Hello everyone,

After individually evaluating each submitted game, we are finally ready to announce the finalists in the Pixel Game Maker MV Game Development Challenge (10/03/2019-3/31/2020)!
Be sure to check out the list!

• Coma State Eden [昏睡状態エデン] - StudioDaeera
  
• Timothy and the Tower of Mu (PGMMV demo) - Kibou Entertainment
  
• The Golden Scythe [CONTEST DEMO] - Narehop
  
• GAME BATTLE TYCOONゲームバトルタイクーン - retsuzan
  
• Mira : The Legend of the Djinns - littleknightgames
  
• BLOCK SLIME PUZZLE CAVE - WINGLAY
  
• 〇vs□ - GutsAndEffort
  
• Canyon Climb [DEMO] - JetGames
  
• Hellcat Liv - Heydenreich
  
• Arcanion: Rise of Magi - Jaymonius
  
• Mortimer Dark - beenbaba

Don't forget - the "Pixel Game Maker Select Award" can go to any game selected via community vote, even titles outside of the finalists!

The winning games will be announced around the time of GDC Summer.
Thanks again to all the developers who entered the contest!

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Hi All!

We are very excited to introduce to you today not only one but the top 3 games of the Pixel Game Maker MV - Summer Game Jam 2020!

This 2 weeks Jam has brought a lot of great games and we are sincerely grateful to the community for using our software!

This mini game has swimming mechanics, cool music, and excellent pixel art! The game starts with a couple simple puzzle to solve which leads you to a giant ocean to explore. The way the game went from small to vast exploration was very clever and we really liked the spinning swim attack!

Congrats to Kaizen_Nero!

Wow, Narehop does it again with another masterpiece! You play as a young clam named Marvin who has to pass through 17 puzzle levels to become a legendary ClamKnight. The game even comes with a retro style manual to view! Simply a must play and we hope to see more!


If you weren't crabby before, you will be crabby after playing this fun game by Studio Daeera! Help a crab run through the beach while dodging military personnel, explosive barrels, and giant lasers! The digital artwork and chip tune music were top notch!



We want to also congratulate all the participants of the Jam, there were so many good games and we enjoyed playing every one of them! If you haven't already, please take a look at the Submission Page to download and play!

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Hi All,

Thank you very much for using Pixel Game Maker MV.
Version 1.0.5.1 has just been released.


This time, the update has been uploaded to the ""1.0.5"" branch as a beta version.
If you wish to use 1.0.5.1 update, please select “1.0.5” from the Beta tab.
The default version is 1.0.4

Release Notes

• Added Baz and Noobk's sample project "Swimming"

• Corrected the Plugin "SE Volume Adjustment"
  *Works only from 1.0.5

• Fixed a bug that caused Objects to move in the opposite direction of the Display Direction
  
• Fixed a bug where system keys (F1, ESC, F5) would determine Controller ID
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Objects not to work properly when the Origin point was changed and the Objects were overlapping another
  
• Fixed a bug that caused field of vision on Objects with Tank movement to be shifted by 90 degrees
  
• Fixed a bug that caused priority order of gauges not to be displayed properly and that caused gauges to disappear during scene transitions
  
• Fixed a bug that caused jump power to be lowered when FPS were decreasing, when the FPS is not fixed
  
• Fixed a bug that caused errors in the display when opening multiple detail widows of objects with the same name in debug mode
  
• Fixed a bug that caused "Maintain State at End of Scene" not to work as expected
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Objects with "Destroy When Off Camera" to be destroyed when saving and loading
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the display order of Objects to be incorrect
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Objects to slip through or get stuck at the contact surface between the Slope and Tile
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Objects to move by pressing ESC key
  
• Fixed a bug that caused errors in the display of decimals
  
• Fixed a bug that caused a crash when play testing
  
• Fixed a bug that caused controllers not to work
  
• Fixed a bug that caused "Hide Menu Screen" not to stop Objects completely
  
• Fixed a bug that caused animations effects to become thinner or thicker
  
• Fixed a bug that caused an offset in the tile area detection of animations made with Sprite Studio

• Adjusted so that input changes made in Operation Settings (F1, Settings) will not affect game while entering the keys

• Fixed bug that caused "Move Object" to not function as expected
  
• Fixed bug that caused tutorial not to function as expected from ver. 1.0.4
  
• Fixed bug that caused Projects opened in 1.0.5 and reopened in 1.0.4 to crash

How to switch to Branches
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select the Beta tab and select the target version and close Properties.

How to switch to Default
Please execute the following process to revert from other versions to the current release.
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select "None - don't participate in any Beta programs" and close Properties.

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Hi everyone!

We are very excited to announce our first Game Jam on itch.io!
Why not participate while waiting for the results of the Game Development Challenge?

PGMMV - Summer Game Jam 2020 is a 2 weeks-long Jam for users of Pixel Game Maker MV hosted by Playism/Active Gaming Media Inc.
The jam runs from June 26th, 10AM JST to July 10th, 10AM JST.

The theme will be announced on June 26th, 10AM JST (June 25th, 6PM PST) on the itch.io Jam page and on our Twitter account!


