Free games coming!
21.02.2011 - no comments

We have been busy exploring new ways to get our games out in the world. First is the release of a couple of free games! You can now download the complete game of Jumpy for FREE!

Next to Jumpy we have also uploaded LITE versions of the latest DynamoKid Touch, Mini Plane, Mini Army – Arcade mode, and now Super Drill Panic – chapter 1 !

On top of all this we are currently working on a new game, which will be completely free! The game is called Meganoid, and you can read all about it over here: Meganoid FREE Android game

Drill Panic! Free Android App a Day
14.05.2010 - no comments

Our game Drill Panic! The free version is the Free Android App of the Day on  Free android app a day!

“Escape the drill by tilting your Android phone left or right. Collect diamonds on the way down, and avoid obstacles.”

Read more: FreeAndroidAppADay

Yokiyo Free Android App a Day
10.05.2010 - no comments

Our Yokiyo Lite version is the Free Android App of the Day on  Free android app a day!

“Help Yokiyo and his little sister through the 40 levels of this game. Play as either Yokiyo or his kid sister, and unlock achievements and new worlds as you play.”

Read more: FreeAndroidAppADay

Gulp! version 1.1.0
07.05.2010 - no comments

On the left you see two screenshots from the first version of Gulp!
On the right you see two new screenshots version 1.1.0

We enhanced the backgrounds, they are now very collorfull and most of them are fullscreen animated. We added gameplay elements like special items and fruity collectables. So more ways to collect points. The gameplay is totaly changed. This required a whipe out the leaderboards, because they were unfair compaired to the new version. A better help screen was added so everyone should know what to do! A new level was included, so there are now 5 levels. Also we made a special place for all you Gulp! fans: http://www.orangepixel.net/gulp Here you can read all about the updates that are comming, you can find the tips and tricks here too.  A lite version can also be found on the Android Market.

Mechanics Touch Free Android App a Day
16.03.2010 - Comments Off

Our Mechanics Touch Lite version had become the Free Android App of the Day on a newly launched site

“This Lemmings style game puzzle game features 4 challenging worlds with 15 levels each. Help lead the mechanics to the end of each level by moving the blocks to create pathways.”

Read more: FreeAndroidAppADay

Orangepixel talks about “iPhone” Development
13.03.2010 - Comments Off

We are busy with making our games availble on iPhone. We have choosen Mini Plane to start with and the others will follow soon. The development is a lot diffrent from the Android games. We have to learn a new language, and have tot start working on a different pc.

The dutch site Iphoneclub.nl has taken an interest in our first article and has asked us to write on their site on a weekly basis. So for all our Dutch readers you can find the first episode here: http://www.iphoneclub.nl/63893/mini-plane-het-ontwikkelen-van-een-iphone-game-deel-1-dagboek

Update:
Second episode:  http://www.iphoneclub.nl/64313/mini-plane-het-ontwikkelen-van-een-iphone-game-deel-2-dagboek

Third episode: http://www.iphoneclub.nl/64954/mini-plane-het-ontwikkelen-van-een-iphone-game-deel-3-dagboek

Fourth episode: http://www.iphoneclub.nl/65607/mini-plane-het-ontwikkelen-van-een-iphone-game-deel-4-dagboek

Fifth episode: http://www.iphoneclub.nl/66042/mini-plane-het-ontwikkelen-van-een-iphone-game-deel-5-dagboek

Sixth episode: http://www.iphoneclub.nl/66601/mini-plane-het-ontwikkelen-van-een-iphone-game-deel-6-dagboek

Seventh episode: http://www.iphoneclub.nl/68172/mini-plane-het-ontwikkelen-van-een-iphone-game-deel-7-dagboek

DynamoKid Touch update 2.0
22.02.2010 - Comments Off

At the top world 1 and under world 2.

We have updated our game DynamoKid Touch. When you collect the little stars, you are coloring the game and when you do that you can multiply your scores, so try and play for as long as you can to earn many points. We also added a complete new second world, you unlock this after collecting three big stars. So go and check out all of these extra’s for yourself at the Android Market!

Mini Plane update 2.0
13.01.2010 - Comments Off

At the top world 2 and under the new helpscreen.

We have updated our game Mini Plane. We have added Superstars, if you collect 3 of these you get an extra life. That life will be played in the next level. Yes, that’s right! we added a second world.  We have also updated the help screen. It is now a blueprint that explains how to play the game!

Drill Panic! update 1.0.0
17.11.2009 - no comments

At the left the old version and at the right the new version 1.0.0

We have updated our game Drill Panic! New items to play with, like mushroom, hardhat and a hammer. What they do? just play the game and find out. We have some new area’s in the game showing your progress.

