Following on from Akka Arrh, Jeff Minter is continuing their partnership with Atari, revealed today to be working on a reimagining of the early 3D shooter I, Robot. So early, in fact, that the 1984 arcade original was the first ever game to feature flat-shaded 3D polygons. Despite being the first of its kind, I, Robot …
You never forget your first. This is especially true for anyone who has played a Jeff Minter game. I was introduced to the mind of Minter in 1993, discovering Llamatron 2112 on an Amiga shareware disk. The use of llamas and goofy enemies made for a memorable experience, putting a nonsensical spin on the seminal …
It’s a quiet week for new releases, with nothing noteworthy due. Only joking – it’s yet another stacked week. We can only assume publishers believe we’re happy to purchase games day one just to add them to an ever-growing backlog. Here’s hoping April will allow us to play catch-up. If you can find some wiggle …
After being hinted at for a while, Digital Eclipse has made Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story official. This interactive documentary uses the same blueprint as Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration and The Making of Karateka, intended to be an archive of material that dives into the creation of each title, helping to put them into …