Looking back 2012 was a great year for me. I've gotten better at making games and landed a great internship. I'm hoping 2013 will be even better for me and I'm hoping to make even more games.
Games (Complete) made this year:
1.Firefighters
2.Bit by Bit
3. Get Dat Swag
4. Konkey Dong
5. The Youthening
My Resolutions for next year are:
1. Make at least 6 games
2. Do more game jams
3. Exercise more
4. Finish Disorder
5. Land a job / move to a new city
6. Get better at pixel art / music
7. Learn to cook a variety of food
8. Learn a new game engine - probably Game Maker
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2012. Show all posts
Monday, December 31, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
My Top 5 Games of 2012
I just thought I'd share what my top 5 games of 2012.
Journey - (PSN)
I'd been waiting for Journey for awhile after playing thatgamecompany's flower. I've gotta say it's a unique experience. The multiplayer experience is unlike anything you've ever played. Journey is really a master piece of game design, art, and music. There's really something magical about this game...
The Walking Dead - (PC, iOS, PS3, 360)
If you're apprehensive about picking this up because you don't enjoy the TV show then slap yourself and buy this game! It's an adventure game unlike any other one I've played. You'll have to make some really hard decisions and endure some pretty tragic events. The game has 5 episodes and each one tops the next.
Alan Wake - (PC, 360)
Ok, so this one came out in 2010, but the PC version came out this year. I've been a big fan of Remedy Entertainment since Max Payne. Alan Wake can be described as if Stephen King made a video game, but also put himself in it. It's a different take on survival horror / third person shooter. After playing Silent Hill 2 and a little bit of 3 I was bored with the structure of those games. Alan Wake gives you a pretty linear game, but it means that you're getting all the meaty parts. Also the lighting in this game is incredible.
FarCry 3 - (PC,360,PS3)
I really enjoyed the original FarCry when it came out for it's great setting and open gameplay. FarCry 3 gives you a playground filled with animals and treacherous pirates. Also the story isn't bad. There's an interesting cast of characters and some great acting. I'm sure I'll sink at least 100 to 200 hours into this one. No offense to Dishonored, but FarCry 3 delivered on all the things I think Dishonored missed out on.
Spelunky - XBLA
This game will destroy you....but in a good way. Spelunky is a game that takes patience and true skill to beat. I can't remember how many times I've died in this game, but what made me want to keep playing it its rogue-like formula. You rarely feel like oh I've been here before...in each level. There's a small glimer of hope that maybe this time the random dungeon will build to your will. I've only beaten Spelunky once, but I've gotta tell you that my hands were still shaking after the final boss. I don't think a video game has done that to me since I was 12.
Other Random Awards:
Hotline Miami - PC - Weirdest/Craziest Game
Hotline Miami is sort of like taking a bit of the 80's, the move Drive, and a funky soundtrack and putting it into a blender while trying to eat that with the blender is still on....enjoy
The Binding of Isaac - PC - Game I Should've played a year ago
Rogue-like Zelda dungeons where you fight deformed beasts with your tears...need I say more. I think I didn't pick this up when it came about because of the difficulty, but it has a similar rewarding feeling like Spelunky. Also after the first time you beat it there's more content and it's not recycled garbage content.
Torchlight II - PC - Game I liked way more than Diablo 3
I really couldn't get into Diablo 3. There wasn't enough character customization / choices being made when you level up. Torchlight II delivers with stat distribution and a ton of abilities like turning into a giant purple wolf that makes everything bleed. Oh and there are pets....yes..it's awesome.
FEZ - 360 - Purdiest Game
This game is freaking beautiful. Not just visually, but the game really sets a beautiful mood. Green grass, blue skies, and fresh air.
Monaco - PC,PS3,360 - Most Anticipated Indie Game of 2013
I've had my eye on Monaco ever since it won the Grand Prize in the IGF back in 2010. I've had a chance to play a little bit of the beta and I can't wait to go on some heists with my buddies online and locally.
Super Hexagon - iOS, PC - Best Mobile Game
Another super hard game. It's pretty crazy how your brain starts to recognize the patterns that the game throws out at you. It's like you gain some other super power that lets you focus on rotating shapes.
The Last of Us - Most Anticipated AAA Game of 2013
I'm not sure what Naughty Dog has up their sleeves with this one, but I'm eager to find out.
Journey - (PSN)
I'd been waiting for Journey for awhile after playing thatgamecompany's flower. I've gotta say it's a unique experience. The multiplayer experience is unlike anything you've ever played. Journey is really a master piece of game design, art, and music. There's really something magical about this game...
The Walking Dead - (PC, iOS, PS3, 360)
If you're apprehensive about picking this up because you don't enjoy the TV show then slap yourself and buy this game! It's an adventure game unlike any other one I've played. You'll have to make some really hard decisions and endure some pretty tragic events. The game has 5 episodes and each one tops the next.
Alan Wake - (PC, 360)
Ok, so this one came out in 2010, but the PC version came out this year. I've been a big fan of Remedy Entertainment since Max Payne. Alan Wake can be described as if Stephen King made a video game, but also put himself in it. It's a different take on survival horror / third person shooter. After playing Silent Hill 2 and a little bit of 3 I was bored with the structure of those games. Alan Wake gives you a pretty linear game, but it means that you're getting all the meaty parts. Also the lighting in this game is incredible.
