NimbleBit's Sky Burger - Sneak Peak

[eeenmachine]

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Coming early April from NimbleBit…
Sky Burger puts you to work stacking burgers to order! Catch the right ingredients as they fall from the sky, and don’t forget that top bun when you’re done! Build over 50 unique burger orders that get taller and taller the more orders you complete. Complete enough orders in a row to cut your teeth on the coveted SkyBurger! Earn cash for each burger and get promoted up the Sky Burger corporate ladder. Look back at your career stats and compare them to the top Sky Burger employees.

[coconutbowling]

OMG, sky burger epicness!!!! I can't wait.

[mrbass]

Hmmm I don't even think claim jumpers motherlode sandwiches are that big. You gotta be insane to attempt to eat that one. Might actually bite on this one as it does have objectives to fufill. Is there a toss in trash like once in a level for instance swipe down if we goof?

[dannys95]

Yes!! Thats how I thought it would be.

[eeenmachine]

Hmmm I don't even think claim jumpers motherlode sandwiches are that big. You gotta be insane to attempt to eat that one. Might actually bite on this one as it does have objectives to fufill. Is there a toss in trash like once in a level for instance swipe to side if we goof?

No undo, but you only fail a burger if you catch a top bun without having the minimum number of required ingredients.

If you catch ingredients not in the order, or too many of a certain ingredient your tip goes down.

[cthibault]

Can't wait!

[kiwi91]

Oh hell yes.

This is what I thought it would be like (that's a good thing!).

I just got Scoops (thanks for the promo code btw) and freakin' love that game.

It's so addictive.

I was doubtful from the screenshots...but screenshots really don't do it justice.

Do you have a price set for it?

[Carlos-Sz]

It looks really nice. Another instant purchase for me.

I like the music. Does it part of the game or just the preview video?

[Brazilian Rider]

So it's like scoops but with objectives?

*Goes out and Pre-Orders*

[mookie32155]

is it gonna be $.99

[cjb43]

This looks superb. Good job.

[eeenmachine]

It looks really nice. Another instant purchase for me.

I like the music. Does it part of the game or just the preview video?

Its just part of the video. I'm a big fan of iPod support and BYOS (Bring your own soundtrack).

[eeenmachine]

is it gonna be $.99

There will be a lowered introductory price, not sure if it will be 99 cents yet.

[zvnthynn]

Its just part of the video. I'm a big fan of iPod support and BYOS (Bring your own soundtrack).

and now i feel kinda foolish :o because i actually rt you that i think the music fits the game. :D

[arono]

I nearly didn't get it
I was thinking to myself "what the hell is NimBlebit? wasn't this developed by Ian Marsh?" and then I remembered you joined NimbleBit, I guess I was so used to Ian Marsh
Congrats on Sky Burger
Can't wait to play it!!!:D

[pante]

why ian you are such a genius?
peace.

[dannys95]

It's looks 3D-ish, this shall be your best game.

[etoiles]

Tasty, why do I suddenly crave an In n' Out 100x100 (http://emptees.com/posts/13052-in-n-out-100-x-100)? :D

[rik555]

so it's the same exact gameplay as scoops but with an sequence you have to follow?

[Coral]

I think I saw a customer name in the video. Are you getting names from the address book like in Dr. Awesome and Dropship? That was a really neat touch to those games. Of course, when they ran out of names it made them up.

[anduril_ukr]

There will be a lowered introductory price, not sure if it will be 99 cents yet.

i would suggest going higher than a buck, as then no one will buy scoops (because sky burger is like the deluxe version of scoops). but a sale for a buck at first wouldn't hurt:)

[BrushMyNoseOff]

Looks great! Just the visual I had of it in my head.

I'm anticipating it, yessir.

[dannys95]

Its just part of the video. I'm a big fan of iPod support and BYOS (Bring your own soundtrack).

Oh well. I was hoping that song would be in the game. But I'll find something in my collection. This looks better than I thought. Your brother did an outstanding job with the visuals. Can't wait.

