A sequel / spinoff is in the works. Stay tuned for details. Oh, and we have hoodies now. http://www.GamesByLoren.com

[ 2025-03-13 19:31:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

[url=https://gamesbyloren.com]

Click Here to check out the new Merch - GamesByLoren.com

[ 2024-06-04 13:53:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi fellow Blood Leaguers, I recently released a new game, if your thirst for pixelated blood hasn't been quenched, then please give this a look: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1016180/Terror_of_Hemasaurus/ Thank you so much for your support! :) - Loren

[ 2022-10-18 11:57:32 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone, The beta for my current game Terror of Hemasaurus is now live.

How to Access the Beta:

1. Sign up on the game's steam page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1016180/Terror_of_Hemasaurus/ 2. Join our discord for more info and sit tight :) discord.gg/FRzBkAeXXN Thank you for all your support! Loren

[ 2022-04-29 17:02:54 CET ] [ Original post ]

Super Blood Hockey is officially Steam Deck verified at the best possible rating for the best possible experience!
Thank you again to everybody who has supported me and the game! I really appreciate it :)

[ 2022-03-26 08:53:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

I am excited to announce that I am teaming up with indie publisher Digerati to bring Terror of Hemasaurus to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, early-ish next year! Check out the IGN exclusive trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeaAfRnHPgw Wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1016180/Terror_of_Hemasaurus/ Follow development: https://twitter.com/LorenLemcke Follow Digerati: https://twitter.com/digeratidm

[ 2021-08-26 20:01:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone! I now have a Discord channel. Please join me for all things Super Blood Hockey and more! Feel free to stop by to chat or ask any questions and to learn about future projects! (Such as Terror of Hemasaurus, a retro-city smash 'em up that I am currently developing) Also tell me which sports you would like to see made into a game for future Super Blood Sports titles! discord.gg/FDhkFBW6

[ 2021-08-11 18:32:08 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi, Thank you to everyone who has preordered a copy of the Physical Release of Super Blood Hockey! Your copy will be shipping soon :D There are still a few copies left: USA: https://premiumeditiongames.com/collections/frontpage/products/premium-edition-1 International: https://www.videogamesplus.ca/product_info.php?products_id=28002 (Now Shipping to GB again!) Thank you again for your support, Loren

[ 2021-02-23 16:26:57 CET ] [ Original post ]

Due to popular demand we have added another 1,000 copies of Super Blood Hockey physical edition for Nintendo Switch for customers in the USA to preorder directly from here: https://premiumeditiongames.com/collections/frontpage/products/premium-edition-1 THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO SECURE YOUR COPY! International customers can preorder here, while supplies last: https://www.videogamesplus.ca/product_info.php?products_id=28002 Thank you to everyone who has preordered a copy :D I really appreciate everyone's support! - Loren

[ 2020-11-10 16:45:11 CET ] [ Original post ]

I am proud to announce that the physical release of Super Blood Hockey for Nintendo Switch by Premium Edition Games is now available for preorder:
Preorder Super Blood Hockey Now! Thank you so much to every one who has supported me and continues to support me too! All of you have helped make many dreams come true for me :D - Loren

[ 2020-08-11 16:06:23 CET ] [ Original post ]

You folks asked for it, and I... well.. I had nothing to do with it, but Steam just released their new feature: Remote Player Together. This allows you to take any local multiplayer game, Super Blood Hockey included, and play it as online multiplayer with your friends! * Please Note! This feature is in Beta. I would love to hear from the community about how their SBH matches went. Please consider sharing your experience below :) More information on how to utilize the feature: https://steamcommunity.com/games/593110/announcements/detail/3032537193879549687
Also note, that you can play Franchise Mode games with your friends! So you can stream #SuperBloodHockey and use remote-play-together to invite viewers / friends to join you in your franchise mode matches! (as well as every other mode in the game). EXTRA HIDDEN BONUS TEASER: There are physical copies of SBH on the horizon... most likely. - Loren

[ 2019-10-21 19:01:53 CET ] [ Original post ]

Fastest Goal World Record Challenge + Special Prize

Hi folks, I, the developer of Super Blood Hockey, currently possess the World Record for fastest single goal at 14 seconds: https://www.speedrun.com/Super_Blood_Hockey/full_game#Exhibition_Mode One week from now if somebody has managed to beat my time, I will reward the best run with a special prize (to be determined). Here is footage of the run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LIfOrObKvY - It's a pretty solid time, but it shouldn't be unbeatable. Best of luck, all entries must be submitted to https://www.speedrun.com

[ 2019-10-09 19:27:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Franchise Mode - Available now!

>> Super Blood Hockey is now available on all major consoles <<

Nintendo Switch:

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-blood-hockey-switch/

Playstation 4:

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2187-CUSA15811_00-SBHPS4SIEADIGI00

Xbox One:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/super-blood-hockey/9pht427srz02 Bonus Teaser: I have received a bunch of requests for a physical release of Super Blood Hockey. I am presently exploring some options to make just such a thing happen! There might even be a special edition with some cool merch. If you have any requests on what merch you would like or anything else you would like to see, or if you have any questions about other future plans, please do no hesitate to comment that below :) - Loren

[ 2019-07-11 15:57:26 CET ] [ Original post ]

Super Blood Hockey is now available on the Xbox One! That means SBH is now available on every major console.

