March 24, 2016 In Interviews

Co-Op Conversations: Miss Fushi Talks Life, Gaming, ASMR, and Potatoes!

In this episode of Co-Op Conversations, I asked Miss Fushi if she would mind answering a few questions about her YouTube channel and her recent success. Miss Fushi’s channel is focused on mostly indie PC games and, more recently, ASMR Gaming videos. I thought this would be an appropriate interview to help us announce the launch of our own ASMR Gaming channel.READ MORE

March 16, 2016 In Interviews

Co-Op Conversations: Alasdair Beckett-King Talks Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet

Brian recently chatted with the creator of Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet, award-winning comedian and filmmaker Alasdair Beckett-King. They talk about everything from the 2007 game that started it all, to the the appeal of adventure games as a genre.

The game arrives on March 22nd for PC, Mac and Linux. You can find out more at nellycootalot.com, and pre-order the game on Steam right now at http://store.steampowered.com/app/317320/.

Game Synopsis:

Join Nelly Cootalot in this indie adventure game, and rescue birds hypnotized by the villainous Baron Widebeard. Explore a charming, hand-drawn world created by award-winning comedian and filmmaker Alasdair Beckett-King. What is Baron Widebeard planning? Can he be stopped? In what way is a frozen volcano involved? To answer these questions comes Nelly Cootalot: pirate heroine and defender of endangered and adorable creatures. Nelly’s journey will take her from Port Rubicund in the South Seas to the lonely isle of Gloomholm in the icy north. She’ll meet outlandish characters and face perplexing challenges in her quest for the Treasure of the Seventh Sea.

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March 8, 2016 In Opinion

The Sad Demise of Fable Legends–A Victim of Circumstance?

Fable_LegendsOn Monday Microsoft announced that the long in development Fable Legends was being canceled, and they were looking to close Lionhead Studios. In the press release, General Manager of Microsoft Studios Europe Hanno Lemke said:

“These changes are taking effect as Microsoft Studios continues to focus its investment and development on the games and franchises that fans find most exciting and want to play.”

That’s kind of kicking a developer while they’re down, don’t you think? Let’s unpack that a little.READ MORE

March 7, 2016 In Opinion

Dying Light: The Following First Impressions–Ridiculous Fun

It’s great to be back.

If you’ve been following Co-Op Critics for a while, then you know both Nick and I loved Dying Light–it was #1 and #2 on our “Games of 2015” lists, respectively. Dying Light’s first major expansion The Following is our spotlight game for March 2016, and this past weekend Nick, Josh and I dove into it. I’m happy to report that Dying Light remains one of the most fun games I’ve played in years, and the addition of vehicles only makes the gameplay more insane.READ MORE