Those of you who follow the blog (yeah, both of you) know that Electromagnetizm is on a hiatus of sorts until 2012. However, part of this is because of a second project that I'm undergoing to add more to the AKSOFT repertoire. I've taken up this project as part of my software engineering course at the university. So, here it is. The official announcement of StarWings Mobile for Android.

StarWings Mobile is one of about 20 propositions for our software engineering course, but regardless of whether or not it is chosen as one of the 5 final projects, I'll continue work on this in my own time.

The game will be optimized for Android phones with ARMv6 capable processors running Android Froyo 2.2 or later. If time allows, the game may be optimized for Android tablets as well. Expect a proper and final release some time in late 2011 or early 2012.

The few of you who do follow this blog knew it was going to happen. Electromagnetizm is postponed to 2012.
I figure there isn't a big enough fanbase yet to warrant a rushed release. I apologize to those who are affected negatively by this delay.

I apologize for the continuing lack of updates. I have been ridiculously swamped with insane amounts of work, and Electromagnetizm has definitely taken a hit. Fortunately, I am still continuing the project. The bad news is that I will most likely have to postpone the release date to late 2011 or early 2012.
On a lighter note, I have more concept music for you!

Since the start of the new semester, things have been going rather slowly for Electromagnetizm, but I assure you the project is not dead. Recently, we've been working on the storyline and script, and auditions for voice actors have started.

I apologize for the lack of updates in the recent weeks, but I assure everyone that the project is still ongoing. I've simply been getting through January classes, so work has been slow. Check back soon for new updates.

A few important announcements today:
    - Mapping has started. The game will follow the following layout:
        - 5 main sectors (A,B,C,D,E)
        - Each sector will correspond to a new gameplay element (cannon, power beam, RML, mag chain, and final boss, respectively)
    - In order for effective testing of maps to work, I'm going to start mapping most of the levels in Valve®'s Source® engine. What this means is that I will be able to quickly lay out maps which I can test in the Source engine before implementing it in Electromagnetizm as a working level. This also means that I will be able to let the fans see my work as it progresses. As I complete new areas I will periodically upload Source map files which you can use in Valve's Portal™ to test the maps before the game is released.
    - The storyline is nearing completion. While I don't want to give out any spoilers, I will say that the entire game will have full voice acting, most of which will be done by myself and a few of my friends.

The website has undergone a major update. The main improvements are:
    -New dedicated subpages for Electromagnetizm and StarWings
    -Paypal payment widget is ready for implementation

Here is a short clip of a conceptual track I've been working on. I'm going for an ambient minor feeling built around electronic sounds to create an atmosphere of isolation with an obvious tech influence. Follow the link to download the clip!
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