Sillysoft Games

Online Imperial Rome and Steam Greenlight update

Sillysoft Games — 2013-04-19T22:50:24-04:00

The Imperium Romanum Expletus map has been seeing increased online play lately. Now there's online Biohazard variants of the big Rome maps up as well. Rome fans, come play online against other human centurions!

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Steam users, we need your support to get Lux Delux through the Steam Greenlight system. We have over 2700 votes there, which puts us at 19% of the way into their top 100 games. Please favorite, follow and share our greenlight entry with your friends on Steam.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=133112577

Thank you!

yours in world domination,
Dustin Quasar

PS: iOS users, play Sillysoft's latest free feline inspired game Meowzers Action Cats!
http://sillysoft.net/meowzers/appstore.php

Help Lux Delux get greenlit

Sillysoft Games — 2013-03-22T15:56:59-04:00

Lux Delux needs your help to get greenlit onto the Steam gaming network.

Show your support and vote up Lux Delux in Steam Greenlight!
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=133112577

Steam is the largest digital distribution network and store for PC games (they support Mac and Linux now too). Their service is quite excellent, with many games at great prices. They use a player-voting system to decide which games they add, called greenlight. Getting greenlight would mean many more players in Lux, and a wider spread!

Lux needs your help! Please vote for Lux Delux in the steam greenlight system. Click on the "Yes" button with the thumbs-up (you'll need a steam account), and share with your friends.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=133112577

New Maps are Here!

MB is back in the saddle and pumping out awesome new Lux maps for your enjoyment. Recent releases include Brasil Mini, The Moon, France Mini, Madagascar and 12 Tribes of Israel. More crafty maps are in the works now... Let us know if you have any map requests!

yours in world domination,
Dustin Quasar,
Sillysoft Games

Meowzers Action Cats pounces onto the iOS app store!

Sillysoft Games — 2012-12-12T02:40:12-05:00

Sillysoft is over-joyed to announce that our newest game Meowzers Action Cats is now available on the iOS app store:
http://sillysoft.net/meowzers/appstore.php

Meet the Meowzers Action Cats - Jazz, Quasar and Spark - a friendly family of adorable felines who will meow and purr their way into your heart. Exciting adventures await you together.

Romp with 1 to 3 cats, by yourself or co-operatively with friends!

The game is launching on sale for just 99 cents! It's a universal app that will run on iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches. An android version will hopefully be available before the end of the year. Give the gift of cats this holiday season!

Download Meowzers Action Cats right meow from the iOS app store!

http://sillysoft.net/meowzers/

Merry Catmas,
Dustin Quasar,
Sillysoft Games

Luxtoberfest 2012 tournaments are on now!

Sillysoft Games — 2012-10-02T17:42:47-04:00

The first Luxtoberfest tournaments have started! This week the Rookies, the Old Timers, and the Ladies battle it out for online global supremacy.

Many more multi-player online contests are happening throughout October. View the 2012 Tournament Schedule for the full list:
http://sillysoft.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23636

You have until October 28th to cast your votes for the 2012 Lux Awards, rewarding the best players and maps of the year.

There's a variety of forum games happening this month, including another LuxShoppe Showdown! Come play in the Luxtoberfest 9 Forum:
http://sillysoft.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=16

Have a great Luxtoberfest, woohoo!

yours truly,
Dustin Quasar,
Sillysoft Games

PS: We're ready for more iOS beta testers for our upcoming cat game. If you would like to help beta test, please email dustin@sillysoft.net with some details about your iOS game habits. Thanks!

The 9th annual Luxtoberfest tournament and celebration is nearly here!

Sillysoft Games — 2012-09-17T23:35:51-04:00

Luxtoberfest is the yearly festival celebrating the world domination computer game Lux Delux.

2012 is promising another action-packed festival. October will be filled with multi-player tournaments, forum games, and the yearly Lux Awards.

