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
Kotaku senior reporter Mike Fahey got the chance to play Defiant Development’s recently launched Hand of Fate, a title that blends action-RPG features with elements of board and collectible card games. Fahey praises the game’s innovative concept and immersive atmosphere, calling the title “the sort of hybrid deck-building game that could Read more…
Red Thomas, on behalf of MMORPG.com, got the opportunity to play Desert Owl Games’ Pox Nora at this year’s PAX South. He praises the tactical turn-based strategy title for its strong community and complex, engaging gameplay. To read the full article, visit http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/game/756/feature/9339/PoxNora-The-Game-I-Should-Have-Played.html
Brian Crecente of Polygon covered Intel’s initiative focused on inclusivity and diversity in the tech and gaming industries. One of Intel’s partners is our client the International Game Developers Association. Kate Edwards, executive director, IGDA, said, “the program’s goal is to double the amount of women working in the game Read more…
Mike Futter at Game Informer covered the announcement of Stellar, a roguelike space shooter by Dog Eat Dog Games that will come to PCs in 2016. He discusses the game’s blend of elements from classic 2D shooters and modern games. To read the full article, visit http://www.gameinformer.com/games/stellar/b/pc/archive/2015/01/12/dog-eat-dog-s-stellar-blends-space-combat-with-mega-man-s-weapon-stealing-skills.aspx
Kate Edwards, executive director, IGDA was celebrated as one of GamesIndustry International’s People of the Year in 2014. Her inclusion on the list is due to her advocacy work on behalf of game developers, with GamesIndustry International noting, “under the leadership of Kate Edwards in her second full year as Read more…