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The-Swain

Age/Gender: 27, Male
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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JUMPMAN

Posted by The-Swain Feb. 19, 2009 @ 6:52 AM EST

So I've been on an Indie game kick lately and wanted to share something a buddy of mine put together. Take a look at Andrew's game Jumpman and maybe pop em' an email about what you think? I'm trying to convince him that he should switch to developing Flash games, but it's a losing battle :X

Now that we're all here, let's talk Megacon! Don't forget that I'll be hosting a Newgrounds booth with my old friends Egoraptor, Tomamoto, and that rascally Luis, from Feb 27th to March 1st at the Orlando Convention Center. Why not pop over and support the internet's original Flash portal and the people who continue to make it great!

-Swain

p.s. my birthday is on feb 22 thats like 3 days what did u get me?

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Feb. 19, 2009 | 6:56 AM Monkeyshizznick says:

Have fun at Megacon!

If Ego flips out and shoots someone in the face, don't blame him. Society forced him to the edge.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 6:57 AM sontuk says:

Oh great. I just made a game called jumpman with a similar looking yellow character. 2 months of work......wasted.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:01 AM Elroy says:

wow, that game is great!


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:01 AM roojames says:

Isn't Jumpman what Mario was originally called in the first Donkey Kong games? Yeah, I read a 600 page book on the history of Nintendo.

Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:08 AM The-Swain responds:

I couldn't say, though I know for sure that THIS Jumpman is supposed to be a classic throwback to 8-bit and beyond.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:11 AM Pokemonpoeguygcn says:

Lol
Your birthday is on the day when I level up to Level 15


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:18 AM headshooter says:

Happy 27th birthday! I'll congratulate you fully on Sunday. And have a great time at Megacon!


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:25 AM super-sense says:

What software does your friend use to make games?

Oh, and happy birthday. I'd get you a present but I'm 16, unemployed, and poor.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:27 AM blackduckie says:

Awesome game. I got up to path 7, when everything went black. It was WAY too hard then, but still, I loved it. The rotation especially. I'm not exactly sure how much you can achieve with Flash, but it doesn't seem like you'd be able to create a game like that very easily.
What was that made with, by the way? C++? I'm trying to learn ActionScript at the moment, but haven't got very far in terms of game-making.
Anyway, hope Megacon goes great, and happy birthday!


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:38 AM Brundaty says:

For your present, I got you the gift of Appreciation... Because I appreciate you.
:D


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:52 AM ZekeySpaceyLizard says:

i get the feeling i wont be at the con

i dont think i'll get next weekend off work

oh well


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:57 AM maxvm says:

I have specially chosen this present for you, and I know you'll like it!

http://you-win-the-internet.com/


Feb. 19, 2009 | 8:17 AM Glunnator says:

Ooh, mac version! *tries it out*

Very nice indeed! Talented stuff.
Congrats. =3


Feb. 19, 2009 | 8:20 AM kokonut10 says:

I got you a question: What happened to Mastermind 4 and releasing it with Mastermind: WC, thus dominating the Portal?! ( I believe your words were something around those lines).


Feb. 19, 2009 | 9:28 AM Renandchi2 says:

Happy early b-day! My b- day was feb. 11th!
And that game looks cool


Feb. 19, 2009 | 9:30 AM Luis says:

Lets move the convention to Zekey's workplace. that n***a is being too mysterious.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 9:44 AM killerrob says:

Oh my god, i'm getting that game.
Wow, I can't belive your turning 27 already! P.S.I'm making these NG shirts so i'm going to make a blockhead one!
Sounds like your gonna have a ton of fun at megacon, the only fun i'm having is meeting with Lucas Chuikshanke and having like 30 items of myself (http://killerrob.newgrounds.com/news/
post/268008
)


Feb. 19, 2009 | 10:10 AM cashleycool says:

I will just give you nothing...


Feb. 19, 2009 | 10:12 AM cashleycool says:

Its kinda hard but I'll just give you the ONE and only "Imagination Beer". Done. Happy bday


Feb. 19, 2009 | 10:16 AM SkeletonGimp says:

My birthday was like the 1st of this month, where's my prezzy and card?!?!?


