Touch KO - (submitted) from Chillingo & The Mechtley Brothers [Archive]

Chillingo

03-29-2009, 02:40 PM

Touch KO - coming soon - an amazing 3D virtual boxing game for the iPhone and iPod Touch - including bullet-time bone-crunching knockouts!

Developed by US-based computer games designers Adam and Matt Mechtley, Touch KO gives the gamer a chance to advance through a boxing career, starting from humble beginnings in a run-down gym, all the way to the glamorous grand arena for the title fight.

http://toucharcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/touch-ko-interview-pic-300x225.jpg

The game allows for full 3D customization of the virtual fighter including facial and body features, clothing and even tattoos. It features innovative game play making use of the unique multi-touch and accelerometer capabilities of the device.

Check out the game poster below and youtube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4EPtr4_Iu0).

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nuggetsman28

03-29-2009, 02:42 PM

i am getting this no matter what!!!

nuggetsman28

03-29-2009, 02:42 PM

price, release date?

Chillingo

03-29-2009, 02:47 PM

Hi nuggetsman28 - should be end of April -- but of course, it'll be done when it's done -- we want to add in maximum polish, so it *may* over-run a little bit. Price to be determined.

Thanks for your interest !

Vester

03-29-2009, 02:51 PM

YAY chillingo!!!!! this game looks amazing!

salsamd

03-29-2009, 07:57 PM

Only one arena and two fighters are shown in the current video. Can you say how many will be in the final version?

It features innovative game play making use of the unique multi-touch and accelerometer capabilities of the device.

How do the controls work specifically?

don_k

03-29-2009, 08:07 PM

only boxing? I thought it was like Iron Fist Boxing where you have Muay Thai and Kickboxing too.

It looks good though, more like a complete game than Iron Fist Boxing.

adbjmb

03-29-2009, 08:24 PM

This looks really good. It reminds me of the fight night series.

steviet

03-30-2009, 03:35 AM

i want to like this as i love fight night round 3 but im not sold at the moment. it seems really slow and the hit detection seems off. hopefully when its more polished these will be addressed

TheBrianPerryProject

03-30-2009, 03:36 AM

Chillingo is cranking out the hits right now. This game looks good. I have alot of boxing in my family background so I will definitely be picking this up as soon as it is released. I can't wait.

Shush

04-20-2009, 07:28 PM

When I first heard about this game coming out I was really looking forward to it, the first real boxing game on iPhone and iPod Touch, But apart from that first glimse it seems to have vanished! I remember reading that they were going to get gameplay videos and more details, that never happend lol. And when I look around on the websites they all say March 25th. No correct me If I am wrong, but I am sure that was last month? Then I saw that it was coming out Mid-April? Hmm. Anybody heard anything?

nuggetsman28

04-20-2009, 08:51 PM

idk but...baby come back!!...you can blame it all...on...me!!

adam

04-20-2009, 09:44 PM

Hey there Shush, thanks for your interest! I am one of (two) developers of Touch KO. Rest assured we are working hard and you should very soon see some new things released out into the intertubes. My brother and I both work at Flashbang Studios during the day, so we are developing Touch KO basically after hours and on the weekends. It can be tough going at times--we are simultaneously crunching on our project at work and on Touch KO!

So keep your eyes peeled and definitely keep talking about the game--questions, ideas/suggestions, etc. Although we don't get to come up for air very much right now, we do care about what players want, so we want to hear from you!

supg328911

04-20-2009, 10:51 PM

i really like how this looks so far except t seems kinda slow, when you punch it seems as though the fighter has no more energy and is just throwing little slaps it looks very slow, but i will still be watching for this to see how it turns out...nice job so far :)

Spiral75

04-20-2009, 11:09 PM

wow this looks amazing. And I love the customizations!!! Kinda reminds me of something you would see on a PSP game!

salsamd

04-27-2009, 01:24 PM

Read Interview (http://toucharcade.com/2009/04/27/exclusive-interview-with-touch-ko-developer-adam-mechtley/#more-5052)

http://toucharcade.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/picture-41.png

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LBG

04-27-2009, 01:42 PM

Looks good, too bad I don't like boxing games.
PS - I don't mean to be racist, but are all the characters black? Is there a 'white' option?

Swordplay

04-27-2009, 02:05 PM

Chillingo is cranking out the hits right now. This game looks good. I have alot of boxing in my family background so I will definitely be picking this up as soon as it is released. I can't wait.

Too bad Chilingo neglects most of their games after they release with no updates.

salsamd

04-27-2009, 02:07 PM

Looks good, too bad I don't like boxing games.
PS - I don't mean to be racist, but are all the characters black? Is there a 'white' option?

If you watch the youtube clip in the first post, it does appear that you have the option to change skin color/facial features, etc... that would o/w be a serious omission.

Q: What was the inspiration behind the game? Any particular titles?

Adam: We've drawn a lot of inspiration from Fight Night in particular — it really captures the strategic aspects of boxing.

To calibrate those not familiar with FN 3 on PSP ($19.99)

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Kartel

04-27-2009, 02:44 PM

Too bad Chilingo neglects most of their games after they release with no updates.

Dude, please leave the forums and take that guy Voodoo with you.

adam

04-27-2009, 04:02 PM

Looks good, too bad I don't like boxing games.
PS - I don't mean to be racist, but are all the characters black? Is there a 'white' option?

Hi there! We will actually be shipping the game with a variety of character types and will be releasing updates with more characters after the game has gone live. Keep your eyes peeled as we send out pictures of more characters over the coming weeks!

theone1007

05-04-2009, 08:39 AM

Hey I found some new screenshots here (http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Touch+KO/news.asp?c=13068).

Pocketgamer.

