FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Caster Redefines Mobile Gaming with Novel Manga Approach
Apple’s App Store opens whole new channel for publishing games in frequent, chapter-size increments
Duvall, Washington – September 21, 2009 – Independent game developer Elecorn LLC is bringing a brand new style of game delivery to the App Store with Caster, a high speed free roaming fantasy themed third-person shooter. Unlike traditional games that deliver story lines in large sequels or expansion packs, Elecorn is leveraging the power of the App Store to use an incremental publishing style that resembles Japanese manga and anime.
“With the App Store, you can quickly distribute updates and new content to every end user with a few clicks. This allows us to do something new in games. We can make a truly episodic game that unfolds one episode at a time,” says Mike D. Smith, principal of Elecorn and Caster’s key developer. With the debut of Chapter 2, Caster advances its brand new format of episodic releases that expands the gameplay and explores an incredible epic story.
Chapter 2 “The Lydonia Chronicles” was released September 18th 2009 and is a free update to all those who currently own the game. The game normally sells for $2.99, but to celebrate the release of Chapter 2, Elecorn is holding a 33% off sale.
ABOUT CASTER
Caster is an episodic game that presents an intense third-person action shooter experience with pulse pounding music. In the game, the player dashes across scenic locations destroying bug like creatures called the Flanx using six unique attacks that include massive terrain deformation and high speed barrages of energy blasts. All new episodes are released periodically for free.
Caster is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and iPhone at http://www.casterthegame.com
ABOUT ELECORN LLC
Elecorn LLC is a small, independent software development company operated by Michael D. Smith. Caster is the latest in a series of games developed by Elecorn, which is also known for its animation software TweenMaker (www.tweenmaker.com). In addition to leading Elecorn, Smith also serves as a senior programmer for Hidden Path Entertainment.
October 7th, 2009 on 1:30 pm
Episode 2 has been released? I’m confused.
October 7th, 2009 on 1:45 pm
@hydra9 Well, the first three missions for the next chapter have been released for iPhone. I’m still trying to get some more stuff done before I make a larger release on PC / Mac…. that and I have some new game play mechanics that I want to try out. Sorry it takes me so long to get updates out. I guess the biggest cost of doing stuff on the side is… very … slow… pro .. gress. How are your indie films doing?
October 8th, 2009 on 5:37 pm
No progress with the films, unfortunately. Last September, I decided to change direction and since then, I’ve been writing a novel instead. The advantage being that it costs nothing (except time and effort) and I will eventually have a complete product. But yes… very slow progress.
It’s very cool that Caster is out on the iPhone. I don’t have one, but it’s a huge market. I hope you’re seeing some good sales – You deserve it!
October 20th, 2009 on 3:19 am
Waiting for the Ep2 update for Linux
October 29th, 2009 on 5:42 am
hi i purchest the game on steam, how do i get the new level pack/update?
October 29th, 2009 on 5:10 pm
The update is not yet available outside of iPhone.
I’m waiting to get more content ready before I do an update on PC etc.
Thanks!
October 29th, 2009 on 5:11 pm
kk tks
December 13th, 2009 on 9:24 am
is the update for mac released?
December 14th, 2009 on 11:55 am
@sem
Not yet. I’ll be updating the Desktop versions with the next release. Thanks!
December 20th, 2009 on 5:00 pm
Is there any update for the iPod touch
December 21st, 2009 on 5:03 pm
@Techlet.
Yup, I’m working on it. Hopefully I’ll be able to finish it up during Christmas break. Thanks!
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