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Microsoft Buys ‘Splosion Man Developers

9:04PM October 12, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Microsoft has bought Twisted Pixel, the studio responsible for games like ‘Splosion Man, Comic Jumper and Gunstringer.


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In Game Design, Sometimes You Have To Fake It Until You Make

9:30AM September 27, 2011 | Kirk Hamilton

Some of the best ideas are born of strange, stressful circumstances. Case in point: Twisted Pixel’s inspired and highly enjoyable new Kinect game The Gunstringer. To hear Twisted Pixel CEO Mike Wilford and chief creative officer Josh Bear tell it, the two of them came up with the idea for the game… during their pitch meeting with Microsoft. More »


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Forget Unreal: I’m All About Twisted Pixel’s ‘Beard’ Engine

12:00PM September 20, 2011 | Kirk Hamilton

Like many folks, I’ve got a complicated relationship with pre-game splash screens. On the one hand, I like that series of middleware introductions, publisher logos, and various other graphical preamble that flash across my screen, largely because of how I savour them the first time I’m playing a game that I’m excited about. More »


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Go Pick Up The Gunstringer’s Soundtrack For Free

9:20AM September 19, 2011 | Owen Good

If you’re a fan of video game soundtracks, you can pick up a hefty 27-track compilation for free right now from The Gunstringer. Twisted Pixel just made it available on the game’s official page. Head over there, click on “Downloads” atop the page and you’ll see it. More »


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The Gunstringer Is The Best Dead Cowboy Puppet Game For Kinect

1:00AM September 14, 2011 | Brian Crecente

The Gunstringer is likely the first dead cowboy puppet shooter you’ve ever played. More »


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Ms. ‘Splosion Man Crosses Over With FX Pinball 2 Next Week

10:00AM August 25, 2011 | Owen Good

Although known primarily for its Marvel Comics tables, the pinball simulator Pinball FX 2 has other crossovers, like Rocky & Bullwinkle and Street Fighter. The game’s latest team-up is with Twisted Pixel’s Ms. ‘Splosion Man, and it is available August 31. More »


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Six Shots Of Pinball FX 2′s Next Table, Ms. ‘Splosion Man

3:30PM August 12, 2011 | Owen Good

Back in July, FX Pinball 2 creator Zen Studios revealed that Twisted Pixel’s Ms. ‘Splosion Man would supply the theme for the next table for the pinball simulator. Six fresh screens of that went out today. More »


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Ms Splosion Man Priced Reasonably, Maybe Coming To Steam

8:40AM July 6, 2011 | Michael McWhertor

Two things we’re quite sure of regarding Ms Splosion Man, the next game from Twisted Pixel and semi-sequel to Xbox Live Arcade game ‘Splosion Man: it is coming to Xbox 360 this Wednesday, July 6 for 800 Microsoft Points. More »


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Ms ‘Splosion Man To Splode On Xbox Live Arcade In July

6:20AM June 24, 2011 | Michael McWhertor

Twisted Pixel’s sequel to 2009 explosive action-platformer ‘Splosion Man, the more feminine Ms ‘Splosion Man, comes to Xbox Live Arcade on July 13, boasting 50 all-new singleplayer levels, 50 multiplayer levels and a “2 Girls 1 Controller” mode.


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10,000 People Will Get Their Hands On Ms Splosion Man Early

12:00PM May 25, 2011 | Michael McWhertor

Ms Splosion Man is full of surprises. First, it’s called Ms Splosion Man. Second, you can control two Ms Splosion Mans at the same time with its “2 Girls 1 Controller” mode. And now there’s an early access beta? More »