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adam

05-07-2009, 01:01 AM

Hey guys,

Here's an image of a new fighter!

http://6ixsetstudios.com/images/wip/touch_ko-2009.05.06.png

There are some more new images here (http://appgamer.net/news/2009/may/4/touch-ko-boxing-new-screens/).

salsamd

05-07-2009, 01:28 AM

Chillingo have their fingers in so many pies its getting tough to keep up. One of their many projects is Touch KO Boxing, an impressive Fight Night inspired game developed by FlashBang Studios. We've been sent a batch of new screens for you to feast your eyes on. What we've seen sure looks impressive, and so it should; each character is said to consist of around 3,500 polygons and have all been animated using motion capture techniques.

Looking at the close up image of the woman below the texture work is certainly impressive specifically where the hair meets the face around by her ears. Alongside impressive visuals Touch KO also boasts a fairly indepth character creator allowing you to change your pugilists skin tone, outfit and even adding tattoos.

Last we heard the game was on course for a June release date with no word on a price point although we estimate a price along the lines of £2.99.

http://static.appgamer.net/images/articles/Touch_KO_woman.jpg

http://static.appgamer.net/images/articles/Touch_KO_3.jpg

http://static.appgamer.net/images/articles/Touch_KO_1.jpg

http://static.appgamer.net/images/articles/Touch_KO_2.jpg

adam

06-01-2009, 09:54 AM

We're coming down the home stretch! I posted up some new screenshots on my website (http://www.6ixsetstudios.com/2009/06/touch-ko-gets-a-facelift/#more-416), so check 'em out!.

Keep your eyes peeled in the next week or two we will be looking for some volunteers for our final round of beta testing. Best place to check is either here, my twitter (http://twitter.com/amechtley), Matt's twitter (http://twitter.com/biphenyl), or Chillingo's twitter (http://twitter.com/chillingo).

salsamd

06-01-2009, 10:03 AM

http://6ixsetstudios.com/images/wip/touch_ko_2009.06.01-1.jpg

We’re coming down the home stretch right now with Touch KO as well as with Crane Wars. Have you ever crunched on games? Not fun. Now try crunching on two games simultaneously. OK well me crunching on my two games at once is probably still not as bad as crunching on one game for E3 at a company like Sony or Activision (you guys know who you are and have my deepest sympathies).

Anyhow, we hooked up with Michael Heald, the awesome graphic designer who did the Blurst website, to have him take a pass at the graphic design elements in Touch KO. He has done a marvelous job and we have started getting some of his work into the game. Just a couple more weeks now and we should be ready to submit! Here are a couple of new shots to share!

http://6ixsetstudios.com/images/wip/touch_ko_2009.06.01-2.jpg

http://6ixsetstudios.com/images/wip/touch_ko_2009.06.01-3.jpg

http://6ixsetstudios.com/images/wip/touch_ko_2009.06.01-4.jpg

http://6ixsetstudios.com/images/wip/touch_ko_2009.06.01-6.jpg

http://6ixsetstudios.com/images/wip/touch_ko_2009.06.01-7.jpg

http://6ixsetstudios.com/images/wip/touch_ko_2009.06.01-8.jpg

lildragon

06-01-2009, 11:30 AM

Great work thus far, the title is shaping up nicely. Will be a purchase for sure.

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GodSon

06-01-2009, 12:34 PM

Great update and pics. I will be downloading this and creating a very balanced boxer as soon as it comes out. :D

adam

06-07-2009, 01:20 PM

Just put up some more new screenshots the other day!

This last week the game has really made some pretty dramatic changes! In addition to getting more of Michael’s graphic design work in place, we have lighting working on the characters now! This is actually a really taxing process for a platform like the iPhone (not the rendering so much as skinning something with normals). That’s why you see so many games with unlighted characters. However, thanks to the genius of Renaldas Zioma and the rest of the iPhone team over at Unity Technologies, we’ve gotten some massive engine performance increases. One of these is assembly-level skinning using the ARM’s VFP coprocessor. Anyway, I’ll stop ranting and just let you take a look at the screenshots!
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It may be bold to say it, but I think in the near future if you are making iPhone games and you aren’t using Unity, then chances are you’re doing it wrong ;)

http://6ixsetstudios.com/images/wip/touch_ko_2009.06.05-1.jpg

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arta

06-07-2009, 01:46 PM

They should do a MMA game next round.

Retean

06-07-2009, 02:38 PM

Looks like i finally got a decent game to replace Ironfist

salsamd

06-22-2009, 05:25 PM

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Here's a list of features provided by the developer:

• Customize your boxer's appearance with dozens of equipment and tattoo options
• Additional content packs coming soon!
•*Quick-Play mode lets you get in a quick bout on the go
• Compete for title fights in Career Mode, rising through the ranks from amateur to champion
• Intuitive, easy-to-use controls
• Accurate scoring uses real boxing rules
• Online leaderboards and achievements
• Crushing knock-out punches
• Random opponent generator creates hundreds of possible opponents
• Play your own music from your iTunes Library

For Comparison:

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chukwuka13

06-22-2009, 07:53 PM

Dude wtf. I'm starting to question if i'm getting this game now. Why are the punches so slow. How is that gonna knock any1 out.

VeganTnT

06-23-2009, 12:25 AM

Dude wtf. I'm starting to question if i'm getting this game now. Why are the punches so slow. How is that gonna knock any1 out.

All the moves are from mocap. They get faster as you progress and your boxer becomes better. As your speed increases your punches will become faster

freedog

06-23-2009, 12:32 AM

Game might be a little slow but it still looks pretty good. I'll be buying, wish there was online multiplayer thoug.

xVietx

06-23-2009, 04:36 AM

Been excited about this one for a while. Heard it comes out this June, can anyone confirm?

Squirt Reynolds

06-23-2009, 10:41 AM

Dude wtf. I'm starting to question if i'm getting this game now. Why are the punches so slow. How is that gonna knock any1 out.
I was thinking the exact same thing. Plus, when the guys get knocked out, the way they flop down looks ridiculous. I realize that it's still pretty good for the iphone(for now) (3GS), but hopefully the developers clean that up a little bit.

