8BIT News

[MeatballDev]

We Are 8BIT News. Daily News on All Things Makecode

[Sonicblaston]

Channel 0 just got a competitor!

[randomuser]

Woo! I’m an 8-Bit fan!

[Blobbey]

@MeatballDev, there’s already a MakeCode news channel. While the idea of a MakeCode news channel is cool, I think it’s unnecessary to have two channels. Maybe you could combine your efforts with the reporters on Channel 0?

[KIKIvsIT]

The MakeCode team talked about this internally and we decided that it’s good to have a couple of different news sources to represent mutlitple sides. If creating news channels becomes a trend, then we will combine them into a single MCNN thread, but for now, get to reporting!

[Mega0star01]

i’m replying cuz i wanna know the news.

[Josef]

NEW BIG TOPIC! WILL @Josef CHANGE HIS PFP???

[MeatballDev]

— Game of the Day —
Trapped in a Computer by @Glitch_Trap

Trapped In A Computer

DEMO: https://arcade.makecode.com/S11280-11600-15643-74056

— PERSONALNOTE POSSIBLY LEAVING MAKECODE —
Recently personalnote announced on the “Comings and Goings” Topic that he is leaving the forums. I do not know if this is confirmed or the length of the break but we wish you good luck @personalnote

Comings and Goings

Hey y’all. Never really announced my leave and was just popping up here and there, but I think it’s time to end this. I am officially leaving the forums until further notice (not anytime soon). Nothing to do with “the forums being off-topic” (over-exaggeration by a lot of people IMO. y’all gotta stop treating it like its the end of the world), just so you know. It’s more so my personal preference. I feel that I’m not really needed on the forums anymore and I think it’s finally time to hang up…

— BOOSTEDGAMES WORKING ON EGG HUNT —
On March 4th @BoostedGames announced that he is working on an Egg Hunt. Although we do not know much we do know that it will be a banger

Makecode Forums Egg Hunt Colloboration

Ok, I want to do something cool, since easter is soon, as a matter of fact… its in March??? So basically, I just want people to hide eggs in their games! thats kinda… it. You can do something cool with this, it doesn’t have to be hiding eggs and you can make it a quest. Also, you can make your own games if you don’t wanna just add an egg to an already existing game. Also, you need to use the Improved Achievements extension (https://github.com/meeeeeeeep1/achievements), so yeah. Also, I made a g…

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[BoostedGames]

here is a demo for the main game of the egg hunt, I don’t think you mentioned it, although to be fair it did get approved after or when your post was approved.

RBPCube's Eggventure: Boosts' Egg Hunt 2024

A new game from me, this one is a… EGG HUNT! You can look for 20+ eggs in 4 different worlds, with 4-5 eggs in areas and 6 miscellaneous eggs. Concurrently, there are only 4-6 eggs, 4-6 because I don’t know if two of them work! but I will announce when the link is updated to the final version with 20+ eggs.

this is JUST AN DEMO, it will soon be finished

[personalnote]

@MeatballDev

I do not know if this is confirmed or the length of the break

just came on today cuz I was bored

yes, I left the forums

when I’m coming back? don’t know, but not anytime soon

[MeatballDev]

— Game of the Day —
Block Tower Defense by @Blobbey

Block Tower Defense

Recently, I’ve been testing out tower defense mechanics, and my past tests didn’t work, but, using @Kiwiphoenix364’s targeting extension (and a lot of other extensions), I managed to make this game! There are 20 waves, and… 13… enemies…? Okay, I don’t remember how many enemies there are. There’s only one type of tower, but you can upgrade the towers. Again, this is my first tower defense game, so you can expect for there to be a few glitches.

— A343 BACK FROM VACATION —
It’s April 15th and that means I’m back. Actually, I am going to give context about the vacation - April 3rd - April 6th: Drive To Texas, April 8th - Eclipse and Drive back home, April 11th - April 14th - Disney World.

— MAKECODE UNSAFE? —
On March 13th Makecode has been rated a “High Security Risk” by ENCO, As the topic says: ENCO is a 3rd Party Vetting Company that is commonly used by schools, Even though this is a Incorrect Rating This could be harmful to Makecode in the Future.

MakeCode - privacy policy

The Makecode website is rated as a ‘high security risk’ on their VASP report by ECNO, the third party vetting company that boards use to review and rate tools for use in schools. For this reason, we are unable to allow students to login and create accounts. Since we have Micro:bits in every school we are using the site very often and the workflow for students would be a lot easier if they were able to login and create accounts. Taking a close look at their VASP report indicates the reason they a…

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[danger_kitty]

Fun fact tower defense can out one year ago in 2023

[Blobbey]

@MeatballDev

April 3rd - April 6th: Drive To Texas, April 8th - Eclipse and Drive back home, April 11th - April 14th - Disney World.

