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Monday, March 23, 2009

How soon 'til the end of the month?

"Join me for a visualization, won't you?" she asks in a lilting voice.

You are on the last leg of a road trip. You have been in the car for HOURS! It's summer. You're hot. You're sweaty. And, you have to use the bathroom. You have had to go for the last ten minutes, but you are almost home. Fifteen minutes to the door and sweet relief. You do not want to stop now, because it will only prolong the trip. The song on the radio, you think it's the Carpenter's, yet it scratches at your soul like Marilyn Manson singing zydeco, using his nails on a chalkboard to instead of a washboard. You call dibs on the bathroom, so everyone in the car can hear you. You encourage the driver to go faster, but now that you are off the highway, back on city streets, there are traffic lights to contend with, and you are convinced the driver is intentionally slowing down to hit all the red lights.

"Take a deep breath in and out and at the count of three, you will return to your air conditioned office, sitting in your cushioned chair, gazing at your computer, feeling rested and relaxed. You may be experiencing the need to void."
"Ready? One. Two. Three. Open your eyes."


This is how Nathan and I feel as we wait the final days to receiving info about Weapon of Choice sales data, since its launch on November 19th. We know we will make it, but it is still a question if we will or will not wet our pants in the mean time. Needless to say, we are anxious and excited (and might need some astronaut diapers).

Moving on...
Nathan is in the current (March) Paste magazine, on newsstands now.
Also we have updated our website. Check out the "Press" section! Now better organized for your viewing pleasure. Plus we have added "Lovefest" section which is self-explanatory.

Nathan is working away at our next title: double-secret, covert, turn-the-keys-together, pre-production stuff at this point. I know he will tease you with some tasty game morsels soon.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Speed Run Contest Has Run

The contest is over and the winners have been announced.
Check it out here!


I just want to pass along a big thanks to Gary--not only did he win first place, he entered three, different, continually improving times and really showed energy and gusto trying to win. Great job, and (as I understand it) happy birthday! I wanted to announce it on your birthday--the prizes will be getting shipped pretty soon. (But isn't that what they all say? Muhaha...)

Also, just for kicks, in a few weeks, I'll be posting my current best speed run video. There won't be any prizes involved, but maybe we can get a fun youtube fight going with some video responses if anyone wants to try to beat my time.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Will you win the 4,000 MS Points?

Time for the contest is running out!

Submit your General Grier Speed Run Skirmish video by this Monday, January 26th.

You've got till just before Midnight EST!

Check out the contest page for more prizes and details of entry.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Speed Run Contest

To: Solus Contingent
From: General Grier

Your mission has been updated. Complete the Mountain Village Level AS FAST AS POSSIBLE! Prove your valor, annihilating the boss on video. You only have until January 26th or the Chuul will dominate the world.
For more complete orders
PRIZES


Framed, original, signed Weapon of Choice Production Art PLUS 4,000 Microsoft Points




Special, black T-shirt with Second Place Winner’s Speed
Run time and Weapon of Choice logo.




Artist/Developer signed Weapon of Choice Alien Annual Calendar 2009, featuring monthly vivid images and insane poetry of disgusting Weapon of Choice aliens.


Sunday, January 4, 2009

'08 Ends in a BLAST!

We are beginning to see the light of day as the tinsel and confetti begin to settle. With that, Nathan and I wish you a happy new year.

To reflect, 2008 was a great year, which ended with Weapon of Choice landing on some pretty sweet 'Games of 2008' lists:

Oh, and we should mention the pieces in The Official Xbox Magazine: Independents' Day is in the January edition on newsstands now (pdf version) and Opinion Editorial in the February edition. Plus, we are expecting future articles in Paste Magazine, Official Xbox Magazine-UK, and 360 Magazine-UK.

In addition, we received some excellent reviews (Weapon of Choice has now 'arrived' on Metacritic but needs more reviews to get an final score):
We are pleased that Weapon of Choice has been in the top 5 of best selling Community Games since the launch of the channel. Unfortunately, we have no idea what that means as far as actual sales numbers, but within top 5 for six weeks sure sounds cool.

We shall close with information about a pending podcast. Nathan is scheduled to be on the AVault podcast on Friday, January 9th. Tune in-- Nathan will be announcing details for the upcoming WoC Speed Run Contest.