Apr 25, 2015
Stability Update
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

It's been a while since we last talked. Have you missed us? We've missed you. What have you been up to? Breaking hearts? Breaking laws? That's what we would do given half a chance. Trust us. But the fact of the matter is, we've been busy. So very, very busy.

What have we been up to? Why, we're glad you ask!

Aside from Chapter 6 (no date yet) we dedicated some time to completely overhaul the music engine. It was the main culprit behind the crashes that some of you have been experiencing. So it had to go. We've also added an extra hint system, that you can turn on in the settings. If you enable it, Victor will offer more advice on how to solve certain puzzles. We also optimized save file access so accessing the save/load UI should be a lot faster now.

Here's a full rundown of the contents:

Update list:
• Engine: Added an extra hint system (option in settings)
• Engine: Re-wrote music engine to address stability issues
• Engine: Optimized save file access (only affects PC Steam version)
• Engine: Fixed rare freeze bug when watching close-ups
• Chapter 1-5: Tweaked dialogue
• Chapter 1-5: Tweaked backgrounds
• Chapter 3-5: Updated music assets
• Chapter 2: Added sound effects
• Chapter 2: Tweaked background music
• Chapter 3: Added autosave points
• Chapter 5: Fixed prism mirror indentation bug
• Chapter 5: Fixed graphical glitch in Willard's apartment

All in all, it's one of our meatier updates and we hope you'll like it. As always, don't be shy if you encounter problems with the game. And remember: the machine loves you.

Cheers,

- a
Apr 25, 2015
Stability Update
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

It's been a while since we last talked. Have you missed us? We've missed you. What have you been up to? Breaking hearts? Breaking laws? That's what we would do given half a chance. Trust us. But the fact of the matter is, we've been busy. So very, very busy.

What have we been up to? Why, we're glad you ask!

Aside from Chapter 6 (no date yet) we dedicated some time to completely overhaul the music engine. It was the main culprit behind the crashes that some of you have been experiencing. So it had to go. We've also added an extra hint system, that you can turn on in the settings. If you enable it, Victor will offer more advice on how to solve certain puzzles. We also optimized save file access so accessing the save/load UI should be a lot faster now.

Here's a full rundown of the contents:

Update list:
• Engine: Added an extra hint system (option in settings)
• Engine: Re-wrote music engine to address stability issues
• Engine: Optimized save file access (only affects PC Steam version)
• Engine: Fixed rare freeze bug when watching close-ups
• Chapter 1-5: Tweaked dialogue
• Chapter 1-5: Tweaked backgrounds
• Chapter 3-5: Updated music assets
• Chapter 2: Added sound effects
• Chapter 2: Tweaked background music
• Chapter 3: Added autosave points
• Chapter 5: Fixed prism mirror indentation bug
• Chapter 5: Fixed graphical glitch in Willard's apartment

All in all, it's one of our meatier updates and we hope you'll like it. As always, don't be shy if you encounter problems with the game. And remember: the machine loves you.

Cheers,

- a
Mar 18, 2015
Steam Cloud Enabled
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

We're happy to inform you that we just enabled Steam Cloud for the game. This means that your save games and settings will now be stored safely in the warm heart of cyberspace, and then synchronize across all your machines.

This feature is currently only supported on PC, but we hope to enable it on Mac in the future.

Also, the machine loves you.

Cheers,

- a
Mar 18, 2015
Steam Cloud Enabled
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

We're happy to inform you that we just enabled Steam Cloud for the game. This means that your save games and settings will now be stored safely in the warm heart of cyberspace, and then synchronize across all your machines.

This feature is currently only supported on PC, but we hope to enable it on Mac in the future.

Also, the machine loves you.

Cheers,

- a
Mar 2, 2015
March Updates
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

Things are tugging along at a pretty solid pace. We're busy working on other Chapter 6, but we'll still keep updating the game whenever we feel like it. That's just how we roll.