[Spiral75]

LOL!! What a cool idea.....I love video games....I love burgers......now if only Apple would develop technology that would allow users to SMELL the burger they are making. Im sure someone is working on it ;)

[eeenmachine]

so it's the same exact gameplay as scoops but with an sequence you have to follow?

So it uses the same game mechanic (tilt controlled stacking) as Scoops. But you are required to catch a certain number of specific ingredients before catching a top bun. Each complete burger earns you money based on the ingredients and tip amount. After earning enough money you are promoted which makes each ingredient more valuable, and upgrades your burger cart into better buildings.

There is also a stats page which keeps track of things like minutes played, pay rate, number of burgers served, average tip earned, and most valuable burger.

[rik555]

So it uses the same game mechanic (tilt controlled stacking) as Scoops. But you are required to catch a certain number of specific ingredients before catching a top bun. Each complete burger earns you money based on the ingredients and tip amount. After earning enough money you are promoted which makes each ingredient more valuable, and upgrades your burger cart into better buildings.

There is also a stats page which keeps track of things like minutes played, pay rate, number of burgers served, average tip earned, and most valuable burger.

I think it's a brilliant idea! How do you cone up with all these great game ideas??

[eeenmachine]

I think it's a brilliant idea! How do you cone up with all these great game ideas??

I dunno, they just cone to me ;)

[eeenmachine]

Post over on this thread if you want to create a burger to be featured in the game!
http://www.nimblebit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=230

[Zincous]

Sky Burgers are composed of six ingredients: tomato, cheese, pickles, patties, lettuce, and onions.

No ketchup and mustard? :(
Special appearance?

[inferi22]

Unlike the other guy I think that $0.99intro price would actualy help you because the average iPhone owner will only buy app if 1$ and that way I think this could become the number 1 paid app

[rik555]

I dunno, they just cone to me ;)

LOL cone? Was that a pun for scoops or a typo? Lolol

[eeenmachine]

No ketchup and mustard? :(
Special appearance?

Unfortunately sauces don't add that much height to a burger!

[dannys95]

Unfortunately sauces don't add that much height to a burger!

Well I posted at your forums. But; Ian are you crazy?!
No bacon or chicken?! :eek:

[eeenmachine]

Well I posted at your forums. But; Ian are you crazy?!
No bacon or chicken?! :eek:

I wanted to have a bunch of ingredients, but I also wanted any ingredient to drop at any time.

When you've got 10 tomatoes to catch and there are more than 6 ingredients it can take an excruciatingly long time.

Even with six it gets frustrating some time to have to wait for so long for a particular ingredient to drop.

[dannys95]

I wanted to have a bunch of ingredients, but I also wanted any ingredient to drop at any time.

When you've got 10 tomatoes to catch and there are more than 6 ingredients it can take an excruciatingly long time.

Even with six it gets frustrating some time to have to wait for so long for a particular ingredient to drop.

That's true. Well I'm just gonna head over to Mickey D's and grab some burgers. The video and posting at your forums made me hungry for burgers.

[dannys95]

OK i posted some more at your forums Ian, ;)

[anduril_ukr]

so you have to catch the ingredients in the exact right order and the exact right amount, right? i would suggest not having all of the same ingredients in a row (like patty, patty, patty, tomato, tomato, lettuce, lettuce, lettuce, lettuce, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, onion, onion, pickles or something but more like patty, cheese, tomato, lettuce, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, patty, cheese, onion, cheese, pickles, cheese, lettuce, lettuce) if you get what i mean

[Palfince]

I'm looking forward to this. It'll be a first day purchase for me whatever the price is.

[Mew2468]

OK i posted some more at your forums Ian, ;)
Me too :).

I'm looking forward to this. It'll be a first day purchase for me whatever the price is.

Totally! :D

[eeenmachine]

so you have to catch the ingredients in the exact right order and the exact right amount, right? i would suggest not having all of the same ingredients in a row (like patty, patty, patty, tomato, tomato, lettuce, lettuce, lettuce, lettuce, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese, onion, onion, pickles or something but more like patty, cheese, tomato, lettuce, patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, patty, cheese, onion, cheese, pickles, cheese, lettuce, lettuce) if you get what i mean

The order that you catch the ingredients does not matter, just the count.

