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Overview: this is a tool that helps exporting screenshots with localized text in all the different resolutions required by the Apple App Store and Google Play. 

If you are a mobile game developer and have published some apps, you probably have prepared screenshots for the different stores, in varied resolutions, and maybe different languages.

For Squids and Combo Crew, we published the game on the App Store and Google Play. The App Store is 5 screenshots of 3 different resolutions (iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPad) and Google Play has also 5 screenshots of 2 resolutions that are different from the iOS ones (7 and 10 inches). We also have localized the game in over 8 languages and we had some text on the screenshots, that we wanted localized as well. That makes a total of 5 x 5 x 8 = 200 screenshots to export manually.

It’s ok, it’s an hour of grunt work for sure, but anyone can do it. But when for some reason you want to update something, a text or a picture, that’s another round of manual exports and that’ll become a bit annoying.

We had a very resourceful intern (thanks again Hannes!) who wrote a handy photoshop script that will export all the screenshots for all resolutions from a well set up photoshop file. It’ll save you time for the initial export, and if you have to update something later on, you’ll just have to update the picture or the text once and watch the script do the rest for you.

Here is how it work:

1. Download this package that includes the script and a photoshop template file.

Note: there are two scripts, one for exporting in JPG and one in PNG. I recommend using the JPG one for the stores, as the files will be lighter and upload faster.

• Screenshot Exporter for the App Store and Google Play

2. Open the .psd file and look at it:

– HowTo is just a reminder of how the script works.
– Sizes are just reminders of the different resolutions.
– Screen1.jpg, Screen2.jpg… are the folders with your 5 screenshots for the App Store and Google Play.

Note that the file is 2726×1536 in size. That’s the iPad retina resolution with the iPhone 5’s ratio. If you optimize for the iPad retina you probably already do your UI and full screen elements with this in mind. If you don’t have 2726 wide screenshot, you can always resize the file to a 1280 or 1136 width after having done the iPad retina ones.

3. Fill with your content:

– Replace the screenshots with yours.
– Replace the text background, or delete it if you don’t need it.
– Enter your texts in the “txt” folder. The layer names will be used in the filenames later on.
Attention: make sure you don’t go further than the boundaries so that the text isn’t cropped on iPad.

4. Export:

– Once this is done, select the screenshot you want to export (a visible layer must be selected for the script to work).
– Click on ExportScreenshotsJPG.jsx. A popup will ask you to confirm you want to launch this script. Go back to photoshop and go make yourself a coffee while it works.
– All the files are going to appear in the “out” folder.

Here an example with only one screenshot and two languages:

Hopefully this will save you some time like it did for us!

That’s it, our Squids are moving onto Nintendo platforms. SQUIDS Odyssey is now available on the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. Our tactical RPG with an epic adventure storyline, crisp cartoon graphics, and strategic, turn-based gameplay feels well at home in the Nintendo line up. If you knew our previous Squids games, SQUIDS Odyssey is the ultimate SQUIDS compilation. It includes all content previously released, with tons of improvement (Pro Mode on the whole game!), a new chapter that continues the adventure in the kingdom of Wakame, a new Squid warrior and new helmets. But for the fans the most exciting will probably be the awesome controls with the pad, especially for those of you who love Scouts! Get it on Wii U here:

• Europe: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Wii-U-download-software/Squids-Odyssey-886954.html
• North America: http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/06O7lDzmLOpzcDTpeIdh48BWp8DcGQMy

Coming soon on Nintendo 3DS!

And the trailer:

Full press release below

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SQUIDS Odyssey Tactical RPG Now Available in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U

The Game Bakers’ Squid heroes make console debut in an epic underwater adventure

MONTPELIER, France – May 22, 2014 – Independent developer The Game Bakers have just pulled their latest delicacy from the oven, and SQUIDS are on the menu! Gamers hungry for a tactical RPG with an epic adventure storyline, crisp cartoon graphics, and strategic, turn-based gameplay can now download SQUIDS Odyssey in the Nintendo eShop on the Wii U™ system. The game will also release for the Nintendo 3DS™ hand-held system in the near future. In SQUIDS Odyssey, a murky black ooze is seeping into the water, turning crustaceans into cranky monsters. With their peaceful realm under siege, a scrappy shoal of Squid heroes has no other choice but to fight back. During turn-based battles against their oily enemies, these unlikely heroes’ squishy bodies serve as their best weapons: simply stretch a Squid’s tentacles, aim, then let go to shoot it across the battlefield. Four hero classes, stat-boosting helmets, and power-ups add a strategic element to the role-playing gameplay. To control the Squids, players can use the Left Stick to aim and shoot, or go “hands on” to stretch the Squids’ tentacles on the Wii U™ GamePad touch screen. The game can be enjoyed in high definition on the TV, or in Off-TV-Mode played exclusively on the GamePad. SQUIDS Odyssey Features:

• Build your party from 15 different Squids in four classes—shooters, scouts, troopers, and healers
• Win turn-based battles with strategy and skill, using the environment and your party’s strengths to your advantage
• Lose yourself in an epic story across four exotic underwater kingdoms
• Engage in 90+ missions for more than 15 hours of gameplay in the main storyline, plus an expert Pro Mode that doubles the game length and provides extra challenge
• Boost your heroes abilities with 65+ fun and funky-looking helmets

The Game Bakers’ SQUIDS games have had more than two million downloads since their 2011 debut on mobile. As the franchise’s first appearance on consoles, SQUIDS Odyssey is the ultimate SQUIDS compilation that includes all content previously released, with tons of improvement and tweaks. Content exclusive to SQUIDS Odyssey includes a new chapter that continues the adventure in the never-before-seen kingdom of Wakame, a new Squid warrior named Oktoku, and four new helmets. SQUIDS Odyssey can be downloaded for 12.99€ / $14.99 (or equivalent in local currency) from the Nintendo eShop. For more game details, visit:

• Europe: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Wii-U-download-software/Squids-Odyssey-886954.html
• North America: http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/06O7lDzmLOpzcDTpeIdh48BWp8DcGQMy

About SQUIDS Since its first mobile release in 2011, SQUIDS has become a globally recognized brand with more than two million game downloads to date. A digital comic book series is underway from APE Entertainment and a children’s television series is in early production. Learn more about SQUIDS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SquidsTheGame   SQUIDS Odyssey press assets: https://www.thegamebakers.com/vip About The Game Bakers An independent video game studio founded by industry veterans, The Game Bakers make games like they cook food: with a lot of care and a lot of love. After making a name for themselves with two SQUIDS RPGs and the brawler Combo Crew on mobile devices, the studio is turning their focus to console development starting with SQUIDS Odyssey for Wii U™ and Nintendo 3DS™. They are also working on an unannounced game to be released in 2014 alongside a major motion picture. To learn more, visit the company’s website at https://www.thegamebakers.com.   Nintendo 3DS and Wii U are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2012 Nintendo.   Contact Emily Morganti Public Relations Consultant thegamebakers@emilymorganti.com  

This one is especially hard: it’s very well hidden, and you need a well trained Scout to get it!

We are happy to confirm Squids Odyssey Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Spring release. Get ready for unique Action-RPG gameplay with improbable Squids heroes in an epic adventure to save their underwater kingdom. 15 hours of gameplay, 90+ missions, 15 Squids to recruit … The game is looking and playing great on your big TV screem, on the Wii U GamePad and also in beautiful 3D on the Nintendo 3DS. Check the full announcement and the trailer below. – – – –

Dive Into SQUIDS Odyssey RPG on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS This Spring

The Game Bakers’ underwater heroes sling onto new platforms in enhanced release with brand new “Wakame” campaign and other bonus content