Below you'll find the contents of each update:

Update #1 (2015-03-02):
• Engine: Attempted to increase game stability
• Chapter 1: Added 20 interaction options
• Chapter 2: Added 50 interaction options
• Chapter 3: Added 155 interaction options
• Chapter 4: Added 130 interaction options
• Chapter 5: Added 265 interaction options

Update #2 (2015-03-10):
• Engine: Attempted to increase game stability
• Engine: Improved performance during menus

Update #3 (2015-03-18):
• Game: Enabled Steam Cloud (PC version on Steam only)

Update #4 (2015-03-23):
• Engine: Removed slight sound glitch when loading a save game
• Engine: Fixed rare case were player location didn't save properly
• Game: Tweaked UI

We hope you like it and shout out in the comments if you encounter anything strange/buggy in the game. Thanks to everyone who's taken the time to report an issue in the game. You guys help make the game better.

Cheers,

- a
Mar 2, 2015
March Updates
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

Things are tugging along at a pretty solid pace. We're busy working on other Chapter 6, but we'll still keep updating the game whenever we feel like it. That's just how we roll.

Below you'll find the contents of each update:

Update #1 (2015-03-02):
• Engine: Attempted to increase game stability
• Chapter 1: Added 20 interaction options
• Chapter 2: Added 50 interaction options
• Chapter 3: Added 155 interaction options
• Chapter 4: Added 130 interaction options
• Chapter 5: Added 265 interaction options

Update #2 (2015-03-10):
• Engine: Attempted to increase game stability
• Engine: Improved performance during menus

Update #3 (2015-03-18):
• Game: Enabled Steam Cloud (PC version on Steam only)

Update #4 (2015-03-23):
• Engine: Removed slight sound glitch when loading a save game
• Engine: Fixed rare case were player location didn't save properly
• Game: Tweaked UI

We hope you like it and shout out in the comments if you encounter anything strange/buggy in the game. Thanks to everyone who's taken the time to report an issue in the game. You guys help make the game better.

Cheers,

- a
Feb 10, 2015
February Updates
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

As some of you may have noticed, we've slowed down the update schedule a bit, since we're busy working on other things (Chapter 6). But rest assured: we'll have more updates for you before February ends.

Below you'll find the contents of each update as we release them.

Update #1 (2015-02-10):
• Engine: Attempted to prevent freeze during load progress indicator
• Engine: Reduced sound mix period to make game more stable
• Chapter 2, 3, 4 & 5: Added sounds effects
• Chapter 5: Made exits from Selma's and Martin's apartments larger
• Chapter 5: Added clues to ceiling puzzle
• Chapter 5: Added clues to first size-shift puzzle
• Chapter 5: Added clue to map view
• Chapter 5: Made sure the ceiling sound turns off when crushed
• Chapter 5: Made sure outro music plays correctly
• Chapter 5: Fixed some laser-related graphical glitches
• Chapter 5: Added another teleport option for the witch
• Chapter 5: Reduced bow lady scale
• Chapter 5: Tweaked character interaction behaviours
• Chapter 5: Tweaked item interaction behaviours
• Chapter 5: Added 3 interaction options
• Chapter 5: Tweaked light interaction in squirrel den
• Chapter 5: Fixed typo

Update #2 (2015-02-13):
• Chapter 5: Added feedback to premature grave dirt collection case

Update #3 (2015-02-22):
• Chapter 5: Tweaked background art
• Chapter 5: Tweaked lake girl dialogue
• Chapter 5: Fixed typo

We hope you like it and shout out in the comments if you encounter anything strange/buggy in the game. And thanks to everyone who's taken the time to report an issue in the game. You guys help make the game better!

Cheers,

- a
Feb 10, 2015
February Updates
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

As some of you may have noticed, we've slowed down the update schedule a bit, since we're busy working on other things (Chapter 6). But rest assured: we'll have more updates for you before February ends.

Below you'll find the contents of each update as we release them.