[Coral]

I think I saw a customer name in the video. Are you getting names from the address book like in Dr. Awesome and Dropship? That was a really neat touch to those games. Of course, when they ran out of names it made them up.

Any word on this? :o

[anduril_ukr]

The order that you catch the ingredients does not matter, just the count.

okay . . .

just a side note, i am totally addicted to scoops, thanks for the promo on monday . . . i will definitely grab sky burger (as it has the same gameplay mechanics)

[eeenmachine]

Any word on this? :o

The name on the bottom of the screen is the employee (player's) name.

[Coral]

It must have been the name of the order or something. It looked like Walker or Wailer. Oh well.

How's progress coming?

[dannys95]

How's it going? Any chance we get it before we expect it?

[eeenmachine]

Progress is going good, I've been adding a lot of features lately: Resuming a burger, restoring save games from high scores sent to the server.

Unfortunately I need to wait for my business name change to go through in iTunes before submitting. If I don't, I risk launching Sky Burger, then having all my apps taken off the store for a few days (when the name gets changed from Ian Marsh -> NimbleBit). Which would be a horrible way to launch my best game for sure.

[dannys95]

Progress is going good, I've been adding a lot of features lately: Resuming a burger, restoring save games from high scores sent to the server.

Unfortunately I need to wait for my business name change to go through in iTunes before submitting. If I don't, I risk launching Sky Burger, then having all my apps taken off the store for a few days (when the name gets changed from Ian Marsh -> NimbleBit). Which would be a horrible way to launch my best game for sure.


True. Heck as long as you keep adding cool features Idon't mind the wait. :)

[eeenmachine]

Its been neck and neck between me and my brother, but I beat him to the position of Sky Burger Regional Manager!

[dannys95]

Its been neck and neck between me and my brother, but I beat him to the position of Sky Burger Regional Manager!

Haha. No hidden cheats right? ;)

[Zincous]

Lol those are some crazy stats.

$12 a minute? I make $12 an hour...

And 94% tip haha, I give 20% tip usually.

And you've played for 11 hours. Nice.

(yes I understand it's just a game, I was just pointing these out)

[Coral]

That tip is ridiculous lol. I am loving the interface. Keep up the good work.

[eeenmachine]

That tip is ridiculous lol. I am loving the interface. Keep up the good work.

The waiter isn't just bringing something to your table, he's stacking and balancing a burger up into the sky! Worth a good tip :)

[eeenmachine]

Woot, finally figured out how to embed hd youtube clips, check it out in all its HD glory.

[Chumbake]

That looks great!!! Was that a $74 burger at the end there? I can't wait for this, Ian.

PS. I love Kyper and can't stop playing.

[eeenmachine]

That looks great!!! Was that a $74 burger at the end there? I can't wait for this, Ian.

PS. I love Kyper and can't stop playing.

Yeah, it was. I finally broke a $100 burger today! If someone orders a "Sky Burger", the sky is the limit...

I've been thinking of some ways to promote Kyper whenever the update for it actually goes through. Might end up doing a 24 hour free deal, which worked out well for Scoops.

[dannys95]

Yeah, it was. I finally broke a $100 burger today! If someone orders a "Sky Burger", the sky is the limit...

I've been thinking of some ways to promote Kyper whenever the update for it actually goes through. Might end up doing a 24 hour free deal, which worked out well for Scoops.

I shall try to go over $100 tomorrow Master Ian.

That would be..........interesting.

[Spiral75]

This looks fun. I am missing a good arcade / puzzle type game so this would be perfect. Plus, I love burgers! This will be one ill grab right away

[eeenmachine]

Some great game play improvements are coming out of the first round of the beta. A big thanks to dannys95!

New burgers added last night:
"Chumburger"
"Kyperger"
"Arcade"
"Nimbleburger"

[dannys95]

Some great game play improvements are coming out of the first round of the beta. A big thanks to dannys95!

