Ralph Barbagallo

GOD BLESS @DemonsTilt !!!

XENOTILT NOW ON #SWITCH 2! FREE UPGRADE FOR SWITCH 1 USERS! (Except in Japan where I could only heavily discount it for some reason) HOSTILE #PINBALL ACTION!!

Happy Birthday to me and Happy Release Day to @XENOTILT @flarb

@Huguit0mm @MameHaze @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames @RedArtGames @Fangamer @iam8bit Already approached @iam8bit — they’re not fans. I’ve got another lead, though.

@flarb @MameHaze @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames @RedArtGames @fangamer or @iam8bit 🤔

The @XENOTILT physical is canceled. I can totally see how even the Saudis wouldn't bail out Embracer when they're making brain dead decisions like this. @LimitedRunGames can't possibly be long for this world.

@flarb @XENOTILT I can't publicly comment much, but it's wild to see this when Demon's Tilt sold great. Plenty to say next time we see each other in person.

@JoshFairhurst @XENOTILT I know! We sold out of everything. Can’t wait to find out why. You’d think that they’d actually tell me. Hence I’m only left to assume they are in panic mode as they struggle to stay afloat.

@CosmicSquirrels @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames @RedArtGames @eastasiasoft @SuperRareGames We sold out both runs of the first game. It’s really a no brainer. But most physical deals I’ve seen so far I’d classify as predatory. Nothing beats the pre-Embracer LRG era. Haven’t talked to these guys though.

@flarb @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames Is there no way for anyone else to pick this up for a physical? @redartgames @eastasiasoft @SuperRareGames

@BartronPolygon @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames This was Switch and PS5. Potentially Switch 2.

@flarb @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames What medium are physical PC games published on now? Or is this for Switch?

⚡ LIGHTNING STRIKES AGAIN ⚡ XENOTILT is 25% OFF on PlayStation — face-melting hostile pinball: 9-ball multiball, nightmarish bosses & twin-turret firepower. $19.99 → $14.99 ⚡ Ends July 16 store.playstation.com/en-us/product/… #pinball #indiegame #bullethell #PSStore

gonintendo.com/contents/62453… FREE UPGRADE TO SWITCH 2 JULY 2016! (Except in Japan where I was forced to just give a heavy discount, apparently you can't give free upgrades due to some weird law)

@MameHaze @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames @RedArtGames Most of the terms I've received from other physical publishers are, quite frankly, predatory. It's not worth my time in most cases. Under the original owners, LRG was quite great to work with.

@flarb @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames Given the solid reputation of the first game I'm surprised you don't have other offers, seems like the kind of thing @RedArtGames would put out?

@ec2151 They did this before the announcement. I only just now got the final paperwork. Not sure if it’s related.

The sad reality of the current gaming announcement from Sony. A lot of indie dev projects like ours are going to be affected, so for all my fellow devs and artists, please plan accordingly!

@tetrisgm @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames @iam8bit

@flarb @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames @iam8bit Maybe that's why it was called Limited 🤔

@tetrisgm @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames @iam8bit My theory is they'll pivot to not existing.

@flarb @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames That's a great point, I guess they will have to pivot towards collector items and merch, a la @iam8bit

@BitmapBrother77 @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames I saw the writing on the wall so I've been talking to others for months before they made this boneheaded decision. So we'll see. I'd like to see it happen. We had a really nice physical release planned.

@flarb @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames Today really is a day for bad news. I hope you can still find another provider for a physical version.

@BitmapBrother77 @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames I knew my days were numbered when the founder left (Josh was always very nice and quite generous) and the new CEO ghosted me at GDC.

@flarb @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames Really annoying, especially since they advertised it. I was actually looking forward to it, since I own the physical version of the predecessor, too., 😔

@BitmapBrother77 @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames No real explanation. Hence I don't think the future is bright for them.

@flarb @XENOTILT @LimitedRunGames Really? Why was it cancelled? I had fully expected it to go ahead.

@kevando_ @TerekJudi No kidding.

It’s crazy that no saw nor tried SPECS at AWE … except the people that matter. #developers

Latest @flarb is a '97 interview with an arcade developer. It's a fascinating look back at how the industry started to decline, and what they were trying to do to survive. It was a time when arcades were technical marvels. A showcase of the future, with advanced graphics, easily accessible multiplayer. Before home consoles and computers became comparable, before online gaming. "we are in the business of making boxes that make this venue money" "these boxes rotate every year" "you'll get the same experience at home eventually" Highly recommend.