Category: Interviews

With the summer ending and the holiday season fast approaching, The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes is set to bring one of the most beloved family traditions to PCs and consoles for the very first time. Launching on October 17th, the game combines platforming, puzzles, and festive mini-games in a world filled with Christmas spirit. To learn more about the challenges and joys of adapting such a cozy tradition into an interactive adventure, we spoke with Chris Rose, Production Director at Outright Games. Continue reading “Developer interview: The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes”

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”