tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-97266832024-03-12T21:34:04.101-07:00Shadow Planet Productions BlogMichel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-8037487607759632662015-02-27T11:59:00.002-08:002015-02-27T12:05:11.007-08:00Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Now Available DRM-Free at Humble Store<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-82364768750522111132014-10-28T11:01:00.000-07:002014-11-11T11:06:14.293-08:00Humble Indie Bundle 13 - Featuring Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shadow Planet Productions is delighted to announce the release
of <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet </i>for
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The brainchild of multi-media artist, Michel Gagné, and game
veteran, Joe Olson, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ITSP</i> is a 2D
exploration/shooter/puzzle-solving downloadable game where you control your
multi-tooled flying saucer inside an alien world full of mystery, threats and
wonder. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ITSP</i> was initially published
on Xbox Live Arcade in summer 2010. The game enjoyed great reviews, good sales,
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Michel Gagné explains how the ports became possible, "In
late 2013, when we were told that Games for Windows Live would be retired thus
rendering <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet</i>
obsolete for the PC, Joe and I saw an opportunity to amend our contract with
Microsoft and expand the reach of <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>our
game by being allowed to self-publish. We were able to handle the GFWL removal
and replace it with Steamworks for the PC. Next, we ported the game for both,
Mac and Linux. We've gotten many requests for a Mac version and today, we're happy
to finally deliver."</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">ITSP</i> is now
available for Mac and Linux on <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/205730">Steam</a>, and the <a href="https://www.humblebundle.com/store/p/insanelytwistedshadowplanet_storefront">Humble Bundle Store</a>. </div>
<br />Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-60999111126580953342014-02-03T12:53:00.000-08:002014-02-03T13:04:52.387-08:00Some Good Reasons Why to Buy Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet from Gamefly Digital<br />
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A few months ago, when it was announced that Microsoft would be retiring Game
for Windows Live, Joe and I were left with two options: Have
our game become obsolete by this coming summer or take it upon ourselves to have
GFWL removed and replaced with Steamworks. For us, this was a no-brainer. </div>
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By handling the GFWL removal
ourselves, we were able to expand the nature of our agreement with Microsoft and
be allowed to self-publish our game on services other than Steam and Amazon.com
(which Microsoft still handles). Being able to self-publish is exciting as it
offers us an opportunity to finally derive some revenue from our game.<br />
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The first partnership under our
new deal is with GameFly Digital and to celebrate the occasion, we are offering
the game at 75% off from Feb 3rd to Feb 16th . If you want to try out ITSP,
there is no better time: You'll be supporting us as developers while getting a
cool game for a fraction of the price.</div>
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And to make the deal even
sweeter, you can use codes, FEB20OFF or UKFEB20OFF to save an additional 20%! <a href="http://digital.gamefly.com/#!/download-insanely-twisted-shadow-planet/5007240">Click
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<br />Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-16503115496986612782013-12-10T12:29:00.000-08:002013-12-10T12:40:37.853-08:00Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet Goes GFWL-Free with New Indie Bundle<br />
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playable! That neatly summarises the seven stunning Windows® PC games you’ll get
in the awesome new <strong>Indie Capsule</strong> <strong>Bundle</strong> from
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Curated by Capsule Computers,
the new bundle features some of the best indie games on Steam for just $3.50.