Xbox One:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/super-blood-hockey/9pht427srz02

Nintendo Switch:

https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-blood-hockey-switch/

Playstation 4:

https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/super-blood-hockey-ps4/ Thank you to Digerati and everyone who has helped support me and make this possible! :) Loren

[ 2019-06-07 11:50:12 CET ] [ Original post ]

I am pleased to announce that Super Blood Hockey is now available on the Playstation 4:

https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP2187-CUSA15811_00-SBHPS4SIEADIGI00 *The EU version will be available the following day (June 5th) and the Xbox One version will be available on June 7th. The game is also available on the Nintendo Switch! Thank you to Digerati and everyone who supported me and helped make this a reality! - Loren

[ 2019-06-04 16:11:31 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, I am super happy to announce that Super Blood Hockey is finally available on the Nintendo Switch with a 20% launch discount: eShop Store Page: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-blood-hockey-switch/ Thank you to everyone who helped make this a possibility! I really couldn't have done with without the support of folks such as yourself from the community. :D Watch the launch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbh6fGMaBMI&feature=youtu.be Special extra: SBH was recently featured in "Progress Bar Simulator", please check out their project: https://store.steampowered.com/app/661230/Progress_Bar_Simulator/ Xbox and Playstation ports are in the works and I am optimistically shooting for a May release date for both :) - Loren

[ 2019-04-26 14:21:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

I am happy to announce that Super Blood Hockey will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on April 26th with a 20% off limited-time launch discount! Learn more and add to your wishlist: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/super-blood-hockey-switch/
Stay tuned for announcements related to Xbox One and Playstation 4 releases! They are right around the corner too.

[ 2019-04-12 15:28:07 CET ] [ Original post ]

By popular demand, I am happy to announce that Super Blood Hockey will be launching on Nintendo Switch on a still-to-be-confirmed date in April, while the PS4 and Xbox One versions will follow sometime in Q2 2019. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO1LSG4UBe4 I have teamed up with Digerati Distribution and Kittehface Software to make this a reality. Porting to all three consoles was a near impossible task to accomplish in a reasonable time frame by myself. It made more sense to give the project to talented and experienced professionals, which in turn would allow me to focus on things I am better at. If you are wondering, Digerati was the 9th highest rated publisher on Metacritic for the year 2018, so they have an established and proven track record of quality (https://www.metacritic.com/feature/game-publisher-rankings-for-2018-releases).
The Franchise Mode is now live! Create, recruit and manage your own custom team of inmates in a futuristic world of dystopic blood sports! You will also notice some small quality of life updates here and there to the rest of the game. For a full log of changes, I recommend reading through prior Franchise Mode announcements. You will also notice a rebranding of the games promotional assets to be consistent with the console ports. Special thanks to every Beta Tester who helped me make the Franchise Mode happen! I honestly couldnt have done it without all the amazing feedback and bug reports that you folks came up with. PLEASE NOTE: One week from this posting there will be a price increase to match the added content. I didnt want to raise the price immediately upon release of the Franchise mode because I wanted to give everyone a fair shake at the current base price. Those that have been following for a while will know that I originally planned to release the game for $15 US, but cut the price in half because I decided to cut the Story Mode from the game at the last minute (I rather disliked it). So instead I made the Franchise Mode to fill the desire for extra content. Now that I am confident in the amount of content in the game, I will reraise the price to the original slated price. I will of course be offering many generous discounts and promotions the future as well :) So there will still be plenty of opportunities to grab your copy at a great price. Loren

[ 2019-03-28 16:27:56 CET ] [ Original post ]

All owners of the game can access the Franchise Mode beta - See below for more details. Hi folks, I am very thankful for everyone who has offered me feedback, suggestions and bug reports. This honestly wouldn't be possible without all y'all:D As of now, the development of new content for SBH is paused while console ports are underway (Xbox One is already guaranteed, others to be announced soon!). This is because developing the build further while simultaneously trying to get it to work on consoles is simply not feasible. Therefore, I plan to officially release the Franchise Mode update live on Steam when the consoles ports are ready to double my marketing efforts. Also, I have enlisted the help of a 3rd party (to be announced in the near future) to help me through this process to ensure the ports are of high quality and meet my personal standards. After I release the console ports and the Franchise Mode update, I will assess the performance and determine the viability of future content updates. Since I have brought aboard some help with console ports, and because the nature of the process requires some downtime and waiting for things to go through, e.g. waiting for PEGI / ESRB raitings, I have begun work on my next game (also to be announced soon :D). Still, SBH remains my top priority. Thanks again to everyone who has helped me get this far! I am excited to go even further :) Loren
+ More consoles to be announced in the near future!

