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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Halloween Episode submission!

Greetings!

It's again time for a weekly post. Got some good news for you! Here goes:

We have submitted the Halloween Episode.

Now it's really up to Apple if it will make it in time for Halloween but we have every reason to believe this would be the case. According to Apple they manage to review 87% of the updates withing a week. Even if Minigore falls in to that unfortunate 13% we still have about 6 days for them to get it done.

Many people were confused this being Episode 4, but It's not. If I have to give it an Episode number, I'd say it's like Episode 3.9x. This is what is included in this update:

-New playable character Undead Jenny Gore matching the Halloween spirit!
-Completely remade snow level.
-Kill multipliers, "kills" instead of "score".
-Gamecenter support.
-Retina Display support for iPod 4G.
-Various bug fixes (including the flip screen bug on iPhone 4).

Minigore HD for iPad will not get this update. We wish to update the HD version straight to Episode 4.

I hope you guys enjoy this version as much as I enjoyed testing it!

About Game Center being compatible only with the newer generation devices, we are aware of this. I'd like to be able to do something about it, but I really can't. We are following Apple's footsteps with supporting the newer gen and Game Center seems to be the way to go. It also works faster than OpenFeint. For the users of older devices, this is unfortunate.


120 comments:

  1. Hey moutainsheep,do you guys need a concept artist i'd love to apply since i have alot of ideas drawn out including stage layouts and character models from other games that i'd like to see in future updates not only that but i'd kill for an opportunity to help make this game even more fun and help you guys :D

    -Leandro

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  2. Wait,is the new character will be gained with kills or you will pay it to get it?

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  3. What? So when Jenny Gore is the monster thing, she is that in some post ago? with chainsaw?

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  4. Philovskoy AlexanderOctober 19, 2010 at 7:11 AM

    Wooo-Hooo!!! It's time for KONGA! Dance with me!

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  5. I wonder the same thing as Zabor. That teaser a couple weeks back was lost in translation. You'll need to explain.

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  6. The moosehead wearing monster thing on the blog a couple of weeks ago was indeed Undead Jenny's beast mode.

    Undead Jenny is included in the Santa, Easter Bunny & Zombie Gore character pack.

    Leandro: We don't have any paid artist positions available at the moment, but if you have any fan art or cool ideas you can post them on our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MinigoreFanPage

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  7. Timo (Mountain Sheep):

    I have a question, if you have already purchased the character pack with Santa, Easter Bunny and Zombie Gore then will we get this new character (Undead Jenny Gore) free in the next update? Or do we have to pay again another 59p

    Please reply ~Bacon~

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  8. Bacon: If you already have the character pack then Undead Jenny will be unlocked for free.

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  9. YYYYYEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

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  10. wohoooo
    so il have undead jehny gore
    and timo does jenny gore have any like special weapon

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  11. Is this a version of jenny gore or is it actually jenny gore , if it is can undead jenny gore shoot sheep like what u said in a post way back?

    - thomas

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  12. Woot! I'm glad to hear that this has been submitted! The new update is a lot of fun (having been beta testing it), and adds quite a bit of new life to the game. Good job MS.

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  13. Excellent! By the way I have an excellent design for a character for you to possibly use.

    If you could just maybe show me an email address I could send you it. Or I could put it on deviantART and send you the link.

    The only thing I cannot do is send them to Facbook as I do not own a facebook account.

    Thanks for replying so quickly.

    ~Bacon~

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  14. Are the totem poles included in the update?

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  15. So I'm guessing Jenny gore is gonna be in episode 4 (if it actuallly comes out) it doesn't make sense that your adding undead Jenny but not regular Jenny.

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  16. Bacon, go to mountainsheep.net and click the contact button on the upper left.

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  17. Thomas: Undead Jenny is the zombie version of Jenny Gore, she wields chainsaw in beast mode. Living Jenny Gore is a bit different and she has the special weapons even when not in the beast form.

    Bacon: You can use deviantART & post link at this blog or you can send the files directly to this address: feedback at mountainsheep.net

    Anonymous: Totem poles are included in this update.

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  18. im sorry, but this openfeint/game center thing is rediculous. i cant believe apple would cut off support for older devices. I stil have over a year left in my 3G contract, and they completely stop supporting anything older than 3GS? game center is perfectly compatible with iphone 3G despite what apple say. and i think that openfeint should still be used in minigore for those falling victim to apple's marketting scam.