Feb. 19, 2009 | 10:38 AM Egoraptor says:

FUCK. I was really looking forward to meeting you Zekey!! Oh well cest la vie. =\


Feb. 19, 2009 | 11:02 AM Rucklo says:

OMG yuor burthday is two days before mine, wanna make out?


Feb. 19, 2009 | 1:14 PM Hyrus says:

Jumpman was what Mario was called in the Donkey Kong series (1981) prior to the Mario Bros. game (1983), prior to the Super Mario Bros. game (1985). /nerd off.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 2:11 PM Wurmy says:

jesus that game looked so average at first but it got pretty intense :O


Feb. 19, 2009 | 2:23 PM omegared says:

keep on doing watcha doin child! Happy b day!


Feb. 19, 2009 | 3:30 PM DaxI says:

Hope you brought plenty of MERCHANDISE.
And a photo booth, definetly want that on my mantlepiece.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 3:49 PM Balvuc says:

Zekey'll make a surprise appearance at the con, for he doesn't feel like buying you a gift.

Nah he won't.

(haha strange how you have a garbage whistle, being one of NG's most talented ninjas)

Good luck at the con, and have a nice birthday!


Feb. 19, 2009 | 4:37 PM RYNOL says:

I couldn't download that game for some reason :( I tried, but I saw the video and it looked pretty good actually. He should make flash so I can play it!

To bad I can't come to Megacon because it's to far away. I live in Sweden!!! And I probably wouldn't be able to go because I my mom wouldn't let me.

Happy early birthday!!! I hope you don't work to much on flash and have some fun instead! But if you could work on flash for fun, that'd be great!

Btw, does your family call you Swain? It would be kinda funny to call someone by their last name, especially if it's family. Actually that's be creepy. Never mind that question. I really hope your family calls you Mike.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 5:44 PM SardonicSamurai says:

I didn't get you anything because you didn't get ME anything >8(

Also I can drink alcohol yay alcohol.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 6:13 PM barbiegoesbad says:

I was expecting a post about Left 4 Dead :( For your birthday you get a pretty pink card!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)


Feb. 19, 2009 | 7:15 PM HolyPeanuts says:

Holy shit we have the same birthday.

Me, you and George Washington are bad asses.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 9:49 PM Killerkb says:

Didn't get you anything yet. Lets do that quickly.
But hey, Swain, you coming to the NG Amsterdam Meet? Would be very sweet indeed!


Feb. 19, 2009 | 9:59 PM Atgod88 says:

Did you ever read my ghostmas carol i wrote?

Also jumpman was the prototype name for Mario in Donkey Kong, they renamed it after they realised the name to be too plain if they were going to rape the character's appearances into pieces.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 10:31 PM luigipwnsmario says:

i got you unlimited booze for life.
but in all reality, happy birthday.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 10:51 PM doondeka says:

do you know actionscript?


Feb. 19, 2009 | 11:25 PM shanker50 says:

last time a i saw a video of you guys at some convention egorapter shot someone in the nuts. don't let him flip out. or for that matter drink


Feb. 19, 2009 | 11:25 PM weeerie says:

I got you a orgasm...We will share it together as I know you like to.


Feb. 19, 2009 | 11:26 PM the-ad says:

I'm wondering why you linked to their audio pages...


Feb. 20, 2009 | 12:25 AM Perry says:

we have the same birthday.


Feb. 20, 2009 | 12:32 AM MrAids says:

I got you the gift of laughter. Expect to recieve it in 5-8 working days.


Feb. 20, 2009 | 1:21 AM sucho says:

will you be at comic con this year as well?


Feb. 20, 2009 | 1:44 AM Skankles says:

Your birthday again?

I guess I could email you a hooker.

What flavor do you like?


Feb. 20, 2009 | 1:49 AM Redcalavera says:

just to let you know, there already was a Jumpman game for the commadore 64 and it also had a sequel Jumpman jr. not trying to be an asshole just thought i mention that since this Jumpman is pretty cool and wouldn't want to see anyone get in trouble. take it easy


Feb. 20, 2009 | 3:05 AM SilverStitch says:

Wow...Jumpman is really great! Super-awesome physics usage there!
Oh, and happy Bday for 22nd! (month after mine xD)


Feb. 20, 2009 | 12:19 PM VenomKing666 says:

*warches video*

This game looks coo-OH MY GOD MY BRAIN.


