The provided source material describes a program initiated by Nitrome, a game developer, to make certain games available for free distribution on websites and blogs. This initiative was part of the launch of Nitrome.com 2.0 on August 25, 2011. The program allows site owners to place and play full games on their sites without cost, differentiating it from paid licensing agreements. The primary purpose is promotional, enabling Nitrome games to reach a wider audience through third-party websites. Access to these distributable games is managed through a specific interface on the Nitrome website. The sources list numerous games that are available or have been available, though the documentation does not specify if all listed games are part of the distributable program.
The Nitrome Distributable Games Program
Nitrome established a system for distributing games to external websites. According to the source material, this system allows site owners to place full games on their sites, enabling visitors to play them directly. The program is described as free of charge, intended for promotional purposes.
Program Origins and Purpose
The distributable games feature went live on August 25, 2011, coinciding with the launch of Nitrome.com 2.0. At the time of launch, 12 games were available for distribution. The source material clarifies that these distributable games are distinct from licensed games, which cost money. Instead, the distributable games are provided for free to facilitate promotion.
Accessing Distributable Games
On the Nitrome.com 2.0 site, distributable games are accessed via a specific navigation method. Users must scroll to the bottom of the page to find a bar running across the width of the page. The fourth button from the left on this bar is designated for distributable games.
Technical Implementation for Site Owners
Two distinct methods were available for adding games to a site:
1. HTML Loader Code: A box that loads the game and allows play.
2. CSS Code: Code that must be placed between the <body> and </body> tags of the website's CSS.
The source material indicates that using two HTML codes allows the full game to be placed on a site. The first code is the loader code, and the second is the code placed within the site's CSS.
Available Games
The source material provides extensive lists of games, though it does not explicitly confirm that every listed game is available for distribution. The lists include games categorized by various attributes, including "Distributable game."
Games Listed in Source [1] and Source [3]
These sources provide a list of games described as "some of the most fun Nitrome Games." The list includes: * Mega Mash * Silly Sausage * Flightless * Twin Shot * Canary * Final Ninja Zero * Cave Chaos * Skywire 2 * Fat Cat * Test Subject Green * Super Treadmill * Steamlands Player Pack * Flash Cat * Temple Glider * Swindler * Final Ninja * Ice Breaker * B.C. Bow Contest * Twin Shot 2 * Snot Put * Magic Touch * Chisel * Bad Ice Cream * Fault Line * Rubble Trouble * Steamlands * Test Subject Blue * Dirk Valentine * Avalanche * Giftwrapped
Games Listed in Source [2] (Distributable List)
Source [2] includes a table listing games under the "Distributable game" type. This list includes games added to the site between 2012 and 2015. Notable games in this list include: * Ice Breaker: The Gathering * Ditto * ChangeType() * Nitrome Must Die * Super Stock Take * Ice Beak * Bad Ice-Cream 2 * Rainbogeddon * Turnament * Swindler 2 * J-J-Jump * Hot Air Jr * Gunbrick * Lockehorn * Flightless demo * Chisel 2 * Bullethead * Skywire 2 (Added July 18, 2012) * Super Treadmill (Added July 4, 2012) * Cave Chaos (Added June 20, 2012) * Twin Shot (Added June 14, 2012) * Fat Cat (Added June 6, 2012) * Test Subject Green (Added May 30, 2012) * Double Edged (Added May 23, 2012) * Rubble Trouble Tokyo (Added May 16, 2012) * Final Ninja Zero (Added May 9, 2012) * Temple Glider (Added May 1, 2012) * Swindler (Added April 25, 2012) * Silly Sausage (Added April 18, 2012) * Flash Cat (Added April 13, 2012) * Canary (Added April 4, 2012) * Mega Mash (Added March 14, 2012) * Avalanche (Added December 6, 2011) * Dirk Valentine (Added September 14, 2011)
Games Listed in Source [4]
Source [4] lists games from 2016 and other years, categorized under "Game types" and "Nitrome.com." It includes games such as: * Sausage in Meat Land * Cooped Up * Green Ninja * Vault! * Beneath The Lighthouse * Gopogo * Rust Bucket * Ultimate Briefcase * Leap Day * Redungeon * Magic Mansion * Stretch Dungeon * Hop Swap * Silly Sausage: Doggy Dessert
The source notes that some games were "Removed from Nitrome.com" or "Published by Nitrome."
Game Specifics: Snot Put
Source [3] provides specific gameplay instructions for "Snot Put," described as a "cute, tongue-in-cheek throwing game." The objective is to fling snot as far as possible. The gameplay mechanics involve using the mouse to grab the snot and moving the mouse in a circular motion to build momentum before letting go.
Conclusion
The Nitrome distributable games program offers a method for website owners to host Nitrome games for free, primarily for promotional use. The program was launched in 2011 alongside Nitrome.com 2.0 and involves specific HTML and CSS codes for implementation. While the sources list many games, the specific criteria for which games are eligible for distribution are not fully detailed, though a specific category for "Distributable game" exists in the site's taxonomy. The program represents a historical effort by Nitrome to expand its reach through third-party websites.