Delighted as These Creatures

Today was one of the great days in my game dev career.  I was featured on both Kotaku and Joystiq, got some great comments on both (as well as on my trailer video), and got one unforgettable email from a fan.

Add to all this, a rendition of the goat & mouse by none other than Michelle Juett of Ska Studios.  A contribution out of the blue that helped today tip the scales of awesomeness.  One more pic and I’m going to need a fan art page…

I’m not really sure what to say yet, I’m just thrilled people seem to be digging the game so far.

 

Escape Goat Launch Imminent!

First, Escape Goat has finally PASSED PEER REVIEW!! It will be published to the marketplace within a few days (check back here for updates, or subscribe to my Twitter feed).

I’ve also created a page for the game in the top menu, including the debut of the cover art.

Finally, I’ve posted the official trailer to YouTube:

I’m thrilled to be able to release this title to the marketplace. There will be some new announcements here daily until it comes out, so stay tuned.

The World Is Saved – Any Games Like This?

I was blown away by the artistry and animation in this video.  I can always count on Brian to find stuff like this, including the making-of post.

The art reminded me of old rotoscoped classics like Out of This World.  Have there been any low-res, low-color, high-frame-count, non-tiled animation style games in the last 15 years?  It would take a good amount of work, but there’s a classic waiting to be revealed to the world.