It’s time to start thinking about how much to charge for Gun Monkeys. I’ve always said I think I underpriced Time Gentlemen, Please! when I put it at £3 ($5). At the time, it seemed like a fair price for a non-talkie game in a dying/ dead genre. I quickly learned two things: a nicely-budgeted [...]
Archive for the ‘HELP’ Category
The Swindle Needs a Composer
Mar 132013[THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED, thanks composers. Follow me on @danthat for the head's up on jobs] Hello! Fun Fact: I get emailed approximately three billion Composer showreels every single week! Generally I have a lovely long listen and think “man, if I ever needed a composer I’d definitely get in touch with this [...]
‘The Swindle’ Ported to Unity
Sep 282012It hasn’t been the best few months, to be honest. Things went a bit pear-shaped. I’ve turned my back on a year and a half’s work, and I’ve reluctantly had to turn my back on XNA.
Thomas Was Alone
Jun 242012I don’t write reviews, it’s not my job. In fact, it’s the exact opposite of my job, if anything. But I’m writing a review anyway because I’m a bit scared that Thomas Was Alone is going to slip through the net. Which would be a shame because, and hold on to your trousers as there’s [...]
Size Five is Hiring: ARTISTS!
Mar 262012Well, an artist, technically. And “hiring” is probably a bit strong, too. I’m looking for a talented 2D artist to help out with some of The Swindle’s artwork. It’ll be a relaxed, work-from-home, freelance gig you can fit in around your real job. We can discuss money once I’ve fallen in love with your art [...]
Necessity
Mar 72012Hello! So, I’m preparing a thing about Indie Development, and the thing is themed around “necessity is the mother of invention”. You know how, in indie development, there’s no money, so you have to think crafty? And actually, the crafty-and-clever thing you did because there was no money wound up being a better feature than [...]
Dan and Ben DEVELOPMENT EVENT EXTRAVAGANZA
Oct 62011Ben There, Dan That! and Time Gentlemen, Please! have seen something of a resurgence recently, with loads of new players thanks to the recent Steam Sale and the BTDT: Special Edition. That’s led to more than a few new requests for a third game. Ben and I have had a lot of trouble working out [...]
Steam version of Ben There, Dan That! updated to Special Edition
Sep 262011If you bought Ben There, Dan That! on Steam, your version has been updated free of charge. If you buy it through Steam from now on, you’ll get the Special Edition. If you absolutely love it to pieces and want to show your support, we always appreciate your money. It’s particularly helpful for rent and [...]