If it's true that your boxer does get better, and his punches do get faster then that's definitely a good thing. But still, i hope what we see in that video isn't the final version of the game.

I'm gonna have to wait for a few people to TOFTT on this one before i buy.

adam

06-23-2009, 11:55 AM

Been excited about this one for a while. Heard it comes out this June, can anyone confirm?

Hi xVietx,

We are finishing the game right now and should be submitting it to Apple sometime this week. Approvals are a little slower right now because of all the stuff being updated for 3.0, but we should hopefully make it out by the end of the month. We'll keep you updated as we know more!

-Adam

AttackOfThePwned

06-23-2009, 12:02 PM

Game might be a little slow but it still looks pretty good. I'll be buying, wish there was online multiplayer thoug.

That would be something. Online competitions for different weight class titles.

YungAssassin_BHB

06-23-2009, 01:09 PM

does anybody have a release date for this
(I see now)

'Jeep

06-23-2009, 01:19 PM

does anybody have a release date for this

Not too keen on reading are you? Your answer is 2 posts above yours! ;)

Amazing news, can't wait, so getting this, looks fab, love how the speed element becomes a tactical and strategic element, makes it a lot more realistic. What's your general opinion on this one VegantTnT, as much as you're allowed to say????:D

VeganTnT

06-23-2009, 01:47 PM

I really liked it. You get licensed rap music, the controls I just love, and my favorite part of taking a guy's life bar to zero then giving him one last hit that activates ragdoll physics and he just crumples to the ground.

Between matches in career mode you get the option to train on different equipment that will boost your fighter in key areas. I went straight into speed and had some really quick jabs after only 2 matches

qasim

06-23-2009, 02:13 PM

I played a beta of this. I can't talk about it (i.e. videos, reviews, pix.) but i must say it's a great game, has excellent controls, and is pretty fun. I'd pay 5-7 bucks for it. :)

'Jeep

06-23-2009, 03:37 PM

Thanks you Vegan and qasim, now it's probably going to be a "buy before the reviews are out". Already got a release candidate (fishing!...:D)? ?

I'll wait a couple of weeks, should manage!

xVietx

06-23-2009, 04:21 PM

Wow, so many games coming out in the next few weeks. I can safely say that this one is one of the few worth buying.

Grumps

06-23-2009, 05:28 PM

Love the career mode but I'm curious about how will the control work. (Dodging, punching)

frogtorch

06-23-2009, 05:35 PM

At :26 in the video, that dude gets rocked! by a... jab?

salsamd

06-23-2009, 05:56 PM

Love the career mode but I'm curious about how will the control work. (Dodging, punching)

VeganTnT said:
June 22, 2009 at 10:53 am
I was one of the beta testers so I can answer this.

• A thumb tap is a jab on the appropriate side (right= right arm, left = left arm)
• A tap and hold raises that arm to block
• A tap and a swipe up is an uppercut
• A tap and a swipe in towards the center is a hook.

you also quickly move your device to the left and right to make your pugilist dodge

I'll remind everyone that this is based on a beta build and could change at anytime. BUT this control scheme was highly intuitive and easy to master so I would be surprised if they changed it

'Jeep

06-23-2009, 06:10 PM

• a thumb tap is a jab on the appropriate side (right= right arm, left = left arm)
• a tap and hold raises that arm to block
• a tap and a swipe up is an uppercut
• a tap and a swipe in towards the center is a hook.

You also quickly move your device to the left and right to make your pugilist dodge

yes! :)

yournothere

07-01-2009, 05:11 PM

this is somehow my most anticipated game right now. It used to be livefire/kill-test, which is amzing and i would love to see that like...right now. But i want this game more than anything else.

yournothere

07-07-2009, 07:03 PM

Has everyone lost interest in this game lol? Any news from the the dev or anything?

dominator246

07-07-2009, 07:44 PM

Haha sweet, tearing up gameloft one app at a time. Hope you guys get minigore out soon

yournothere

07-08-2009, 06:26 PM

Haha sweet, tearing up gameloft one app at a time. Hope you guys get minigore out soon

this is a touch KO thread. maybe you should of wrote that in the mingore thread? lol. n e ways. where is this thing!!!

drswisher23

07-08-2009, 08:56 PM

adam

07-10-2009, 10:58 AM

Hi folks

Sorry for being incommunicado. Matt and I were crunching really hard lately to finish this up and both have had a lot going on.

The game has been submitted to Apple, but we are still waiting on a release date from them. The approval process has been really bogged down because of all of the OS 3.0 compatibility updates, but hopefully it should be soon!

twentyone

07-10-2009, 11:11 AM

AWESOME!! THANKS Adam!!!

I know many people are eager for this game including me!! We appreciate your hard work!!

'Jeep

07-10-2009, 12:33 PM

AWESOME!! THANKS Adam!!!

I know many people are eager for this game including me!! We appreciate your hard work!!

Thanks Adam, I think a LOT of us are waiting for this one! Gonna have to live with the fact that it could drop anytime now!:eek:

A new video maybe to help us with the wait??:D

beetle004

07-11-2009, 05:13 AM

now that it has been submitted for approval, can you tell us about the price

Mr. Obvious

07-11-2009, 08:14 AM

Looking forward to this one! Should be out very very soon. Will be picking it up as soon as it's out.

Trautman

07-17-2009, 10:43 PM

I got information that Touch KO had been submitted. Is it correct?

Militia

07-17-2009, 11:19 PM

salsamd

07-17-2009, 11:32 PM

I disagree.

1. wait to see a full gameplay before judging.

2. Developers should be designing with the potential to mature the assets with the new available hardware, but also pushing the current hardware to its limits. Hopefully, we'll see more games that auto-recognize the presence of a 3GS (before or after installation) and kick the rendering up several echelons to accommodate.