You can find the full schedule of tournaments and forum games in the Luxtoberfest 9 forum:
http://sillysoft.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=16

Luxtober will also include the official launch of the RAW 2.0 rankings system on Saturday, September 29th. The improved formula has been developed by stats junkie paranoiarodeo and factors in a wider set of variables, including average game times for various maps and settings, how many kills you make, and how well you play all week long (not just on Sunday). Also, bot games will be scored differently, and the finish line for medals will be moved on a regular basis, so players across the globe will have more opportunities to compete. Come throw your Lux hat into the ring this October and see how high you rank in the new system!

Hope to see you online during the festivities this October.

Sincerely,
Dustin Quasar,
Sillysoft Games

Game updates, giant war turtles, and a sneak peek at upcoming cats

Sillysoft Games — 2012-08-01T22:02:05-04:00

Our same-time turns strategy game Castle Vox keeps getting updated with new maps. Recently we've released an epically nerdy 10 player Silicon Valley map as well as a no-holds-barred quick-play Tiny Quarters 2v2 team map. Play all the maps from inside Castle Vox.

http://sillysoft.net/vox/

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Our friends at Slick Entertainment have just released an excellent new iOS game: Shellrazer. Ride your giant war turtle to victory over nasty goblins! It's on sale for launch at just 99 cents, so download Shellrazer from the iOS app store today!

http://sillysoft.net/friends/shellrazer.php

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Sillysoft is working on a brand new feline mobile game, codename: Meowzers. Here's a sneak peak at the character art:

http://sillysoft.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23329

Stay tuned for a beta tester call-out soon...

Lux Delux and Castle Vox desktop multi-player mega sale

Sillysoft Games — 2012-06-18T23:34:20-04:00

Sillysoft Games is back on the job after a world tour. To gear back into things we're offering up our entire game catalog in an amazing mega sale. For the next two weeks, it's just $4.99 for a game bundle that includes Lux Delux, American History Lux, Ancient Empires Lux, and our latest game Castle Vox.

Note: These are the Mac / PC / Linux versions of the games.

Lux Delux and Castle Vox both include online multi-player modes. Match your skills online against brilliant strategic minds from around the world!

Grab the bundle deal now from here:
http://sillysoft.net/lux/buy/

This would be a great opportunity to get your friends exposed to Lux as well. Ordering a bundle will get you registration codes that work with any name, so it's easy to gift it!

Sillysoft is working on a brand new game concept to be released before the end of the year. Stay tuned for more details, and a call for beta testers soon... Meow!

yours in world domination,
Dustin Quasar Sacks
Sillysoft Games

PS: Forgot your old registration code? Have it re-sent to you here:
http://sillysoft.net/contact/registration.php

2011 Lux Awards Gala

Sillysoft Games — 2011-10-23T23:07:14-04:00

The 2011 Lux Awards Gala will be held this coming Sunday October 30th. You're invited to attend and hear the winners of the 2011 Lux Awards live.

Send in your votes now to have your say in which maps and players win a Lux Award this year. Category details can be found here, including the list of 2011 eligible maps:
http://sillysoft.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22278

The award ceremony will be hosted in a public online game of Lux, on October 30th at 1 PM Pacific / 4 PM Eastern / 8 PM London / 9 PM Paris time.

See you there,
Dustin Quasar

Happy Luxtoberfest!

Luxtoberfest 2011 Contest and Celebration

Sillysoft Games — 2011-09-30T15:56:40-04:00

October 2011 brings the 8th annual year of the Luxtoberfest festival!

This month is full of online events celebrating the myriad features of Lux Delux.

See the full schedule of online game events here:
http://sillysoft.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22258

The Lux Awards recognize the best maps and players of the year. Your votes decide the winners. Please take a look at the categories and send your votes before the end of October:
http://sillysoft.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=22278

The Luxtoberfest 8 forum has more details on each individual event, with more coming as the month progresses:
http://sillysoft.net/forums/viewforum.php?f=15

Hope to see you during Luxtoberfest 2011 !

cheers,
Dustin Quasar
Sillysoft Games

Lux Delux the Game of Universal Domination official video trailer

Sillysoft Games — 2011-07-05T14:19:57-04:00

Lux Delux has grown up over the years. Following the recent version 6.2 update, we've created a new video trailer that shows off the best features of modern Lux Delux. Take a look, and share it with your friends.

