Neilie Johnson at MMORPG covered the recent Android launch of World Zombination, a MMO tower defense set in the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse. The title allows gamers to control humans in their battle for survival or direct the swarming zombie horde on their quest to destroy the world. To read Read more…
The Kickstarter-funded indie game documentary GameLoading: Rise of the Indies was recently released on Steam, iTunes, PSN, Xbox Live and gameloading.tv, as reported by Nick Summers at Engadget. The film tracks the rise of indie game development and features interviews with game developers including Rami Ismail and John Romero. To read Read more…
Tasharen Entertainment’s nautical sandbox game Windward is coming to Windows, Mac and Linux on May 12, as reported by Eurogamer’s Jeffrey Matulef. The title places gamers at the helm of a ship sailing the open ocean and offers a wide spectrum of gameplay, from trading and exploring unmapped waters to going Read more…
Jessica Fisher of 148Apps recently reported on the several new features added to Dry Gin Studios title Bio Inc., a biomedical strategy simulator where players design “the worst virus your evil brain can imagine” to kill a patient as fast as possible. The expansion includes a new “Lethal” difficulty setting and Read more…
The International Game Developers Association released the final results from the 2014 Developer Satisfaction Survey, and Eddie Makuch covered the announcement for GameSpot. Survey responses show that developers consider the advancement of game design and increasing diversity in game content as the two most important issues for industry growth. To Read more…
Colin Campbell of Polygon recently talked to Michael Lyashenko, founder, Tasharen Entertainment, about his inspiration for the high seas sandbox game Windward and how the title’s development has evolved over the years. To read the full interview, visit http://www.polygon.com/2015/3/18/8238793/windward-is-a-welcome-return-to-the-age-of-sail
IGN’s Leif Johnson reviewed Hand of Fate from Defiant Development, calling the game a unique experience that successfully juggles multiple components without dropping the fun. To read the full article, visit http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/21/hand-of-fate-review
Darren Nakamura of Destructoid got the opportunity to preview Tasharen Entertainment’s Windward at PAX East. He says that “time melted away” as he explored the open ocean and completed missions as a seafaring merchant, all the while keeping a close lookout for pirates. To read the full article, visit http://www.destructoid.com/it-s-easy-to-zone-out-in-the-high-seas-of-windward-289081.phtml
At GDC, The Good Mood Creators impressed The Escapist’s Josh Vanderwall with their upcoming platformer Mekazoo. Vanderwall compliments the title on its “gorgeous modern art style” and notes how well the game combines multiple elements from other classic platformers. To read the full preview, visit http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/140015-Mekazoo-Hands-on-at-GDC-2015
Kate Edwards, executive director, International Game Developers Association, spoke with Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat at GDC to discuss the Developer Satisfaction Survey and the IGDA’s continued efforts to promote diversity in the games industry. To read the full interview, visit http://venturebeat.com/2015/03/07/has-the-game-industry-turned-the-corner-on-women-and-diversity-interview/view-all/