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The Last Stand: Union City Release

   Posted by: Con in Game Design, Last Stand, News, Rant

What’s going on?

WHEN IS THE GAME COMING OUT?!

So let’s talk release dates. I’m not going to even try and solidify a release date at the moment because the truth is, I really don’t know. No more months, no more quarters. I know you guys have been waiting a long time, perhaps I should’ve kept quiet until I was much further along in the project, but here’s what’s happened:

I started in November last year with basic prototype stuff of the character creation and setup. In December I moved onto building the game engine itself. It should be noted I started from scratch with pretty much every system. Movement, aiming, animation, weapons systems, damage systems were all done from the ground up.

January and February were spent mostly on Inventory systems and creating the fairly complex loot system for finding items in the game world.

That brings us to March. In March I spent 3 weeks in the US, at which time I started working on Crush the Castle 2 at the request of Armor Games. What I thought was going to be a 2 week job, turned into 2 months. I’m just about done with it now and have only in the last few days been back into TLS:UC. To reiterate there’s been 2 months of downtime on The Last Stand while I worked on CTC2.

To put it in perspective, The Last Stand 2 took 5 months to make, it was a sequel, using an existing engine. This is a completely ground up game, about 10 times it’s size and scope.

The game will get done, I’m not going to drop it, you guys will be included every step of the way as much as I can. I’ll be releasing alpha’s and betas as the game progresses, right up until I reach something close to the final game. I appreciate you guys following the development so rabidly, but asking for release dates and complaining when things get missed, it doesn’t help anyone.

Good things come to those who wait. Like a new alpha Sunday evening PST, it’s dress-ups time!

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  • Mike

    Hey, Con.

    Thanks for keeping intouch.

  • WikusMacDarraign

    Don’t worry I guess people will understand, it’ll be worth the wait.

  • thomas leonard

    damn not first comment oh well thanks con for keeping touch like mike said but the game will be so awesome it will a million fold make up for the time it took

  • Thuy

    Stop being a slacker and get this game finished already… Too busy watching UFC and playing the UFC 2010 demo… me thinks!

    Haha, hello Thuy. How about you stop reading my site at work, huh!?
    - Con

  • Beau

    lol, the picture of the confused guy with stacks of paper is a good example of how things need to be sorted. The artwork for the ads look awesome, if u asked me it, dosnt matter how much time it takes makeing the game, i just like seeing things updated and improved

  • boombox

    Theres for keeping us posted. Everyone is freaking out lol. Keep up the good work!

  • thomas leonard

    thuy con has a life he cant be spending every second of every day on the game its not the only thing he wants to do

    Heh, it’s ok. Thuy is a friend of mine, he’s just ribbing me.
    - Con

  • AaronM

    thank you thanks for the update and sorry about the impatcience

  • Mike

    EY.

    UFC 2010 Demo is amazing.

    Same goes with UFC in general.

    Sure is. Have played a fair bit of it, excited for the full game. Between that and Red Dead Redemption there’s a lot of games to be played at the end of this month.
    - Con

  • Mr. A

    yay finnally ill be able to dress my character :D cant wait till you release the alpha

  • Unknown

    get some rest con. funny I dream that Last Stand 3 was released and I played and the game was violent as man hunt 1 and 2 that was a nightmare for me I think :P yuk! it was disgusting

    It’s ok, there’s the low violence mode setting in there for you if you can’t handle the awesome :P
    - Con

  • Mike

    Red Dead Looks very fun.
    Anyways, hows the alpha?
    Im three hours ahead of you so not sure if i can play it today.

    It’ll be a few hours yet. Just sorting out a few little bugs.
    - Con

  • http://kacboy.webs.com/ kacboy

    Looking forward to the next alpha! Tell me on Twitter when it comes out! I’m always on Twitter.

  • http://yahoo ricardo

    what does Sunday evening PST mean

    Pacific Standard Time.
    - Con

  • Zaphod

    Not to pester too much (and I’ve been watching this site anxiously for a few months now without a single complaint) but is that Sunday as in today? Or as in 7 days from now? Also, the advertisement look pretty nifty.

    Heh, all good. Sunday as in Today. Happy Mother’s Day.
    - Con

  • Qidpro

    I’m happy as long as con frequently updates da blag.

  • tyler

    not that i want to but i can wate all the way to january for Last Stand Union City to come out, not that im saying finish it then put us on suspence for a few months. DONT MAKE THE SEPENCE MORE THEN 3 DAYS.

  • WolfZeroX

    Well the alpha will just have to tie me over. Oh well. Thanks for not letting us slip through the cracks on this. Guess I’ll jsut have to take a deep breath and wish you the best.