How to access the FRANCHISE MODE Beta

1. Go to your Steam game library and find Super Blood Hockey. 2. Right click on the game and go to "Properties" 3. Click the "Betas" tab. 4. Enter the password: ActivateFranchiseMode 5. Select the FranchiseModeBeta from the drop down menu. (Note: if after entering the password the build does not appear, please restart your Steam client)

[ 2019-01-29 16:39:13 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi Folks, Note: Everyone who owns the game can access the beta! See the instructions below. I hope everyone has had a great holiday season. I am back at it with a small update which contains a few critical bug fixes. Thank you for the continued feedback and suggestions! I am looking to finalize the build for now to ease the process of console ports :) Stay tuned for more announcements related to the console ports. - Loren

• Fixed a bug where the music wouldn't properly reset and pause, causing multiple tracks to overlap and play at once.
• Fixed a bug where league standings weren't properly resetting at the end of a season.
• Fixed a bug where cause the monthly rent obligation to not reset.

How to access the Beta

1. Go to your Steam game library and find Super Blood Hockey. 2. Right click on the game and go to "Properties" 3. Click the "Betas" tab. 4. Enter the password: ActivateFranchiseMode 5. Select the FranchiseModeBeta from the drop down menu. (Note: if after entering the password the build does not appear, please restart your Steam client)

[ 2019-01-02 14:58:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey Folks, The team at IndieSection.com produced a limited quantity run of custom designed enamel pins featuring Super Blood Hockey. It comes with a copy of the game and a bonus goodie as well! Get yours here: https://indiesection.com/products/indie-pin-series-03-super-blood-hockey
I am honored that Indie Section decided to include Super Blood Hockey in its collection. I have some of the pins myself, and I will say I am very pleased with how they turned out. They are of a good size and great quality. I keep one on my disc golf bag!
One of the cool things about being a gamedev is that I can use my games to support cool projects that I believe in. The folks at Indie Section are making some cool stuff I am very happy to be able to play a part in it! Bonus - Here is a special interview I gave about Super Blood Hockey: https://indiesection.com/blogs/articles/10-questions-with-super-blood-hockey-developer-loren-lemcke Store Page: https://indiesection.com/products/indie-pin-series-03-super-blood-hockey Loren

[ 2018-12-03 20:22:39 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi again folks, Here is the latest build of the Franchise Mode. This one mostly contains bug fixes as well as some balancing and difficulty tweaks. Note to Mac users: I have been having some issues with the Mac build. It seems the issue is related to something on the Steamworks side of things. I will be trying some new things with it over the next few days, if you have time, please give it a try and report your experience in the discussion forum. UPDATE: The Mac port has been confirmed as working! :) Thanks to everyone who helped me get that issue sorted! Thanks for the continued feedback! - Loren

Changelog

• Adjusted the effects the Robustness Stat had on injuries and such. Robustness is now a bit less effective at preventing injury.
• Adjust the distribution of injury rates among players with Robustness 75+
• Adjusted the rate at which the difficulty ramps up. Should get more difficult a little bit faster now.
• Fixed a bug related to inmate death and task assignments.
• Fixed a bug where the stats page wasn't properly tracking lifetime assists.
• Fixed a bug where the trophies from one franchise would carry over into a new franchise.
• Added more names to the credits.

How to access the Beta

1. Go to your Steam game library and find Super Blood Hockey. 2. Right click on the game and go to "Properties" 3. Click the "Betas" tab. 4. Enter the password: ActivateFranchiseMode 5. Select the FranchiseModeBeta from the drop down menu. (Note: if after entering the password the build does not appear, please restart your Steam client)

[ 2018-11-13 11:57:25 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, Here is the Franchise Mode Beta v1.5.2. It features a new menu interface to view league standings through the season. There are also several achievements related to the Franchise Mode that are available for unlocking! I have also added the "Franchise Mode Beta Testers" to the credits page. If you believe your name is missing or want it listed as something else, please do not hesitate to contact me here or elsewhere. Note to Mac and Linux user: Thanks for being patient while I get these issue fixed. I am confident we are close to getting both the Linux and Mac builds working. I really appreciate everyone's feedback and bug reports! They very valuable to me. Please keep the feedback coming :D - Loren

Change log:

• League Standings: A menu that displays current league standings and tracks wins and losses throughout the season.
• Added Franchise Mode Beta Testers to the credits page.
• New Achievements: Added 13 new achievements directly related to the Franchise Mode, many drawn from player ideas and suggestions.
  • Crippling Blow: Dish out a disabling injury to an opposing player.
  • Blood On Your Hands: Fatally injure an opposing player.
  • Massacre On Ice: Have a total of three or more fatalities in a single game.
  • First Step: Win your first Franchise game.
  • Profitable Venture: Increase your Franchise's value to $50,000 or more.
  • Bedridden Burden: Have an inmate suffer a disabling injury.
  • One For the Dumpster: Have an inmate die on the ice.
  • Season One Winner: Win the first season of the Franchise Mode.
  • Profit Over People: Pull the plug on a financial burden.
  • By Any Means: Purchase illegal drugs.
  • Dead Guinea Pig: Lose an inmate to a drug overdose.
  • The Mark of Failure: Purge yourself to cleanse the shame of financial failure.
  • Back on the Ice: Rehabilitate a disabled inmate.
• Added labels to each chart, e.g. Workout log, Brain Health, Diet Log, etc.
• Added leagueData.txt to the Franchise Save file to track league standings
• Fixed some bug related to reading / writing files on the Linux operating system.
• Fixed some typos.
• Fixed some currency formatting issues.
• A few other miscellaneous bug fixes and tweaks.

