So, the lengthily-titled ‘Ben There, Dan That! and Time Gentlemen, Please! Double Pack’ is the Steam Daily Sale today! That means you get two amazing 84-Metacritic-Rated games for 80% off. < < click that Steam Logo to grab a copy now. Then come back and read why. That picture above is the thing I’m working [...]
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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 [...]
#indieVisibility End of Year Awards Results
Dec 112011This is what it was all about; the #indieVisibility End of Year Awards Golden Teabag. In ten years’ time they’ll probably be made of REAL GOLD, but for now they’re made out of a REAL TEABAG spray painted gold and therefore pretty dangerously toxic. There’s too much to say. Winners and photos and thanks, after [...]
Won a BAFTA, then.
Nov 282011All a bit weird, to be honest. Last night, Size Five Games was honoured with a BAFTA for our sex ed shoot-‘em-up romp Privates. If you go here and click on Learning- Secondary, you can see video footage of my bewildered, flabbergasted form stumble through an acceptance speech and interview. I don’t remember doing any [...]
#indieVisibility End of Year Awards
Nov 212011HEY INDIE DEVELOPERS: let’s go for a pint and do some hearty back-slapping while we’re at it. IMPORTANT: please do pay attention to the small print. Places are limited, so don’t book a ticket on the off-chance you might come, you’ll only be stopping someone else from coming. Tickets go to nominees as a priority, [...]
PRIVATES Nominated for a BAFTA
Oct 242011I’m very excited and proud to announce that Privates, our sex education romp has been nominated for a BAFTA. I know. You can see the full list of nominations here; crumbs, we’re up against some pretty grown-up productions. I’m trying hard to put into words how I feel without succumbing to the sort of clichés [...]
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 [...]