3. "Don't support lame endeavors" is tantamount to saying you support mediocrity, for as Real Racing demonstrated, most developers really haven't pushed the 1st gen hardware to its true capacity. Here is an honest developer who is trying to do just that. And again, if some of the assets get buffed to accommodate the 3GS, there is no reason why it can't play, and look like Fight Night for the PSP.

Diggins

07-17-2009, 11:56 PM

Yes.

So any price been decided?

It's good to see games like this coming out of chillingo unlike some of their others. Seriously why forget have over 100 I think it's a little overkill

dawxxx666

07-18-2009, 01:55 AM

Touch KO will be launched at a special price of $2.99. The official game price will be $4.99.

freedog

07-18-2009, 11:46 AM

Yeah I'd like to know your source of that information.

dawxxx666

07-18-2009, 11:47 AM

It's from Chillingo's press release.

dawxxx666

07-18-2009, 12:15 PM

The game was submitted - it's Apple's turn now. I've posted my first impressions with the preview build of Touch KO on MyApple.pl but it's in Polish so you won't be interested.
I didn't make any videos but you can find one there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-RU4ZF9bG8

whatefortouchko

07-18-2009, 12:19 PM

plz come out touch ko i realy want dis game i hope it drops like in 5 more mintues plz

Slapshot

07-18-2009, 02:18 PM

I think it just got approved!!!! YAY!!! :D It says it in the gray box! Source: http://www.slidetoplay.com/story/minigore-preview

dawxxx666

07-18-2009, 02:38 PM

@Slapshot
"submitted" not "approved"

Slapshot

07-18-2009, 02:40 PM

@Slapshot
"submitted" not "approved"

Well..... You never know. :rolleyes:

yournothere

07-18-2009, 02:44 PM

dam...i thought it got approved...
man i want this game so bad.

Slapshot

07-18-2009, 02:46 PM

Well, at the bottom it said we should be seeing it soon, so that's where I got the impression.:)

yournothere

07-18-2009, 02:48 PM

Well, at the bottom it said we should be seeing it soon, so that's where I got the impression.:)
are you talking about minigore?

Slapshot

07-18-2009, 02:48 PM

are you talking about minigore?

No. Look at the bottom of the gray box.

yournothere

07-18-2009, 02:49 PM

No. Look at the bottom of the gray box.

gray box?

yournothere

07-18-2009, 02:50 PM

ok nvm i see it lol

yournothere

07-18-2009, 02:59 PM

ppl its out i am bout to go git itunes card yess its out

gtfo
if its out go make a thread...i doubt it

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:02 PM

ppl its out i am bout to go git itunes card yess its out

get a life.

rich_952000

07-18-2009, 03:03 PM

ppl its out i am bout to go git itunes card yess its out

If it is out link it, if not hope you get banned.

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:03 PM

jp i wish it was dang

dont ever do that again.i officially hate you now.

eggzbacon

07-18-2009, 03:09 PM

ooooo y u hate me and y should i git banned

Dude, you type and act like a kindergartener

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:12 PM

Dude, you type and act like a kindergartener

i totally agree with that. i just hate you....no need me to explain.
you should kno that answer

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:16 PM

[content edited out]

.....
you have got to be kidding me.
YOUR DAD!!!AHAHAHAHAH
what a daddys boy. go get a girlfriend. unless your like 3 years old

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:21 PM

jp yaw lame i talk to yaw later

no ones gonna talk to a little kid like you. GTFO

AaronAMV

07-18-2009, 03:23 PM

live it somewhere else, or don't annoy us. i'm only 14 and i don't act like a three year old.

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:25 PM

haha i am 12 and i am living my life lol

i thought you were gonna leave. now leave.

AaronAMV

07-18-2009, 03:26 PM

i'm sorry, i can't understand what you're saying, please pass first grade before you try to communicate.

AaronAMV

07-18-2009, 03:28 PM

i don't like picking on people.

Slapshot

07-18-2009, 03:28 PM

ppl its out i am bout to go git itunes card yess its out

Huh!?!?! What!?! It's out? Link or get banned! :mad:

Palfince

07-18-2009, 03:29 PM

Guys, stop arguing and remember:

http://www.agoravox.fr/IMG/do_not_feed_trolls.jpg

On another note I'm really looking to Touch KO and I hope it comes out soon. :D

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:30 PM

haha but u want fight me

ill fight you little boy. oh and im pretty sure your daddy plays games too. i beat him in fight night round 4 yesterday. wasnt he crying at home yesterday? or was that your mom? oops maybe i went inside her too much?

AaronAMV

07-18-2009, 03:35 PM

Guys, stop arguing and remember:

http://www.agoravox.fr/IMG/do_not_feed_trolls.jpg

On another note I'm really looking to Touch KO and I hope it comes out soon. :D
the object of the game is to reverse troll him.

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:36 PM

i know i am soorey i was just trying to past some time there no iphone games out theres only roloando 2 and real racer i mean come on guys

so you have no life so you decided to come here and just lie? thats really cool

Slapshot

07-18-2009, 03:38 PM

oo that was u that waslaying me in fight night round 4 on xbox live and u barbley beat me u beat me in 9 rounds dang

Engrish?

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:38 PM

oo that was u that waslaying me in fight night round 4 on xbox live and u barbley beat me u beat me in 9 rounds dang

can anyone translate that to english for me plz? I dont understand him.

VeganTnT

07-18-2009, 03:42 PM

I'm going to fight you all if you keep provoking the trolls

yournothere

07-18-2009, 03:43 PM

I'm going to fight you all if you keep provoking the trolls

ok ok
ill stop.

