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/
Game Informer’s Daniel Tack recently reviewed Hand of Fate from Defiant Development. Tack awarded the game a score of 8.75 out of 10, and he calls the title a “fun and original experience that comes together admirably.” To read the full review, visit http://www.gameinformer.com/games/hand_of_fate/b/pc/archive/2015/02/16/defiant-deals-a-winning-hand.aspx
The Escapist’s Josh Vanderwall got the chance to play Defiant Development’s Hand of Fate, and he calls the game “one of the most unexpectedly impressive gaming experiences [he’s] had in recent memory.” Vanderwall notes how well Defiant Development seamlessly blends multiple genres into a unique and cohesive title. To read the full Read more…
GameSpot’s Eddie Makuch covered the recent announcement that The Good Mood Creators are bringing speedy free-flowing platformer action to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U and PC with their upcoming title Mekazoo. Makuch calls it “an intriguing-looking game” with imaginative and colorful environments. To read the full article, visit http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gorgeous-2d-platformer-mekazoo-coming-to-xbox-one-/1100-6425215
Game Informer’s Jon Gregory recently covered the launch of Disco Pixel’s rhythm-puzzle game Jungle Rumble, now available on PS Vita. To read the full article, visit http://www.gameinformer.com/games/jungle_rumble/b/playstation_vita/archive/2015/02/11/rhythm-based-puzzle-game-now-available-for-vita.aspx