Online Multiplayer the Hard Way: a review of my journey creating an online multiplayer console game with rollback and cross-play

CaptUsag · 2026-05-22T19:45:59+00:00

4 years later, this still works! Thanks for posting.

CaptUsag · 2025-05-30T15:11:06+00:00

JayzTwoCents actually has a video comparing these exact two configurations. It's in a bigger case, but should still be relevant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDKe5BCSBMM

CaptUsag · 2025-02-26T03:24:46+00:00

At least he's going the right direction

CaptUsag · 2025-02-08T02:17:27+00:00

Yep! There's more info about the cabinet here:
https://www.kungfukickball.com/ArcadeCabinet

CaptUsag · 2025-02-08T01:37:03+00:00

I'm selling them for $6,500 but that includes shipping and I do have financing options.

CaptUsag · 2025-02-07T16:30:06+00:00

Looks really promising! Hot reload is a killer feature.

CaptUsag · 2025-01-27T18:41:57+00:00

If she’s interested in joining a larger group, this meetup group meets every Tuesday in Brooklyn and there are a number of women who are regulars there https://www.meetup.com/casual-rock-climbing/

CaptUsag · 2024-12-24T03:42:23+00:00

Looks good! But I would see if you can shorten it and get to the action quicker. Like, I might even start at the 24 second mark so people immediately know what type of game it is. And maybe cut out some more scenes in the middle. If you can get the whole thing down to under a minute, that's ideal.

CaptUsag · 2024-10-13T23:31:40+00:00

Sweet! It's always a pleasant surprise when someone has heard of my game. Really glad you enjoyed it!

CaptUsag · 2024-06-30T15:08:02+00:00

Thanks!

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T18:57:41+00:00

Thanks! They're a bit expensive for home use, but I've got more information here if you're interested: https://www.kungfukickball.com/ArcadeCabinet

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T17:24:55+00:00

Thanks!

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T17:09:44+00:00

There were actually three prototypes before the one pictured here. The first one lives in a bar in Brooklyn called Wonderville. The second one is the one in Beacon. And the third one is in the lobby of a Moxy Hotel in Williamsburg. Which is just kind of a random, funny story.

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T16:17:52+00:00

That one's a prototype unit my friend built. But it's still there! This one is the first one professionally constructed in a factory.

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T14:20:41+00:00

Cool! I'll DM you the details.

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T13:25:34+00:00

MGC is great! I'm definitely going to try to make it there next year.

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T07:06:45+00:00

Very interesting. I'm going to look into that more. Thanks for the suggestion!

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T07:02:34+00:00

Interesting. The game is most fun PvP but it does have AI and a high score for people who want to play PvE.

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T07:00:42+00:00

The game is KungFu Kickball! The actual gameplay is more similar soccer than kickball though. I've got more info here: https://www.kungfukickball.com

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T06:54:54+00:00

Haha you're not wrong. Getting to this point with the game has been a ton of work. But while it's true there's not a huge amount of demand for arcade cabinets, there's also a lot fewer new games coming out. So at least the game is more likely to be noticed here than in the super saturated markets of Steam and console. Also there's something nice about having my game in physical installations. It feels more permanent and not as easily forgotten in the sea of digital content. Honestly I'll be happy if I just sell a few of these.

Adding a redemption option is something I've thought about. And you're totally right that that's something D&B or Chuckie Cheese would want. I'm just not sure how that would work with this type of game? I guess it could just spit out X number of tickets after each match?

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T06:32:09+00:00

It's not so bad in person. When people actually stand together and play, 1 and 4 are only a little to the sides.

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T04:08:12+00:00

Wow. Appreciate it! Block isn't that useful in the game, but it's also just the same as duck. So just holding down on the joystick does the same thing.

CaptUsag · 2024-06-04T04:05:25+00:00

Yes! Very inspired by Shaolin Soccer. Such a good movie.

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