Community Question Corner #1: Social Networking Integration

Community Question Corner #1: Social Networking Integration

December 1 by John
This week, CQC asks:
Do you, our loyal gamers, want social networking in our games? Would you really love to see OpenFeint or some other network in all of our games?

Answer in the comments section!

Comments [14]


The more games that support online community building, the greater the online community. =)
2009.12.04 by Victor | Reply | Quote

True dat. I hope the code for OpenFeint is easy to integrate, that's the direction I'm leaning in right now.
2009.12.05 by John | Reply | Quote

Mew2468 here from Twitter . . .

I think OpenFeint is a great feature, but it doesn't really fit the theme of your games. I love how the high-score lists work in Blue Attack and Blue Defense and that wouldn't be possible with OpenFeint.

If you decide on implementing OpenFeint, let me tell you - it is EXTREMELY easy. I'm attempting to code some games and tried making a few test OpenFeint programs and it is super easy. If it's easy for me to implement, ANYBODY can implement it. :)
2009.12.09 by Mew2468 | Reply | Quote

I would prefer Plus+ or Agon over Openfeint
2009.12.09 by Edward | Reply | Quote

Hey John,

If you need different high score lists, and easily skinnable UI, and challenges amongst other functions, do check out www.scoreloop.com

Our system is well thought out, secure and scalable.

Cheers,
Junde
2009.12.09 by Junde | Reply | Quote | Email

In your eyes, what features do these networks have that OpenFeint doesn't?

Or do you just have more games with those networks than with OpenFeint?
2009.12.09 by John | Reply | Quote

Edward: I would prefer Plus+ or Agon over Openfeint
I was thinking about this issue earlier today. It's great that there are so many networks to choose from, but at the same time, we have to make a decision to narrow our choices down to one or two. We can only do so much, after all. =)

Depending on the game, it could be possible to mix OpenFeint and Plus+ together, and let the gamer choose which service to use.
2009.12.10 by Victor | Reply | Quote

So far, maybe this is just a coincidence, but the only "network" that I have been using is Open Feint. I guess this is purely because it is the one being use in the majority of the games I have purchased for my ipod Touch. Don't really have experience as a user with the other ones so I can't really suggest you one over the other. On the other hand, I do not believe Any of those networks available (from the screens I can see) matches your game art style.

If you do choose to go for one, please take the time to go and updates your past games (blue defend and attack).
2009.12.14 by Guibs | Reply | Quote

If we do end up using any one of these networks, it will be across all of our games, don't worry about that. :)
2009.12.21 by John | Reply | Quote

Hey John, I do think that OpenFeint should be used as I think like myself, there are many who view achievements and leaderboards as a big part of the longevity of a game. It also helps with making it easier to provide content for players by increasing the achievements available for each update!

Go Openfeint!

Merry Xmas to you guys!
Ken
2009.12.27 by Ken | Reply | Quote

Personally, I have found that the Plus+ network feels remarkably more polished than OpenFeint. I try to avoid OpenFeint, but I find Plus+ actually fun to use.
2010.01.13 by Chuck | Reply | Quote | Email

Chuck: Personally, I have found that the Plus+ network feels remarkably more polished than OpenFeint. I try to avoid OpenFeint, but I find Plus+ actually fun to use.
I've been playing around with both now, and I'm going to have to retract the above statement. OF, when it first came out, was unpolished and something that I tried to avoid. However, in the interim, it would appear to have evolved into an excellent social community and a more well-rounded experience than Plus+. I have to change my vote to one for OF.
2010.01.20 by Chuck | Reply | Quote

I love the idea of getting achievements for your games. I think plus+ is the most polished social network for iPhone games. Openfient is also a good choice but I find most openfient games aren't worth the achievement points earned. I do like Victors idea of doing both but I think NGmoco will be too keen.
2010.01.21 by Jake | Reply | Quote

I love your games. Are there any plans to put apps on the Android market.
2010.11.12 by slcpshaw | Reply | Quote
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