I’m thrilled to say that I was just hired by Toy Studio, a video game studio based in Schaumberg, Illinois. They specialize in social and casual gaming, with a current emphasis on Flash games for the Facebook community. Their first venture is KillerToon, a quirky friend-fighter that went live last month.
The game features amazing illustration work by Jason Zielinski.
My focus will be working with other developers to continue creating new content and features for this game, ahead of other exciting releases. Of course, I won’t be able to discuss what I’m working on in detail, but stay tuned for upcoming releases and updates on my other independent projects.
My eternal gratitude goes out to Colin Godsey, my friend and colleague who connected me with this amazing opportunity. Thanks also to my new boss, Christian, for giving me this shot.
My buddy Colin just posted another demo video of the game engine he’s working on, and it looks amazing! In addition to dynamic buildings and weather, his engine renders depth of field and simulates HDR lighting. Pretty amazing for a just-for-fun side project.
My friend Colin is working on a from-scratch game engine for a 3D tower-building simulator. Here is a very early demo of what he’s programmed so far. This expanded-style view is the foundation of the level editing mode.
The Game Developers Association of NIU had their first meeting of the year last night. Here are some of the highlights.
gamedevmap is an online catalog of major game developers, publishers, and organizations. It’s an excellent resource for programmers and designers who are looking for employers in their area. The site is organized with a world map splitting up companies by region. [link]
gotoandlearn() is a video tutorial library for serious Flash developers. From slider bars to dynamic Flex applications, the videos vary in scope and complexity. Along with an active forum, this is an essential site for anyone trying to get things done in Flash. [link]
GRAVITY BONE is a fun little indie game based on the Quake 2 engine. This ‘Nuevos Aires’ spy adventure is populated with quirky, blockhead characters, bright colors, and fantastic music. It’s free, fun, and funny. [link]
BIT.TRIP BEAT is a new game coming out for WiiWare. I’d try to explain this piece of sublime 8-bit beauty, but really you should just see it for yourself.
The game features amazing illustration work by Jason Zielinski.