May 12, 2009
Indie Success
Gabob LLC, an independent game
developer, has released the 1.2 update for Now Boarding, an action-tycoon game.
The update is the result of ongoing efforts to bring value to fans, and further
refine the game. Existing users can get the latest update by visiting our
website.
Features of the new update:
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Significant effort went into
increasing the performance. When gameplay gets hectic, the game keeps running
smoothly. -
The update includes a new map –
The Caribbean! The Caribbean presents a unique layout of cities that requires
new strategies. Some cities are huge and expensive, but many of the small
islands are cheap. Also watch out for cities evacuating from hurricanes during
parts of the year. -
New interface feature – players
can now see which cities are growing or shrinking at the end of a month. When
passengers from a city stay happy, that city will grow, bringing more
customers. -
Thanks to great feedback from the
players, the reported bugs were fixed, and gameplay is refined.
About the Game:
In Now Boarding, passengers must get
to various destinations before they freak out. The player renovates the
terminal, adding restaurants and shops to keep passengers pacified. Purchasing
larger and exotic aircraft increases the capacity of passengers that can be
delivered. Expanding to new cities adds customers, giving the player more
income, but also magnifies complexity. Hiring employees to take over some tasks
is critical in order to handle the increasing load.
Success of the Game:
Through resourceful marketing, Gabob
reached a large audience and Now Boarding continues to be discovered by players
worldwide. By using the new Abode AIR based techology, Now Boarding was unable
to use older DRM schemes and work through traditional distribution channels.
Instead, Gabob turned to the flourishing free flash game sites, and the web
version of Now Boarding has reached over 3 million players.