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  19. Okidoke, i don't have a facebook account or a deviantART so do you guys have an e-mail address i can contact you guys?if anything mines is leandroaciar@yahoo.com thanks for the response :D

    -Leandro

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  20. hmm im still wondering about the knight character, i assume he is still going to be in ep 4 correct?

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  21. Excellent job mountain sheep! It was an honour to test this for you. :)

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  22. I'm assuming that if the iPad owners have to wait, this means episode 4 isn't that far away?

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  23. is the encyclopaedia thing going to be included in the Halloween update?

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  24. @timmo
    Will undead jenny gore have any taglines? If so can u share a few .

    -jan

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  25. Yay! I hope the review happens quickly from apple.. I want to play it now!

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  26. will final version (4) have the knight on your twitter image as a playable character??

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  27. @Timo:
    If there is an undead Jenny Gore, when is the 'alive' Jenny coming out?
    Also thanks for submitting the update mountain sheep!!!

    -Alan

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  28. Dear Timmo, Jussi, and mountain sheep,

    I have been a long time adoring fan of Minigore.
    I remember when the character select can out, it was so cool!
    I even bought my gouged brother a I-Pod touch when I found out
    That you were making a multiplayer mode. You guys have brought
    Great amount of joy to my brother and I even though we can't play together.
    I have read you blog and watched standing by while other commented and talk
    About the next game update. I would like joining the discussions first by saying
    Great concept great game, but of corse I have some questions

    1. Could you put like in gorilla bob a small story not a story mode but like tell us was happened by reading something? I'm sure everybody would love that.

    2. I was hopeing that you guys could take a look at the bottom of your blog,
    It still says we are on episode 3.7. Could you update that please?

    3. I read about how you guys are not looking for beta testers, (unless you want me to) I would just love it if I could be kind off part of the team ( no pay) I just like it if you could run some ideas you are talking about so you would get a insiders opinion on like weather or not we ( the people ) would like it. Just to help no pay just to help.

    Thank you for reading my first post I love minigore you guys rock keep up the awesome work you guys!

    (p.s.) if you want to contact me my email is ---mythsbreaker@hotmail.com---

    (p.p.s.) metal bear you are the biggest commenter contributed I look forward to always reading your posts!

    From Ryan

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  29. Does this update have object collision?

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  30. I have a 2nd generation iPod touch with the 4.1 update. Will The support for Game Center work for me? Thank you for your time and making such an awesome game!

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  31. Wait... So I'm confused. Does this update include multiplayer, and the new zombie map? Or are theses updates for the actual episode 4? If so, do you have any idea when episode 4 will be released?

    -Mason W.

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  32. game centre works on any 4.1 Ipod

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  33. This update does not include the zombies or co-op.

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  34. this looks awesome, but are you guys gonna release any more characters unlocked buy kills or do you have to pay for them from now on

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  35. @moutainsheep and the beta testers:
    Can you post a picture of what the undead jenny gore looks like?
    -Chickenman

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  36. There are going to be more characters unlocked by kills but the reason that you have to pay for Jenny gore it because Of two reasons. 1.) Jenny gore plain has not yet been released. And 2.) Jenny gore is undead. Mountain sheep is unlikely going to get ride of the kill as currency. And if they get rid of the saving up for kills, playing minigore would be pointless luckily it it's not right now



    Ryan

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  37. I was just looking at the top banner for the first time in a while and made me think what John Gores story is and when we're gonna find out about it. hopefully soon???

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  38. @Anon and @Ryan,
    Jenny Gore is included in the Hardland Premium Character Package, so if you already purchased it before, you will automatically get Undead Jenny.

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  39. Hey guys

    heres a pic of undead jenny gore

    http://forums.toucharcade.com/album.php?albumid=576&pictureid=5360

    hope u like it :) (sorry that it is side ways lol)


    @thilium
    you will find out about John when they release the encyclopedia

    if anyone has any questions, just ask

    Rooteboy, out

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  40. @rooteboy- Does the zombie Jenny gore have voice acting and the same ability as zombie gore?

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  41. @rooteboy: what can you tell us about this thing?
    http://forums.toucharcade.com/album.php?albumid=576&pictureid=4313

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  42. @ anon 1

    no voice for undead jenny yet, but there might be, yes jenny (alive) will have a voice

    @anon 2

    there has not been much info about that but it will be in the hole in the graveyard map

    who knows maybe it will eat the zombies when they walk by lol

    -Rooteboy

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  43. @ Rooteboy

    Thanks for that.