  • trainhobo117

    There is an old saying, waiting can be very painful but it’s worth it.

  • Tray Dogenzaka

    I’ve been watching your developments for the past couple of months, and I gotta say the game looks very nice so far. Can’t wait for the Alpha later tonight, I’m in a different time zone than you so it’s a lot later here. But I think I can wait a little longer. Good luck with the rest of the project.

    Thanks man, appreciated.
    - Con

  • http://armorgames.com Kevin from AG

    Crusher castle thingy is stalling your development of TLS3 but which one is your main priority?

    I stopped for a full 2 months to work on Crush the Castle 2. It’s not about priorities, it’s just about what needs to get done. The artwork just took a lot longer than expected is all. These things happen, it’s my job, it’s a business, it’s the way it goes.
    - Con

  • Jeff2Death

    Good luck on making the game. Hope you can do your best and finish it soon. Peace out

  • lynyrdsky1

    hey dude take your time on the game its going to be extremely awsome and we are all waiting for it. But on a off topic lighter not red dead redemption is going to be awesome and restart the whole western genre

  • http://newgrownds PILLS HERE

    dont worry i not going anywere im going to wait and wait even if i have to wait forever so take your time and good luck! sincerly PILLS HERE :)

  • Bib

    Don’t stress your self out Con. I’d rather have an epic complete game then a piece of junk game that a beginner developer (like me) could put together. Red Dead looks cool…

  • keatosimo

    i agree zogendaka, people are poking you all the time, saying “when is TLS 3 coming out?” and you clearly state “I dont know!” or “end of may to early june” take your time, and the game will be better (BTW love crush the castle, csnt wait for CTC 2)

  • T3hCr0w

    Look’s like my Christmas present isn’t that far away now. ;3

  • tjerr08

    i can’t wait for red dead redimtion to come out and i hope your in a good mood when you see the number of plays cause most likly th first day will have over 1 mil


    I’m never in a good mood on release days, usually because I haven’t slept for a week leading up to it.
    - Con

  • AmfleetII

    Any word when Crush the Castle 2 comes out, just to fill the void?

    Fairly soon. I’m about 99% done with my end of it, just a few bits and pieces to do in between working on TLS.
    - Con

  • Joro

    hay man, i know you dont need our permission but take your time con, as far as the most loyal of the fans of your work are concerned, its like money in the bank, sure the interest takes a long time to build up, but the longer you wait the more you get.

  • http://sites.google.com/a/nevarcfilms.com/nevarc-films/Home James.C

    Take you time con! I’d rather wait for an awesome ownage game then have some crappy game made with ms paint(lol) come really soon.

  • http://sites.google.com/a/nevarcfilms.com/nevarc-films/Home James.C

    When me and the guys over at Nevarc Films make films, we try and take time with our films, so that the end result is much better.

  • Falcon

    Hey, don’t feel like you have to defend yourself on how long it’s taking. Good games take time, and speed bumps happen. Thanks for the demo, as short as it was, it was a great look into what we’re gunna get. Don’t rush yourself and make sure that you deliver the game we’ve all been anticipating.

  • http://nonebutifimustchosewww.steam.com;D ert1

    i must say that i have followed your blog in the begin but when it went to your trip in us i stopt following your news. but now i reading again … i hope that when it finish it will be a good flash game.

    still i think you but to much details on this project maybe good but it can be to much of the good.

    gr ert1

  • Jam1189

    Thanks for working on this so hard I mean you don’t need to but you do anyway so thanks and keep up the good work.

    ps I love your games they are awsome!!

  • Trent

    well…at least i have mw2 and the orange box 2 keep me busy…and airsoft war also…good luck conny ol boy :)

  • http://newgrownds PILLS HERE

    same here AaronnM im going camping with my counsins in front of there house umm good thing i brought my laptop with me and i will stay here till it comes out :)

  • Marcus Vince

    Alright…. I will just wait till you say it’ll be released….. Keep up the good work…..

    *Still wanna kill Zombies*

    *Die!!!*

  • Tanman

    Dont worry con, just take your time with this game. I am going to assume the game will come out hopefully june julyish. If it doesnt, oh well. Keep up the good work :) .

  • ehw

    I understand that this will probably take a while, con, since every last stand has been a defence game up to here. if you need someone who reall knows zombie side scrollers, though, you should talk to game designer toge. but whatever you do don’t let mochi media have a hand in this game look at what happened to days2die2! And SAS zombie assault! Mochi is for eating, not playing, cause you shouldn’t play with your food.
    ps. they made the minigun a mochi only item! those SOB’s! arrrrrrgh!

