Hey guys!
I got a new job as a Digital Media Specialist at a consulting firm and have been pretty freakin' busy getting the job. Its a great position where I get to work with a bunch of talented, passionate people and possibly make a positive change in the world.
Now, I'm not gonna stop (trying to) work on games, but I do need to get more settled into my work before I can get back to sharing my stupid little doodles, mediocre character models, and smart-ass reviews. So yes, mark my words; I will be back with more silly things to distract you with!
Until next time,
-Dave
Friday, July 26, 2013
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Blog Update - 6th of July, 2013
Hey everyone!
Its been a while since I posted anything and a lot has gone on, so here is a little update for ya!
First, I finished with college for now. Got away with a 3.81 GPA on my BASc for Interactive Communication and Game Design.
Second, some bugs with Pocket Prison: Kim Jong Un got worked out by Ben and Andrew and packaged and sent off to Apple for review and hopefully approval for iOS devices.
Third, I turned 30. No more 20's for me! (Its all down hill from here...)
Fourth, I've been out off town for nearly 2 weeks now. It's a long story so I won't bore you with the details, but I was about to make my YouTube and Twitch debut for lets plays, first impressions, and 2D and 3D tutorials when my life got flipped 'n turned upside down. A couple hours of video recording and about a dozen sprites and models I had in the works seemingly poof'd out of existence when the hard drive disappeared in a pile of boxes. Couple all of this with a spotty at best internet connection while being in the middle of the woods, getting stuff back up to speed has been tedious as fuck. This one has been the biggest thorn in my side for being productive on game projects, let alone in my personal life in the last few years.
But I just wanted to let those out there who actually read this know that I haven't forgotten about you and don't count me out yet. I'm shopping around now to find a more stable and steady work environment and hopefully I can get my life back in order sooner rather than later.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, leave them in the comments down below and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Until next time,
-Dave
Its been a while since I posted anything and a lot has gone on, so here is a little update for ya!
First, I finished with college for now. Got away with a 3.81 GPA on my BASc for Interactive Communication and Game Design.
Second, some bugs with Pocket Prison: Kim Jong Un got worked out by Ben and Andrew and packaged and sent off to Apple for review and hopefully approval for iOS devices.
Third, I turned 30. No more 20's for me! (Its all down hill from here...)
Fourth, I've been out off town for nearly 2 weeks now. It's a long story so I won't bore you with the details, but I was about to make my YouTube and Twitch debut for lets plays, first impressions, and 2D and 3D tutorials when my life got flipped 'n turned upside down. A couple hours of video recording and about a dozen sprites and models I had in the works seemingly poof'd out of existence when the hard drive disappeared in a pile of boxes. Couple all of this with a spotty at best internet connection while being in the middle of the woods, getting stuff back up to speed has been tedious as fuck. This one has been the biggest thorn in my side for being productive on game projects, let alone in my personal life in the last few years.
But I just wanted to let those out there who actually read this know that I haven't forgotten about you and don't count me out yet. I'm shopping around now to find a more stable and steady work environment and hopefully I can get my life back in order sooner rather than later.
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, leave them in the comments down below and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Until next time,
-Dave
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Blog Update - The Revengening...
Hey internet!
So in case you didn't know, I just finished getting an expensive, little piece of paper that says I know how to do what I do.
That's right, I finally got my bachelors degree and now it's time for me to either continue perusing indie games with my fellow classmates and look for work with some other folks.
From big, booming studios with tons of people all the way to small, 2 or 3 person projects, I'm going to try to do whatever I can in order to make my dream a reality. (Granted, I still need a day job unless one of you fine people wants to pay me to concept, make character models, texture, design, voice act; you know, whatever...)
So yeah, if you or someone you know needs a guy like me on a project, let them know I'm willing to take on whatever I can!
Got an idea for a game?! BOOM! Concepts and art and models all over the place!
