Rango

2011-05-01T16:41:00.001-07:00

Yoda WIP

2010-08-18T18:17:00.001-07:00

Early WIP

2010-08-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

I've been working on this here and there, just a really really rough texture pass and render in the early process. Still a lot to go.

The Hockey Experiment™

2010-05-02T19:08:00.000-07:00

It's been a little while since, I've posted here. Since the last posting I've been busy establishing Ninth Dimension Studios during the end of 2009. For the last five months I've been working on The Hockey Experiment™, which I am now proud to be able to share with you.

I'm pretty excited about the release, it's been very fun working on this project. I can't wait to hear what other people think, however I can attest to the fact that the game is very fun and engaging on the iPhone/iPod as well as the PC/Mac versions, having spent the last several months play-testing the game. I'm really hoping others will get a lot of fun out of it.

Early Response on TouchArcade seems very positive:
http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=52579

For more detailed info on what my responsibilities were on the project please visit: http://www.JonathanSabella.com/HockeyExperiment.html

Here's the fancy press release about the game as well as a gameplay demo video:

Ninth Dimension Studios is amped to announce the release of its first game title, The Hockey Experiment™, available May 2010 for the iPhone and iPod Touch, will be priced at $3.99. From the unhinged minds of the development team comes a very unusual grouping of hockey players known as Mischievous Muckety Mucks™, who were brought to life through the use of full 3D graphics and Motion Capture Technology, resulting in one of the only complete Ice Hockey titles offered for the iPhone / iPod Touch platform.

This game title has been developed through the collaboration of Ninth Dimension Studios, a young and upcoming studio specializing in digital animation and 3D modeling, and Bitwise Design, Inc., a top-tier programming and game design company. This game has been developed solely by three individuals over the past five months. From Ninth Dimension Studios is Jonathan Sabella, creating all artwork and animation, and Brian Kritzberg, handling audio and musical score compositions. From Bitwise Design, Inc., Ray Graham, developer of published iPhone / iPod Touch titles such as Karnival and Hospital Havoc, coded the entire game.

THE HOCKEY EXPERIMENT™

CLASSIC ARCADE FEEL & UPDATED GRAPHICS
This game features old school inspired 8-bit music and classic gameplay, but is updated with fast-paced action and 3D graphics that are enhanced through the use of on-ice Power-Up Icons. These enable crazy-fast slap-shots, lightning-quick skating, and extra powerful checking. Need to score a quick two points? No problem, just skate over the on-ice “Clutch-Shot” areas where a score from this position is worth two goals!

HAVE YOUR SOUP AND EAT IT TOO
Mischievous Muckety Mucks™ don’t have fun playing Hockey - or anything else for that matter - if there are a bunch of stupid rules in place; but be careful, because too much confrontation with another player might spur a fight. And we certainly wouldn’t want that to happen since we all know that fighting has no place in a gentlemen’s game such as Hockey. And be forewarned, these guys have an insatiable and downright dangerous lust for soups of all kinds … It’s strange, we know!

BECOME THE GREATEST EVER TO GRACE THE MAGNIFICENCE THAT IS … UGHH, YOU GET THE IDEA
Play for all the world-famous Hockey teams you know and love, like um … well, like the Brothzillas™, you know, the team whose mascot is a dinosaur who pukes up Minestrone soup. Don’t forget their bitter rivals the Lunatics™, whose team manager only signs players who are fresh from the insane asylum. There are way more teams to choose from, but we can’t seem to recall the names at the moment. Any who …

THINK OF THE WONDERS THAT AWAIT
Practice your skills in Exhibition Mode or shoot for the glory in Tournament Mode. Keep in mind that the more you play the more you are rewarded. Rack up enough career goals or wins to unlock cool new teams not available anywhere else. You can also earn special trophies as in-game milestones are reached, like the “Mmm, Generic Cheese Puffs” Trophy that’s awarded to those who have won their 250th game. If you want to be rewarded with our other ridiculously clever, humorous, and witty quips that adorn each trophy, you’ll have to play.

BUY OUR EXTRA MASTERPIECES … IF YOU WANT
Keep in mind that if you’re obsessed with these funny little jerks, like us, you’ll want to check out the in-game store where additional teams can be drooled over and purchased. But if you ruin your keyboard or mobile device due to an electrical short circuit, that’s your own fault!