New burgers added last night:
"Chumburger"
"Kyperger"
"Arcade"
"Nimbleburger"

No problem. ;)
Those sound delicious.

[Skyr795]

So... does that mean that getting scoops now would be sort of pointless? or will they be different enough to warrant the purchase of both.:confused:

[inferi22]

i love the 24 hour free deal for kyper just picked it up today and LOVE hope u do the same with this game

[cjb43]

So... does that mean that getting scoops now would be sort of pointless? or will they be different enough to warrant the purchase of both.:confused:

They seem very different to me. Both include tilting to catch things, but other than that, Scoops seems different enough to warrant a purchase.

[dannys95]

Well I got pretty close to beating Ian's $130 burger (he's number one on the scoreboards now):

http://forums.toucharcade.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2307&stc=1&d=1238161152

But I sneezed and messed up. Shortly after to discover Master Ian stacked a $170 burger!!! It's on! :D:):cool:

[eeenmachine]

So... does that mean that getting scoops now would be sort of pointless? or will they be different enough to warrant the purchase of both.:confused:

Scoops is more casual and probably a better pick up and play game for when you only have time for a single game (cone). Sky Burger can require more concentration and is probably better suited to 5+ min gaming sessions.

[dannys95]

Scoops is more casual and probably a better pick up and play game for when you only have time for a single game (cone). Sky Burger can require more concentration and is probably better suited to 5+ min gaming sessions.

Agreed. Plus Scoops is ice cream. SK is burgers. COMPLETELY DIFFERENT! :D;)

[ibelongintheforums]

danny, are you a beta tester?

[dannys95]

danny, are you a beta tester?

yep. :D

[Skyr795]

Okay, so my last question is, will Skyburger have a "how long can you go" type mode as well?

[dannys95]

Okay, so my last question is, will Skyburger have a "how long can you go" type mode as well?

Do you mean how high you can go? Yeah. Ask Ian for details.

[nuggetsman28]

yep. :D

crap!!! can i beta too?;)

im great with beta testing:D

[eeenmachine]

Okay, so my last question is, will Skyburger have a "how long can you go" type mode as well?

There is one extra special burger order you can receive called "SkyBurger". For this order there is no limit to the number of ingredients to catch.

[turakm]

hey ian, wondering if you got an idea of when your gonna release this yet? and also if you are working or planning on any other projects after sky burger?

[arono]

Ian, is the game done yet and you're only waiting for apple to change the name of the company or do you still have some details to finish because I'm desperate waiting for your game

[eeenmachine]

Ian, is the game done yet and you're only waiting for apple to change the name of the company or do you still have some details to finish because I'm desperate waiting for your game

I'm trying to wrap up and loose ends and my goal is to submit at the end of next week.

[Mew2468]

I'm trying to wrap up and loose ends and my goal is to submit at the end of next week.

Nice! Can't wait :D.

[Coral]

I can't wait for this to come out. I have a designated place on my second page of apps.

[ibelongintheforums]

i need me some skyburger!!!!!
what will the price be?

im not going to buy a app untill i can play it
why ian must you make such great games?
why?
WHY?

[eeenmachine]

I know its hard to wait, and I want it out more than anybody, but I'm taking my time on this one to make sure I get it absolutely perfect!

[nuggetsman28]

I know its hard to wait, and I want it out more than anybody, but I'm taking my time on this one to make sure I get it absolutely perfect!

so you will submit this....... when :confused:

[eeenmachine]

so you will submit this....... when :confused:

When its done :) which should be soon....

[ibelongintheforums]

Can't you type code any faster????
Any word on price?
I'm guessing 3 dollars with 99 cent entry sale. Sky burger is more preminum like texropolis. So iguess you will do the same pricing

[Rocketman919]

Can't you type code any faster????
Any word on price?
I'm guessing 3 dollars with 99 cent entry sale. Sky burger is more preminum like texropolis. So iguess you will do the same pricing

Jesus king spamalot, if he was still typing code, then this probable woulndt come out for weeks. He's just adding some final touchups.