    Hopefully after this Halloween Ep comes out, MS can give us some more details about Ep 4.

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  44. @ Rooteboy - Does this update have object collision?

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  45. @anon
    dont think so, this update was meant to be a bug fix update, but they added a little content

    -Rooteboy

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  46. @Tim Mackey

    I know that Jenny gore is a part of the hardland pack all I was saying is that kills still matter undead Jenny gore is like when there was only Santa and kid gore, and if you bought those you woud get gangster gore free. I under stand what MS was saying. Keep up the good work MS!

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  47. @Rooteboy
    Will the undead Jenny gore eventually have a voice? And also for the other characters e.g hookchamp man
    Thanks!

    -Alan

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  48. so will normal jenny be in the update or just the undead one

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  49. what is the oldest ipod model that supports gamecenter?

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  50. Jenny gore will not be in the Halloween episode
    Undead Jenny gore will be in the Halloween episode I can't wait!!!!


    Ryan

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  51. Alright, finally submitted!! Finally having the new Kill system will be great, as well as iPod 4g support! Of course, lets hope there's no progress-wiping bug! I'm also very excited for the Game Center integration and seeing how my skills will match up against my friends, as well as players around the world! I am, however disappointed that MS has decided not to carry both Openfeint and GC, like the way Halfbrick's apps do, but that's just the way it goes. Looking forward to this very much, and looking forward to Episode 4's glorious release as well! Congratulations!

    HazG: the encyclopedia will not be in the Halloween episode.

    Anonymous: Any iPod that can run ios4 can support Game Center, so the only iPod that doesn't support it are first generations.

    Also, there are a lot of people asking about voice acting for undead Jenny. I didn't hear any in the beta, so I doubt she will have them. However, I would like to suggest that since Zombie Gore has John Gore's quotes, but "zombified", in a future update, undead Jenny should have living Jenny's quotes, also "zombified".

    Finally, a big congratulations to Jussi for beautifully blogging the progress of this update, handling commenter requests, and answering commenter questions! I think everybody agrees that these weekly updates are a great way to shine a little light on what's going on, and Jussi does just that, and sometimes a little more! Great job, and keep it up!!

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  52. @mountain sheep that anonymous a few up gave us a link to a picture of some weird worm thing is this fan art or real if it is real than what is it and whats it for? thanks =D

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  53. One question I have about episode 4, will there be gamecenter multilayer?

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  54. are you going to have minigore work on a mac?

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  55. finally. the flip screen bug was getting irritating

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  56. what happened to hardgore?

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  57. I heard somewhere that Minigore and hardcore were going to be combined. I am 99.99999999999999% sure they are not going to make minigore a game for the Mac or for any computer in that matter.


    Ryan

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  58. Does this mean minigore can only work in v4.1?
    What about other versions?
    Mine is an iphone 3gs v4.0, can i still play the new update?

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  59. @Ryan I am 100% certain it could easily be done because of the new Mac App Store. And @Matthew and that Anon, all iOS4.1 devices (except iPhone 3G) can support Game Center.

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  60. @stephen

    Sure it can be done I'm 100% positive that it will not make a appearance though. I was not denying the ability just saying say the possibility

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  61. what will this update icon look like x

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  62. HOORAY FOR EPISODE 3.9X !!!!

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  63. Still not ep 4 -.-... disappointed

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  64. @ Ryan

    100% positive based on what? Obviously your own faltered logic. You don't work for MS, so you don't know. The chance is 50/50.

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  65. hello,
    MS how did you manage to convert our saved score with the new kill system?

    -Prometeus

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  66. Hey dudes, umm u know how apple scam n shiz? Well they just deleted all the stuff on my iPod and I lost my half a mil kills!! >=( good job with the update and rootboy copied me!(I'm honored)
    L33tb1x out!

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  67. Umm so unless i hav a iOS4.1 i cant play minigore at all?
    Well this really sucks...

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  68. @Wadeva i dont think that you are unable to play minigore, but just unable to get highscores/acchievements (which i think is a huge fault on MS's part and should seriously re-conisder including older-gen devices again). ive got a 3G, which is perfectly able to run GC, but ive again fallen victim to an apple marketing scam to get rid of older devices. however, if MS does make minigore incompatible with older devices, they are making a massive mistake and are just as bad as apple.

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  69. @Ryan It's already done. The Mac App Store's already got all the iPhone/iPod/iPad apps in it. So I am 25000000% positive.