How to access the Beta

1. Go to your Steam game library and find Super Blood Hockey. 2. Right click on the game and go to "Properties" 3. Click the "Betas" tab. 4. Enter the password: ActivateFranchiseMode 5. Select the FranchiseModeBeta from the drop down menu. (Note: if after entering the password the build does not appear, please restart your Steam client)

[ 2018-11-08 15:32:17 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, I just uploaded new Windows, Mac and Linux builds with a load of bug fixes that the community helped me find. I also made some minor balancing tweaks and a few small quality-of-life improvements here and there. Note regarding the Mac Build: There has been some issues getting the Mac build to launch. I will just have to keep trying until I get it figured out. If anyone has any insight, please do not hesitate to share. Hopefully this build will work :D Thanks for being patient! Changelog

• Disabled a few lingering debug commands that were interfering with normal play.
• Changed the Steamworks API library to x86. This should fix the compatibility issues with 32 bit Windows Operating systems.
• Fixed some filename issues that were causing issues on Linux.
• Fixed a bug where trying to sell a player with an empty roster resulted in a crash.
• Fixed a bug where the Sudden Death achievement was being falsely awarded upon a loss.
• Fixed a bug where the rent payment was not correctly resetting from season to season.
• Fixed a bug allowing player stats to go above 100.
• Fixed a bug where drugs would go into negative duration.
• Fixed a bug where goalies were not gaining experience.
• Players are now warned about quitting with unsaved progress.
• Fixed an issue with the coherency of the game over sequence.
• Adjusted a few probability distributions for balancing purposes.

I appreciate the awesome feedback you folks have delivered! I am still accepting ideas and suggestions as well, especially if you have any ideas for achievements. Please do not hesitate to share anything in the game's discussion forum. As always, any one who contributes to the beta testing process will be included in the credits of the game! - Loren

How to access the Beta

1. Go to your Steam game library and find Super Blood Hockey. 2. Right click on the game and go to "Properties" 3. Click the "Betas" tab. 4. Enter the password: ActivateFranchiseMode 5. Select the FranchiseModeBeta from the drop down menu. (Note: if after entering the password the build does not appear, please restart your Steam client)

[ 2018-11-05 13:56:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi Folks, The Franchise Mode is ready for Beta Testing. The beta must be opted-into, so for now the retail release version will remain the same until beta-testing is complete. The Franchise mode is about 80-90% complete overall. I would like to add a bit more content as well, so please do not consider this a final build.

Requesting Bug Reports / Feedback / Ideas

Please post all Bug Reports, feedback and ideas in the Franchise Mode discussion forum here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions/4/ Please Note: There will be bugs! Everybody who takes the time to leave feedback / suggestions / bug reports will be credited in the game as a Franchise Mode Beta Tester, either as your Steam username, or real name if you prefer. I welcome all ideas and suggestions. The Franchise Mode isn't quite complete, and I would like to add more content to the game, so please don't hesitate to make your voice heard.

How to access the Beta

1. Go to your Steam game library and find Super Blood Hockey. 2. Right click on the game and go to "Properties" 3. Click the "Betas" tab. 4. Enter the password: ActivateFranchiseMode 5. Select the FranchiseModeBeta from the drop down menu. (Note: if after entering the password the build does not appear, please restart your Steam client)

FAQ / Important Notes

• The game has been transferred from XNA 4.0 to Monogame 3.7. This should increase compatibility and performance across the board.
• Mac and Linux builds are included in the Beta. They have been moved from FNA to Monogame 3.7 to increase compatibility.
• There will be bugs. Please consider that the build may crash and Franchise Saves may be lost. (Hopefully not!)
• Franchise save files may be outdated when further beta builds are released, or when the final version is released. I am not going to waste time on backwards compatibility for the Beta.
• I have no means to test the Mac / Linux builds personally. If they don't work initially, please make a post in the discussion forum and we will work together to get them up and running.
• "Can I stream / make a video of the Franchise Mode Beta?" Yes, all I ask is that you title the Stream / Video to include "BETA", or otherwise indicate to the viewers that it is not the final version.
• There may be font issues at certain resolutions. If you notice any, please take a screenshot of it and include it in a post along with the resolution you are using.
• Transferring from XNA to Monogame changed certain behaviors related to the audio. The Audio / Music volume levels may have changed.
• All Franchise Mode data is stored in plain text and can be altered. Be careful not to change the number of lines. I don't have a key for which value does which yet.
• The master list of Player Names, Crimes, Team names, etc. are all stored in plain text and can be altered. Please avoid non-standard symbols or characters, as this may cause issues for the game.
• You will also notice some minor changes to other game modes, e.g. Exhibition Mode. However, regardless of the fact the Franchise Mode uses a stat system, the gameplay of the other modes will remain intact and preserved.
• I am looking for ideas for what new Steam Achievements you folks would like to see in the game.
• Some of the other countries player names have been ran through Google translator... so... if you see anything that seems really wrong, please report it.
• Because of limitations of the font, certain characters won't have the umlauts or accents that they should. I am looking into ways to fix this issue.
• There likely may be a price increase that coincides with the release of the final build of the Franchise Mode.

