Category: Interviews

From the mind of Gooseman – the legendary creator of Counter-Strike – comes Alpha Response, a high-intensity singleplayer/co-op tactical shooter now in Early Access on Steam. Trading competitive PvP for dynamic, mission-driven action, the game puts players in the boots of elite police units facing everything from hostage rescues to helicopter assaults. Designed to be fully playable solo or with friends, Alpha Response emphasizes tactical decision-making and adaptability, whether you’re coordinating with a squad or leading AI teammates through unpredictable scenarios. We sat down with Gooseman to discuss why he moved away from PvP, the challenges of large-scale non-linear mission design, and what ambitious features are still to come before the game’s full release. Continue reading “Developer interview: Alpha Response”

When a group of veteran developers from Blizzard Entertainment set out to create a new real-time strategy experience, the expectations were bound to be sky-high. With credits that include StarCraft II and Warcraft III, Tim Morten and the team at Frost Giant Studios have a formidable pedigree – and now, with Stormgate, they’re aiming to both honor and evolve the legacy of the genre they helped define and shape. Blending sci-fi and fantasy elements in a post-apocalyptic setting, Stormgate strives to modernize the classic RTS formula while remaining accessible to a new generation of players.

With Early Access now underway and major features like 3v3 “Team Mayhem” on the horizon, we had the opportunity to speak with Tim Morten about the game’s creative direction, the challenges of launching as an indie team, and how community feedback is actively shaping development. From narrative inspirations to UI design and genre ambitions, here’s what he had to share. Continue reading “Developer interview: Stormgate”

Imagine stepping into a town where you’re not just the mayor – you’re also the builder, decorator, farmer, delivery driver, and occasional chaos manager. That’s the charm of Go-Go Town!, a vibrant and whimsical town-building sim from the team at Prideful Sloth. With its mix of cozy life-sim vibes and light automation mechanics, the game invites players to shape their own urban utopia – solo or with friends.

As Go-Go Town! continues to evolve through Early Access, we caught up with co-founders Cheryl Vance and Joel Styles to talk about their inspirations, the challenges of building a world you can literally reshape, and how community feedback has helped guide the development process so far. Continue reading “Developer interview: Go-Go Town!”