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[rek]

I tried to think of an interesting and catchy name for my motherload/platformer hybrid that has you mining and exploring the depths of an uncharted planet.  I wanted to have a name that has something to do with the planet itself since that's basically what the game is mostly about.

I came up with the name Unreal Planet, but I'm not sure I like it a lot.  It's catchy but it seems kind of shallow.

What makes this planet abnormal?

And won't there be issues with the Unreal trademark being quite prominent in gaming?

[GhostBomb]

I tried to think of an interesting and catchy name for my motherload/platformer hybrid that has you mining and exploring the depths of an uncharted planet.  I wanted to have a name that has something to do with the planet itself since that's basically what the game is mostly about.

I came up with the name Unreal Planet, but I'm not sure I like it a lot.  It's catchy but it seems kind of shallow.

What makes this planet abnormal?

And won't there be issues with the Unreal trademark being quite prominent in gaming?

That's kinda why I don't like the name that much.  I don't feel like it describes the planet that well but it's still the catchiest thing I could come up with.

I tried things like Hidden Planet or Mysterious Planet but those both seem kind of bland and there are probably a million indie games with the same title.  I'm not too worried about legal stuff since this will be a freeware game though.

[dormir]

Planet Unearth

[GhostBomb]

Planet Unearth

Oooh, I kinda like that.  That could work.

It's not perfect but Idk if I'm ever going to find an absolutely perfect name for this game.  This name is getting there though.

[rek]

Planet Unearth

Oooh, I kinda like that.  That could work.

It's not perfect but Idk if I'm ever going to find an absolutely perfect name for this game.  This name is getting there though.

Drop "Planet" from the name entirely. Just Unearth.

Or UnEarth.

[GhostBomb]

Planet Unearth

Oooh, I kinda like that.  That could work.

It's not perfect but Idk if I'm ever going to find an absolutely perfect name for this game.  This name is getting there though.

Drop "Planet" from the name entirely. Just Unearth.

Or UnEarth.

UnEarth

I like this one, it fits.  I like how it relates to both the gameplay, and the fact that you're at a place that's unlike any planet you know.  You can look at the name and almost already know what the game is going to be about.

Btw, if I end up using someone's name for the final finished game then I'll put them in the credits.

[dormir]

Well, I initially thought of just "Unearth" but when I googled "Unearth game", quite a lot of stuff came up. "Planet Unearth" doesn't bring up very much except an Australian TV show. I suppose it depends on how bothered you are about uniqueness, googlability, etc.

[rek]

Well, I initially thought of just "Unearth" but when I googled "Unearth game", quite a lot of stuff came up. "Planet Unearth" doesn't bring up very much except an Australian TV show. I suppose it depends on how bothered you are about uniqueness, googlability, etc.

Subtitle to the rescue! UnEarth: Something Something.

[Shackhal]

Well, I initially thought of just "Unearth" but when I googled "Unearth game", quite a lot of stuff came up. "Planet Unearth" doesn't bring up very much except an Australian TV show. I suppose it depends on how bothered you are about uniqueness, googlability, etc.

Subtitle to the rescue! UnEarth: Something Something.

That feels as sequel of the other stuff.

I have an idea @GhostBomb. How about "Deep Earth"? I only found on Google as WoW items...

[GhostBomb]

Huh, the only thing that came up for "unearth game" for me was this very obscure flash escape game series and this other android game I've never even heard of that's still in alpha apparently.

Subtitles mightnot be a bad idea though, but for now, the working title will be UnEarth.  You guys have been quite helpful btw.

[HemoGoblin]

I'm creating a puzzle game currently named "Block Buster" but it seems that i have to change the name because of some legal issues . Can anyone help me choosing better name? The game is mostly about coloring blocks to see what shape is hidden behind them (screenshot). The shape plays a big role in the game too.

[AeornFlippout]

We're developing a arcade-ish action racing game called "Race The Sun."

The concept is that you're flying a solar craft towards the sunset, collecting speed boosts to slow down time and extend your play session.
http://flippfly.com/racethesun/

Thoughts on the name?

[oByhring]

We're developing a arcade-ish action racing game called "Race The Sun."
...
Thoughts on the name?

Simple and descriptive is good. If people remember the gameplay, they will probably remember the name.

The only problem I see is the results you get when googling the name (I found the game on greenlight when I googled 'race the sun game' though!).


Now DO ME, DO ME!

Chroma Cell.

[jonbro]

For this iphone auto runner music editing thing:
http://www.twitch.tv/jonbro/b/332924300
dev log

Ocunaut

The main character is a giant eyeball that floats through all these worlds, playing muisc

Since we will have different world packs, we are thinking of presenting them like 30s serials:
Ocunaut in dream land
Ocunaut in triangulous
Ocunaut in garbage zone

[digijin]

My game's name is admittedly completely horrible, but basically every name I could think of was taken by another game.

Anyway my game's name is Digi TD

http://www.indiedb.com/games/digi-td

You play an engineer who accidentally sends himself to a alternate dimension, and needs to build gun turrets to defend himself until his warp device recharges and he can teleport home.