Anyway, now that I ranted for a bit, I'm gonna say sorry for not writing a blog post sooner. I've been nearly busy the last few weeks buttoning up some projects, looking for non-game-related work, watching pre-rendered footage being called game-play during E3 coverage online, and the whole graduating thing.
So in case you didn't know, I just finished getting an expensive, little piece of paper that says I know how to do what I do.
That's right, I finally got my bachelors degree and now it's time for me to either continue perusing indie games with my fellow classmates and look for work with some other folks.
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| Woo! Book learnin'! |
From big, booming studios with tons of people all the way to small, 2 or 3 person projects, I'm going to try to do whatever I can in order to make my dream a reality. (Granted, I still need a day job unless one of you fine people wants to pay me to concept, make character models, texture, design, voice act; you know, whatever...)
So yeah, if you or someone you know needs a guy like me on a project, let them know I'm willing to take on whatever I can!
Got an idea for a game?! BOOM! Concepts and art and models all over the place!
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| Now with more beards! |
Got a game idea that is... shall we say, less accepted by the social norm? BOOM! I'll help with that, too! Whose going to stop me!? You? (Well you'll be able to stop me from working on your project, I'll give you that...)
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| Bethesda, gimme a call and we'll make this... |
Don't worry, more oddly comforting doodles in MS Paint are coming this way soon! Woot.
Until next time,
-Dave
(Soon will be tomorrow by the way...)
Friday, June 7, 2013
Pocket Prison: Kim Jong Un - download!
Oh hey, wanna copy of Pocket Prison: Kim Jong Un?
So yeah, download and enjoy!
Until next time,
-Dave
So yeah, download and enjoy!
Until next time,
-Dave
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Pocket Prison: Kim Jong Un - Update!
So Andrew Talarico, the lead programmer for Pocket Prison, has been putting the finishing touches on the game for the last couple of days and we're just waiting to see if Apple accepts our little game on their devices!
In the mean time, enjoy these screen shots of the game!
In the mean time, enjoy these screen shots of the game!
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| Kim is happy for food! |
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| Quiet contemplation of his surroundings... |
These shots are from the PC version, which we'll be sharing with the world to enjoy free of charge! It's coming out really soon! Woot!
Until next time,
-Dave
Monday, June 3, 2013
Pocket Prison: Kim Jong Un
Hey there internets, haven't talked to you in a bit!
Wanna know why?
Me and the guys have been working on some games and stuff, one of which is a digital pet/prison game where you have to care for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un!
I know what you might be saying. "Isn't that in bad taste?" or "Aren't you afraid of back-lash?"
Well, maybe yes, maybe no.
Now, we don't want to offend anyone and certainly aren't trying to stir up any trouble, but we do want to bring some awareness to the treatment of prisoners around he world; not just North Korea, but everywhere.
Mostly, we just want to spark some conversation about some world issues.
If the game is well received, we intend to create other versions with a wide array of world leaders.
Pocket Prison: Kim Jong Un will be first released on PC and if Apple lets us, we'll be releasing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices soon!
That's some exciting stuff, huh?
Screen shots and other goodies will be coming within the next couple of days!
Until next time,
-Dave
(Lemme know what you think!)
Wanna know why?
Me and the guys have been working on some games and stuff, one of which is a digital pet/prison game where you have to care for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un!
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| (Start Screen! Woot!) |
I know what you might be saying. "Isn't that in bad taste?" or "Aren't you afraid of back-lash?"
Well, maybe yes, maybe no.
Now, we don't want to offend anyone and certainly aren't trying to stir up any trouble, but we do want to bring some awareness to the treatment of prisoners around he world; not just North Korea, but everywhere.
Mostly, we just want to spark some conversation about some world issues.
If the game is well received, we intend to create other versions with a wide array of world leaders.
Pocket Prison: Kim Jong Un will be first released on PC and if Apple lets us, we'll be releasing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices soon!
That's some exciting stuff, huh?
Screen shots and other goodies will be coming within the next couple of days!
Until next time,
-Dave
(Lemme know what you think!)
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