Console Port Update: Super Blood Hockey is guaranteed coming to the Xbox One. The Nintendo Switch port is 99% likely to happen, I am just working on the business end of things related to it as of present. PS4 may happen as well. I don't have release dates yet, but I am trying to move things along as quickly as I can. I hope you folks enjoy the Franchise Mode Beta! :D If you encounter any issues, do not hesitate to contact me or make a post about it. I will likely have to sleep a few hours after posting this announcement, but I will get back to you within 24 hours. - Loren

[ 2018-10-29 15:55:22 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, The Franchise Mode is coming together nicely. I am officially planning on releasing the franchise mode update prior to the release of the Xbox One port. The Xbox One port will follow rather shortly after that. I still don't have any exact date for release of the franchise mode update. In the Franchise Mode, you will be playing as a corrupt coach, who is willing to do anything to see his team win, including administering illegal performance enhancing drugs and buying spare organs on the black market. Don't worry if the black market kidney transplant goes wrong, or if one of your players OD's on anabolic steroids; your team will be comprised of recruits straight from prison. There will be a pool of randomly generated players to recruit and build your team. Each will feature randomized names, stats, experience and more:
Players will also have a randomly generated medical history as well as criminal history:

You can check the Official League Calendar to know which randomly generated team with unique players, you will be facing on any given day:
I am still looking for suggestions and ideas, so if you have any, please do not hesitate to share them in the discussion forum. I will be doing a few rounds of beta testing with the franchise mode a bit later, so keep your eyes open. I will be posting more frequent previews of updates to the Franchise Mode on my twitter, https://twitter.com/LorenLemcke Loren

[ 2018-06-21 18:59:30 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, Some of you have been wondering what the current state of development is for Super Blood Hockey. As of this time, I am working on porting the game to Xbox One. I don't have a release date just yet, but should have a better idea in the near future. This is my first console port I have ever done, so it has been a bit of a learning experience along the way, so I really appreciate everyone being patient with me.
After that is released, I will be looking to do some content updates. I already have a bit of new content for the game, but for the sake of the port, I do not want to possibly introduce new bugs into the game, or else it will be hard to determine if its an issue with the port or the new content. In the meantime,

I invite everyone to post their suggestions and ideas for new content in the game's discussion forum, or you can comment them below.

I have some new challenge mode scenarios already completed and a few more in the works. I am also prototyping some new teams (with some extra variety beyond a new color and name: e.g. a Power Hockey / Wheelchair Hockey team). People have also expressed some interest in a season mode in which there are individual players with unique names and stats, etc. I would definitely like to hear what people would want from a season mode. I will post more specific day-to-day updates on my Twitter feed here: https://twitter.com/LorenLemcke Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions that everyone has already provided me. I am eager to hear more. - Loren

[ 2018-03-29 07:24:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, Some of you have been wondering what the current state of development is for Super Blood Hockey. As of this time, I am working on porting the game to Xbox One. I don't have a release date just yet, but should have a better idea in the near future. This is my first console port I have ever done, so it has been a bit of a learning experience along the way, so I really appreciate everyone being patient with me.
After that is released, I will be looking to do some content updates. I already have a bit of new content for the game, but for the sake of the port, I do not want to possibly introduce new bugs into the game, or else it will be hard to determine if its an issue with the port or the new content. In the meantime,

I invite everyone to post their suggestions and ideas for new content in the game's discussion forum, or you can comment them below.

I have some new challenge mode scenarios already completed and a few more in the works. I am also prototyping some new teams (with some extra variety beyond a new color and name: e.g. a Power Hockey / Wheelchair Hockey team). People have also expressed some interest in a season mode in which there are individual players with unique names and stats, etc. I would definitely like to hear what people would want from a season mode. I will post more specific day-to-day updates on my Twitter feed here: https://twitter.com/LorenLemcke Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions that everyone has already provided me. I am eager to hear more. - Loren

[ 2018-03-29 07:24:05 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi, I have just released the corresponding updates for the Mac and Linux builds for Super Blood Hockey. I have no means of testing these builds, so if something isn't working, please make a post of it about on the discussion forum. I would also greatly appreciate it, if some on could inform me that the new builds are at least properly launching by making a post here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions

Change Log

• Tutorial Mode - added a new tutorial mode.
• Added thumbstick navigation to the menus/options
• Added a new graphics option to disable lighting. This may significantly improve performance on slower systems.
• Mac/Linux beta testers have been added to the credits.
• Some trial solutions to the Face-off bug
• Fixed some visual bugs related to menu appearance.
• Misc bug fixes.