Dang, that’s one heck of a vacation!

[RobbyZero]

Is 8-BIT back on
NOOOOOOO!
/j

[_jupiter]

Let a man dream

[MeatballDev]

8BIT NEWS WEEKLY REPORT - 2024-10-11T04:00:00Z

Welcome to your Weekly Edition of 8-Bit News, Your Number 1 Spot for all things Makecode

— 8BIT NEWS —
Makecode Forums Down… TWICE
Within 10 Days Makecode has Been in “Read Only” Mode due to Late Hosting Payments from Makecode, Will it Happen Again, We may never know for certain.

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Duel for Top Makecode Game

Only Fate Shall Decide the winner in this Cosmic Duel. As the 2 beasts duke it out for the crown,

I’m gonna win @GameBoyArcade

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End of MCNN???
Recently Moderators have been Denying News posts with the reason, “We have enough news threads already”, I don’t know about y’all but the reason seems a little aggressive and contradicts what @KIKIvsIT has said in the past:

@KIKIvsIT

The MakeCode team talked about this internally and we decided that it’s good to have a couple of different news sources to represent mutlitple sides. If creating news channels becomes a trend, then we will combine them into a single MCNN thread, but for now, get to reporting!

@richard has responded to the drama in the chatting area have fun thread, mentioning about it being off topic:

@richard

@MeatballDev I don’t think there is enough demand to create a new meta-topic for news items.

The feedback we’ve consistently gotten from users is that people want less off-topic posts cluttering the forum. This forum is for posting games, asking questions, sharing tips, etc. It’s not intended to be a subreddit or a dumping ground for memes or non-makecode related topics.

That being said, we do also want the forum to be a fun place! That’s why we sometimes let threads that are less on topic through. We’re still trying to find the right balance, so bear with us if the moderation seems a little inconsistent at times.

Also, and I promise this isn’t specific to you but a message to all the people on the forum who enjoy creating lots of topics, you’re much more likely to get one of those through if you do it once in a blue moon instead of many times a week.

But 8-Bit news Is a way on topic with promoting the games of others, sharing Makecode memes, and giving the latest Makecode Info

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New Game Jam
Its a new month so we all know what that means, a brand new Game Jam, And we have a spooky one, The Halloween Jam, Make sure to submit your games because the clock is ticking with 10 days left, I will personally play the games submitted to decide an Unofficial Winner that Gets Promoted

@richard

Hey folks!

It’s the first Monday of the month, so time for another mini game jam! Not only that, but it’s also the first Monday of what is objectively the best month of the year (October). I can’t think of a better way of celebrating that than with a Halloween themed jam!

But wait! Didn’t we already do one of those ? Well, dear reader, that might be the case but I’m in charge of this rodeo and Halloween is my favorite holiday so you bet we’re having another one!

We’re looking for spooky games for this one. Your game doesn’t necessarily have to feature or take place on Halloween, but it should capture the spirit (pun intended) of the holiday. I don’t think I really need to give game examples for this one because everybody knows what we’re talking about here.

Rules

1. Games should be built in MakeCode Arcade
2. Games should clearly adhere to the theme without the need for any extra explanation
3. Keep the games PG: no NSFW, offensive, or excessively violent content.
4. You must be at least 9 years old to participate.
5. All games must be submitted by someone who is at least 13 years old. Younger students are welcome to participate, but it must be in partnership with an adult and with parent permission.

You have two weeks to enter! The jam will close at 11:59 PM PDT on Monday, October 21st 2024

As always, all of the submitted games will be played on our Twitch channel live stream on the Friday after the game jam ends (October 25th, 2024 at 1:00PT).

Submit your games by posting them in this thread!

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— Game of the Week —
The Game of the Week is…

Magnate

Congrats to @Octodemon for Game of the Week

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[ChimbroDaPro]

@MeatballDev

Recently Moderators have been Denying News posts with the reason, “We have enough news threads already”, I don’t know about y’all but the reason seems a little aggressive

Ehem? I find that that’s a very valid reason.

[MeatballDev]

Only 2 News Threads

[Taser]

wait, why did you try to make a (rejected) topic abt 8BIT news, when this topic already exists.

[randomuser]

Congrats @Octodemon !