May the Lux be with you and have a great summer!

Dustin Quasar Sacks
Sillysoft Games
http://sillysoft.net

Lux Delux expands to fullscreen world domination

Sillysoft Games — 2011-06-11T13:15:55-04:00

Sillysoft Games is pleased to release a major update of the world domination game Lux Delux. Version 6.2 has been enhanced with a fullscreen mode, a remastered Classic Widescreen world map, new music, and updated audiovisuals.

This is the best Lux Delux has ever looked!

Lux Delux runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers. It includes online multi-player, challenging AI, and a variety of beautiful maps.

The 6.2 release is a free update for all previous registered desktop users. New players can purchase the game on sale now for $14. A free demo is also available.

Lux Delux download and full details:

http://sillysoft.net/lux/

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Castle Vox is part of the Show Me The Games Bundle !!!

Sillysoft has partnered with 4 indie PC game developers to create a value game bundle. If you play games on a Windows computer, you can get huge savings on this bundle of 5 innovative PC games, including our newest game Castle Vox! Check out the bundle here:

http://www.showmethegames.com/bundle1.php

This bundle offer is only valid for this weekend, so take advantage now.

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We're working on more fun stuff for the future. As always, your suggestions and comments are welcomed.

Regards,
Dustin Quasar Sacks,
Sillysoft Games

Castle Vox 1.2 and translations

Sillysoft Games — 2011-03-14T20:48:02-04:00

Our newest strategy game Castle Vox has been updated to version 1.2. It now includes a German language translation, a Fullscreen mode, and a better Tutorial Map and Instructions.

Get Castle Vox for Mac, Windows, and Linux here:
http://sillysoft.net/vox/

We're planning to do more language translations soon. If you want to help translate Castle Vox into your language, please contact us at vox@sillysoft.net

yours in world domination,
Dustin Quasar Sacks
www.sillysoft.net

Castle Vox - World War 2 - Axis vs Allies trailer

Sillysoft Games — 2010-12-15T16:44:12-05:00

Here's a fast-paced World War 2 - Axis vs Allies video trailer for our new game Castle Vox.

Luxtoberfest 7 Results and making Hex Maps

Sillysoft Games — 2010-11-15T15:00:52-05:00

The dust has finally settled on the 7th annual Luxtoberfest Festival!

You can see a listing of all the winners and results on the contest page:
http://sillysoft.net/contests/

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The Map Editor inside Lux Delux 6.1 and Castle Vox 1.11 has been updated so that it's easy to make your own custom Hex maps.

Use the new "Create Hex Field" commands under the EditorTools menu inside the Map Editor. It will fill the map with a grid of hex countries. You can then carve away cool patterns. Making your own map has never been easier!

Grab the latest versions of Lux and Vox, and enjoy!

Dustin Quasar
http://sillysoft.net

Castle Vox video trailer

Sillysoft Games — 2010-10-19T00:06:00-04:00

Castle Vox video trailer on YouTube

Castle Vox 1.0 has been launched, play the demo now

Sillysoft Games — 2010-10-05T16:26:47-04:00

Sillysoft is extremely pleased to announce the release of our newest computer game: Castle Vox!

Castle Vox is a fresh take on classic strategy boardgames. It's available now for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux computers.

There's an excellent demo available, please try it. The full version has 35 beautiful maps and counting. Many of the best Lux map-makers have crafted new maps for Vox. There's online multi-player support for both daily-turns games and fast lux-style games. The Hard AI provides a good challenge, and more is in the works.

Screenshots and demo download are here:
http://sillysoft.net/vox/

Pssst... use the promo code INFOWAR to save 25% off when buying Castle Vox. Limited time only, thanks for subscribing!