Thanks again to all the Mac and Linux better testers who helped get SBH running on both platforms. - Loren

[ 2017-10-31 10:48:36 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi, Based on community feedback, I have decided to add a tutorial mode to Super Blood Hockey to teach some of the basics and to create an easier atmosphere to get adjusted to the controls. The tutorial mode will teach you how to pass, how to score, and how to fight. I might consider adding a 2nd tutorial to teach advanced techniques as well. NOTE TO MAC AND LINUX USERS - Please note that the updates to the Linux and Mac build will follow shortly (max a few days). I want to release only the Windows build until I am sure there are no major bugs, then I will apply the changes to the Mac/Linux build. If you encounter any bugs, please make a post about it here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions/ Face-off bug status: There has been a bug where players fail to show up for a face-off. I currently have no means of reproducing this bug (if you figure out how to reproduce it, please contact me and you will be rewarded). However, I have made some changes that I believe could fix the issue. If you see the bug again, please make another post about it or contact me directly.

Change Log

• Tutorial Mode - added a new tutorial mode.
• Added thumbstick navigation to the menus/options
• Added a new graphics option to disable lighting. This may significantly improve performance on slower systems.
• Mac/Linux beta testers have been added to the credits.
• Some trial solutions to the Face-off bug
• Fixed some visual bugs related to menu appearance.
• Misc bug fixes.

I would like to say thanks again to everyone who keeps providing me with feedback and bug reports. Your help is critical to my success as a solo developer, so I must ask that you guys keep providing me great feedback! If you encounter any issues in this update, please rest assured I will fix any issues ASAP. Loren

[ 2017-10-26 09:40:38 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone, Thanks to the feedback from the very helpful Mac beta testers, I can now say that Super Blood Hockey supports macOS. I really appreciate everyone who took the time to post some feedback and bug reports.

• MacOS now supported

  
  

Please note: Mac Retina may cause some display issues when changing to certain resolutions. This can easily be fixed by choosing a display resolution no larger than your native resolution. If you need any help with this issue, please do not hesitate to make a post about it in the discussion forum and I will get back to you ASAP.

Future Plans

As far as what is next for Super Blood Hockey, I would like to bring the game to a console (Xbox One most likely), but I am still awaiting to resolve some business related things. Then I would like to start working on new content. I may also launch the console version concurrently with a content update. The new content I would like to work on based on feedback from the community would be a Career/Season Mode of some sort. This would likely include some team management aspects as well as some sort of progression system. I also have some ideas for some new challenges and corresponding special options, if you folks have any ideas for cool challenges or special options you would like to see, please don't hesitate to tell me! I am still experimenting with a multi-colored jersey palette so I can expand the selection of teams, but I have yet to find something that actually improves visibility / makes it easier to tell teams apart, etc. Loren

[ 2017-09-20 10:48:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, The Mac beta is ready for testing. Any one can access it :) I don't personally own a Mac so I have no means of testing this build myself, so I will need your patience and your feedback to make this happen. Please post any feedback / bug reports here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions/3/ NOTE: It is likely that the first few builds might not launch at all. If the game does not initially launch from Steam, try navigating to the folder and launching the game directly.

How to Access the Mac Beta:

Step 1. Right click on Super Blood Hockey in your Steam Library and go to Properties. Step 2. Under the betas tab, enter the password: EnableHipsterMode and then select the build from the drop down menu.
Thanks again, Loren

[ 2017-09-13 10:34:55 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi Folks, Super Blood Hockey now supports Linux/SteamOS. I really appreciate everyone who participated in the Linux beta and helped me work through all the issues. I couldn't have done it without all of you. Next update I will be adding everyone that helped to the credits section of the game. I will not be revoking beta keys, so if you helped test the game, you get to keep it. But if you enjoyed the game and want to help out, maybe consider purchasing it as a gift for friend :) Up next is the Mac port. If you or anyone you know would be interested in helping test the Mac port, feel free to contact me here, or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LorenLemcke If you encounter any issue with the Linux port, please make a post about it here and I will reply asap: http://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions/2/ Thanks again! Loren

[ 2017-09-09 16:53:28 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi everyone, I need your help to get the Linux port running. The current build may not launch. I am currently trying to determine whether there is an issue with the port, or my Linux install. I must confess, I am not an expert at Linux, so this will require some trial and error. Thanks for being patient! :D I need your feedback on whether or not it launches. Please include any error messages and post feedback here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions/2/

How to access the Linux Port

- Right click on Super Blood Hockey from your Steam Library. - Click Properties and then navigate to the Betas tab. - Enter WindowsSux0rz in the access code field.
After I get the Linux build up and running, I will then start working on the Mac port. I really appreciate everyone's help! - Loren

[ 2017-09-04 09:48:40 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi, This update is a small one, just a few bug fixes. Also, if any one experiences the bug where players do not show up to a face-off, please post about it in the discussion forum. I am having trouble figuring out what triggers this bug, and without being able to recreate it on my side its proving challenging to fix. It seems to never happen for most people, but a few have seen it multiple times. This leads me to believe there is some behavior or action that can trigger it.