FarCry 3 - (PC,360,PS3)
I really enjoyed the original FarCry when it came out for it's great setting and open gameplay. FarCry 3 gives you a playground filled with animals and treacherous pirates. Also the story isn't bad. There's an interesting cast of characters and some great acting. I'm sure I'll sink at least 100 to 200 hours into this one. No offense to Dishonored, but FarCry 3 delivered on all the things I think Dishonored missed out on.
Spelunky - XBLA
This game will destroy you....but in a good way. Spelunky is a game that takes patience and true skill to beat. I can't remember how many times I've died in this game, but what made me want to keep playing it its rogue-like formula. You rarely feel like oh I've been here before...in each level. There's a small glimer of hope that maybe this time the random dungeon will build to your will. I've only beaten Spelunky once, but I've gotta tell you that my hands were still shaking after the final boss. I don't think a video game has done that to me since I was 12.
Other Random Awards:
Hotline Miami - PC - Weirdest/Craziest Game
Hotline Miami is sort of like taking a bit of the 80's, the move Drive, and a funky soundtrack and putting it into a blender while trying to eat that with the blender is still on....enjoy
The Binding of Isaac - PC - Game I Should've played a year ago
Rogue-like Zelda dungeons where you fight deformed beasts with your tears...need I say more. I think I didn't pick this up when it came about because of the difficulty, but it has a similar rewarding feeling like Spelunky. Also after the first time you beat it there's more content and it's not recycled garbage content.
Torchlight II - PC - Game I liked way more than Diablo 3
I really couldn't get into Diablo 3. There wasn't enough character customization / choices being made when you level up. Torchlight II delivers with stat distribution and a ton of abilities like turning into a giant purple wolf that makes everything bleed. Oh and there are pets....yes..it's awesome.
FEZ - 360 - Purdiest Game
This game is freaking beautiful. Not just visually, but the game really sets a beautiful mood. Green grass, blue skies, and fresh air.
Monaco - PC,PS3,360 - Most Anticipated Indie Game of 2013
I've had my eye on Monaco ever since it won the Grand Prize in the IGF back in 2010. I've had a chance to play a little bit of the beta and I can't wait to go on some heists with my buddies online and locally.
Super Hexagon - iOS, PC - Best Mobile Game
Another super hard game. It's pretty crazy how your brain starts to recognize the patterns that the game throws out at you. It's like you gain some other super power that lets you focus on rotating shapes.
The Last of Us - Most Anticipated AAA Game of 2013
I'm not sure what Naughty Dog has up their sleeves with this one, but I'm eager to find out.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Month of May Again
I just thought I'd do a quick little update on my Studio I project. So far the project is going really well and I'm wrapping up the main game part. I'll be adding sound really soon. In other news, I've added my twitter feed to this blog and my revamped portfolio. I've got about 4 weeks left in the quarter and I'm pretty excited about this summer. I'll leave you with a screenshot from my studio I project.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Twenty Eleven
This will be my final post for 2011 since it's about to end in about 10 hours. I think I really got some stuff this break and hopefully it'll pay off in the future.
Here's a shot of the cds I ordered and my new business card.
I was able to practice some Actionscript and tried out an engine called Flashpunk although I'd like to try out a different one called Flixel in the future. I kinda feel bad about not making any new songs using LSDJ. This quarter I'll be taking music theory, so I feel like I'll be able to pump out a song or two with some actual skill. As for 2012 I've got some new years resolutions.
1. Get a summer internship at a game studio
2. Practice 1 hour of code (any) every day
3. Make more games
4. Make more songs using LSDJ
5. Play more games
Pertaining to number 5 I realized I didn't play enough games to even make a top 10 of 2012 list. Instead I have about a top 7 list of games.
1. Saints Row: The Third
2. Skyrim
3. Portal 2
4. Shadow of the Colossus (Re-release for ps3, yea I know it's old, but the collection came out this year)
5. Catherine
6. Minecraft
7. Swords & Sworcery
That's right Skyrim wasn't my top choice. After enjoying it for a couple of weeks I felt a bit tired of if and Saints Row was the perfect counter-part to it. It's incredibly wacky and I really appreciate that it's self-aware. No not like a killer robot or anything. I just think the game really knows what it is. It's not trying to be a super serious game and at the same time the crazyness of the game isn't off-putting. Plus its got a nice co-op mode.
Well that's all for 2011. See you in 2012 and happy new year!
Here's a shot of the cds I ordered and my new business card.
I was able to practice some Actionscript and tried out an engine called Flashpunk although I'd like to try out a different one called Flixel in the future. I kinda feel bad about not making any new songs using LSDJ. This quarter I'll be taking music theory, so I feel like I'll be able to pump out a song or two with some actual skill. As for 2012 I've got some new years resolutions.
1. Get a summer internship at a game studio
2. Practice 1 hour of code (any) every day
3. Make more games
4. Make more songs using LSDJ
5. Play more games
Pertaining to number 5 I realized I didn't play enough games to even make a top 10 of 2012 list. Instead I have about a top 7 list of games.
1. Saints Row: The Third
2. Skyrim
3. Portal 2
4. Shadow of the Colossus (Re-release for ps3, yea I know it's old, but the collection came out this year)
5. Catherine
6. Minecraft
7. Swords & Sworcery
That's right Skyrim wasn't my top choice. After enjoying it for a couple of weeks I felt a bit tired of if and Saints Row was the perfect counter-part to it. It's incredibly wacky and I really appreciate that it's self-aware. No not like a killer robot or anything. I just think the game really knows what it is. It's not trying to be a super serious game and at the same time the crazyness of the game isn't off-putting. Plus its got a nice co-op mode.
Well that's all for 2011. See you in 2012 and happy new year!
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