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Development: Unofficial Addon: Game Trailers Added
« on: November 07, 2012, 10:22:33 pm »
Topic: Development: Unofficial Addon: Game Trailers Added

Long Description:
I have silently been working on a few projects aimed specifically at vgcollect.com. The latest release of mine is an UNOFFICIAL release for Game Trailers support. By UNOFFICIAL I mean that it was NOT created by the developers of vgcollect.com - it was developed by ME aka bugs181 aka Levi. This version is slower than if the support were added directly by matt. The reason for this is rather technical. In lamens terms it's because I don't have access to matt's code and can't add the support natively so I have to use work-arounds like my own server, database, and etc. I did however develop this to be extended and implemented with ease by matt - so if there is enough user demand for a feature built right into the website, give matt a shoutout in the Site Feedback thread and express your feelings on the Game Trailers addon support.

Help Wanted:
Before we get started I wanted to give a friendly shout out to any other developers or web designers here lurking around on the forum. If matt has no interest in designing this further or doesn't have the time - I will need somebody to come up with a creative design. My programming skills are pretty decent but html is my Kryptonite. I absolutely dislike it very much and we have a fairly mutual relationship with one another. Hit me up on here or PM if you have interest in helping with this project.

Features:
  • View available game trailers via YouTube embed.
  • Fancy popup that plays youtube video automatically when clicked.
  • YouTube player controls disappear while watching trailer.

Features to Come:
  • Dynamically show more videos if requested.

Screenshots:






How to get Addon:
Install link: Game Trailers Addon
NEW: This addon is now officially on the Chrome Web Store.
In Google Chrome, the above link will take you to the Chrome Web Store.

Prompt:



Removal Instructions:
In the off chance you don't like this addon. Whether you think it slows vgcollect.com down too much or whatever the reason may be. I can't stop you from wanting to get rid of it. To remove it just follow a few simple steps.
Open your extensions settings by typing the following in your address bar: chrome://extensions/
Locate the extension and click on the little trash can located on the right side.




IMPORTANT: This addon is heavily dependant on javascript and flash. They must be enabled for this to work properly.

This project is in ALPHA stages. There will most likely be bugs and problems to work out. Just post here if something isn't working or not working as expected. It has only been tested on Google Chrome web browser.
« Last Edit: November 08, 2012, 08:20:06 pm by bugs181 »

jobocan

Re: Development: Unofficial Addon: Game Trailers Added
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2012, 11:09:49 pm »
Oh no, not Gametrailers!... Oh, game trailers, carry on then :P

Good job, seems to work great, I'll be using that. Thanks!

jcalder8

Re: Development: Unofficial Addon: Game Trailers Added
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2012, 01:38:58 am »
This looks cool but I don't use Chrome :(

Re: Development: Unofficial Addon: Game Trailers Added
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2012, 08:18:20 pm »
Oh no, not Gametrailers!... Oh, game trailers, carry on then :P

Good job, seems to work great, I'll be using that. Thanks!

Thanks for giving it a try! I hope you enjoy it.


This looks cool but I don't use Chrome :(

I'v attached the script to this post for firefox and IE users as well. Just note that you will need some sort of user script addon. For example, grease monkey for FF.

P.S I have NOT tested this on any other browser except for Chrome however it should work. Please let me know.