December 2009

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

And Yet It Moves for $5

by Brad Snios

If there’s one thing indie developers know how to do, it’s spread holiday cheer. Broken Rules has decided to follow Amanita Design’s act of generosity and offer their hit platformer And Yet It Moves for $5 this holiday season! Although I’ve said … Continue reading →

Friday, December 18, 2009

Machinarium and Samorost 2 for 60% Off!

by Brad Snios
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Shut the front door!

by Brice Unland
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Or open it, whatever! Something amazing just happened! Dragon Age: Origins was just announced as coming to the Mac! I am half excited for the game itself and half excited that the “coming to” length is just around the corner, as … Continue reading →

Monday, December 14, 2009

BioShock, part two: Tension, the Hero, and the Writer’s Contract with His Consumer

by Russell Marsh
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A Continuance on Tension and How I Can Translate It to What I Know (Which Isn’t Much) With fear of simplifying too much, I say that a story’s fuel resides in the pull of opposing forces, whatever size they be.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Ramp Champ for free!

by Luis Sosa
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Imagine dating a beautiful, entertaining, eccentric, classic looking dame. But despite all that you had to break up with her because she was unpredictable, frustratingly difficult, and stubborn. Now, imagine she comes back to you, you’ve missed her and she tells … Continue reading →