Boardumb

07-18-2009, 04:00 PM

develop to the system strenghths. THis looks bad and don't misunderstand me, by no means am I sayin we can't do 3D i encourage 3D games. but this is one of those games better left off the idevice. Take Gangstar for example a game style originally intended for consoles and based on video preview looks like it will be done well. Take Super KO Boxing 2 basically nintendo's punch-out series style. this can be easily done on the iphone and look great. Don't support such lame endeavors.
I totally disagree with this statement. I think this game looks brilliant, and the control scheme that Vegan described sounds extremely intuitive and built to the strengths of the platform. If people don't think outside the box a little, we'd all be stuck playing fart apps and match 3's.

Basically: Don't knock it 'til you've tried it.

ooooo y u hate me and y should i git banned
You should get banned and we hate you for providing false information by saying this game is out. There should be some sort of aptitude test before people are allowed on the internet (or have kids).

VeganTnT

07-18-2009, 04:08 PM

yaw will see and yea my dad works at apple yaw will when it comes out all of yaw thats y i went to gdc 09 and yaw dident

You are posting in a thread about an upcoming iphone game.

Stop talking about xbox, ps3, and your dad working at apple.

If you can't keep on topic you will be banned due to all the infractions you are piling up.

This is your FINAL WARNING

yournothere

07-18-2009, 04:28 PM

so is the approval process being all slow because of the 3.0 stuff done now? Is the approval process back to normal? Its been a week since the game has been submitted.

Tavoss

07-18-2009, 04:34 PM

lol, fail. Points for effort, minus points for lack of spell check.

TO:

This game looks sick, I dont hve any money left, but I'll def pick it up on my next check!!

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-18-2009, 09:08 PM

o touch ko were are you apple whats taking so long

beachmusic

07-18-2009, 09:17 PM

For some reason chillingo games are talking too long with regards to apple approval process! Metal sun was submitted july 6 and was already in the appstore!

yournothere

07-18-2009, 09:47 PM

twentyone

07-18-2009, 10:05 PM

For some reason chillingo games are talking too long with regards to apple approval process! Metal sun was submitted july 6 and was already in the appstore!

its been 12 days since approval for metal sun. touch ko is submitted for only like a week. it should be out early next week.or maybe late next week

Ya. Dungeonslayer was also submitted on the 6th and came out today.

I believe Touch KO was submitted on the 7th so it should be out Wed or Thurs.

yournothere

07-18-2009, 10:09 PM

Ya. Dungeonslayer was also submitted on the 6th and came out today.

I believe Touch KO was submitted on the 7th so it should be out Wed or Thurs.

never knew it was submitted on the 7th. i thought it was submitted on the 10th or 11th.

twentyone

07-18-2009, 10:12 PM

never knew it was submitted on the 7th. i thought it was submitted on the 10th or 11th.

You are right ..it was the 10th. I was confused which is why i said it would be out around Wed because I was thinking 12 days from the 10th. Thanks

yournothere

07-18-2009, 10:15 PM

You are right ..it was the 10th. I was confused which is why i said it would be out around Wed because I was thinking 12 days from the 10th. Thanks

i say itll be out around late next week. if not early next next week.

beetle004

07-19-2009, 12:37 AM

damn this wait is killing me

yournothere

07-19-2009, 11:23 AM

im also dieing from this wait. if this doesnt come out before wednesday then thats when imma go nuts.

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-19-2009, 07:57 PM

lets put it like dis if it dosent come out by friday then i am giving up on it. It has been a while. Mabey a video or a pic would help anybody.

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-20-2009, 10:21 AM

mann i am dieing for dis game more than i was dieing for need for speed mannn.

yournothere

07-20-2009, 05:43 PM

mann i am dieing for dis game more than i was dieing for need for speed mannn.

im waiting just like you....except im waiting patienly unlike you.mannn

Tavoss

07-20-2009, 05:49 PM

im waiting just like you....except im waiting patienly unlike you.mannn
You know, I had a whole rant written out saying you're a hypocrite... but, its just not worth it.

yournothere

07-20-2009, 05:52 PM

You know, I had a whole rant written out saying you're a hypocrite... but, its just not worth it.

i c. thats cool. Wanna let me read it? lol

Tavoss

07-20-2009, 05:54 PM

it'd take too long to rewrite... instead, imma go cook up a tasty dinner

yournothere

07-20-2009, 05:55 PM

good luck with that. imma go back and play defenders chronicles. :P

meder87

07-20-2009, 05:57 PM

Did anyone get to beta test this? were there any previews from any sites? Or is Chillingo taking a chance on it being really good?

yournothere

07-20-2009, 05:58 PM

Did anyone get to beta test this? were there any previews from any sites? Or is Chillingo taking a chance on it being really good?

if your looking for some gameplay video, youtube is the place. Also i think some people did get to beta test this because the beta testers told us how the controls work in this game.

meder87

07-20-2009, 06:00 PM

Yeah I saw videos for it. Reminded me of Fight Night. Unless it was in this thread I just couldn't recall anyone here talking about the game and how it plays.

yournothere

07-20-2009, 06:01 PM

Yeah I saw videos for it. Reminded me of Fight Night. Unless it was in this thread I just couldn't recall anyone here talking about the game and how it plays.

i dont think they were allowed to talk about anything until the game was released. to me, it only looks like fight night because of how the camera angle is.

meder87

07-20-2009, 06:04 PM

i dont think they were allowed to talk about anything until the game was released. to me, it only looks like fight night because of how the camera angle is.

That's surprising. The minigore thread turned into beta testers talking about the game. You'd think a game like Touch KO Chillingo would want to see what people say and start off big and instead of a take a chance with hype.

salsamd

07-20-2009, 06:05 PM

VeganTnT said:
June 22, 2009 at 10:53 am
I was one of the beta testers so I can answer this.