GAME FEATURES

• Fast-Paced 3-on-3 Arcade Style Hockey Simulation

• Full 3D Graphics

• Motion Captured Animations

• Classic 8-bit Style Music

• Exhibition and Tournament Game Modes

• Two Difficulty Settings: Novice and Advanced

• 6 Uniquely Designed Preloaded Teams

• 2 Achievement-Based Unlockable Teams

• 4 Additional Teams Available For Purchase

• Over 20 Humorous Achievement-Based Trophies To Earn

• Totally Radical Power-Ups for Shooting, Checking, and Skating

• On-Ice “Clutch-Shot” Positions Score 2 Points

• Ability To Pull Your Goalie

• Win Fights To Gain The On-Ice Advantage

• Career Stats Keeper

• OpenFeint Enabled

Cartoon Skater WIP Cont.

2009-10-01T18:03:00.000-07:00

Speed Sculpt

2009-09-27T15:50:00.001-07:00

Considering continuing/polishing this speed sculpt into a full character.

WIP Bust Cont.

2009-09-17T12:48:00.001-07:00

New WIP

2009-09-16T11:37:00.001-07:00

Bust WIP

2009-08-30T19:19:00.001-07:00

WIP

2009-07-15T19:49:00.001-07:00

Game Character Cont.

2009-05-23T16:36:00.000-07:00

Game Concept Art

2009-05-06T12:50:00.001-07:00

Judas Progress

2009-04-07T15:40:00.000-07:00

Blind Mother Cont.

2009-04-02T14:18:00.000-07:00

Adv 3d Animation Progress

2009-03-25T10:48:00.000-07:00

Blind Mother Tertiary

2009-03-14T18:48:00.000-07:00

Bust Progress

2009-03-14T18:46:00.000-07:00

Early Rig

2009-03-11T17:11:00.000-07:00

Adv 3d Animation Character

2009-03-04T18:33:00.001-08:00

Early Bust Turntable

2009-03-02T12:50:00.000-08:00

Bust Progress

2009-02-28T13:29:00.000-08:00

Portrait Bust Base Mesh

2009-02-27T13:07:00.001-08:00

Buffalo Fundraiser Donation Piece WIP

2009-02-25T14:31:00.001-08:00

Greeble Test For Next Piece

2009-02-20T13:52:00.001-08:00

Baby Progress Turn 2

2009-02-20T11:32:00.000-08:00

Baby Progress Turn

2009-02-15T19:54:00.000-08:00

Baby Skull Progress

2009-02-13T12:37:00.000-08:00

Pre-Baby Sculpt Turntable

2009-02-11T15:01:00.000-08:00

Baby Base Mesh Cont.

2009-02-10T13:34:00.000-08:00

Chimp Progress

2009-02-09T11:02:00.000-08:00

Early Fabric Progress

2009-01-31T10:07:00.000-08:00

Cloth and Baby Base Meshes

2009-01-30T13:44:00.001-08:00

Quick Mental Ray Renders

2009-01-29T16:55:00.000-08:00

Before detailing and posing...

Basic Sculpt Progress

2009-01-28T16:11:00.000-08:00

...Moving on to fine detail next.

Early Head Progress

2009-01-25T14:13:00.001-08:00

Finger Sculpt Progress

2009-01-22T13:25:00.000-08:00

Blind Mother Concept

2009-01-21T15:01:00.000-08:00

Old Woman Base Mesh Progress

2009-01-21T12:19:00.001-08:00

Face Base Mesh

2009-01-19T15:29:00.000-08:00

Eye Test

2009-01-18T10:23:00.000-08:00

Work in Progress

Rango

Yoda WIP

Early WIP

The Hockey Experiment™

Cartoon Skater WIP Cont.

Speed Sculpt

WIP Bust Cont.

New WIP

Bust WIP

WIP

Game Character Cont.

Game Concept Art

Judas Progress

Blind Mother Cont.

Adv 3d Animation Progress

Blind Mother Tertiary

Bust Progress

Early Rig

Adv 3d Animation Character

Early Bust Turntable

Bust Progress

Portrait Bust Base Mesh

Buffalo Fundraiser Donation Piece WIP

Greeble Test For Next Piece

Baby Progress Turn 2

Baby Progress Turn

Baby Skull Progress

Pre-Baby Sculpt Turntable

Baby Base Mesh Cont.

Chimp Progress

Early Fabric Progress

Cloth and Baby Base Meshes

Quick Mental Ray Renders

Basic Sculpt Progress

Early Head Progress

Finger Sculpt Progress

Blind Mother Concept

Old Woman Base Mesh Progress

Face Base Mesh

Eye Test