  • Berg

    You can’t rush art. When this game is done its gonna be one f***in master piece. Best of Luck.

  • ehw

    lol funny picture

  • Keaton

    no complaining here, just as long as the game gets done. I know from playing your games and the alpha versions of this game it’s gonna be good. it’s always worth the wait when it comes to your games.

  • http://armorgames guy who plays armorgames

    he well this im sure will be a great game don’t rush, if its not as good as you thought who cars, just put out what you got and keepi working

  • Haragar

    Hey con I’ve been a rabid fan since I played through LS1. I just want to let you know that you’re my favorite online developer and that if one day I could make games that are as popular as yours then I’m sure to make a killing. You’re one of the people who inspired me to go to Savannah College of Art and Design. Where I plan on majoring in interactive video game development. Take how ever long you need to make it up to how you like it. You are a true master when it comes to flash games. =)

  • Tim

    Man, I can’t wait til this thing gets released I mean the Alpha so far is great. Your work is awesome I wonder what’s in the future

  • Jaska

    I say you take as much time as you want. I just want that you make it a finished game.

  • Peat

    looks pretty good. This keeps reminding me an idea that I keep thinking of.

    I should have mentioned this, I can read minds.
    - Con

  • http://armorgames JmanE3

    man i can’t wait til’ other “the last stands” come out they r gonna be TIGHT

  • Marcus Vince

    Hmmm….. If LS 2 is created within 5 months…… i think you’ll finish this in about a year? I’m not joking, seriously….

  • afklol?

    is the last stand and this the last stand union city almost like a left 4 dead make plz baseball bat what is best melee weapon i love basball bat cuz i got left 4 dead 2 on xbox360 :D

  • Glen

    OMG!!! LAST STAND is so cool i cannot wait until last stand union city is coming out what website will it be on first (armor games, newgrounds ect) And when will it come out !!!

    Armor Games.
    - Con

  • Keaton

    guys you have to realize this is a ground-up game, starting from scratch unlike the previous game. A year may not cut it because he’s also looking at Crush the Castle, Possible Family emergencies, and lets not forget about the occassional break time. It’ll get done when he can get it done, no need to badger him. I know I’ve had to give up on alot of games because of technical problems, family emergencies, money issues, I could go on really. Let’s just agree it’ll be worth the wait OK.

  • Artur

    Now Crush da castle is finish.
    will you now work faster on The last stand?=)
    thx

    Yessir.
    - Con

  • P4F lilwarrior

    keep going too finish the the last stand please. I love this game and every day i playing this games. And if you can please get some AK-47,MP5,CAR15 whit a grip.Please you are powsome at zombie games. YEAH!

  • P4F lilwarrior

    and con can you get some more warfare games its very fun and good too!?

  • jack

    hey con,

    to be honest i dont care when its coming out, as long as its coming out! i no u will do a good job so ill always back u up con!

  • Hunter

    Hey Con, in the finished game will we be able to load our beta profiles?

    1,000,000 times no.
    - Con

  • Jhonathan Topside

    PLEAZZZZZ PUT THE MAGPUL MASADA, AA-12, G36C, DESERT EAGLE, M32 GRENADE LUACHER, M2000 INTERVENTION, SVD, AND THE SG552!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I REALLY LOVE THOSE GUNS PLEASE REPLY

  • Jhonathan Topside

    also the mp5k, striker, and at4

  • Jhonathan Topside

    I`m also wondering for the rpk, m60, m240, aug 40 sa-80 and mg4

  • quest

    please make it online

  • AustinBuhBoston1316

    Take your time, HAH Im kidding, But make it the best it can be, whats the point if there’s glitches and a stupid storyline when you can take as long as you need and make it the best TLS Game so far.

  • Skidberna

     Great so far keep up the good work!

  • Alrightjack Phoenix

    Yo, Con I really like your stuff, particularly the Warfare games. I was wondering if, as there was an army base in the last game, then you might see soldiers on the streets of Union City. I mean, even after the flooding of New Orleans there were soldiers shooting vigilantes and looters and it is hard to believe that there might not be some military presence, even if its just a couple of surviving soldiers.
    Questions though: I know this contravenes your comment guidelines but could you give a rough outline of when the game will be finished. Are we talking weeks or months?
    Secondly; Will the location of weapons and ammo be a bit more realistic, for instance, NOT finding an RPG in a suburban home.
    Finally, will we get heavy machine guns?

    Anyway, if you do reply to this could you include a link to the Warfare blog?

    Cheers, RedDavie

  • crazycrypt

    I agree 100%, make this game also multiplayer, I think a CO-OP or Battleing players online would best well suit it.

    Though there would be hacking difficultys O.o

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