Feb. 20, 2009 | 1:24 PM vampyro241 says:

Great. I live in Orange County too(just moved here though). I hope to see you and say happy birthday.


Feb. 20, 2009 | 5:35 PM nalem says:

I'll be there too! We're going to be roommates!

It'll be cool to meet you, Swain! :3


Feb. 21, 2009 | 8:08 PM weirdo-san says:

Wow this game looks confusing


Feb. 22, 2009 | 8:03 AM Pumpkid says:

WELL, LOOKIE HERE; today's your B-day! :D

Well, happy birthday, Swain, and I hope you have a wonderful one! :)


Feb. 22, 2009 | 8:10 AM Luis says:

Happy Birthday The-Swain.

More like The-Stupid as Blockhead would say.. but happy birthday nonetheless.


Feb. 22, 2009 | 8:49 AM RYNOL says:

Happy birthday Swain!

For your birthday I will sign Blockhead's velociraptor! But one question. How the hell do I give an animated person a velociraptor?


Feb. 22, 2009 | 9:54 AM Asalraalaikum says:

I never knew you were a review+forum moderator.
wtf.


Feb. 23, 2009 | 12:46 AM damson says:

For your birthday I got you motivation to eat french fries...EAT FRENCH FRIES!!!!!


Feb. 24, 2009 | 2:54 AM 1337ERROR says:

Happy belated birthday. I would have sent you a present but i didn't know how to give you an ice cream statue of blockhead, since spending that amount money on ice cream, i had 3.50, the book 1984 and a delorean, i was blank, i decided to eat it the book and power the car on ice cream.


Feb. 25, 2009 | 3:42 PM brownyoshi says:

my b-day is on 26...that looks like a classic game heh heh


Feb. 27, 2009 | 7:54 AM RYNOL says:

Btw, when's that cross-over game coming? You said it would come out in "the extremely near future" before in january. I don't consider one and a half months in the extremely near future. The near future, possibly. But not the extremely near future.


Feb. 27, 2009 | 8:06 AM mo4form says:

my birthday is on Feb 23
we could be soul mates :o
lets slap our dicks together already!!


Feb. 28, 2009 | 11:03 AM marek127 says:

mo4.... you sick bastard!


Mar. 1, 2009 | 8:52 PM offaim says:

for your birthday i met you at megacon and got a sketch of your version of the ooo face. I'm glad i could get you a great gift. oh btw happy b-day and are you guys going to jacon in may?


Mar. 2, 2009 | 9:51 PM white-darkness1 says:

Hahaha. Cathy told me she met you and Egoraptor at Megacon. :P


Mar. 3, 2009 | 1:05 PM NecroLordOfChaos says:

That game is the most original platformer i have ever seen.. its awesome.. wish it had better graphics though.

Happy Birthday Swain!!


Mar. 3, 2009 | 9:19 PM flashwarrior says:

happy late b-day cuz
oh no i forgot im an awful fan.


Mar. 4, 2009 | 7:23 PM KrazyKarot says:

I got you another cake! Happy birthday?


Mar. 7, 2009 | 4:51 AM ScaryMovieGuy says:

Yo I Know Your Turning 22 On Feb But Sorry If I Didn't Get You Anything Because
Newgrounds And Any other Site Thats Sponser This NG SITE IS TOTAL FUCKING GARBAGE Sorry Swain Even thoe I Like Your Blockhead Cartoons
But I Have To Say Quit While Your Ahead Because Most People On This Site Are 12
Year Old They Live With Thei Mom In The Basement And They Probably Don't got A Life So They Stay On THe Computer Masturbating To Hentai Because That's What The FAGGOTS Of Newgrounds Do So If I Were You Swain Just Quit Newgrounds Leave Pack Your SHit Up And Move Because Me And The Rest Of The People Of Newgrounds Know Your Just Another Fucking Faggot And You Like Living With YourMom Because You Don't Probably Have Enough Money To Make It On Your Own Just Sell Out Because You Suck!!!!!!!!!


Mar. 10, 2009 | 6:16 AM ScaryMovieGuy says:

Hey Swain Check This Out This Guy Dancing around Like A Huge Fucking Faggot http://www.zedge.net/videos/135375/to m-fulp-itsok2begay-video/


Mar. 12, 2009 | 9:00 PM gyro55 says:

I so much want to go to megacon lol but i live in bradenton, gonna try to convince the folks into bringing me up to seeing you and the others.