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  70. @ StephenSSA

    No, it hasn't already been done.

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  71. @ Gregorovich

    I totally know what your feeling so i hope MS fixes that quickly!!! PLEASE MS PUT GAMECENTER TO THE IPHONE/IPOD 3G :(

    -Leandro

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  72. The Mac app store is surprise suprise, only for Mac. The Mac app store installs MAC apps on the computer the app store for Mac and the iTunes app store areprate. Managed on 1 account but not the same thing. Also the iPhone and iPod touch apps are not the "Mac app store"

    Also you are right I'm not %100 sure I was wrong, I just didn't think before I posted apologizes but minigore on the Mac looks cool at the beginning but think about the controls shooting while walking, it works for the iPhone but fore the Mac is just not right sorry about my %100 error, but you just got to let the whole process float in your head for awhile.

    Ryan

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  73. People have been talking about how you can't play Minigore without the updated 4.1 firmware, but just saying why not just plug it in and update you can do it in a snap. it does not cost money, why are you so negative about it? It is just a question no need for haters or anything.

    also I think that Openfeint and Gamecenter together would be a great idea some people could get their kills/score etc.

    Im so glad they got some new content rolling out the suspense though is killing me!

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  74. @ iPhone 4 owners - How does minigore look with retina display?

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  75. @Ryan
    Actually, I've played several games similar to minigore on my computer, and controls were never an issue. Using W,A,S,D to move and the mouse to aim and shoot works really well.

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  76. come on apple lets get some approval happening!!! i cant wait to play the update :)

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  77. Well thats because im not planning to update it to 4.1 until after my a levels exam ends
    Its time consuming
    Btw i read in geek blogs and such that iOS4.1 is a trap from apple though i didnt really understand the reason...
    Does anyone knows?

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  78. Ahhhhh I've been checking all day I'm going nuts for the update!! :(

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  79. @Wadeva its part of apples mass marketing scam, which basically fills the 3G (and ipod touches) with all this irelevant inefficient garbage, slowing the device down a huge amount and thus forcing users to buy new device (aka. steve jobs is a cunt).

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  80. @Ryan u say it's easy but when I updated it whipped my iPod! But yeah it still pretty easy...
    @Wadeva yeah he is!

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  81. Well episode 4 might be taking so long because of GameCenters ONLINE MULTIPLAYER... COUGH COUGH...

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  82. Good to know common steve jobs haters =D
    And I agree with Apple's ploy to make people buy more apple products
    Coming up with new iPhone versions every year? Lol seriously get a life

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  83. @l33t Sorry when I updated mine I didn't get my iPod wiped and I really am sorry. This is why we should have openfeint then you can recover your kills.

    @thatoneguy good point click andaim with the mouse hadn't thought about that. So really I guess what I'm trying to say is that minigore on the computer is like playing halo on the wii. In my opinion, not a good idea.

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  84. @Ryan Well I didn't get my half a mil kills back but after I left the app the next time I went in to minigore (not sexually) I had one hundred thousand kills.
    And I do have OF.

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  85. I'm confused, is Minigore not going to use OF anymore?

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  86. @anon I'm not sure but I hope they keep OF

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  87. uuum how long for update and any news on HARDGORE

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  88. MS AND EVERYONE !!!
    Hey there's a new game call crazy John I'm not sure if anyoof us are aware of that but what happening is crazy John is a same style as minigore
    MS U GOT AN ENEMY
    this game got the protencial to out run mini gore if u don't do something about it
    There's more than 4 map
    Lots of different weapon

    BUT AGAIN MINIGORE HAVE SOME MANY GOOD STUFF
    crazy John has just start but it already have all these good feature that MS said they will put it in to Minigore
    This battle between minigore and crazy John will be very interesting

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  89. How come I can't unlock premium characters? It doesn't even show the buy button?

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  90. @anon 2 up, yea I noticed crazy John and It seems like an adventurer version of the greatest game evar minigore, but also a cheap copy of it. Like they could have at least gave the character a new name!

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  91. I've also noticed that ripoff.
    Triniti interactive is just a cheap company
    who just cant make up their own game ideas...
    Dino cap/Zombieville, 1,2,3 Jump/Doodle jump,
    Robo dash/Super mario......Crazy John/Minigore.
    Seriously, come on.