<strong>The Indie Capsule Bundle</strong> delivers an awesome range of titles
across action adventure, platform, puzzle and survival horror, including three
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Explore unique environments,
battle bizarre creatures and solve complex puzzles in the highly acclaimed 2D
action adventure <strong>Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet</strong>. Shoot, slash
and smash your way in the macabre platformer <strong>Blood of the
Werewolf</strong>. Immerse yourself in an unsettling, haunting world and use
your instincts to get out alive in first person survival horror
game<strong>Slender: The Arrival</strong>. Encounter tricky situations and
mind-bending puzzles in the highly original puzzle platformer <strong>And Yet it
Moves</strong> as you master the skills of jumping, running and rotating the
world in an extraordinary paper-collage world. Become a suicidal ninja robot in
multiplayer action game <strong>Plain Sight</strong>, invent your own vehicles
and tools in crazy puzzle platformer <strong>Doc Clock: The Toasted
Sandwich</strong> <strong>of Time </strong>and save your cargo of crazy animals
in the over-the-top physics-based indie driving game, <strong>Snuggle
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Gamers who buy the Indie
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Michel Gagné and Joe Olson,
creators of Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet said: "We're excited to be part of
the Bundle Stars release, and by the same token, to officially announce the
removal of Games for Windows Live from Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet. With
Microsoft announcing the demise of the service earlier this year, we've been
itching to make the transition to Steamworks. Now that this is done, we couldn't
think of a better way to launch the updated release than to be part of a charity
package such as Bundle Stars. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of a new
lease on life for ITSP and a chance for players to discover the two co-op
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The Indie Capsule Bundle is
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<br />Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-67866253840363865432012-11-03T19:10:00.000-07:002012-11-03T19:10:41.133-07:00The Saga of Rex - The Animated Project<br>I was a bit hesitant about posting this here, since I'm trying to keep this blog focused on Shadow Planet Productions and its game projects. After discussing the matter with Joe, we decided that it would be okay to share this new project of mine on here. Besides, it might at one point become very relevant to this blog—Joe and I are both interested in eventually bringing Rex to a game platform.<br><br>
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So here's the scoop: For the past 11 days, I've been running a Kickstarter Campaign to finance the first four minutes of my proposed Animated Feature Film, <b>The Saga of Rex</b>. Please have a look at the plan I laid out and the cool rewards available. I'm hoping to make a valuable contribution to the art of Classical Animation. I hope you'll be with me on this journey. Visit my Kickstarter page <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michelgagne/the-saga-of-rex-the-animated-film-project">here</a>.<br><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-75116768614264355302012-08-29T12:02:00.000-07:002012-08-29T12:02:59.500-07:00Early Unused Boss Prototype<br><iframe width="430" height="242" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5_lNufCWRGk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br><br>
When creating ITSP, a lot of our early prototypes ended up on the cutting floor, as you can see from our 2007 trailer (<a href="http://youtu.be/kx_qAzX1DyU">http://youtu.be/kx_qAzX1DyU</a>). This was one of my favorite prototype that got cut, and I wish we could have worked it out in the final game. Although the prototype played very smoothly, the video capture is a bit choppy, but unfortunately, that is all that remains from this.<br><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-67707687759998109852012-07-05T12:26:00.001-07:002012-07-05T12:26:23.201-07:00ITSP Camera Explained<br />
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Both Joe and I wanted to make sure that ITSP would look like people were watching an animated film rather than just playing a game per se. To achieve this, we needed a camera that was not only cinematic and smooth, but one that would also help stage the action and layout in a pleasing and natural fashion.
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1 entry per person. You must retweet before midnight pst June 14th. The winners will be chosen at random on June 15th. Employees of @FuelcellGames, Microsoft, and their families are not eligible, sorry :( </span><br><br>Joe Olsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01257679081507022374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-58299921115205695432012-05-14T11:56:00.000-07:002012-05-14T11:56:41.588-07:00Interview @ Reminisc3.com<br><a href="http://www.reminisc3.com/2012/05/12/interview-shadow-planet-productions/">Check out this recent interview</a> with Joe and I discussing ITSP.
