Archive for August 2005
How to use and abuse the gaming press
An interesting article by an English journalist about how to get decent press with indie video games. The article focuses on Uplink and Darwinia but makes a few interesting comments about journalism in general.
The games press is often painted as corrupt, lazy and – as I mentioned – fundamentally stupid. This is because we tend to be corrupt, lazy and fundamentally stupid.
I'll have to re read it when I make my next game (which will hopefully be ...
Zelda Twilight Princess delayed – new screenshots
Aaarrgghhhh - The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been delayed...
However I will manage, I appreciate that good things come to those who wait, but in this case I am very eager to get playing. Especially since I have seen some new screen shots, in particular these gorgeous town scenes with loads of people, and this scene of Link as a wolf in the snow. Come on Nintendo, I know you won't disappoint me, but I want to play...
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Rocket Boards is a super fast 3D rocket boarding action. My first "commercial" (shareware) product. Didn't do amazingly well but was a good learning experience
Bubble Bomb is a polished update of a game originally built by Warren Marshal (who works at Epic games - developers of Unreal and Gears of War)
My own update of Bubble Bomb, Bubble Blitz was almost a total rewrite adding loads of new features and a shiny new look.
Seths Puzzle Boxes is a puzzle game with a surprisingly enjoyable story line, unfortunately it's quite short so won't take long to complete, but while it lasts is great fun.