Patch Notes

• Fixed a bug where fights were triggering far too often in the 12 vs 12 Mega Rumble.
• Implementing a trial solution for the faceoff bug. This may or may not fix it. If this bug happens to you please make a post about it in the discussion forum.

Thanks for all the help and please keep the bug reports coming. As a solo dev I really rely on community feedback! Loren

[ 2017-08-25 12:57:21 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi, Some still feel the game is too difficult even on Very Easy. I have changed the names of the settings, but Easy is now even easier than Very Easy was before.

Difficulty Changes

• Modes have been renamed. I have shifted them all up one. Very Easy is now Easy ; Easy is now Medium ; Medium is now hard ; etc in that fashion.
• The difference in difficulty has been exaggerated a bit. Easy modes are easier, hard modes are a bit harder.

Now, some have developed some false beliefs about the game, and I have received continuous questioning about them, so here are some myths dispelled.

Myths about the difficulty dispelled

• No one nation is better than any other. I have not rigged the game in favor of Finland or any other country.
• The AI on your team is exactly the same as the AI on the enemy team. If you feel the enemy teams AI is way better than yours, than that is just your imagination.
• The Goalie AI is exactly the same on both sides. Your goalie is not significantly worse than the enemies goalie.
• The AI does not cheat in anyway. They are not more likely to score, or anything of that sort.

I never intended the game to be a very easy experience. Do not expect to master the game in 30 minutes or less. Goals must still be earned. If you are still having difficulty making goals check out this guide: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1115908478 Loren

[ 2017-08-22 16:11:09 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, I have been receiving feedback that some have found the game to be especially challenging, even on easy difficulty, because of this I have introduced a "Very Easy" difficulty setting. There is also now a "Very Hard" difficulty setting as well, for those that want an even more challenging experience. If you are still having issues scoring and winning then check out this guide by a community member. I give it my official endorsement and should be helpful to many: http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1115908478 I also have squashed a few bugs. If you encounter any issues, please post about it in the discussion forum and I will reply to you ASAP. There is one known large bug remaining, but it is somewhat rare. If you encounter a moment where the players do not show up for a face off, possibly resulting in the game hanging, then please post any details about it in the discussion forum: e.g. what mode you are playing, what you just played prior, what team you were, etc. Anything you might think of could be useful. Thanks for helping make the launch of Super Blood Hockey successful! :) - Loren

Patch Notes

• New difficulty settings: Very Easy, Very Hard
• Fixed a bug related to SFX/Music volume settings being set above 100
• Fixed a bug on the leaderboards where global rank wasn't being displayed properly.
• Fixed a bug where the Special Options background sprite would be out of alignment if the resolution of the game was just changed.
• Several other small fixes and a few typo fixes.

[ 2017-08-21 16:20:27 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi folks, I am glad to see so many of you are enjoying the game, but a few issues have come up during the release. I will hopefully have these issues patched by tomorrow. If you are experiencing problems, please try the follow fixes:

Troubleshooting

• [SOLVED] If the game never launches: You are missing the XNA Runtime. Please download the following, install it and then reboot your computer and try launching the game again: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20914
• [SOLVED] If the game crashes randomly throughout a match: It is likely because you have set either the SFX Volume or Music Volume set above 100. If you do, please lower both the SFX Volume and Music Volume to 100 or lower.
• [Feedback requested] Players didn't show up to face off and the game froze:This is another bug that I am still chasing down. If you start a match and players fail to show up for the face-off, please make note of what game mode you are currently playing and what game mode you played right before that match and tell me. I require more information to chase this bug down, so if you encounter this bug, please consider posting any information you might think is relevant. I suspect this bug is related to the tournament mode. Please post any and all information here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions/

Concerning the difficulty of the game: Some people have felt the game is too difficult even on Easy. Others have felt the game is too easy, even on hard :D Because you guys have voiced your opinions, I will be releasing a "Very Easy" and a "Very Hard" mode shortly. If you encounter any other issues or want to leave feedback and suggestion, please post about it here and I will get back to you ASAP: http://steamcommunity.com/app/532190/discussions/ Thanks again for the excellent feedback and bug reports. As a solo developer I really rely on your feedback to help chase down and squash bugs. I am confident that together we can keep improving Super Blood Hockey. Loren

[ 2017-08-20 16:14:47 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi Beta Testers, This one is just a few small bug fixes. I also did some 4 player local coop testing on a TV and felt the player indicator ring colors were hard to tell apart, so I hopefully improved their visibility. Thanks for the continued feedback and bug reports. We are very close to release! Loren

Patch Notes

• Fixed a bug where the challenge mode stats were incorrectly uploading to the Most Violent Game leaderboards.
• The Most Violent Game Lleaderboard has been reset. It will take 10 entries before it will display properly in game.
• Improved player indicator ring colors. Eliminated their transparency.
• Adjusted some entries in the credits.
• Several other misc bug fixes.