MONTPELIER, France – February 10, 2014 – Have a hankering for fresh squid? Skip the sushi bar and pay a visit to the Nintendo eShop instead when SQUIDS Odyssey arrives on Wii U™ and Nintendo 3DS™ this spring. In this fanciful role-playing game from The Game Bakers, an insidious black ooze is seeping into the Squids’ lush underwater kingdom, turning ordinary crabs and shrimp into dangerous monsters. For the first time on consoles, join a brave shoal of Squid heroes on their quest to protect their homeland. In this tactical RPG, the heroes’ squishy bodies become their best weapons: simply stretch a Squid’s tentacles, then let go to fling it across the battlefield. Choose among 15 Squids in four classes, each with unique abilities and attacks, to build the perfect party. Then lead your team into turn-based battles against corrupted crustaceans using the party’s strengths, the environment, and enemies’ weaknesses to devise strategic attacks. The game’s captivating adventure storyline and 90+ missions promise at least 15 hours of gameplay, while 65+ stat-boosting helmets provide numerous ways to customize. As the ultimate SQUIDS compilation, SQUIDS Odyssey includes two campaigns previously released on PC and mobile devices with tons of improvement and tweaks, along with a brand new campaign in the Japanese kingdom of Wakame. SQUIDS Odyssey also includes a new Squid hero named Oktoku and four exclusive themed helmets. The controls have been completely reimagined for the Wii U console: players can use the Left Stick to aim and shoot, go hands-on with the Wii U GamePad touch screen, or even play exclusively on the GamePad. The Nintendo 3DS version features a choice between the +Control Pad or the Nintendo 3DS stylus, plus a gorgeous layered 3D effect that shows off the Squids’ underwater utopia like never before. “We originally conceived SQUIDS with classic Nintendo games in mind. It’s an RPG with a colorful world, a fun story, and simple controls, but lots of gameplay depth like in the Zelda games,” says Emeric Thoa, The Game Bakers’ creative director. “We’re thrilled that Nintendo has supported our dream of bringing our Squids to their hardware and can’t wait for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS players to dive in with these brave heroes.” SQUIDS has become a globally recognized brand with more than two million game downloads to date. A digital comic book series is underway from APE Entertainment and a children’s television series is in early production. Learn more about SQUIDS on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SquidsTheGame SQUIDS Odyssey press assets: https://www.thegamebakers.com/vip About The Game Bakers An independent video game studio founded and staffed by industry veterans, The Game Bakers make games like they cook food: with a lot of care and a lot of love. After making a name for themselves with mobile games SQUIDS, SQUIDS Wild West, and Combo Crew brawler on mobile devices, the studio is turning their focus to console development starting with SQUIDS Odyssey shipping for Wii U™ and Nintendo 3DS™ in Spring 2014. They are also working on an unannounced licensed game to be released in 2014 alongside a major motion picture. To learn more, visit the company’s website at https://www.thegamebakers.com. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2012 Nintendo. Contact Emily Morganti -Public Relations Consultant thegamebakers@emilymorganti.com  

How hot is this casting for Squids Odyssey?! Oh yeah, the last one is a new one, gotta keep a bit of surprise, shouldn’t we?

Squids in Squids Odyssey, from the WiiU version!

We are looking for a 3D artist with both technical skills and artistic sensibility: – Very polyvalent, “swiss army knife” of video game art (3D, 2D, VFX, animation, particles, optimization…) – Experience with shaders – Experience with Unity First mission in December / January for prototyping, then more to be confirmed along with the project progress. Can work remotely or from Montpellier. Our next game is developed for console / PC so there’s going to be a lot of exciting and cutting edge technical solutions to be found! Contact us at hello at thegamebakers dot com.

“Here come new challengers”! Does that sound familiar? Well it’s no less than superstars Ryu, Chun Li, Ken and Blanka from the legendary Street Fighter 2 game that are joining the crew. Combo Crew is a tribute to the best fighting games of the 90s so we are extremely happy and proud to bring our favorite Street Fighter characters in the fight. The Capcom characters are available as in App purchases at 0.89€/0.99$. In addition to celebrate this launch the game is FREE on Apple App Store and 50% off on Google Play. We hope you like it! Full press release below and a video:   – – – – –

Street Fighters Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Blanka brawl their way into Combo Crew.

Legendary fighters available as i.A.P. in The Game Bakers’ latest hit on iOS and Android.

MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – October 24, 2013 – The Game Bakers are ecstatic to deliver four fantastic new fighters in Combo Crew, through their collaboration with Capcom®. After Viewtiful Joe™, the new combatants are none other than Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li and Blanka from Street Fighter™ fame. To celebrate these glorious additions into the game, a new version of Combo Crew has been wooshed onto the Apple App Store and Google Play. The popular and critically acclaimed Combo Crew is a tactile brawler in which you get to fight with your fingers, using a clever double-swipe mechanics to unleash a wide variety of combos. No virtual buttons. No virtual d-pad. The Capcom characters deliver a great extension of fighting styles and unique combos to the crew of fighters already available. The update also features major improvements to the gameplay mechanics; in particular the possibility to counter in the middle of a combo, and being attacked by multiple enemies at once, which overall results in an even more hectic rhythm of the action. The game has been available for 1.99$ (1.79€), but to celebrate the addition of the new heroes, it is temporarily free this week on the Apple App Store and discounted by 50% on Google Play, at US$ 0.99 (0.89€) since Google Play doesn’t offer the possibility to go temporarily free. Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Blanka and Joe are offered as in-app purchases for 0.99$ (0.89€) each. Action-packed trailer showing the Street Fighters strut their stuff in Combo Crew is available here: http://youtu.be/3wOVBbLuYhs “Combo Crew is a tribute to the best fighting games of the 90s” says Emeric Thoa, creative director at The Game Bakers. “So having our favorite Street Fighter characters in the game was like a dream. Also after adding in heroes from Squids, Another World and Viewtiful Joe, we had to finish with a big punch!.” About The Game Bakers The Game Bakers is an independent video game studio based in France. Founded and staffed by industry veterans whose credits include numerous AAA console games, The Game Bakers focuses on creative projects that combine traditional gaming values with the best of the touch generation. Their track record since going indie includes action-RPG SQUIDS, SQUIDS Wild West and brawler Combo Crew, critically acclaimed and widely popular on mobile platforms worldwide. Company web site: https://www.thegamebakers.com About Capcom Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™ and Devil May Cry™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, http://www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com. Capcom, the Capcom logo, Resident Evil, Mega Man, Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. –//– ASSETS FOR MEDIA: Download the game: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/combo-crew/id599516631 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegamebakers.combocrew Contact us for review copies. Screenshots: https://www.thegamebakers.com/vip Video: Street Fighter™ characters in-game: http://youtu.be/3wOVBbLuYhs Combo Crew Launch Trailer: http://youtu.be/LuW2fmz4S3Y   Social Media: Developer Web Site: https://www.thegamebakers.com Capcom Unity: http://www.capcom-unity.com YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGameBakers Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ComboCrew Google+: http://gplus.to/GameBakers Twitter: @theGameBakers ; @Capcom_Unity ; #ComboCrew Tumblr: http://gamebakers.tumblr.com Contact Point: Audrey Leprince – audrey@thegamebakers.com

We are happy to announce update 1.2 to Combo Crew, with super hero Viewtiful Joe and Lester Knight from Out of this World (a.k.a Another World) courtesy of Eric Chahi as new playable heros!   – – – – – Capcom’s Viewtiful Joe character available in mobile brawler Combo Crew. Cult hero comes back with a punch in The Game Bakers’ latest hit on iOS and Android. MONTPELLIER, FRANCE – August 28, 2013 – Right on time for those of you who are packing up for PAX, The Game Bakers are proud to announce the addition of a brand new fighter in their recent mobile brawler hit Combo Crew, through a direct collaboration with Capcom. Joe, hero of the video game series Viewtiful Joe™, is readily available as in-app purchase for only 1.99 US$ (1.79 €) within the game Combo Crew on Google Play. The update will be live on the Apple App Store on August 29, while Amazon and Samsung Apps will be served in coming days. The entry price of Combo Crew has been temporarily dropped to 0.99 US$ (0.89 €) to celebrate this new cool challenger, and PAX too. The 50% discount will last until September 3. Henshin A Go Go Baby! For those not familiar with Joe, he first appeared on home video game consoles as the hero of Viewtiful Joe in 2003. The original garnered a lot of popularity resulting in sequels and versions on other consoles. As gamers and true fans of the original, The Game Bakers team are very happy to pay homage to this cult hero in Combo Crew today, courtesy of Capcom. Like all the other characters in Combo Crew, the new guest-star comes with his own palette of combo moves to unlock and collect while progressing through the arena levels of the 100% tactile brawler game. A short action-packed trailer showing Joe in Combo Crew is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG_WUbhcZ8 “Capcom games had a huge impact on my generation and on me personally, as gamer and designer.” says Emeric Thoa, creative director at The Game Bakers. “If I’m perfectly candid about this, Viewtiful Joe is one of many games, along with God Hand, Final Fight or Street Fighter, that have influenced our direction. Many new-gen indie developers have their classics at heart; to get the chance to pay due tributes to a hero of your youth is a true bliss. We’re so grateful to Capcom for letting Joe fight along the Combo Crew cast.” Since good news should always be plural, there’s another cult gaming figure making a cameo in Combo Crew today. Mythical French game creator Eric Chahi granted us the fantastic opportunity to let you play with Lester Knight from 1991 indie classic “Another World” (a.k.a. “Out of this World” stateside). Lester comes as a free gift to the Combo Crew community. About The Game Bakers The Game Bakers is an independent video game studio based in Lyon and Montpellier, France. Founded and staffed by industry veterans whose credits include numerous AAA console games, The Game Bakers focuses on creative projects that combine traditional gaming values with the best of the touch generation. Their track record since going indie includes action-RPG SQUIDS, SQUIDS Wild West and brawler Combo Crew, critically acclaimed and widely popular on all iOS and Android App Stores worldwide. Company web site: https://www.thegamebakers.com About Capcom Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™ and Devil May Cry™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com. Capcom, the Capcom logo, Resident Evil, Mega Man, Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. –//– ASSETS FOR MEDIA: Screenshots: https://www.thegamebakers.com/vip Video: Joe in-game: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG_WUbhcZ8 Combo Crew Launch Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuW2fmz4S3Y Social Media: Developer Web Site: https://www.thegamebakers.com Capcom Unity: http://www.capcom-unity.com YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGameBakers Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ComboCrew Google+: http://gplus.to/GameBakers Twitter: @theGameBakers ; @Capcom_Unity ; #ComboCrew ; #Joeisback Tumblr: http://gamebakers.tumblr.com