[nuggetsman28]

When its done :) which should be soon....

lol....could you be more specific;)

[eeenmachine]

lol....could you be more specific;)

I'm going on vacation from the 10th to the 16th, So maybe the 9th? I'd be pretty screwed if it launched right when I wasn't able to promote it.

[eeenmachine]

Can't you type code any faster????
Any word on price?
I'm guessing 3 dollars with 99 cent entry sale. Sky burger is more preminum like texropolis. So iguess you will do the same pricing

This is pretty much what we're thinking.

[eeenmachine]

Here are some of the new features I've been working on yesterday and today.

- You get a gold card after being promoted to CEO!
- New "Nimble Store" which also keeps fans up to date with our twitter and youtube channel.

[App-aholic]

Here are some of the new features I've been working on yesterday and today.

- You get a gold card after being promoted to CEO!
- New "Nimble Store" which also keeps fans up to date with our twitter and youtube channel.

Ooo very nice. Will be getting this as soon as it comes out!

I really like all your games! Super addicting.

[starjimstar]

So now I want to catch all the things i didn't want to catch in Scoops? That is brilliant. :D

[eeenmachine]

So now I want to catch all the things i didn't want to catch in Scoops? That is brilliant. :D

My favorite burger in the game is called the "Cone Stopper", guess the ingredients! :p

[starjimstar]

My favorite burger in the game is called the "Cone Stopper", guess the ingredients! :p

Haha, I can't wait. Those stacks are hypnotic. You should call it ZenBurger.

[turakm]

on the nimblebit forums, ian said that he is submitting on thursday

[nuggetsman28]

will it be under nimblebit or ian marsh in the app store?

[eeenmachine]

will it be under nimblebit or ian marsh in the app store?

I sent paperwork to Apple to request a name change to NimbleBit over 2 weeks ago, so it will be under Ian Marsh until Apple gets around to changing my business name.

Unfortunately I've heard that when the name is changed your apps can be unavailable for up to 4 days :(

[eeenmachine]

Sky Burger Facebook page is up! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sky-Burger/67928124819

[dannys95]

Sky Burger Facebook page is up! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sky-Burger/67928124819

Very cool................but I still don't like the new icon. The other one looked better.

[Zincous]

I became a fan on your skyburger page :)

[indyraider4]

WOOT WOOT! your facebook page has soo many fans. 9 including me!!! WOOOOO. I am sure more will join when the app comes out.

[gd3]

So was this submitted today?

[eeenmachine]

So was this submitted today?

It is being submitted tomorrow! yay!

[arono]

It is being submitted tomorrow! yay!

YAY!
I just hope apple speed things up and let this game through quickly coz I don't want to be waiting for 2 weeks like what happened with Kyper
I want to serve hamburgers right now

[randomdude]

So how much will it be

[eeenmachine]

So how much will it be

$0.99 at launch, regular price: $2.99

[dannys95]

I was hoping you would change the icon to how it was.........

[eeenmachine]

I was hoping you would change the icon to how it was.........

My professional artist gets the final say :D

[dannys95]

My professional artist gets the final say :D

LOL :rolleyes:. But so people see what I mean, the old one:

[arono]

LOL :rolleyes:. But so people see what I mean, the old one:

I thought you meant this one

http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/2221051.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0ZRYP5X5F6FSMBCCSE82&Expires=1239313523&Signature=gFMVHr5EFaTCyy0qQQBZ9DtzzKY%3D

Tho i don't like this one the most. The one you posted is the best one

[Chumbake]

The red border goes better with the tomato. Just my opinion.

[goblues11]

LOL :rolleyes:. But so people see what I mean, the old one:
I liike both of the icons so I don't mind either one

[eeenmachine]

Here is the final hi res icon

[dannys95]

Here is the final hi res icon

Well hi-res it looks better.

[pante]

:) i'm happy i could help you ian. :)

[dannys95]

same here - beta testing was fun

[eeenmachine]

:) i'm happy i could help you ian. :)

Thanks to both of you!

