Apr 2, 2012

There is a misconception I often see and hear when I meet anyone that is passionate about making games. Particularly people who are passionate about them, but aren't making one. In interviews, whenever I ask these people if they would enjoy making videogames, the answer usually is: "Yeah, I've got this great idea for a videogame". These are people who are trying to get into the industry, and would probably have the time of their lives participating in the mental orgy that involves making games, but they don't think they're making videogames unless it's their game.

Mar 25, 2012

I believe there are some flaws with the concept of purchases skewing the gaming experience in multiplayer worlds, specially MMOs. We are told by many of the larger publishers that if they are to allow real world currency to affect the player's progress in the game in any way, this would result in unfair treatment to the people that put time into the game, ultimately destroying the game's experience. A cataclysm of unforeseen proportions. As a 12+ hour a day MMO player I used to believe they were absolutely right. I mean, I had forsaken sex, social interaction and personal hygiene in favor of completing my armor set. Why would a 15 year old with a credit card be able catch up to me?

Mar 13, 2012

Colombian developer Brainz Games is betting that quirky humor and surprisingly deep gameplay will help it conquer the tower defense genre with its game, Vampire Season. Due to be released as a universal app for iPhone and iPad at the end of March, it will be in the first wave of mobile games published by 6L (formerly known as 6waves Lolapps). Brainz Games was one of the first 16 developers to sign a mobile deal with the publisher.

Mar 5, 2012

Today, Colombia-based BRAINZ Games announced its partnership with leading developer and international publisher 6L, which is recognized for its commitment to innovation in the social and mobile gaming space.