IndieCade Festival
Based on a beta version, Castle Vox was selected as a finalist in the IndieCade Independent Games Festival. Find us at the Culver City Game Walk if you're in Los Angeles on October 9th-10th. Creators Dustin Quasar and Mark Bauer will be there showing off Castle Vox in person.

cheers,
Dustin Q

PS: remember to send in your Luxtoberfest votes before the end of the month. Events are ongoing...
http://sillysoft.net/contests/

Castle Vox beta access, Luxtoberfest 2010

Sillysoft Games — 2010-09-18T00:39:47-04:00

Sillysoft's upcoming game Castle Vox has hit beta! Vox uses an entirely new game mechanic for fast and fun world domination: Diplomacy meets Axis and Allies.

We're releasing the beta to everyone who pre-orders the game. Pre-ordering will also guarantee you the final release the day it comes out.

Vox is fully playable now, with rough edges. We're looking for creative folks, nit-pickers, and UI enthusiasts to help shape the game from beta into polished gold.

Castle Vox screenshots and pre-order info here:
http://sillysoft.net/vox/

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October heralds the 7th annual Luxtoberfest festival. The month will be full of online multi-player tournaments, and your votes will be needed for the 2010 best map and personality awards!

Luxtoberfest 7 details here:
http://sillysoft.net/contests/

Happy Luxtoberfest, and prepare yourself for future Castle Vox adventures...

Dustin Quasar,
Captain Esquire,
Sillysoft Games

Lux DLX 2 launches on iPads and iPhones

Sillysoft Games — 2010-07-02T18:00:46-04:00

World domination marches forward on the iPad and iPhone,
with the release of Lux DLX 2.

Lux DLX version 2.0 includes:
- Extra hard Reaper AI.
- Game menu.
- Full-screen support on iPads.
- Download multiple maps at once.
- Hot-seat multi-player improvements.

This is a free universal update for all Lux DLX users!

Get it on the app store now:
http://itunes.apple.com/app/lux-dlx-2/id299813413

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In other news, the desktop Lux Delux 50%-off summer sale continues, and we're still hard at work on the upcoming game Castle Vox...
http://sillysoft.net/vox/

"Because taking over the world is fun!"

Lux summer sale, iPad dates, and Castle Vox teaser

Sillysoft Games — 2010-06-02T18:49:17-04:00

The Summer of Lux Sale is on now.
Save 50% off all Mac/PC versions of Lux.

Take yourself online and play the best Luxers in the world.

Conquer new maps including the epic Imperium Romanum series.

Grab the polished Ancient Empires and American History expansion sets for cheap.

http://sillysoft.net/lux/buy/

If you ever lose your registration, recover it here:
http://sillysoft.net/contact/registration.php

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Lux DLX is going universal for the iPad! We hope to have it in your hands before the end of June...

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Castle Vox is a brand new simultaneous-turn strategy game now in development by Sillysoft. It will feature giant maps with no player limit. Plus teams, castles, knights and more.

Watch out for it in late 2010. Early screenshots are here:
http://sillysoft.net/vox/

yours in world domination,
Dustin Q Sacks

"Because taking over the world is fun!"

Luxtoberfest 6 and the 2009 Lux Awards

Sillysoft Games — 2009-10-01T22:54:25-04:00

October 2009 hosts the 6th annual Luxtoberfest. The month long festival is full of online tournaments and finishes with the 2009 Lux Awards. You are hereby invited to vote for your favourite maps of the year, compete in online contests, and have a happy Luxtober.
http://sillysoft.net/contests/

Map Awards: vote for your favourite maps of 2009. See the list of eligible maps here:
http://sillysoft.net/contests/2009maps.php

People Awards: online players should vote in the people awards. See the categories here:
http://sillysoft.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=17809

Lux Delux version 6.0 for desktop and laptops was released last month, a free update for all registered desktop users. Biohazard mode is now available on all maps. Use the new setting on the main game window to control the level of "nuked out" countries. Try it on your favorite maps!
http://sillysoft.net/lux/

As always, your feedback is welcomed. Please enjoy Luxtoberfest and send in your votes!

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Dustin Q Sacks
Sillysoft Games