This time, the rules are pretty straightforward:
- Get inspired by the theme and make a game using PGMMV related to it!
- Anyone aged 16 or older can enter.
- Work in team or alone, it is up to you! You can use the Community board to find teams.
- You must create and work on the game during the dates specified for this contest.
ｰ You can use pre-existing assets for the Jam, and any assets you have the legal right to use. However, the game project must have been created specifically for the contest.
The details of the Jam's terms and conditions can be found here.

Only games made with the game engine Pixel Game Maker MV will be accepted, but don't worry if you don't own the software: a free demo is available here!

Note that with the demo you cannot build the game, so you can send us your project file to maker_support@activegamingmedia.com and we will send you back a build project. Please kindly note that this service will be offered until July 9th, 5pm JST


The games will be evaluated by the public!
Criteria are the respect of the theme and the gameplay.

The winning game will be showcased on our Steam page in English, Japanese and Simplified Chinese!

If you have questions, please ask directly on the itch.io community board or by email to maker_support@activegamingmedia.com !

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Hi all,

PLAYISM is celebrating its 9th anniversary with a Publisher Sale.
Check out all the applicable titles here - there's sure to be something for you!

As one of the sale titles, Pixel Game Maker MV is now 50% off!
If you'd like to try creating your own games, now is your chance to get started!
Also, thanks to the success of our Game Development Challenge, we have plans for a really exciting new contest in the works!

Once again, thank you all for your invaluable support!

Pixel Game Maker MV Team

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Dear all,

We have updated the 1.0.5 version as a response of below bug:

• Fixed a bug that caused projects saved in 1.0.5 to crash when opened in 1.0.4 and "Control Keys management" was opened.

When opening any item from "Project settings" to "Group Management" in the editor settings, the "Control keys Management" tab was opened at the same time, causing a crash.
The problem can be corrected by saving the latest project data with 1.0.5.

If you are using 1.0.5, please update your version.
Thank you for using Pixel Game Maker MV.


How to switch to Branches
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select the Beta tab and select the target version and close Properties.

How to switch to Default
Please execute the following process to revert from other versions to the current release.
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select "None - don't participate in any Beta programs" and close Properties.

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Dear Fans,

Golden Week is about to start in Japan and so Steam will once again be holding a Golden Week Sale.

PLAYISM titles will be available at up to 80% off. This sale will include some titles only just released in February and March!

Recently announced for release on Nintendo Switch and PS4, heartwarming adventure rhythm title is on sale for the first time on Steam!
The phenomenal soundtrack is also on sale, with a nice bundle available too!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1122100/

After setting the old school anime community a buzz with the release of a trailer, this Lodoss metroidvania title finally entered early access this March. Available for the first time on Sale now!

The title has overwhelmingly positive reviews so far following in the steps of the previous title from Team ladybug, Touhou Luna Nights.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1203630/

That's not all!

Extend your neck and hook onto stuff with your antlers, swing about town and enjoy your deer life.

Recent updates include a Dog police officer and a collaboration with I am Bread which introduces a toaster which transforms your deer into a slice of bread.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018800/_DEEEER_Simulator/

WELCOME TO NEW KOZA

JRPG with random loot drops!

A near infinite combination of stats and effects for weapon drops.
Mix and match your loadouts to draw out the full potential of your gear.
The utterly dope soundtrack, containing 12 tracks produced by developer Grayfax Software, is also available on sale. Overflowing with 90s Hip Hop vibes, this is a great opportunity to pick it up bundled with the game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1042670/Orangeblood/

There are way way way more titles avaialble in this sale, all of which can be seen below:

https://store.steampowered.com/franchise/Playism/list/51161

We hope you find some titles to expand your collection with and hope you have a nice Golden Week!

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Dear all,

We have updated the 1.0.5 version as a response of below bug:

- Fixed a bug that caused a crash when clicking on the Plugin Tab

If you are using 1.0.5, please update your version.
Thank you for using Pixel Game Maker MV.

How to switch to Branches
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select the Beta tab and select the target version and close Properties.

How to switch to Default
Please execute the following process to revert from other versions to the current release.
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select "None - don't participate in any Beta programs" and close Properties.

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Hi All,

Thank you very much for using Pixel Game Maker MV.
Version 1.0.5.0 has just been released.

We have added a new sample project called "DotBounce" by the pixel artist Kutsuwa
There are 30 maps, and you can use the assets and the music for your PGMMV projects so please check it out!
（You can close the game by pressing alt+f4)
　　

This time, the update has been uploaded to the "1.0.5" branch as a beta version.
If you wish to use 1.0.5.0 update, please select “1.0.5” from the Beta tab.
The default version is 1.0.4.

From the version 1.0.5, we would like to ask your cooperation in findind bugs in the Beta. If you find any bugs, please report them to the Steam forums.