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  92. is moonknight suggestin in the itunes store review that crazy john is better than minigore or is moonknight424 just a copy i think not TRAITOR

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  93. when is this out and what will the icon look like

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  94. @teo gore now that u mention it i have noticed all these games but didn't relies it was trinity active. And all the knock off games suck...

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  95. I noticed that too mean crazy John even looks like him!
    @l33t isn't it sad that we have to write (not sexually) now a days

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  96. Just wondering, I don't really understand. When is Minigore 4 coming out?

    Will it be done by New Years?
    Anyways thanks Dev's.
    Just wanting some more updates.

    I would like if you could release bits by bits rather than making a complete change all at once.

    Thanks again.

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  97. you said, episode 4 would come out like a year ago ..... wow.

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  98. @Ryan no one care that you are using innuendos so please stop pointing them out when we already get them.

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  99. Hang on a sec are u sayin that multiplayer won't work on the older generation ipods

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  100. @Ryan yeah ppl are so damn immature sometimes.

    @dstyj that means it's got to be good! =)

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  101. MS can u stop ignoring hardgore comments plz

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  102. @Nayr what are you talking about btw thats the immature stuff we are talking about

    @ Anon above I heard that HardGore is going to be combined with Minigore

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  103. Can you all stop the discussion about immaturity? No matter your side of the arguement, It simply is creating comments that aren't beneficial to the blog. Thanks!

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  104. I would love to see this game on Android! Ever since I've made the switch I've been going through Minigore withdrawal.

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  105. I will be anonymous on purpose, because of privacy.

    You can get Gamecenter on ANY device (technically). All you have to do is "something special", but I will not tell this because off of respect to the minigore community.

    Here's a hint: look it up on google.

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  106. Anonymous above: hehe that's a funny comment because we have no idea what to "look up" other than "somethings special". Wonder how many hits that will turn up.

    Anonymous above L33tb1x's last comment: as long as your iPod has wifi capabilities (which all do), you can. However, if you want to play with someone not on a wifi network with you, you need bluetooth, which I believe only the first generation iPod lacks.

    Teo Gore: did you know 1, 2, 3, Jump is a rip off of Doodle Jump, which is a rip off of Papi Jump?

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  107. If anonymous wanted to respect Minigore community you would have not MENTIONED IT IN THE FIRST PLACE... idiot... Besides the fact that you gave us no real hint is besides the point. Again, idiot... And what possible privacy as you in risk of by putting a fake name on a tiny little site like this one? Idiot no longer sums up this guy or girl...

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  108. well if Apple is true to their word and confirm updates within a week for 90% or whatever of the time, then tomorrow should be the day. i am so ready for this update, ive been ready for some fresh gore content for a while. maybe we'll see a more efficient MS from now on. the regular blog posts are awesome as well, thanks Jussi

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  109. @metalbear oh yeah forgot about annoying ass spam... Sorry.

    @jcyoutube18 at least you don't know his gender! ;)

    And I would just like to say thanks MS, for the regular blog posts, updates and for the best iPhone game out there=)

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  110. I think l33tb1x is awesome and the best guy on the planet and I am pumped for the update!

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  111. my bet is this time tomorrow we'll have the update in our hot little hands!!! i hope im right.
    A question to anyone from MS who reads this, the encyclopedia that was mentioned in the last blog post, is that going to be the only story related aspect of minigore or are there plans to develop story guided gameplay in the future to coincide with the encyclopedia? as much as i love minigore, the gameplay becomes very limited and repetitive after a while of play. a story mode, even something as simple as what is done in gorilla bob would be just enough to change up the minigore formula. new maps and characters are well and good and do make the game more and more awesome but new story guided gameplay, in my opinion would be a massive hit

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  112. Omg thillium I cant wait 1 day! I literally check my iPod for 3 purposes 1, play minigore 2, check for updates for minigore and the blog and 3, YouTube!
    Hurry up apple!!!!!!!!!!!

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  113. @everyone who said I am stupid/weird cause I think so too.
    You guys got a point. I want privacy as anonymous. (idk why) But you guys really missed the point, of my post, your supposed to look up the obvious on google.

    And yea, I agree with you guys, WTH am I posting this anyways. I seriously have mixed feelings right now....like I want to tell but I know I shouldn't. :(

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  114. I dont think your stupid or what not, and Im sorry for the ppl that said you were.

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  115. the halloween is now available in the appstore!!!!! undead jenny rocks! ;) thanks !

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  116. how do u unlock hardland premium characters?
    I GOT THEM HAHAHA HA!!!

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