GameSalad for Apple Watch?

jmclaws

Has GameSalad team said anything anywhere about supporting apple watch games?

Armelline

They've stated that they have no intention for GameSalad to support Apple Watch. Apple Watch is not really intended for gaming and has weak support for it. They've said they'll consider it though if the feature request gets enough votes.

There doesn't seem to actually be a feature request for it currently, so perhaps make one.

jonmulcahy

I submitted a feature request earlier today, vote for it if you want it:
http://bugs.gamesalad.com/show_bug.cgi?id=809

jonmulcahy

i think as time goes on, people will make dedicated games for it, touch arcade already has a preview of 4 upcoming games:

http://toucharcade.com/2015/03/09/upcoming-apple-watch-games/

Thunder_Child

There has not been enough positive reaction from the forums...which I would think woukd be a good barometer for GS to want to do anything with it.

Supersonic9120

The question is really how easy is it to integrate for Gamesalad? I already thought of 15 game ideas with the Apple watch.

The_Gamesalad_Guru

I imagine the SDK would be easier to introduce via Graphene than creator.

jonmulcahy

@Thunder_Child said:
There has not been enough positive reaction from the forums...which I would think woukd be a good barometer for GS to want to do anything with it.

yea, plus my feature request only has 1 vote, which is mine. if people really wanted it i expect it would be higher.

I can think of some awesome secondary features to put on the watch, in my feature request I imagined giving the player special instructions on the watch, like the game was reaching out to contact them. Could be awesome.

BBEnk

@BlackCloakGS had some interesting comments on this when it was talked about before read thread below.

http://forums.gamesalad.com/discussion/comment/506332#Comment_506332

Thunder_Child

@BlackCloakGS said:
Yeah the watch sdk is not designed to run games on. I am not sure i can get it to render any thing.

You guys know more than some of us noobs who just want...but dont know if it can be done. If you say it cant be done...I can move on from hope to despair. :-). Im ok with that. I woukdnt have any reason for now to use the iwatch for anything other than my "simple slots" which was my only goal for the watch.

Thanks.

scottharrrules43

The way I see the Apple watch is going to be cool for a month or 2 and then it is going to be in your sock drawer.

Lovejoy

@scottharrrules43 said:
The way I see the Apple watch is going to be cool for a month or 2 and then it is going to be in your sock drawer.

Ill be rocking my gold apple watch for years to come.

scottharrrules43

@Lovejoy said:
Ill be rocking my gold apple watch for years to come.

At least until the apple watch 2 gold comes out.

Pg-13

jonmulcahy

I'm not a big fan of smart watches, but I do love my pebble.

What strikes me as funny is the comments I'm reading about the apple watch are in some cases word for word about the iPod, iPhone, MacBook air and iPad.

scottharrrules43

@jonmulcahy said:
I'm not a big fan of smart watches, but I do love my pebble.

What strikes me as funny is the comments I'm reading about the apple watch are in some cases word for word about the iPod, iPhone, MacBook air and iPad.

I love pebble too. You getting the new time. Got mine on kickstarter.

BigDave

apple watch games would all be paid or free with no ads i guess.
or they really wanna fit ads on that small screen?

I would love to convert my little three point color matching game to the watch. Since its one touch and so for perfect for the device.

But for making money on the long run I see creator stability and extended monetization options as key things over Apple Watch support.

scottharrrules43

@BigDave said:
apple watch games would all be paid or free with no ads i guess.
or they really wanna fit ads on that small screen?

I would love to convert my little three point color matching game to the watch. Since its one touch and so for perfect for the device.

But for making money on the long run I see creator stability and extended monetization options as key things over Apple Watch support.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/5/7495019/apple-watch-adverts-tapsense

BigDave

@scottharrrules43 thanks!
so mainly fullscreen type of ads, probably will generate a lot of unintended clicks by users trying to hit the small "X"

So yeah if gamesalad team has spare time bring the watch with the ad support.
But first fix the performance within the creator ppplleeeassseee.

BIG_THINKIN_APPS

If GS was to support any watch I would like it to be Pebble Time because I think that they are doing a great job at making an awesome watch!

Lovejoy

@scottharrrules43 said:

Haha awesome video, i can't say that i disagree.