• A thumb tap is a jab on the appropriate side (right= right arm, left = left arm)
• A tap and hold raises that arm to block
• A tap and a swipe up is an uppercut
• A tap and a swipe in towards the center is a hook.

you also quickly move your device to the left and right to make your pugilist dodge

I'll remind everyone that this is based on a beta build and could change at anytime. BUT this control scheme was highly intuitive and easy to master so I would be surprised if they changed it

06-23-2009, 03:13 PM
qasim
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Join Date: Apr 2009
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I played a beta of this. I can't talk about it (i.e. videos, reviews, pix.) but i must say it's a great game, has excellent controls, and is pretty fun. I'd pay 5-7 bucks for it.
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Here's a list of features provided by the developer:

• Customize your boxer's appearance with dozens of equipment and tattoo options
• Additional content packs coming soon!
•*Quick-Play mode lets you get in a quick bout on the go
• Compete for title fights in Career Mode, rising through the ranks from amateur to champion
• Intuitive, easy-to-use controls
• Accurate scoring uses real boxing rules
• Online leaderboards and achievements
• Crushing knock-out punches
• Random opponent generator creates hundreds of possible opponents
• Play your own music from your iTunes Library

For Comparison:

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meder87

07-20-2009, 06:29 PM

Diggins

07-20-2009, 07:24 PM

if your looking for some gameplay video, youtube is the place. Also i think some people did get to beta test this because the beta testers told us how the controls work in this game.

Ya that vegan dude got to beta test this(along with every other app in existence) and he explained the way it worked on like page 7 or something. The control scheme sounds like it can make some pretty tactical fights

EDIT: I only read pg 12 I didn't realize people beat me to it

yournothere

07-21-2009, 10:08 AM

GodSon

07-21-2009, 11:31 AM

After watching a gameplay video of someone playing the game. I dont like how you have to touch the screen a few times just to throw a punch. is it because of the game reacting to it or is it because you cant do fast jabs?

If its anything similar to Fight Night (looks close) then your initial character in career mode will start out slow. As you progress through different fights, Title bouts, training, moving up in rank, etc. your character should become very fast over time contingent to how you distribute your skill points . I do hope thats the case because touch response will make or break it and i have high hopes.

Diggins

07-21-2009, 11:38 AM

If its anything similar to Fight Night (looks close) then your initial character in career mode will start out slow. As you progress through different fights, Title bouts, training, moving up in rank, etc. your character should become very fast over time contingent to how you distribute your skill points . I do hope thats the case because touch response will make or break it and i have high hopes.

yes that's another thing one of the testers said on a previous page. They said that the punches start slow and don't look very strong but as the game progresses fighting becomes very fast-paced and punches give the appearance of a lot of strength

yournothere

07-21-2009, 11:39 AM

'Jeep

07-21-2009, 12:05 PM

Suddenly realised that's my main wish for this game: good, no great touch controls combining swipe and touch, and tilt. Visually the Touch KO video looks impressive, but that psp boxing game just puts me off because it looks like mechanical moves resulting from dpad/button combinations. Not sure if I'm expecting too much...

yournothere

07-21-2009, 12:16 PM

im happy with how the game looks good. not too happy about how they fall to the ground. but this is a buy for me. Wonder is they ever going to add soem type of multiplayer into this? online would be really good.

twentyone

07-21-2009, 12:21 PM

Guys, I would like to hear from more of the beta-testers and here is why:

I have been really looking forward to this game just like all of you HOWEVER, I have seen quite a few gameplay videos as well as read a handful of hands-on previews from various people. Although they all admitted that it wasn't the final build, a few of the previews are from the past week or so and here is the general consensus:

This is NOT Fight Night! The game looks great, has a good leveling system and customization BUT it has very repetitive, non-challenging gameplay and somewhat frustrating controls.

First of all, you CANNOT move your fighter...the fighters engage in an "automatic two-step" when both guys block at the same time (lame!) There really isn't any strategy involved as you just pretty much hammer away on your opponent and can pretty much win every match by TKO. The akward camera angle with the controls make it frustrating to execute what you are trying to do. In fact here is a good quote from appadvice.com: "will entertain you and frustrate you all at the same time"

A few good, objective previews:
http://www.iphonegamenetwork.com/touch-ko-hands-on
http://www.mobilegamefaqs.com/newsstory.php?id=2316

Anyway, I'm not trying to be pessimistic but I think that many of us (including myself) should temper expectations a bit, that's all. I do hope this game kicks ass!

'Jeep

07-21-2009, 12:27 PM

Guys, I would like to hear from more of the beta-testers

If you ask nicely, veganTnT might tell you if early build symptoms have tainted reviews. But I doubt he'd be in a position to say more under NDA.

yournothere

07-21-2009, 12:30 PM

Guys, I would like to hear from more of the beta-testers and here is why:

I have been really looking forward to this game just like all of you HOWEVER, I have seen quite a few gameplay videos as well as read a handful of hands-on previews from various people. Although they all admitted that it wasn't the final build, a few of the previews are from the past week or so and here is the general consensus:

This is NOT Fight Night! The game looks great, has a good leveling system and customization BUT it has very repetitive, non-challenging gameplay and somewhat frustrating controls.

First of all, you CANNOT move your fighter...the fighters engage in an "automatic two-step" when both guys block at the same time (lame!) There really isn't any strategy involved as you just pretty much hammer away on your opponent and can pretty much win every match by TKO. The akward camera angle withe the controls make it frustrating to execute what you are trying to do. In fact here is a good quote from appadvice.com: "will entertain you and frustrate you all at the same time"

A few good, objective previews:
http://www.iphonegamenetwork.com/touch-ko-hands-on
http://www.mobilegamefaqs.com/newsstory.php?id=2316

Anyway, I'm not trying to be pessimistic but I think that many of us (including myself) should temper expectations a bit, that's all. I do hope this game kicks ass!

if it was a preview build then im sure they must have changed a few things. the game looks good. and i admit the game looks too easy. Maybe there will be a difficulty setting? The game is not fight round. we all know that. And is really does suck how you cant move your player. and theres blocking so both players wont be blocking unless you decide to block. Overall i think this game would be worth a few bucks.

adam

07-21-2009, 12:42 PM

If you ask nicely, veganTnT might tell you if early build symptoms have tainted reviews. But I doubt he'd be in a position to say more under NDA.

