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Introducing GameChanger 3.0 for iPhone, iPod and iPad

GameChanger 3.0 to be released May 17.

by Ted Sullivan (@tedsullivan29) - CEO, GameChanger Media, Inc.

We’re excited to announce that GameChanger 3.0, our most significant Apple iOS app release since January 2010, will debut tomorrow, Thursday, May 17th.

IMPORTANT, TEAM ADMINS PLEASE READ:

All team admins and scorekeepers should read this post and review the recommended tutorials before you take the field with the new version on your device. The experience is much improved, but it will take a few minutes to get comfortable with some new navigation. Also, if you manage a lot of teams or have scheduled a lot of games, we recommend that you login and sync your app with our database one time on a fast WiFi network before heading to the field. Continue reading below for additional important information.

Please note: You’ll see more improvements soon. As always, let us know what you think.

First, here’s what hasn’t changed:

The core in-game scorekeeping functionality remains the same. You will still tap the pitchers mound to start at-bats, choose from the pitch menu, move fielders and advance runners in the same way that you have in previous versions.

What’s new?

A lot. There are several big changes to functionality plus countless small but noticeable improvements to the user experience.

Attend a free online demo for a deeper look at GameChanger 3.0.

Big changes include:

  • Combining fan experience into the scorekeeper app
  • New out-of-game navigation
  • Each team has it’s own page in the app

Combining fan experience into the scorekeeper app

We’ve combined fan features like searching for teams, following live games and viewing live stats into this version of the Scorekeeper app.

Some of these fan features were previously beta tested in the GC Live or Little League Live apps. Those apps are being discontinued as the fan and scorekeeper experience will be bundled into one app.

You’ll notice from the landing screen that users have two options:

  • “Keep score and manage stats”, OR;
  • “Follow teams and players”

No matter what path you take to get into the app, you can always experience the other features once inside.

Updated GameStream experience

You can see what teams you administer and what teams you follow as a fan by clicking on the “My Teams” icon within the app. More on your team list and other app navigation below.

All live or completed games listed on your Team “Overview” tab or in “Schedule / Results” will now have a “View Game” link. This link will take you to our new GameStream experience in the app. All team admins or fans with Premium accounts can see a field with defensive players and positions, follow live plays, view previous at-bat spray charts and game stats.

Please read this for more information on Premium purchases from within the app.

Here’s a tutorial for our new GameStream experience within GameChanger 3.0

New out-of-game navigation

When you enter the app for the first time, you’ll see an overlay screen that explains our new out-of-game navigation. You can tap anywhere to exit this screen.

Icons along the bottom of the screen (from left to right) will let you:

  • Access your team list (teams you administer and/or follow)
  • Search for new teams to follow
  • Add a new team for scorekeeping on GameChanger
  • Get help, including: viewing video tutorials, scoring a practice game, emailing support, hints and tips and your device’s connection status with our servers.
  • Manually refresh your teams and rosters to get the latest updates from our website.

Each team has it’s own “page”

Similar to the experience on the GameChanger website, each team that you manage as an admin or follow as a fan has it’s own “page” in the app.

You can easily jump from one team page to the next by either swiping the screen or pulling up your team list (the three bars at the bottom of the page) and jumping to a specific team.

Each team page or “card” includes an Overview, Schedule / Results view, and a Roster / Lineup view. Similar to the online experience, each of these views lets Team Admins manage their team outside of the game experience.

We recommend that all team admins and scorekeepers watch this tutorial about new Schedule & Result navigation and this tutorial about Roster & Lineup navigation.

Attend a free online demo for a deeper look at GameChanger 3.0.

Other Changes in GameChanger 3.0

You’ll notice several other smaller changes within the app including:

  • Sharing tools for admins and fans throughout the app allowing you to email your team information to other fans of your team
  • My Team and Opponent roster management outside the scorekeeping experience (video)
  • In-game lineup management, including the ability to sit a player but hold the lineup position for a new player and a more intuitive DH setting
  • Game menu with your settings can now be accessed by tapping anywhere on the scoreboard
  • New “Undo” buttons on the pitch menu and in the in-game Roster / Lineup tab
  • Easier runner resolution when scoring
  • Updates to graphics

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GameChanger 3.0 Training

Free online demos for our recent release

by Sean Wheeler (@sswheels85) and Jeff Kamrath (@HooRayJeff)

The GameChanger team is pleased to announce the release of GameChanger 3.0, our most significant Apple iOS app release since January 2010. 

To learn about all of the new features in GameChanger 3.0, read this blog post.

To help with scorekeepers and fans with the transition to the new version, we are offering free online demonstrations to help new and experienced users get comfortable with all GameChanger has to offer. If you have a specific question about GameChanger, we’re here to help.

GameChanger is a free mobile scorekeeping application, with a stat management website for youth, high school and collegiate baseball and softball teams.

What’s New in GameChanger 3.0

Best suited for experienced GameChanger scorekeepers and fans!

Introduction to GameChanger

Best suited for all new scorekeepers and fans!

If you would like to set up a private demo for your scorekeepers, please contact us.

Video Tutorial Library

Don’t have time for a 45 minute demo? Step-by-step and specific task video tutorials are available online:

Download GameChanger

GameChanger for Apple
GameChanger for Android Marketplace
GameChanger for Amazon App Store

Little League® Scorekeeper

Little League® Scorekeeper for Apple
Little League® Scorekeeper for Android Marketplace
Little League® Scorekeeper for Amazon App Store

Specific questions? Visit http://help.gamechanger.io

Looking forward to the conversation,
The GameChanger Team

Getting Started and Team Setup
Stat Visibility and User Permissions
In-Game Scorekeeping
Post-Game Stats and Spray Charts
Building a FanBase
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GameChanger Milestone: 1 MILLION Games Scored

By Spencer Wright

Last night (Wednesday, May 9th), at 10:59pm EST, the 1 millionth game was scored on GameChanger. One million games is more than 411 Major League seasons. In other words, GameChanger has scored over three times the number of games that have been played and scored in the history of Major League Baseball. Needless to say, we are proud of this achievement.

Reaching any milestone prompts some reflection on the journey that preceded it. We’ve worked hard to bring coaches, parents, fans, and players the very best that we have to offer. But without your support, this landmark would not have been possible. We hope that we have helped make your seasons easier and more enjoyable.



However, we do not want to get caught up in looking backwards. Although we were happy to hit the 1 million game mark, we stopped for only the briefest of moments to reflect before getting back to work.

Because we are nowhere near finished. Across the company, each of us is working tirelessly on major new projects that will enhance your experience with GameChanger. Reaching 1 million games has only encouraged us to look forward to our next great milestones. We love that we are able to play a part in improving your amateur baseball experience and are excited for what lies ahead.

From all of us here at GameChanger, Thank You!

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