor Safari, and have followed blurst's development with a critical eye (I'm a cheap kiwi), and have not really been tempted by the $20.00 deals. But – if a game was released with more replayability and depth (i.e. a current game, but polished and expanded), I would definitely buy it.

For instance 'A Reckless Disregard for Gravity', had enough depth and arcade replayability that it was a pretty good buy.

Looking forward to the future, then – I appreciate blurst's vibrant personality and talent, so Happy 1st Birthday.

]]> By: skiff http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-584 skiff Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:10:53 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-584 I played the Bejesus out of Raptor Safari, and have followed blurst's development with a critical eye (I'm a cheap kiwi), and have not really been tempted by the $20.00 deals. But - if a game was released with more replayability and depth (i.e. a current game, but polished and expanded), I would definitely buy it. <br><br>For instance 'A Reckless Disregard for Gravity', had enough depth and arcade replayability that it was a pretty good buy. <br><br>Looking forward to the future, then - I appreciate blurst's vibrant personality and talent, so Happy 1st Birthday. I played the Bejesus out of Raptor Safari, and have followed blurst's development with a critical eye (I'm a cheap kiwi), and have not really been tempted by the $20.00 deals. But – if a game was released with more replayability and depth (i.e. a current game, but polished and expanded), I would definitely buy it.

For instance 'A Reckless Disregard for Gravity', had enough depth and arcade replayability that it was a pretty good buy.

Looking forward to the future, then – I appreciate blurst's vibrant personality and talent, so Happy 1st Birthday.

]]> By: dinolover53 http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-581 dinolover53 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:57:25 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-581 KWl happy birthday blurst!I love being a fan of such an awesome web<br>i dont know a web with sooo many fans as blurst soo rock on blurst!! KWl happy birthday blurst!I love being a fan of such an awesome web
i dont know a web with sooo many fans as blurst soo rock on blurst!!

]]> By: thranx http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-580 thranx Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:58:25 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-580 Looking forward to seeing what you guys do with VRS. I really don't think anything's been to the quality level/awesomeness of VRS. The other games are fun and unique but nothing quite has the magic that VRS does.<br><br>I think it's well worth the effort to grow that IP, and as a purchaser (and a former software QA guy) I look forward testing and providing feedback. Looking forward to seeing what you guys do with VRS. I really don't think anything's been to the quality level/awesomeness of VRS. The other games are fun and unique but nothing quite has the magic that VRS does.

I think it's well worth the effort to grow that IP, and as a purchaser (and a former software QA guy) I look forward testing and providing feedback.

]]> By: TheGHammer http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-578 TheGHammer Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:04:01 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-578 Oh yeah, and Bappy Hirthday. Yikes! Oh yeah, and Bappy Hirthday. Yikes!

]]> By: TheGHammer http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-577 TheGHammer Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:03:07 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-577 Aww, it's a real shame that Blurst itself hasn't paid off (literally!) as much as you thought it would. It really makes me confuddled when I see these brilliantly designed and quirky games pale in terms of traffic next to a whole range of other flash sites which don't have content as developed. I've really loved and enjoyed your 8-week games, and the general ethics which surround them. The games, and the company itself, is based in optimism and amiability as far as I can tell, and I hope that the full release of Raptor Safari gives you the break you need. A Steam release, right? :) Aww, it's a real shame that Blurst itself hasn't paid off (literally!) as much as you thought it would. It really makes me confuddled when I see these brilliantly designed and quirky games pale in terms of traffic next to a whole range of other flash sites which don't have content as developed. I've really loved and enjoyed your 8-week games, and the general ethics which surround them. The games, and the company itself, is based in optimism and amiability as far as I can tell, and I hope that the full release of Raptor Safari gives you the break you need. A Steam release, right? :)

]]> By: nille http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-576 nille Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:55:22 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-576 If traffic had increased significantly, how would you've been making money from it? Advertising?<br><br>Happy Birthday btw. If traffic had increased significantly, how would you've been making money from it? Advertising?

Happy Birthday btw.

]]> By: Mike http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-574 Mike Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:36:09 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-574 Good idea. Quality over quantity, I say. Good idea. Quality over quantity, I say.

]]> By: Mathieu http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-572 Mathieu Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:56:34 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-572 Happy birthday guys!<br>During this first year you took Indie development to another level! Happy birthday guys!
During this first year you took Indie development to another level!

]]> By: michaelheald http://blurst.com/blog/birthday-changes/comment-page-1/#comment-570 michaelheald Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:13:30 +0000 http://blurst.com/blog/?p=1010#comment-570 Hey Guys, its a real shame that the venture hasn't paid for itself, but a big thanks goes out to you for creating a superb collection of games that have kept lots of people very entertained! I'm sure that Raptor Safari will continue to be a hit (probably still my personal fave for long term play) and if your looking to take this to a down-loadable platform like Wiiware or XBLA etc, then it will be sure to do well...and I'll buy it there too! Good luck for the future!<br><br>Mike from England. Hey Guys, its a real shame that the venture hasn't paid for itself, but a big thanks goes out to you for creating a superb collection of games that have kept lots of people very entertained! I'm sure that Raptor Safari will continue to be a hit (probably still my personal fave for long term play) and if your looking to take this to a down-loadable platform like Wiiware or XBLA etc, then it will be sure to do well…and I'll buy it there too! Good luck for the future!

Mike from England.

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