Spam Spam Spam Humbug: Episode 55 – Conversation Systems
Let’s take a look at different forms of conversation systems that crop up in games.
Tagged: crowdfunding
Spam Spam Spam Humbug: Episode 54 – What Kind of Bad Behaviour Should Be Allowed in Games?
In a multiplayer game, it is inevitable that some players will abuse or take advantage of others. Which of these behaviours, if any, should developers allow to take place, and which should they work to prevent?
For The King: PAX Update
IronOak Games were at PAX last weekend, showing off For The King. And the game should be available (to backers) on Steam next week!
The Ultima Game Music Fan Recreation Project: Track Download Links (for Backers)
The Ultima Game Music Fan Recreation Project has released digital versions of its remixes of classic Ultima tunes…for those who backed it on Kickstater.
Dungeons of Chaos: Version 1.4.50 Released
An update for Dungeons of Chaos has been released, which fixes an issue with auto-heal and a glitch with the beholder monster.
Shroud of the Avatar: $10 Million Raised
Shroud of the Avatar crossed the $10 million threshold in its ongoing crowdfunding campaign yesterday.
For The King: Closed Beta Update
For The King is in the process of being onboarded at Steam; once that’s done, its closed beta will be available to those backers who qualify for it.
Richard Garriott on Shroud of the Avatar: “If this didn’t work, I actually thought this literally could be the end of my career.”
Richard Garriott, chatting with MCV, remarked that his future as a game designer depended very much on Shroud of the Avatar’s crowdfunding success.
Dungeons of Chaos: Looking Back, Looking Ahead, and Kickstarter Campaign
Volker Elzner has launched a Kickstarter campaign to support further expansions for Dungeons of Chaos, and has also shared his thoughts on the state of the game today.
Spam Spam Spam Humbug: Episode 51 – Game Development Challenges
Let’s look at some of the pitfalls that can affect game development.
