In Real Life

Enough Zelda! Here Are 5 Less-Common Video Game Themes Orchestras Should Try

From Zelda to Final Fantasy, we’ve seen plenty of dedicated video game orchestral concerts over the years. Only a week or so ago, there was a huge Legend of Zelda concert in Los Angeles, and next week will see the release of a collection of video game music from the London Philharmonic.


October 4, 2011
Mobile

There’s A World Of Goo For Your Android Device Too

World of Goo, already a hit on WiiWare, PC and iOS, is building a gooey bridge to Android. Yes, that means phones and tablets, says 2D Boy, which is “working out the final kinks in the machinery”. [2D Boy]


September 21, 2011
PC

Steam Gets The "WiiWare Where People Can Find It" Bundle

The “Indie 2D Bundle” has gone on a super-Steam-sale: you can grab Bit.Trip Runner, NightSky, NyxQuest: Kindred Spirits, Swords and Soldiers HD, and World of Goo for just $US9.99 total. Each game normally costs $US9.99 (discounted to $US39.99 for all five), so it’s basically five for the price of one.


April 5, 2011
Mobile

World Of Goo For iPhone Out ‘Soonish’ And Cheap

2D Boy’s more portable version of WiiWare and PC great World of Goo is due for the iPhone “soonish”, according to its developers. The better news is that it will launch at $1.19 and will be free for those who already own the iPad version. More at 2D Boy.


January 18, 2011
Mobile

The Perfect Game For The iPad

What started out as a wonderful indie computer game has become a wonderful indie iPad and iPhone game.


November 23, 2010
News

Touch World Of Goo On Your IPad

2D Boy, makers of WiiWare/PC hit World of Goo, are bringing their game to Apple’s iPad, bringing with it support for up to 11 fingers at once. When can we expect this all-new, touchscreen-controlled World of Goo?


May 13, 2010
News

Valve’s Indie Bundle Is Only Charitable To Your Back Pocket

Never ones to let a bit of charity corner the market for gaming bargains, Valve’s Steam service is now offering the “Steam Play Indie Pack”, which bundles five great games along with ability to play on both Mac and PC.


May 12, 2010
News

Charity Games Bundle Story Has A Happy Ending

We got a little bummed yesterday that people were pirating a games bundle released for charity. Let’s put that behind us today, and instead focus on the positive aspects of said bundle. Like the fact it’s made over $US1 million.


May 11, 2010
News

Why Are People Pirating A Charity Game?

Last week, a pack went on sale that let you name your own price for five great indie games, all in the name of charity. Know what a ton of people then went and did? Pirated the thing. Wonderful.


May 5, 2010
News

Get Gish, World Of Goo And More Cheap, Do Good Things

How much would you pay for a copy of World of Goo, Gish and three additional games that don’t prominently feature black blobs dripping with indie cred? Thanks to the Humble Indie Bundle you pay exactly “whatever”.