Kongregate just announced that a money system for the site is now available for use by players. The money, called Kreds, can be bought using paypal or a credit card. At the moment the only practical use for Kreds is to tip developers. This sounds like a good idea and it’s one that few, if [...]
If you’re looking for to build a fun new multiplayer game, you may want to check out Come2Play. They have created an API for just that cause. However, their API is meant specifically for turn based games, so you’ll have to take your real time games somewhere else unfortunately.
Come2Play is offering a $1000-2000 sponsorship for [...]
Whirled, the site that allowed for microtransactions, has recently announced a contest for the games on their site. Called the Flash Game Developers Challenge, the contest will award developers for having the best game within a period of 3 months. So even if you miss this one, you will still have the chance to apply [...]
Nonoba has recently announced the winners of their Multiplayer API competition. First prize, and a whopping $15,000 went to wmarsh and his game Starland Multiplayer TD. I’ve played the game, and I have to tell you, it deserves the prize. Unfortunately I played someone who had never lost a game before, but I still managed [...]
I’m sure most of you out there are interested in making money right? Well, here’s another way for you to make money off your flash games: microtransactions. Microtransactions are basically payments that will enhance your gaming experience. Typically they are sold cheaply for upgrades like new armor, levels, characters, etc. Now, you can apply this [...]