For the people that have entered an e-mailadres, for a RumbleX account, you can now add your twitter details, so you can show off your achievements to your followers on twitter.

We have more updates planned so stay tuned.

P.O.D. update 0.0.4
30.10.2009 - no comments

At the left the old version and at the right the new version 0.0.4

We have updated our game P.O.D. with enhanced graphics, improved gameplay and some small bug fixes. It’s now also playable on different screensizes. Update your version or get it at the Androidmarket.

World 4 for Mechanics Touch is out now!
12.10.2009 - no comments

Today we updated our Android game Mechanics Touch. The game now has an extra world and 15 new levels can be played. So the game now has 4 worlds and a total of 60 levels. We added a few new things and we hope you all like this extra world. Try to unlock the new achievement and become an “Extreme Mechanic”.

World of Mechanics Website
18.05.2009 - no comments

We wanted to do something special for the Mechanics. So we made a website just for them and we called it “World of Mechanics”. All the news about the mobile version from 2006 and the Android version we are now working on was added to the site. Also we made a fan-page on Facebook and we gave them a Twitter-account so they can let you know what’s new.

So if you are a fan of our little bald guys you can follow and find out everything about them on this website: www.WorldofMechanics.com and they would like it if you would join them on twitter and facebook.

More free games from OrangePixel
23.05.2008 - no comments

In line with it’s current company directions OrangePixel embraces the DIDMO advertisement platform to deliver OrangePixel games for free to gamers.

“We believe in the advertisement-sponsored distribution method, and know that our games are doing very well within this distribution-model.” said Pascal Bestebroer, CEO, OrangePixel. “Gamers appreciate the free sampling of games without having to pay for them, the advertisements are not intrusive and the DIDMO model allows the gamer to purchase the game to get rid of the advertisements. It’s really a win-win situation for the gamer, the advertisers and OrangePixel”.

“We are thrilled with the quality and quantity of games we’re able to provide to our end users, further ensuring an exciting new mobile game download every day.” said Joseph Oliver, CEO, DIDMO.

SupaSanta in Christmas Top 10 Charts
11.12.2007 - no comments

“Cliff Richard can take his mistletoe and wine and take a running jump. For us, Christmas isn’t complete without a few games at the bottom of our stocking. No doubt you’ve already sent your software requests off to Santa, but in the meantime we thought we’d treat you to a list of pocket gaming titles that are more redolent of Christmas than any amount of mince pies or turkey breast.

Of course, there are some obvious winter sports and Santa-related shenanigans here, but to qualify for this Top 10 the game doesn’t necessarily have to have a seasonal theme. It’s all about how it makes you feel inside. Cosy, warm and full of festive spirit is what we’re looking for. Pixelated white stuff is a good bet, too”.

Read full article: Pocketgamer

OrangePixel signs deal with Softgames
22.10.2007 - no comments

OrangePixel and German developer Softgames sign a 10 game deal. OrangePixel will develop ten games with a focus on education. Targetted toward a young audience to be released on Toggo mobile, an operator for kids.

This deal follows closely on another project aimed for a younger audience: Spacemath, developed by OrangePixel for Agitatio AS. SpaceMath requires the player to use their math skills in order to survive the dangers of invading aliens, meteorites, and space debri.

“We enjoy creating these games for kids, as it ties in with our own philosophy of mobile-gaming.” said CEO Pascal Bestebroer. “We are pleased to see that companies like Softgames and Agitatio mobile see our expertise in developing mobile games and creating fun, quality games for all ages”.

Want to know which games we made for Softgames, check our projectwork.

Connected Gaming with RumbleX 2.0
01.03.2007 - no comments

RumbleX is the free community service for mobile gamers developed since 2005 by OrangePixel. Sporting 55.000 players, the system now contains over 283.000 high scores and is growing daily with hundreds of new scores on a daily basis. What’s more important is the fact that this service is completely free to use.

Players can register for a free account and get advanced tracking of their gaming skills and achievements, while unregistered players can still enjoy the service but without accurate tracking.

RumbleX partnered up with clickgamer.com to supply players with an easy way to buy more RumbleX compatible games. And free AdWrapped versions of most of the games are available through gamejump.com

Developers can use the free “RumbleX Highscore” service in their games. With extra services available for affordable one-time fee’s, RumbleX can enhance your games and bring you an instant community of gamers.