Squids Wild West is now 50% in Le Game mobile bundle to celebrate French games for the occasion of Gamescom 2013. Le Game Mobile Bundle features a selection of video games put together for the Gamescom 2013. You can download Squids Wild West at half its price directly on:

• The Appstore: https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/squids-wild-west/id522145076
• The Google Play Store, HD version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegamebakers.squidsww_pHD
• The Google Play Store, regular version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegamebakers.squidsww_p

Squids Wild West is the newest game in the Squids serie

Here is the official announcement: Cologne, August 21, 2013 – Press release Discover French video games at exceptional prices with Le Game Bundles, a selection of downloadable video games that has been put together for Gamescom 2013. France is the partner country at Gamescom 2013, the European video game expo for professionals and consumers. “Le Game”, which promotes the French video game industry on the international scene, is launching three bundled packages for the general public to discover what France has to offer. 15 games from 14 French companies will be showcased in this international video game expo for 10 days, at a discount. Consumers will be able to download three bundles of five different games between August 21-31. During this promotion, iOS and Android mobile platform users can try out Puddle (Neko Entertainment), Astérix Megabaffe (Bulkypix), Squids Wild West (The Game Bakers), Blade Lords (Playsoft), and Mothership Touch Battle (SillyCat Studio), at 50% off normal prices. There will also be two other bundles for PC and Mac. The first bundle for gamers comprises five games for €8.99, an 80% discount. This bundle has Blocks That Matter (Swing Swing Submarine), Red Johnson Chronicles 1 (Lexis Numérique), Stellar Impact (Tindalos Interactive), Shad’O (Okugi Studio), and Puddle (Neko Entertainment). The second bundle includes more accessible, casual games for €8.99, an 80% discount. This bundle has Tiny Token Empires Deluxe (Bip Media), Age of Enigma: The Secret of the 6th Ghost (Casual Box), FLY’N (Ankama), Dracula 4 (Koalabs), and BOxOn (Ludoid). All these promotions can be found on http://www.le-game.net for 10 days, starting from today. The PC bundles can be downloaded from Gamesplanet.com platform provided by Metaboli (www.metaboli.fr). Le Game Bundle–Casual: http://gamesplanet.com/produit.html?product_id=3979 Le Game Bundle–Hardcore: http://gamesplanet.com/produit.html?product_id=3980 The mobile bundle games can be downloaded directly from the App Store and Google Play. Puddle (Neko Entertainment) https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/puddle/id662893908 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eneko.puddle.thd Astérix Megabaffe (Bulkypix) https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/asterix-megabaffe/id657761961 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bulkypix.asterix Squids Wild West (The Game Bakers) https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/squids-wild-west/id522145076 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thegamebakers.squidsww_pHD Blade Lords (Playsoft) https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/blade-lords/id498957337 Mothership Touch Battle (SillyCat Studio) https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/mothership-touch-battle/id636430860 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SillyCatStudio.MothershipTB The French video game industry has been proving its creativity and ability to innovate for 40 years now. The 270 video game companies in France employ more than 5,000 people. Around 30 companies will be represented at the Le Game stands at Gamescom in Cologne between August 21-25th (Hall 4.2, Stands B022a-c, A021 and A023). About Le Game Le Game is a joint project between the Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo (national video game syndicate), SELL, Ubifrance, AFII, and the regional associations and competitive clusters working to develop the video game industry in France. By pooling together resources, “Le Game, uncompromising creativity from France” aims to take concrete action to help French video game companies export their products. Le Game also helps to attract business to France in order to develop its video game industry. More informations : http://www.le-game.net Press contact: Julien Villedieu – Syndicat National du Jeu Vidéo (French Video game trade association) Passage du Cheval Blanc, 2 rue de la Roquette – 75011 Paris 0970 460 611 – dg@snjv.org