Hi guys,

I think this wasn't totally clear for beta testers. Now that the game has been submitted they are free to share their impressions. Any beta testers that post here are welcome to speak freely!

yournothere

07-21-2009, 12:49 PM

Hi guys,

I think this wasn't totally clear for beta testers. Now that the game has been submitted they are free to share their impressions. Any beta testers that post here are welcome to speak freely!

oh yay!!! now why can hear some detailed stuffXD

lets out your words beta testers!!

GodSon

07-21-2009, 01:00 PM

I really hope you have the freedom of movement in the final build. A boxer than isn't light on his/her feet???? Doesn't even sound right...

yournothere

07-21-2009, 01:02 PM

when i heard about the controls i heard there was tilting?

twentyone

07-21-2009, 01:09 PM

when i heard about the controls i heard there was tilting?

Yes but I have watched 4 or 5 videos of people actually playing the game and never saw it used. In fact, one of the articles I linked in above post, the guy said that it was very slow to respond on his 3G, but I'm sure that those things have been "ironed out".

Either way, I will be getting this game and we can all decide for ourselves by this weekend...hopefully.

'Jeep

07-21-2009, 01:09 PM

yournothere

07-21-2009, 01:12 PM

maybe in the previous build there wasnt any tilting controls. i hope the tilting works good. also, cant wait to hear from the beta testers.

GodSon

07-21-2009, 01:15 PM

Yeah i'm getting it regardless. It's a game that is much needed on my iTouch.

twentyone

07-21-2009, 01:26 PM

....

twentyone

07-21-2009, 01:30 PM

Twentyone you posted to temper expectations. Yet one of the reviews you linked to concludes: "For once, the hype regarding a boxing match is fully justified."

I'll stop worrying. Adam, bring it on (no, I guess that should be Apple!), and thanks for the post!

You are right. BUT I was just trying to give a general consensus of all the info I gathered and that review was the only one that said that. Look, many on here were expecting Fight Night and AGAIN I was simply stating general perspective from 5 or so different reviewers, that's all. I will be buying this game and I think it will be fun reguardless.

and YES, please bring it on!! Thanks Adam

adam

07-21-2009, 01:36 PM

Hi guys,

I don't think this ever got linked on here. Matt and I did an interview with AppGamer (http://appgamer.net/features/2009/jun/22/interview-mechtley-brothers/) a little while back. We explained some of our process and philosophy in approaching this game, so it could make for some interesting reading while we're waiting for the game to release. Believe me, the waiting is far more excruciating for me (and my outstanding bills :)).

yournothere

07-21-2009, 01:47 PM

'Jeep

07-21-2009, 01:49 PM

Look, many on here were expecting Fight Night ...

I can see where you're coming from, and many others. I don't have any other "current" console (Sega Game Gear excluded!) to compare with, and frankly I don't want to. I judge eachgame on its own merit. Hence I don't have the same expectations dilemna. ;)

Thanks for the link Adam, a good read, great that some devs really give us some insight into the genesis of their work. Are you going to post a video of your premises like Imangi? (I have the feeling that since that video was posted, the lads at 8lbs gorillas have started making a video in an old trailer to buy some street/indie cred!:D )

GodSon

07-21-2009, 01:52 PM

You are right. BUT I was just trying to give a general consensus of all the info I gathered and that review was the only one that said that. Look, many on here were expecting Fight Night and AGAIN I was simply stating general perspective from 5 or so different reviewers, that's all. I will be buying this game and I think it will be fun reguardless.

and YES, please bring it on!! Thanks Adam

This game obviously has a lot of influence by Fight Night in comparison. It's good to go in with no expectations and a lot of research; reach a conclusion on how satisfied you are with your purchase and be happy. ;)

adam

07-21-2009, 02:33 PM

adam can you tell us about the controls and if we can move the player around? whats the tilting for?

VeganTNT described the controls accurately in his previous post, so I don't have a whole lot to add. A quick tilt, as he pointed out, lets you duck left or right to dodge an oncoming attack. As for the video of the player spamming the controls, that is not necessary and in fact will not make the attack any faster. You have to upgrade agility if that's what you want :) Each attack is just a single quick flick or tap.

Movement around the ring is automated, so the player's focus is just on attacking and defending. However, the preview stating that the characters only move around when they are both blocking is not correct. The characters do certainly move when they are both blocking, but also in many other contexts.

yournothere

07-21-2009, 05:31 PM

VeganTNT described the controls accurately in his previous post, so I don't have a whole lot to add. A quick tilt, as he pointed out, lets you duck left or right to dodge an oncoming attack. As for the video of the player spamming the controls, that is not necessary and in fact will not make the attack any faster. You have to upgrade agility if that's what you want :) Each attack is just a single quick flick or tap.

Movement around the ring is automated, so the player's focus is just on attacking and defending. However, the preview stating that the characters only move around when they are both blocking is not correct. The characters do certainly move when they are both blocking, but also in many other contexts.

thanks for clearing all that up really appreciate it. now i really cant wait for this gameXD

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-21-2009, 06:24 PM

if dis game turns out bad I will still have to git it because there is no other good fighting games out

sizzlakalonji

07-21-2009, 06:49 PM

if dis game turns out bad I will still have to git it because there is no other good fighting games out

It's not great, but have you played Iron Fist? It's not bad.

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-21-2009, 06:51 PM

yea dude i played my friends and it wouldent save on his so i dident git it but yea it all right tho

yournothere

07-21-2009, 06:59 PM

It's not great, but have you played Iron Fist? It's not bad.

so are you saying this game is ok but not great?

sizzlakalonji

07-21-2009, 07:06 PM

so are you saying this game is ok but not great?

