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Daily Archives: August 3, 2010

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Why I’m Reluctant To Critique… Whatever You Created

Game DesignBy Chris McElligott ParkAugust 3, 20102 Comments

How many here were raised under the rule from Bambi, “if you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all?”  I know I was.  And hence an immediate conundrum when you’re out to critique a game that someone else has created.  It’s especially challenging when an aspiring indie asks me to “take a look…

This Blog Now Featured On GameDevBlogs

Game DesignBy Chris McElligott ParkAugust 3, 20101 Comment

Pretty cool! In 2009 Christopher founded Arcen Games, an indie company who have already made a handful of PC and Mac games. As such, his articles on achieving success as an indie developer, and working with the press as an indie both have a lot of weight. Very recommended reading for anyone interested in that…

More Excellent Reviews Of Tidalis!

Reviews, TidalisBy Chris McElligott ParkAugust 3, 2010Leave a comment

“I was extremely impressed by Tidalis… The Co-Op Experience: The standard for judging drop in/drop out co-op, with custom options for two-well co-op and even online co-op, Tidalis takes the co-op puzzler crown.” Marc Allie, Co-Optimus (5/5 Co-Op Score, 4.5/5 Overall Score)   “Tidalis is an excellent and very polished action-puzzler, that impressively lets you…

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