New look and functionality

RumbleX has recently gone into it’s second stage, with a fresh new look and much more functionality for gamers to get connected to other gamers. New services like “RumbleX Achievements” and “RumbleX Messaging” are now made available to developers.

Future services include

RumbleX Linked; Link mobile game data to any other platform with internet possibilities. Have players save their Characters skills and let them continue playing on their PC or console.

RumbleX Content; Make new content available and ready for download by players. Furthermore have players capable of sharing their own content with other players.

RumbleX Micro payment; Handle payments of any kind. Making subscription gaming possible, buying extra content, or upgrading to full versions from within a free demo version.

What RumbleX offers to players

- keeping track of their played games
- show their best rank and highscore on their personal page
- search for people playing the same games, or people from the same country, and contact them
- check for the hottest games of the day
- see who is playing what at this very moment and their current score
- discuss games in our community forums
- maintain a buddy list (linked to our RumbleX Messenging service)
- contact and message other players
- and best of all it’s free

For more information check out the RumbleX services at www.rumblex.com and for developers interested in learning more about the technology visit: developers

OrangePixel dominates the Jump
29.11.2006 - no comments

November 2006, the players of the free ad-sponsored Gamejump website have agreed with OrangePixel that mobile gaming should come in the form of simple and easy to grasp gameplay.

OrangePixel having not just taken the first spot in the “Top 10 games” ranking with their excellent shooter BlackMetal.

But to empower the statement of it’s quality content the OneThumb “Micro Dragracers” takes up second place, followed by the platform games Dynamokid and Dynamokid2 in third and fourth.

Finally closing the Top 10 is the Onethumb platform puzzler Yokiyo! a new appearance in the charts that will most likely be moving up a few spots in the coming weeks.

“We are pleased to see our original IP’s doing so well in this Top 10. The gamejump charts show what is played the most, unlike other charts that focus more on what game is sold the most” said Pascal Bestebroer CEO of OrangePixel.

Mechanics receive Bronze award at PocketGamer
30.10.2006 - no comments

It’s the age-old ritual every driver fears. You turn up at the garage with some relatively minor ailment, maybe a gentle tapping sound or a blinking brake light, confident that a half hours work and £30 will see you back on your way.

But of course it’s not that simple. After some rueful glances and whistles from an oily-handed, boiler-suited chap, your car suddenly finds itself in a near terminal condition needing a good few day’s examination before it’s even road-worthy.

Mechanics offers the chance to get your revenge, albeit in a roundabout way. You see, this Lemmings-esque puzzler puts the lives of a portly pit crew in your hands, with only your skill (and goodwill) standing between them and untimely death by drowning, falling or squashing.

Sadly for the sadists out there, you’ll need to save at least a handful of them if you’re to progress to the next level, although to be honest even the most hard-hearted motorist is likely to forgive all grudges over ‘parts and labour’ when they clap eyes on the sweet-looking round-headed fellas featured here.

The level designs are pretty sweet too in both presentation and design terms, managing to compress all the action and some fiendish challenges into the one colourful mobile screen that your charges wander witlessly across until blocked, minced or drowned by an obstacle.

In order to help them, you need to activate a series of machines – ranging from pneumatic drills that create bridges to firelighters that trigger bombs, bubble-blowers that help the mechanics float and transportation devices that, erm, transport – at the right time and in the correct order so that the grease-monkeys are protected from harm.

In practice this amounts to a brief cerebral challenge as you suss out the level and prospective pitfalls, followed by some frantic button bashing (each machine is activated by pressing the number on the keypad indicated besides it) as you trigger the various gizmos.

The challenge ramps up steadily from the introductory levels, which require you to steer just a handful of mechanics past a single obstacle, to increasingly exacting peril-packed screens with multiple machines through which every last man must pass. As more machines mean more distinct key presses, the action can almost feel like a rhythm game at times, and indeed it’s often essential to get into a rhythm in order to progress.

Whilst the later of the 25-odd levels can frustrate more than challenge (particularly those with multiple mechanics in a small space, when timing of machine-use becomes as much luck as judgement) for the most part the puzzles are so short, ingenious and snappily designed that you’ll find yourself having just one more go again and again.

Mechanics isn’t perfect. There were still a few annoying bugs in the version we tested, which left us locked once or twice and forced us to restart. We’d have preferred to have started with a few more mechanics too, and then been rewarded for keeping as many alive as possible through later levels.

Neither of these grips are as terminal as a blown gasket though, and with bonus mini-games to stretch longevity, cute visuals, intelligent level design and a general sense of fun, Mechanics will keep you happily sucking your teeth through many a routine service.

Source: Pocketgamer