Yes. On re-reading I see I could have worded it much better. It's a pretty good MMA/boxing title that has been out a while and seems to have been forgotten. The devs have continued to update it however, and while I doubt it would hold up to Touch KO, it's worth a look.

yournothere

07-21-2009, 07:19 PM

Yes. On re-reading I see I could have worded it much better. It's a pretty good MMA/boxing title that has been out a while and seems to have been forgotten. The devs have continued to update it however, and while I doubt it would hold up to Touch KO, it's worth a look.

i was talking about touch ko. if your talking about iron fist....i think that game is trash.

EDIT: ahhhh. at first when you said it wasnt great i thought you were talking about touch ko. but i see you were talking about iron fist. my bad. misunderstood you.

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-21-2009, 07:24 PM

Man dis iron fist boxing game is gay. I hate it mannnn. but then again it cool now i only have like 5 some dollers. I still have a some to buy touh ko but i hope touch ko kicks assjust like that other dude said

ipressbuttons

07-21-2009, 07:56 PM

Hmmmm....

This seems really boring to play. I box myself (only 16 soon I'll be big maybe XD hopefully) but one thing I don't get is why the jab KO's someone in the vid? The jab is quick punch just a set up really. It should not have that power at all! It's also way way to slow!

Also they seem to be just slugging it out. Albeit slowly slugging. Are there no styles? Styles make fights. Think of every amazing fight you've seen.

How is power and speed used? Is every punch the same amount of power and at the same speed?

yournothere

07-21-2009, 08:05 PM

ipressbuttons

07-21-2009, 08:12 PM

well i heard the speed of your punches change as you train your agility. And you can also train power. i also think there should be different fighting styles. I actually wanna see a UFC game XD

No mean during a game. If you throw left hook will it be exactly the same the next time I throw it? Or will stamina affect it? Can I choose how I want to throw it?

I'm not a fan of UFC fighters, meh I could go on about how they train. I train 6 hours a day!!! BUUT the games are fun. I think one on the iPod won't work :/ think about how many styles and moves there are in MMA :/ if one does come it'll be basic.

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-21-2009, 08:14 PM

can yaw imagine if the game just droped now that would be cool but have yaw notice that a game always drop when u least espect it

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-21-2009, 08:16 PM

and yea stamina effectsd it i remeber when adam sent me a pm i think

yournothere

07-22-2009, 08:02 AM

i say this will be released tonight or tomorrow night.

adbjmb

07-22-2009, 08:44 AM

i say this will be released tonight or tomorrow night.

I agree, this thing should definately drop pretty soon. It's been with apple long enough already. I just hope there are no problems with approval.

Diggins

07-22-2009, 09:03 AM

I agree, this thing should definately drop pretty soon. It's been with apple long enough already. I just hope there are no problems with approval.

Friday. That's when it will be out

yournothere

07-22-2009, 09:10 AM

[QUOTE=Diggins;370892]Friday. That's when it will be out[/QUOitll be out by thursday or before.

Diggins

07-22-2009, 09:58 AM

Friday. That's when it will be out itll be out by thursday or before.

no imech was submitted more than one day before this and it's not out yet.

And quit stalking Me

yournothere

07-22-2009, 11:51 AM

no imech was submitted more than one day before this and it's not out yet.

And quit stalking Me

how am i stalking you? You have no clue what stalking means....and can you show me where you found out that imech was submitted one day before?

Diggins

07-22-2009, 12:02 PM

how am i stalking you? You have no clue what stalking means....and can you show me where you found out that imech was submitted one day before?

I read it on the imech thread it was submitted on the 8th or something

yournothere

07-22-2009, 12:08 PM

I read it on the imech thread it was submitted on the 8th or something

I C. then itll probably be out tonight. its only my guess.

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-22-2009, 12:53 PM

hope so i hope touch ko will be out tonight i pray.

Slapshot

07-22-2009, 11:27 PM

Still no Touch KO!?!?! I pity Apple. :mad:

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-22-2009, 11:49 PM

What do they do at apple that takes so long I mean man it's Ben over 11 days I mean dang come on apple

yournothere

07-22-2009, 11:52 PM

just wait a few more days. plus u guys dont pay the people at apple to approve games so i think patience is ur choice. and they dont just play te game. i heard they have to go through all the codes or something

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-22-2009, 11:57 PM

Ok cool but I wish I was playing it now dang but it's ok

yournothere

07-23-2009, 12:00 AM

Ok cool but I wish I was playing it now dang but it's ok

i wish i was playing too. i stay up till 4am to see if any of the three games im waiting for comes out. i thought imech was goin to come out today but. no luck. now i dont think touch ko will come out this week

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-23-2009, 01:20 AM

Dude I stay up the same time on my iPod touch on toucharcade and watching adult swim famly guy now watching king of the hill but a game always comes out when u least epect it I am 12 dang

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-23-2009, 08:23 PM

it should be out tonight

Slapshot

07-23-2009, 08:23 PM

it should be out tonight

No, it WILL be.

GodSon

07-23-2009, 08:27 PM

It would be nice. I hope it's lengthy too.

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-23-2009, 08:28 PM

but sapshot how does defend chrocles or what ever that game is called does it play good or not is the game good cause i want to buy a 99cent game

Slapshot

07-23-2009, 08:33 PM

but sapshot how does defend chrocles or what ever that game is called does it play good or not is the game good cause i want to buy a 99cent game

Defender Chronicles kicks a** no doubt, but I feel bad bursting your bubble, this game is gonna be priced at $2.99...

iPodtouchfancarjacks

07-23-2009, 08:34 PM

not its on sale

yournothere

07-23-2009, 09:16 PM

dont think itll be out today. im actually waiting for imech so that i kno touch ko will be next to be approved. well theres a chance touch ko could be out sooner than imech be imech has online and touch ko doesnt. i hope touch ko comes out this week. its my most anticipated game. to all the people waiting for this game..... let us join hands and close our eyes......now lets press the buy button as we are excited to hear that touch ko is finally 9out....