Update #1 (2015-02-10):
• Engine: Attempted to prevent freeze during load progress indicator
• Engine: Reduced sound mix period to make game more stable
• Chapter 2, 3, 4 & 5: Added sounds effects
• Chapter 5: Made exits from Selma's and Martin's apartments larger
• Chapter 5: Added clues to ceiling puzzle
• Chapter 5: Added clues to first size-shift puzzle
• Chapter 5: Added clue to map view
• Chapter 5: Made sure the ceiling sound turns off when crushed
• Chapter 5: Made sure outro music plays correctly
• Chapter 5: Fixed some laser-related graphical glitches
• Chapter 5: Added another teleport option for the witch
• Chapter 5: Reduced bow lady scale
• Chapter 5: Tweaked character interaction behaviours
• Chapter 5: Tweaked item interaction behaviours
• Chapter 5: Added 3 interaction options
• Chapter 5: Tweaked light interaction in squirrel den
• Chapter 5: Fixed typo

Update #2 (2015-02-13):
• Chapter 5: Added feedback to premature grave dirt collection case

Update #3 (2015-02-22):
• Chapter 5: Tweaked background art
• Chapter 5: Tweaked lake girl dialogue
• Chapter 5: Fixed typo

We hope you like it and shout out in the comments if you encounter anything strange/buggy in the game. And thanks to everyone who's taken the time to report an issue in the game. You guys help make the game better!

Cheers,

- a
Jan 2, 2015
January Updates
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

The new format seems to have been an unequivocal success, so we'll stick to it for the time being. Usually we drop these updates in one big chunk at the end of the month, but since some of you have been having problems, we're committed to keep fixing all issues continuously. We'll be adding to this list throughout January.

Below you'll find the contents of each update as we release them.

Update #1 (2015-01-02):
• Engine: Made sure mouse commands still work if the player has disabled the music
• Engine: Re-worked loading of XML files to make game initialization more stable
• Engine: Made sure each music track clears completely before a new one loads
• Engine: Improved game start-up time

Update #2 (2015-01-07):
• Chapter 5: Attempted to fix issue with stomach dialogue not triggering correctly

Update #3 (2015-01-12):
• Chapter 5: Added 370 interaction options

Update #4 (2015-01-13):
• Chapter 1: Added 3 interaction options
• Chapter 2: Added 55 interaction options
• Chapter 3: Added 120 interaction options
• Chapter 4: Added 150 interaction options

Update #5 (2015-01-19):
• Chapter 4: Reinserted screen shake when moving photos
• Chapter 4: Made sure music plays correctly once tentacle has been cut
• Chapter 4 & 5: Fixed typos

Update #6 (2015-01-26):
• Engine: Fixed glitchy playback of sounds
• Chapter 1, 2, 4 & 5: Fixed typos

Update #7 (2015-01-30):
• Engine: Fixed sound sequencer
• Chapter 5: Fixed typos

Update #8 (2015-01-31):
• Chapter 5: Nixed option to remove prism from northern cube

We hope you like it and shout out in the comments if you encounter anything strange/buggy in the game.

Cheers,

- a
Jan 2, 2015
January Updates
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2 - Cockroach
Citizen!

The new format seems to have been an unequivocal success, so we'll stick to it for the time being. Usually we drop these updates in one big chunk at the end of the month, but since some of you have been having problems, we're committed to keep fixing all issues continuously. We'll be adding to this list throughout January.

Below you'll find the contents of each update as we release them.

Update #1 (2015-01-02):
• Engine: Made sure mouse commands still work if the player has disabled the music
• Engine: Re-worked loading of XML files to make game initialization more stable
• Engine: Made sure each music track clears completely before a new one loads
• Engine: Improved game start-up time

Update #2 (2015-01-07):
• Chapter 5: Attempted to fix issue with stomach dialogue not triggering correctly

Update #3 (2015-01-12):
• Chapter 5: Added 370 interaction options

Update #4 (2015-01-13):
• Chapter 1: Added 3 interaction options
• Chapter 2: Added 55 interaction options
• Chapter 3: Added 120 interaction options
• Chapter 4: Added 150 interaction options

Update #5 (2015-01-19):
• Chapter 4: Reinserted screen shake when moving photos
• Chapter 4: Made sure music plays correctly once tentacle has been cut
• Chapter 4 & 5: Fixed typos

Update #6 (2015-01-26):
• Engine: Fixed glitchy playback of sounds
• Chapter 1, 2, 4 & 5: Fixed typos

Update #7 (2015-01-30):
• Engine: Fixed sound sequencer
• Chapter 5: Fixed typos

Update #8 (2015-01-31):
• Chapter 5: Nixed option to remove prism from northern cube

We hope you like it and shout out in the comments if you encounter anything strange/buggy in the game.

Cheers,

- a
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