Zune Games FAQ - Page 2

133794m3r · 03-20-2008, 01:38 PM

yeah, good job omnidragon. So does my question have an answer?

Omnidragon · 03-20-2008, 04:16 PM

spring this year is all we've got

133794m3r · 03-20-2008, 04:21 PM

OH, ok. Thanks so sometime w/in the next 2 months then?

MUfan1313 · 03-21-2008, 01:06 PM

thanks man you answered all my ?

zunemuhnkie · 03-26-2008, 03:58 PM

will they be like real games or just solitaire like the gay ipod

umisguy · 03-26-2008, 10:07 PM

IT is obvious from the videos around the net that while only being 2d, they will be very high quality - capable, and true color and even in - depth games, anything 2 dimensional that can be written on XNA with 16MB RAM or so maximum being used can run on the zune. XNA uses mostly C# and possibly a version of VB.net

carnealse · 03-26-2008, 10:11 PM

2D? I was checking out the XNA system and following a tutorial and they were using 3D modeling.
Do you just mean it will be scroll and basic no "world rotation" type play?

Omnidragon · 03-27-2008, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umisguy

IT is obvious from the videos around the net that while only being 2d, they will be very high quality - capable, and true color and even in - depth games, anything 2 dimensional that can be written on XNA with 16MB RAM or so maximum being used can run on the zune. XNA uses mostly C# and possibly a version of VB.net

It will only be using C# not VB, not C++, not any other language

As it says in the FAQ the Zune lacks the hardware acceleration to use a 3D engine. not only that but the API is restricted to the Spritebatch and rendertarget graphic API's

bccarlso · 03-29-2008, 08:02 AM

Thanks for the FAQ, lookin' forward to these.

Trogdor · 04-06-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 133794m3r

Ok, is there an official launch date for the release XNA 3.0?

for the last time not yet, read whole threads if you have a question

MasterSprtn117 · 04-28-2008, 06:17 PM

Pretty cool...too bad my Zune screen cracked randomly.

Ace1tk · 05-07-2008, 09:38 AM

As of about 10am May 7 2008 Microsoft XNA 3.0 CTP beta has been released to the general public for download. You can start creating your games. It's finally here guys

collver · 05-08-2008, 01:08 AM

I've posted this question in one other thread, but I figured here would be the best place to get an answer, how do you delete the games from your zune?

bobbyeggo · 05-08-2008, 05:39 PM

When you click the game it should say "Delete" under the "Play" button. Click that.

Techy Dude · 05-08-2008, 06:01 PM

thnx finally i got my ques answered thank u

collver · 05-08-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobbyeggo

When you click the game it should say "Delete" under the "Play" button. Click that.

thx amigo, can't believe I didn't see that lol.

Taylor · 05-11-2008, 09:49 AM

nice job of the faqs, but i dont really understand how you get them on your zune

spenc938 · 05-11-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor

nice job of the faqs, but i dont really understand how you get them on your zune

Directions for deploying games are available here http://www.zuneboards.com/tip-of-the...your-zune.html

SimReality · 05-15-2008, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Q: When will zune games become avaliable?
A: XNA Studio 3.0 will come out in thfe spring with games "out for the holidays" so no firm dates for this as of yet

The release that just occurred was a Community Technology Preview (CTP). The full release of 3.0 will occur in the "Holiday 2008" time frame.

Quote:

Q: How will the games get on to my zune?
A: At first the games will have to be compiled and transferred to your zune via the XNA Studio. This is most likely so the games can be signed. After that there has been hints that they will be distributed via XBL but nothing has been confirmed yet.

There are no such hints for anything of that nature. Xbox 360 games will be getting a distribution system on XBL (called Xbox LIVE Community Games as of now) around the "Holiday 2008" time frame, but that has nothing to do with Zune.

Quote:

Q: Will the games support multiplayer?
A: Yes they will use the Zunes wifi to connect to other zunes so you can play together. No word as of yet as to how many players can play together.

There is a maximum of 8 Zunes that can connect together.

Quote:

Q: Can I share games with my friends via the zune's wifi?
A: Not to start with no but that is something they are planning to add at a later date.

This is also not something that was officially announced so I think should be removed from the FAQ (or at least corrected to just say "No").

There are also already three FAQs from the XNA site on Zune development and XNA 3.0:
http://forums.xna.com/thread/46553.aspx
http://forums.xna.com/thread/48067.aspx
http://forums.xna.com/thread/60507.aspx

petunia8832 · 05-15-2008, 08:23 PM

so is it true, can u play games and win prizes?

03-20-2008, 01:38 PM	#21 (permalink)
133794m3r Super Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On the interenet. Posts: 1,505 Reputation: 32 $zB: 1604 Donate	yeah, good job omnidragon. So does my question have an answer? __________________ i'd like to say.... deal w/ it.... don't complain.... liz swings the ban hammer at me and like an idiotic fish i fly back w/ a grape cannon in my right flipper.... ----------------------------------------------------- Pokemon be coming to your Zune plz... don't yell at me for slowness... the game took a team of like 100 ppl like 5 years.. and I'm one guy...

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133794m3r Super Zuner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: On the interenet. Posts: 1,505 Reputation: 32 $zB: 1604 Donate	OH, ok. Thanks so sometime w/in the next 2 months then? __________________ i'd like to say.... deal w/ it.... don't complain.... liz swings the ban hammer at me and like an idiotic fish i fly back w/ a grape cannon in my right flipper.... ----------------------------------------------------- Pokemon be coming to your Zune plz... don't yell at me for slowness... the game took a team of like 100 ppl like 5 years.. and I'm one guy...

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carnealse Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Va Beach Posts: 466 Reputation: 31 $zB: 351 Donate	2D? I was checking out the XNA system and following a tutorial and they were using 3D modeling. Do you just mean it will be scroll and basic no "world rotation" type play? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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MUfan1313 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 504 Reputation: 15 $zB: 320 Donate	thanks man you answered all my ?

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zunemuhnkie Zuner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 88 Reputation: 10 $zB: 5 Donate	will they be like real games or just solitaire like the gay ipod

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umisguy zB Programmer Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 445 Reputation: 37 $zB: 383 Donate Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	IT is obvious from the videos around the net that while only being 2d, they will be very high quality - capable, and true color and even in - depth games, anything 2 dimensional that can be written on XNA with 16MB RAM or so maximum being used can run on the zune. XNA uses mostly C# and possibly a version of VB.net

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bccarlso Squirt Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 20 Reputation: 10 $zB: 1 Donate	Thanks for the FAQ, lookin' forward to these.

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Ace1tk Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 78 Reputation: 14 $zB: 71 Donate	As of about 10am May 7 2008 Microsoft XNA 3.0 CTP beta has been released to the general public for download. You can start creating your games. It's finally here guys

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collver Experienced Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: some where left of the right Posts: 120 Reputation: 14 $zB: 95 Donate	I've posted this question in one other thread, but I figured here would be the best place to get an answer, how do you delete the games from your zune? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Noob Patrol : Locked and Loaded To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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bobbyeggo Experienced Zuner Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 108 Reputation: 11 $zB: 94 Donate	When you click the game it should say "Delete" under the "Play" button. Click that. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Techy Dude Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 255 Reputation: 9 $zB: 264 Donate	thnx finally i got my ques answered thank u

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