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<a href="http://navgtr.org/id40.html">Full results here.</a><br><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-42953389731108452452012-04-02T13:19:00.001-07:002012-04-02T13:47:41.734-07:00Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet PC Release Date Announced<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pgW-uPtT5Cc/T3oIwCSansI/AAAAAAAAAfg/biVdhEz9bBY/s1600/ITSP%2Bon%2BSteam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pgW-uPtT5Cc/T3oIwCSansI/AAAAAAAAAfg/biVdhEz9bBY/s400/ITSP%2Bon%2BSteam.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shadow Planet Productions is pleased to announce Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet will finally be unleashed on the PC gaming community. The critically acclaimed game was recently awarded the BAFTA for "Best Debut Game", the Annie Award (animation's highest honor) for "Best Animated Video Game", and has received numerous prizes and nominations from industry media outlets.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Shadow Planet Productions' partners and creators of ITSP, Michel Gagné and Joe Olson are particularly excited about this release as it will not only feature the single player Campaign and multiplayer Lantern Run, but will also include the Shadow Hunters Co-op mode which was released as a separate Game Add-On for the Xbox LIVE Arcade version. Players can play locally or online with their friends to defeat the infectious shadow entity once and for all!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">"Seeing ITSP run on PC is a sight to behold", said Gagné, "but what I'm really excited about is to finally have Shadow Hunters as part of the main package. I feel like that Co-op mode didn't get the chance it deserved as a separate Game Add-On, but this time around, I'm confident it will". “ITSP is right at home on today’s powerful gaming PCs”, said Olson, “with increased resolution, improved controls, and two multiplayer modes we truly believe the PC version of ITSP packs in a lot of value.”</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In conjunction with the PC release, the Xbox LIVE Arcade version will be discounted to 800 MSP. The Shadow Hunters Game Add-On will continue to be available for 400 MSP, letting Xbox 360 owners complete their Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet experience.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Additionally, Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet will be available for pre-sale on Steam for 25% off one week prior to release, beginning April 10th, 2012 and ending April 16th, 2012.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet for PC will be available for purchase on Steam on April 17th, 2012 for $14.99 USD and on Games For Windows LIVE Marketplace for 1200 MSP.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For more information on Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet visit <a href="http://www.shadow-planet-productions.com">www.shadow-planet-productions.com</a>.</div><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-56740534153518000402012-03-28T09:51:00.000-07:002012-03-28T09:51:05.778-07:00Airship Travelogues Episode 016: Rising Shadow<br>Learn how Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet came to be, why it’s not on Wii and where it’s going to appear next.<br />
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Michel Gagné and Joe Olson of Shadow Planet Productions describe how XBLA hit Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet came to be, why it ended up on Xbox instead of Wii and what platform it’s coming to next. <a href="http://www.nintendojo.com/features/podcasts/airship-travelogues/airship-travelogues-episode-016-rising-shadow">Listen to podcast here.</a><br><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-64560267027838034482012-03-23T09:54:00.003-07:002012-03-23T10:12:06.072-07:00X-Bit Show in Seattle - March 30th<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/312042198856066/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="111" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uXEeKUFwRXE/T2yp2kuiQXI/AAAAAAAAAew/V0rrXDKUGJI/s400/429186_311616248900059_301681186560232_828752_640794832_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/312042198856066/">The X-Bit show</a>, which debut on March 30th in Seattle, will feature lots of footage of Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet on a multi-screen set-up. According to show producer, Teo Acosta, "Our VJ is incredibly talented, and I think people's minds will explode when they see Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet projected on 4-5 screens." If you're in the area, make sure you check it out!</div><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-74905469651653698482012-03-16T18:24:00.002-07:002012-03-16T18:25:44.714-07:00ITSP Wins BAFTA for "Best Debut Game"<br>Joe and I were so sad that we couldn't attend the BAFTA ceremony, but we made sure to have our eyes glued to the live streaming version of the show. We anxiously awaited with sweaty palms as the "Best Debut Game" category was announced. Then, our minds were blown... pure and simple. Watch the video below.<br />
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Being nominated for a British Academy Award is quite a thrill. Joe and I are both featured on the BAFTA website with a short Q&A. Click on the pictures for links.<br />
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We're so sad that we're not able to attend the award ceremony but you can bet we'll be watching <a href="http://uk-microsites.ign.com/bafta/">the live streaming version of the show</a> on Friday, March 16th at 2pm PST (9pm GMT).<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>Hi Michel<br />
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My daughter, Milla Beene, she's 5 years old, loves your game. She finds it delightfully scary and is always getting us to play it. She really loves the art of the game and I guess the cute little spaceship, fighting against the odds.<br />
