Spam Spam Spam Humbug: Episode 58 – DEFCON3 & NPC Dialogue
What even makes dialogue interesting in RPGs? What works, and what doesn’t?
Tagged: crowdsourcing
Spam Spam Spam Humbug: Episode 57 – NPC Dialogue and Voiceovers
In which we discuss voiceovers in games, how difficult they are, why it would be a bad idea to crowdsource voiceover work…and then eventually we get into crowdsourced NPC dialogue in general. Sort of.
80 level Interviews Richard Garriott; Shroud of the Avatar Release Window Discussed
Richard Garriott chatted with 80 level about Shroud of the Avatar’s development, and gave a rough release target for the game.
Underworld Ascension Renamed to Underworld Ascendant; Concept Art and Music Released; Kickstarter Begins February 4th (Updated)
OtherSide Entertainment have announced that Underworld Ascension now goes by the name Underworld Ascendant. And they have released some concept art — and a music track — for the game!
Starr Long Will Discuss Crowdfunding, Shroud of the Avatar at GDC Next
Starr Long will be discussing crowdfunding and crowdsourcing — using Shroud of the Avatar as an example — at GDC Next in November.
Chris Roberts’ New Game Was Announced Today
Chris Roberts’ new game, Star Citizen, was announced today. It looks incredible.
The Return of Ashes: Two Worlds Collide
The Ultima 7-inspired 3D RPG, after going dark for almost four years, has resumed development. And this time, the developers are trying to crowdfund the game!
Wasteland 2 Kickstarter Page Goes Live
Following in the wake of Double Fine’s awesome crowdfunding success, inXile Entertainment has finally got around to setting up the Kickstarter campaign for Wasteland 2, their proposed sequel to the grandfather of all post-apocalyptic RPGs!
Double Fine Crowdsources An "Old School" Adventure Game…In About Eight Hours (Updated!)
Double Fine, the independent development studio behind such titles as Psychonauts and Stacking, decided to try something a little different in an effort to fund an upcoming, old-school-style adventure game that they want to make. The solution they came up with was…pretty damn awesome, actually.