[Coral]

I can't wait for this game. Do you think saying that over and over again will make it come out faster?

[coconutbowling]

same here - beta testing was fun

You beta tested? Lucky... I really am excited for Sky Burger.

[dannys95]

You beta tested? Lucky... I really am excited for Sky Burger.

:p you guys r gonna love it

[FilthyCanadian]

First post in this thread, I've got all of the nimblebit games.

this was submitted on thursday, correct?

[DaveMc99]

From the 8th
It is being submitted tomorrow! yay!

First post in this thread, I've got all of the nimblebit games. this was submitted on thursday, correct?

Yes. :)

[nuggetsman28]

looks great!!!

[Mew2468]

Ian, this will be a first minute buy for me

Same here. This is as exciting as Rolando for me :D.

[gd3]

Hopefully I don't get banned for this, but any idea how large Sky Burger will be? I ask because I may have to download it at work on 3G (no I can't wait to get home to download it).

[dannys95]

Hopefully I don't get banned for this, but any idea how large Sky Burger will be? I ask because I may have to download it at work on 3G (no I can't wait to get home to download it).

About 4 thousand K.

[gd3]

About 4 thousand K.

OK good, so I can download it on 3G.

[bamafan12]

so when should this be live on the app store?

[gd3]

It was submitted at ~1:30 PST (California) on Thursday the 9th. So as long as there are no delays and it isn't rejected, I'd guess it would be out between Wednesday-Friday this week.

[DOOMBOT]

Hi.

Has anyone heard anymore about this game? I think Ian is on vacation, but he said it would take about a week (?) to be approved. Just wondering if anyone's heard anything. This is my most anticipated game for the iPhone so far!

Thanks!

[Trixie1010]

I really liked Scoops this sounds even better cool.

[arono]

Hi.

Has anyone heard anymore about this game? I think Ian is on vacation, but he said it would take about a week (?) to be approved. Just wondering if anyone's heard anything. This is my most anticipated game for the iPhone so far!

Thanks!

Actually there's nothing more we can hear about this game. We've heard everything (price, seen video, screenshots, features, etc)
It's in review so it's all on apple and we will hear of it when it isreleased or rejected (even for rejection apple is slow) which must be tomorrow or Friday
Ian said it would be bestly a week but apple's review procces is a mistery so no one really knows. It could take a month (hopefully not)

[Coral]

I wonder if it will take longer because he is trying to get the name changed to NimbleBit...
The problem is... I can't wait any longer.

[eeenmachine]

Approved! And I'm stuck on my iphone until tomorrow night :(

[FilthyCanadian]

Approved! And I'm stuck on my iphone until tomorrow night :(

That's awesome, and that sucks. I know virtually nothing about releasing a game, so I assume that it's not possible to release a game from an iphone.

[arono]

Approved! And I'm stuck on my iphone until tomorrow night :(

So that means no sky burger til tomorrow night:(??
Can't your bro upload it for you

[pante]

Approved! And I'm stuck on my iphone until tomorrow night :(

nice... :)

[DOOMBOT]

Approved! And I'm stuck on my iphone until tomorrow night :(

OMG so we can download it or you have to activate it?

[Rocketman919]

C'mon Ian, you cant do this to us! Cant you access itunes connect on safari?

[goldglover411]

YES!!!!!!!!!!! i have been waiting for this game for awhile now

[eeenmachine]

It should be available soon or now, I was just bummed because I can't start promoting it till tomorrow night.

[FilthyCanadian]

It should be available soon or now, I was just bummed because I can't start promoting it till tomorrow night.

I love you, I'll be picking it up ASAP.

[Rocketman919]

It should be available soon or now, I was just bummed because I can't start promoting it till tomorrow night.

time to update the sig :)

[FilthyCanadian]

It's not out yet, I'm keeping my eye on it.

[Coral]

Downloading from mobile appstore!!

[nuggetsman28]

i love you, I'll be picking it up ASAP.

take it easy man....

[Mew2468]

Downloading. Can't wait to play it!

[arn]

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