[ 2017-08-11 08:55:03 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi again Beta Testers, Once again, thanks for the excellent feedback. This next build represents a possible release version of the game (barring any emergency bug fixes). I would appreciate it if you folks would give everything possible a play through and make sure nothing horrible goes wrong, e.g. crashes/bugs/bad experiences/etc. Also, any beta testers that have left me feedback, either here on steam, twitter, etc. will be included in the credits for the game. I have gone through and added everyone I could find, but odds are I have missed some people. Please verify you have been added to the credits list, also if prefer to go by a real name or want to be removed or something of the sort then send me a message. Loren

Patch Notes

• Added a tournament loss screen for team Sweden.
• Added a credits sequence under options.
• Fixed a bug for higher resolutions not properly displaying the menus.
• The "Most Violent Game" and "Biggest Blowout" stats/leaderboards have been reset. This is because of balancing changes and bug fixes leading to inflated scores. The leaderboards won't properly display until there are at least 10 scores in total.
• Added a 2nd intermission track to be triggered at random.
• Fixed a bug where using the gamepad wasn't triggering the victory music for the tournament win screens.
• Fixed a sound bug that would cause a momentary blip of sound right before a new game started.
• Adjust the movement speed of manual goalie control (turns out faster response time is harder to control).

[ 2017-08-07 13:38:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hey beta testers, Your excellent feedback has been keeping me motivated. I have another update for you guys to test out. The option to use Manual Goalies is now available, once you unlock it by completing the manual goalie challenge. I have also fully implemented the Special Options menu, each option will be unlocked by completing the challenge mode games. Thanks again! Loren

Patch Notes

• New Challenge Mode scenario:
  • Challenge #5: Manual goalies - manual goalies are controlled by the same input used to skate.
• Special Options: There is now a variety of special options to be accessed for exhibition and tournaments. They are unlocked by completing the various challenge modes. NOTE: if you have already beat challenges 3 and 4, you will need to recomplete them to unlock the corresponding option.
• New Achievements: There are a few new achievements related to the new challenge mode scenarios.
• Fixed a bug related to physics bodies not properly clearing after 4v8 and 12v12 challenge modes. Other miscellaneous bugs have been fixed as well.

[ 2017-08-01 13:31:58 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi Beta testers, You continue to impress me with your feedback! I really appreciate it. You guys have helped speed up development quite a bit. I have some more Challenge Mode scenarios for you guys to test, as well as some new achievements and some bug fixes. Loren

Patch Notes

• New Challenge Mode scenarios:
  • Challenge #3: Mega Rumble - 12 vs. 12
  • Challenge #4: Turbo Mode - All players are half their normal weight.
• Bug Fix: Goalie difficulty was not being properly set for the away team. Medium and Hard difficulties should be a bit harder now.
• New Achievements: There are several new achievements related to the recent additions to the game (NOTE: Challenge mode #3 and #4 do not currently have a corresponding achievement)
• Several smaller bug fixes and a few tweaks on things here and there.

[ 2017-07-28 17:52:00 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi Beta testers, Thanks for the continued feedback. I have a new game mode for you guys to test: Challenge Mode. I would appreciate some feedback on the new game modes, as well as verification that the bug fixes are working as intended. Thanks again, Loren

Patch Notes:

• New Game Mode: Challenge Mode.
  • Challenge 1: Outnumbered - Win a 4 vs. 8 game.
  • Challenge 2: Part of the Team - Win a game while controlling only a single person.
• Germany's Tournament loss screen has been completed and implemented. Only Sweden's loss screen remains unfinished
• Menus updated slightly.
• Bug Fixes:
  • The puck should no longer be able to tunnel through the back of the net
  • Fixed a crash related to losing a tournament game
  • Fixed a bug where not all players would show up for the faceoff at the start of a games - Also coded in a timer based failsafe that will reset any bad placements.
  • Some other miscellaneous fixes

[ 2017-07-26 14:32:19 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hi beta testers! I appreciate all the feedback and bug reports! Please keep them coming :D I would appreciate some on the new Tournament Mode.

Incomplete Patch Notes- Beta 4:

• New teams: Czech Republic, Germany, North Korea
• New Mode: Tournament Mode - Compete in a global tournament, with silly win/loss screens. Some screens are still in development.
• Updated presentation / menus
• A few improved / tweaked AI behaviors
• Several bug fixes: Some already known fixes have not yet been fixed (e.g. puck tunneling behind net when dropped)
• Adjusted the camera zoom values for each resolution to be more unified and consistent.
• A bunch of other miscellaneous stuff too.

Next in development:

• A challenge mode: e.g. try to win a 4v8 game, etc.
• Expanded and unlockable cheat/fun options

The game is getting pretty close to ready for release. One more decent sized chunk of development left.Thanks again! -Loren

[ 2017-07-19 16:39:57 CET ] [ Original post ]