So what do we know about SmileBASIC 3.3?

So... Have we heard anything else? I'm really starting to wonder where the update is. Every Thursday I check the eShop, and no update...

We'll tell you when it is. No need to check all the time. It's not that close.

It's just kind of weird because earlier they were saying it would be out before 2016... Obviously that didn't happen, but I wouldn't have thought it would be much longer.

Maybe a month or two. Sometime soon. _Hopefully.

Heads up! Kobayashi tweeted a few 3.3 tweets, needs translation. https://mobile.twitter.com/notohoho/status/703577938365587456?p=v https://mobile.twitter.com/notohoho/status/703580104656420864?p=v https://mobile.twitter.com/notohoho/status/703584775936671745?p=v https://mobile.twitter.com/notohoho/status/703589667237572612?p=v There's some 3.3 feature information floating about in there.

プチコン3.3情報 カタログIPコラボの追加コンテンツにはVIEWERが付いてます。 素材画像を表示するためのSPDEF定義と、 効果音とBGMのMMLおよび波形の定義を行って、 それらの内容をVIEWERで確認することができます。 BGMやSEを聴いているだけで幸せな気分

Petit Computer 3.3 info, there is a VIEWER for IP catalog collaboration [e.g. Namco assets, others assumed planned] downloadable content. It is possible to check the sprite, sound effect and BGM content for MML and sprite definitions with the VIEWER. Happy feeling just by listening to the BGM and sounds

プチコン3.3情報 お待たせしましたカタログIPコラボ第一弾も配信します。 GALAXIANとPACMANです。 参考素材として画像とサウンド（MMLと波形）が含まれますが、 ゲームそのものは入っていません。 カタログIPオープン化プロジェクトに参加できる権利とお考えください。

Petit Computer 3.3 info, sorry to have kept you waiting. The first edition of the IP catalog collaboration is GALAXIAN and PACMAN. Includes image and sound (both MML and waveforms) material, but the games themselves are not included. Please consider that it is a right [privilege?] to be able to participate in the open IP catalog project.

プチコン3.3情報 高度サウンドユニットは追加機能購入で利用できますが サンプルプログラムは公式ページに用意します。 SU_SIMPLE（MIC入力の加工） SU_STOMP（ディストーション、ピッチシフター、ディレイ） SU_SPEAN（FFTと波形表示） の3本。近日公開予定

Petit Computer 3.3 info, the advanced sound unit is available as a DLC purchase, but the sample programs will be available on the official public page. The three are: SU_SIMPLE (processing of microphone input) SU_STOMP (distortion, pitch shifter, delay) SU_SPEAN (FFT and waveform display) Coming soon.

とりあえず、ドット食べたら体が長くなるスネークパックマンはだれかが作ってくれるに違いない。しかし色々調べたらGALAXIANもPACMANも凄い技術の固まりでした。ゲームを作るためにハードを作るという先輩方の根性には感動ものです。ナムコに入りたかったんだよなぁ～（遠い目

I'm certain that someone will make me snake Pac-Man where the body grows when a dot is eaten. I checked out parts of GALAXIAN and PACMAN, what amazing technology. It's impressive to see how my seniors had built hardware to make the games. I wanted to work at Namco~ (*distant eyes*)

Coming soon.

Eyy maybe 3.3 is closer than first think. ...okay what does that last one actually say

Coming soon.

Eyy maybe 3.3 is closer than first think. ...okay what does that last one actually say

Coming soon is just a standard phrase you know that. It is closer now though. 虐めただけよ。それは日課だもの。

They wouln't say the samples would be coming soon if the update wasn't, is what I'm saying. Unless they want to release the samples beforehand so we can see the features in code or something. It's nice to see that they're communicating with us though. Shows progress.

Hey, SmileBoom is going to GDC (info here.) Apparently they're unveiling a new game-creation tool as well as having "a lineup of SmileBASIC products" available for play. Maybe they'll say something about 3.3 or BIG, who knows? If we can get contacts/people to go to GDC that would be nice. You can also shoot them an e-mail to get a press kit (details in the link) so if someone here (preferably of authority) can manage to get a press kit that would be cool. Do you have to be press to get a press kit? I wonder how that works out.

Please, it would be nice if no one else bothers them about this. I'm already on it and I'll share what I get. It doesn't make sense for everyone to request the kit when it's both not exactly intended for the masses and also not just about SmileBASIC. Edit: Also, the new game creation tool they're talking about is a Windows software.

Please, it would be nice if no one else bothers them about this. I'm already on it and I'll share what I get. It doesn't make sense for everyone to request the kit when it's both not exactly intended for the masses and also not just about SmileBASIC. Edit: Also, the new game creation tool they're talking about is a Windows software.

I wasn't intending to make everyone asking about it, just spreading the word. It's always good to have more people informed of things. Thanks for getting on it though, that's cool of you. I also hate to be that guy again but can you source your info about the new tool?

http://smileboom.com/press/20160229gdc_en/index.php

we will show a lineup of SmileBASIC products and a brand-new game creation tool

"SmileBASIC products" and "a brand new game creation tool" are separate. http://smileboom.com/company_news.php

および現在開発中のWindows 向けゲーム開発ソフトを出展いたします。

And it will be exhibited for Windows game development software currently under development.

http://smileboom.com/press/20160222gdc/

および現在開発中の Windows 向けゲーム開発ソフトを出展し、自社の紹介と共に弊社の手がける一連のゲーム開発ソフトを海外のゲーム開発者に紹介します。

(near the same as above with the added "will be introduced to overseas game developers")

Oh. They really should get a better English team. The eng press release hardly made mention. Even worse is that their English website is incomplete. At least they're trying to expand their company overseas, which is good.

Anyone not so involved with SmileBASIC specifically could easily make the connection that it's a different thing, and I guess therefore assume it's a desktop thing. It's not that bad.

Edit: Also, the new game creation tool they're talking about is a Windows software.

they jumping the nintendo ship?

Edit: Also, the new game creation tool they're talking about is a Windows software.

they jumping the nintendo ship?

They were never Nintendo-exclusive? They've always made stuff for a variety of platforms? SmileBASIC/Petit Computer is actually their first software on a (modern) Nintendo platform?

can we not bother people for not knowing things please

I'm just clarifying in the most sarcastic way possible.