Not all the great games come from big publishers. Case in point: GarageGames, a publisher from Eugene, Oregon, that has taken the role of publisher, distributor of independent games and even producer of an inexpensive game engine for small developers. Recently, we got to speak with Jeff Tunnell about GarageGames and independent publishing. DG: Can you give us the basic idea behind GarageGames? What products and services do you offer to the gaming development community? What can gamers expect from the titles you … [Read more...]
Cheat Codes for "Outlaw Volleyball"
While we're continuing to play Outlaw Volleyball and preparing our in-depth review, we figured you might want to pass the time with a couple of cheats that "enhance" a few features on the infamously modeled characters. To make these cheats work, you need to press the correct button combination while in-game. "Big Boob" Mode Do we really need to explain what this one does? Didn't think so. To make this mode work, hold down the Left trigger and press the following sequence: B, up, up, B, Y. "Big Head" Mode Among … [Read more...]
"Need for Speed: Underground" Cheats and Codes
I like racing, and I like winning, but I've got a day job which means I can't spend ten hours a day racing in Need for Speed: Underground to unlock everything. Thus, I'm a fan of cheat codes. Not the type that make you invulnerable or anything like that, I just like the ones that give you all the cars and all the tracks to race on. So, if you look below, you'll find some of my faves for NFS: Underground. These are PS2 specific codes, as you can tell by the keycodes in them. And you'll need to enter them at the main … [Read more...]
Yesse America Talks Game Design and Playlogic's "Alpha Black Zero"
At this year's E3, DailyGame got to take a peek at a game you might not have heard of, Alpha Black Zero: Intrepid Protocol from PlayLogic. While everyone else was busy drooling over just the established franchises, we got to spend a good bit of time playing ABZ and learning more about it. Recently we caught up with Yesse America, the lead designer of the game, who was kind enough to answer a few questions we had about the game and give us three exclusive new screenshots. As you'll soon find out, Yesse really loves … [Read more...]
Interview with the Designer of "Cypher: The Sequel to Traitor's Gate"
When DailyGame went to E3 this year, we got a good look at a diverse group of adventure titles. One of these games, Cypher: The Sequel to Traitor's Gate really stood out from the pack. Its unique environments, powerful graphics and cool "super-spy" sensibilities really impressed us, so much so, we awarded it our "Best of Show: Adventure" award for E3. Recently, we were able to catch up with Nigel Papworth, a member of the Cypher team, and he was kind enough to give us some more info about the game, which we're sure will … [Read more...]
Updated Interview with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" Team
Several months back we published an interview with the team behind Sea Dogs 2, the sequel to the amazingly addictive pirate RPG for PC. At the time, we blubbered about how much we were anticipating a game for which we'd not even seen gameplay videos. A few weeks before E3, Sea Dogs 2 ceased development and a "new " game, Pirates of the Caribbean, was announced by Bethesda Softworks. If you read our post-E3 coverage, you know that we had the opportunity to play Pirates of the Caribbean at the annual show, and suffice it … [Read more...]
"Monster Rancher 2" GBA Strategy Guide
So you’re one of the few who’ve found the quirky charm of Monster Rancher 2 appealing, but the problem is that you're having a rough go of it achieving the fame, glory and popularity you crave. Not to mention the cash rewards that goes with being a top breeder on the island of AGE. Hopefully this guide will help you the aspiring breeder achieve a solid foundation, in order to propel you to achieving legendary status for your monsters, your ranch and more importantly, yourself. Your First Monster It's time for the first … [Read more...]
The Microsoft Files: Part Four
During the past three weeks we?ve covered some serious ground in our interviews with Korey Krauskopf, the Test Manager for the Roleplaying, Adventure and Technology Studio at Microsoft Game Studios (MGS). Korey has talked about life as a game tester, testing for PCs versus Xbox and his thoughts about the upcoming Xbox RPG Sudeki. Today, one week to the day before Microsoft?s E3 press conference, we discuss with Korey the blood, sweat and caffeinated tears associated with preparing a game for its most public apperance at … [Read more...]
The Microsoft Files: Part Three
For the past two weeks we?ve had the great fortune of sitting down for virtual conversations with Korey Krauskopf, the Test Manager for the Roleplaying, Adventure and Technology Studio at Microsoft Game Studios (MGS). So far Korey has discussed the general duties and benefits of being a professional game tester and the differences between testing for PCs and testing for Xbox games. Today we?ve got Korey whittling down from what have heretofore been general insights to tell us in more detail about his experiences with … [Read more...]
The Microsoft Files: Part Two
Last Monday we brought you the first of four interviews with Korey Krauskopf, the Test Manager for the Roleplaying, Adventure and Technology Studio at Microsoft Game Studios (MGS). The interview was an icebreaker of sorts, with Korey telling DailyGame readers about all of the hardship, heartbreak and hellacious tasks (yeah right) of being a paid game tester. In this week?s interview, we delve a bit deeper into the mind of the Microsoft game-testing guru, hearing his thoughts about testing for the Xbox versus testing for … [Read more...]