Release Notes

• Added the sample project "Dot Bounce R"
  
• Sytem’s keys (Screen switching, Menu dispay, Reset) can now bet set on the Control Keys Management
  
• Added Debug fuctionalities to the Built games
  
  
• Added a checkbox "Apply Gravity to the Display Direction of the Object" to the Runtime Actions

• The color palette for Actions and Links have increased. They can be edited by double clicking.
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the Range Selection not to work as expected
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the displayed color of a selected Comｍon Action to be incorrect
  
• Fixed a bug that caused starting points of ropes not to work as expected
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented projects from loading when the AutoTile plugin was deleted
  
• Added a function to change the color of Scenes and Links in the Transitions screen.

• Added an animation so as the Area Accessible By PLayer is easier to see
  
• A play/Stop button has been added to Sound in the Animation Settings

• Fixed a bug that prevented the Display Direction of an Animation to change at the moment of the Action
  
• Fixed a bug so as the Gimmick Tile for "Change using Switch, Variable Condition" with "Touching Object: all" is only applied to the Objects touching the Gimmick Tile

• Adjusted so that Invincibility works one frame after receiving Damage
  
• Adjusted the Display Direction so as to apply the effects of Gravity
  
• Added "Create Save Data in the same folder as Game Data" in the Build Settings
  
• Implemented the following in the debug function "Object Information" of the F1 Menu during test play:
  • Search function by Object Name
    
  • Switching function of Object list display between normal Scene and Menu Scene
    
  • Display at the same time the name of the Object and the name of the Object when placed in the Scene
    
  • Show hidden Menu Scene's Objects in the list
    
  • Hide the Object of the Layer whose operation is OFF
    
  • Show name of the Layer where Object is positioned
    
  • IME can be turned on only while entering text in the Search Function
    
  • Input in Japanese to search in the log console of the F1 Menu is possible
• Physical processing is performed only on Tiles that have Wall Detection to reduce the processing.

• Added the capacity to specify Objects Groups to "Template Move Settings"
  
• The Other Runtime Actions "Generate Object" and "Change Object" can now be the Default Action

• Fixed a bug that caused the Official "Show Message" Plugin to proceed to the next text without waiting for the display completion
  
• Added a Script API to get the direct imput value of the controller by specifying the key
  
• Added an Official "Reset Game" plugin
  
• Added a Script API to get the Instance ID of the attacked Object

(The plugin manual will be updated at a later date on the official site)

• Fixed a bug that caused the Field of Vision, Lighting not to be displayed even when the Switch was ON
  
• Fixed a bug that caused "Generate Object" not to work as expected
  
• Fixed a bug that caused a crash when the Script file size was over 100KB
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Child Objects not to react to Parent Object's Switch after loading
  
• Fixed a bug that caused a crash when saving or loading Objects with no Actions
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Menu not to be displayed properly
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Object's Display Direction to be reset after using a Portal
  
• Fixed a bug that caused bullets to attach to Objects even with a Tracking Performance of 0
  
• Fixed a bug that caused issues in Area Accessible by Player when changing the the Camera Display Area
  
• Fixed a bug that caused BGM to stop playing when loading
  
• Fixed a bug that caused a discrepancy in the Attach Detection of Objects that have been flipped upside down
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Animation Set to be reset when using Common Actions
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Objects not to disappear as expected when touching a Wall Detection
  
• Fixed a bug that prevented from landing after a jump at the joint between a Slope and a Tile
  
• Fixed a bug that caused Child Objects to not inherit the elements from parent Object for a moment when a Child Object is created as a bullet
  
• Fixed a bug that caused a distortion when the enlargement ratio is 3 or more
  
• Fixed a bug that caused display issues for Tiles that were displayed partially
  
• Fixed a bug that caused an offset when Player Objects enters a Slope
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the Animation Set to be reset when using a Portal
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the BGM of the previous Scene to remain when loading
  
• Fixed a bug that caused an issue in the display of the Gauge
  
• Fixed a bug that caused the Detection area to become smaller when the 4 coordinates were reversed or rotated
  
• Fixed a butg that caused display errors with the Slide Link Right and Bottom

How to switch to Branches
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select the Beta tab and select the target version and close Properties.

How to switch to Default
Please execute the following process to revert from other versions to the current release.
1. Open "Properties" for Pixel Game Maker MV in your Steam Library.
2. Select "None - don't participate in any Beta programs" and close Properties.

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Hi all,

Thanks for supporting Pixel Game Maker MV.

We have listened closely to everyone's requests, and now we would like to share with you the newly-revamped roadmap for the future of Pixel Game Maker MV.
Put simply, we will develop and roll out the upcoming features and functions in the following order:

1. Addition of Database functionality
   
2. Addition of settings for erasing Attack detection in motion settings when an object hits Collision detection while Attack detection is valid
   
3. Addition of ability to copy shortcut nodes and action boxes
   
4. Addition of slider to adjust Object RGB
   
5. Addition of ability to acquire analog stick angle and inclination
   
6. Addition of string variables and input runtime actions
   • Action text display, scrolling text display also supported
     
   • Tag embedding support
     
   • Both keyboard and digital keyboard input supported
7. Addition of function for adding and deleting options to the game player pulldown menu
   
8. Roguelike features

The long-awaited database function will be finished up and rolled out first!

We will continue to put our all into development on our end, so in the meantime we hope you all continue to enjoy creating the games of your dreams using Pixel Game Maker MV!

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