Mar. 12, 2009 | 11:40 PM mo4form says:

swain
don't talk
don't breathe
just you and me baby
I will take you to the fairy land
one class ticket on my big, black rod of love
its funny how my text just gets longer every sentence
it really stands out, just like my huge erection in your love tunnel


Mar. 18, 2009 | 5:38 AM SuperMario19 says:

what do you want


Mar. 18, 2009 | 5:21 PM USPatriot says:

That game looks EPIC. Who said the best things in life aren't free?


Mar. 20, 2009 | 5:27 PM Sterance says:

i beat jumpman, and then promptly had an aneurysm. that game was hella fun and not easy.


Mar. 22, 2009 | 5:42 PM test-object says:

You should buy yourself a pair of knickers. Knickers are kick-ass.


Mar. 29, 2009 | 8:48 AM sg8man says:

Swain, as your biggest fan, I'd just like to say that if you don't have a really good excuse for your long absence I will personally reward you with my extensive collection of USED CONDOMS.

Mar. 31, 2009 | 5:33 AM The-Swain responds:

A game with johnnyutah, I hope that is enough :X


Mar. 29, 2009 | 12:18 PM NotemaN says:

oh my fking God, my BD is on feb 22 too! O_o


Mar. 31, 2009 | 7:40 AM oldlyshapedchris says:

where is the madnessmparody


Apr. 6, 2009 | 10:58 AM luigibro375 says:

roojames ur rite about jumpman being mario's original name......soo what's teh name of the book i wanna read it cuz nuthin 2 do


Apr. 7, 2009 | 8:41 PM jakenator85 says:

i like wikipedia, because, you can type something into the search-bar, and most likely, you'll find something!..........yyyyeah!.........
.............


Apr. 19, 2009 | 1:52 AM xXsnowbladeXx says:

GODFUCKINGDAMMIT.
GIMME A NEW POST TO READ >:c


Apr. 19, 2009 | 10:21 AM GOTHCLAWZ says:

Nintendo where going to call 'Mario' that.


Apr. 19, 2009 | 12:03 PM SupaPeeves says:

Jumpman is the awesomest game ever.


Apr. 19, 2009 | 8:04 PM 1sauber1 says:

Hows the project with krinkels going?


Apr. 21, 2009 | 10:15 PM AwesomeIam says:

Blockhead?


Apr. 23, 2009 | 12:38 PM RYNOL says:

http://www.newgrounds.com/rankings/ar tists

I like the guy in third place! :3


Apr. 24, 2009 | 12:17 AM ChaDMcBaDD says:

how are you a mod, you have a garbage whistle and like 350 posts.


Apr. 26, 2009 | 1:36 PM SupraAddict says:

Swain and Krinkels, I have to admit, I did not see this one coming... How does it feel to try to mix two totally different styles and humor into one collaboration?


Apr. 26, 2009 | 5:19 PM tahm10 says:

I am a bad person I missed your BIRTHDAY


May. 1, 2009 | 3:05 PM Merlin-Rune says:

Let's make sex.


May. 1, 2009 | 10:06 PM leobara says:

dude you are leaving your orignals behind man, you should probaly animate insead of mak'n vid games man oh and happy b-day though it is too late. Oh and swain you should probaly make a new block head you no, and i am just suggesting not telling you people say i am bossy, but they had miss under stood me


May. 2, 2009 | 7:09 PM mypassispie says:

My present is:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!


May. 9, 2009 | 4:58 PM reveihca says:

It's amazing how your work just keeps getting better as the Blockhead series continues. I mean like everything; the jokes, the animation, the voices, even the plots (I use the term lightly). Usually most artists at this point wind up with writer's block and are struggling with keeping their work original/fresh. Fortunaly Blockhead shall never die so long as we have the Swain.


May. 10, 2009 | 4:21 AM TheKnownPower says:

WHERE THE !&^# IS THE STREET FIGHTER COLLAB!


May. 13, 2009 | 7:10 PM jakenator85 says:

would you like a slice of delicious cake?


May. 19, 2009 | 8:40 PM AronKong says:

you have the best team, you and 2 NG staff, this contest is so fair.

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