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Anyway, she drew a whole heap of pictures in honour of the game (this is what is attached). I tried to find some comparison screen shots so you have some idea of what she was drawing. She calls the eyeball monster at the end of the demo the 'mummy' monster and absolutely loves the spider stalking creatures.</i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;"><i>So thanks for making a game that delights a little kid so much that she feels the need to replicate the art.</i><br />
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<i>Looking forward to see what you come up with next. Congrats on all your success.<br />
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Cheers<br />
Jamie Turnbull</i></div></div><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-18144966941416067052012-02-24T13:10:00.004-08:002012-02-24T13:43:50.790-08:00Dark Planet<br>In August of last year, we received the following email:<br />
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We are working on a story that mentions the comparison between a real planet and "Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet". We try to introduce science topics to our young readers in a really cool and interesting way. <br />
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We would love to use some art from your game to go along with the article. Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for all your help and time. </i><br />
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When I was a high school student, one of the subjects I liked the most was science. I loved watching films like "Our Friend the Atom" and going through illustrated text books dealing with space, inventions and discoveries. The thought of my art inspiring young minds through educational science was very appealing, so I provided Arlete with some concept artwork from the game.<br />
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I had completely forgotten about the whole affair (I must have supplied art to a hundred media outlets last year!) until this week, when I received an envelope with two copies of the issue of Current Science featuring ITSP! <a href="http://www.gagneint.com/Final%20site/Whatsnew/archive/2012/02_february/Current_Science_ITSP.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to read a PDF file of the article.</a><br />
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The GAME British Academy Video Games Awards will take place on Friday 16 March at the London Hilton on Park Lane and, for the fourth year running, will be hosted by comedian and gamer Dara O’Briain.<br />
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For information on either buying tickets or about the Awards in general, visit BAFTA’s website at <a href="http://www.bafta.org/games/awards">www.bafta.org/games/awards</a> or contact Kelly Smith at kellys@bafta.org.<br><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-39058532289583944542012-02-11T11:04:00.000-08:002012-02-11T11:04:59.735-08:00Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet at Del Taco<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UNxPeZhp_X4/Tza7gfSrHLI/AAAAAAAAAc8/jRf2Gm4Ma1w/s1600/IP_DT_InsanelyTwisted_CounterCard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UNxPeZhp_X4/Tza7gfSrHLI/AAAAAAAAAc8/jRf2Gm4Ma1w/s400/IP_DT_InsanelyTwisted_CounterCard.jpg" /></a></div><br />
A few months ago, Joe and I worked with <a href="http://ideaplanetinc.com/">Idea Planet</a> to design a tie-in package for Del Taco using the art of Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet. I provided them with high resolution art files and some layout mock-ups and from there, the Idea Planet designers did a mighty fine job putting the final package together!<br />
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So if you feel like getting some food at Del Taco, make sure you get your ITSP playset!<br><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-33708103741012198892012-02-06T13:45:00.000-08:002012-02-06T19:45:57.960-08:00ITSP Wins Annie Award for Best Animated Video Game of the Year!<br>Just got back from Los Angeles and we had a blast! On Saturday, Nancy and I met Joe Olson, his lovely lady, Susan, and Travis Phelps (our lead animator) at our hotel in Westwood, and from there we proceeded to Royce Hall where the pre-show champagne cocktail was taking place. Had a few drinks, saw a few celebrities, and felt very antsy with anticipation. <br />
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The suspense wasn't too long, as the videogame award category was the first one on the schedule. The nominees were announced and time seemed to stand still as the envelope was opened... and then... Hurrah!!! What a great surprise to hear our game getting the prize, especially considering some of the heavy hitters that were featured in the category. Big congrats to the whole team!<br />
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The evening was capped by a nice dinner where all the presenters, nominees and winners gathered to eat, drink and chat and have a good time. A night to remember!<br />
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Above: Joe Olson, Michel Gagne and Travis Phelps at the post show dinner.<br />
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The full list of nominees and winners can be found <a href="http://annieawards.org/consideration.html">here</a>.<br><br>Michel Gagnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02665098149479876706noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9726683.post-4860122494715204442012-01-26T11:08:00.000-08:002012-01-26T11:08:16.737-08:00The Independent Gamer Issue 2<br>Issue 2 of <b>The Independent Gamer </b>is out and it features an interview I did with them about a week ago. You can download a digital copy of the magazine for free or get a printed one for $3.80. <a href="http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/330898">Check it out</a>! You can also visit their official website <a href="http://www.theindependentgamer.co.uk/">here</a>.<br />
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