Tempest Incoming – An Interview with Vector Unit’s Matt Small
The founders of Vector Unit are no strangers to game development. After working for several years at bigger companies, Ralf Knoesel and Matt Small decided it was time to form their own company with the goal of making “big games in small packages”. Games that felt like full retail experiences but were meant for downloadable services like Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network.
With their first title, Hydro Thunder Hurricane, that goal was achieved. With a small team of about 8 people and some art outsourcing, Vector Unit managed to create the sequel fans had been dreaming of for 10 years. This is an interview with Matt Small, co-founder and creative director at Vector Unit. He shares his views on the franchise, the upcoming DLC pack and the future.
Fluid Review (XBLIG)
Fluid was released on XBLIG on October 22, 2010 for 80 Microsoft Points.
Fluid is a game that boggles the mind, and will keep you occupied for hours. I call is a 2D puzzle racer, because the object of the game is to find the quickest line around the level without getting killed in the process. I was calling it a 2D version of Super Meat Boy! Click read more for everything about the game and what I thought of it.
Monday Night Combat’s Unmasking
Monday Night Combat is slowly taking off it’s mask, to scare us all! BOO!!!! (click: Read More)
15 years ago
Super Meat Boy save glitch has been noted & fix coming soon.
You may not notice this glitch, seeing as how hard it is to stop playing Super Meat Boy, but it is out there. Want to know how to avoid the glitch? Full info after the jump!
Xbox Live Silver accounts get a facelift, but nothing more
In accordance with the reboot of the Xbox 360 brand, starting with packaging, the website, Kinect, and now this; the Xbox Live Silver accounts are receiving a new name: Xbox Live Free Accounts. Full story of why, when, where, what, who and how after the break!
XBLA Gets Geo’d with Trouble Witches Neo
Who says that America never gets all the best Japanese games? Japanese developer SNK, originators of the home and arcade videogame system, Neo Geo, have announced a console version of Trouble Witches, the hardcore arcade shoot ’em up full of cute witches, flowers petals, and magic. Hardcore shoot ’em up with flower petals? Trust us. It’s awesome.
And we’ve got the gritty details, the colorful screenshots, and the gameplay trailer to prove it…
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light online Co-op patch finally dated
The eagerly awaited online co-op patch for Lara’s new game finally has a release date. It’s coming out on October 27th, according to Crystal Dynamics’ twitter. Good news for fans, as they have been waiting for this for quite a while now.
15 years ago
More Dreamcast titles being remastered
That’s right, two more of your favorite titles will be digitally remastered for the XBLA. Want to know which ones? I’ll let you know, after the jump!
15 years ago
A mysterious countdown appears!
The culprit? 5th Cell, creative geniuses behind Scribblenauts and a few other titles such as Locke’s Quest, and Drawn to Life. You are probably thinking: hey XBLAFans, all those titles are for the Nintendo DS, what does that have to do with XBLA? Well read on to find out!
Coming Soon to the Xbox Live Marketplace
Here’s a list of downloadable content scheduled to appear on the Marketplace for the rest of the month:
Xbox LIVE Arcade:
October 20: Super Meat Boy, 800 Microsoft Points. After November 21 the price will be 1200 Microsoft Points
October 20: Costume Quest, 1200 Microsoft Points
October 27: Pinball FX 2 Free game download. Tables purchased individually with free import from original Pinball FX