Interview -Indie Game Dev Benjamin Rivers

This week on our weekly interview show, I chilled out with Benjamin Rivers. An indie developer here in Toronto, Ben has released Home on PlayStation 4, Vita, iOS, and Steam, as well as Alone With You on PlayStation 4, Vita, and Steam. He is also a teacher, illustrator, and Twitch streamer.

We talked about his history as a gamer, and then game developer, as well as his two releases and teases for his next game. Remember to subscribe on iTunes and Google Play!

This interview was available to Patron's first.

Limited Run Games Releases Home On PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita [Updated]

Limited Run Games will be releasing Benjamin Rivers' horror adventure game Home physically on PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.

OH HAI

The news you've been waiting for is here: the #homehorror Super-Spoopy Physical Edition is out in ONE WEEK!

Get it Feb 9, 2018 at 10AM EST at https://t.co/L6rOpzeVdf!#horror #indiegames #ps4 #psvita #vitaisland pic.twitter.com/R15xQuWE34

— Benjamin Rivers (@BenjaminRivers) February 2, 2018

Home was released digitally on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita in 2014, and later ported on iOS and Steam.  You can buy the physical version on Vita here, and PlayStation 4 here.

"Awakened by an oncoming storm, you open your eyes to discover yourself in a strange, dark room—tucked away in a house that’s not yours.

As you play the game, it changes—subtly, almost imperceptibly—to reflect your perspective. It's a horror game unlike any other, and as you'll discover, its truths are entirely subjective."

Update: Originally the title was that the game came out on Xbox One - which should of read PlayStation Vita. 

Top Five PlayStation Vita Games Developed In Toronto - Original Video

I've said on the podcast many times, I love the Vita. There's also a lot of great Toronto developed games on the Vita! So I gave my top 5, check it out below and subscribe today!

I'm a huge fan of the PlayStation Vita, so I decided to just give my Top 5 PlayStation Vita games that were developed in Toronto. You can find out more about these games, and others at: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/

Deals: Several Toronto Developed Games On Sale On PSN

With the most recent PlayStation update, a few locally developed games are on sale. Check them out below!  The names are links to the North American PSN store to purchase.

Guacamelee! Bundle Fantástico - $8.00

Home – A Unique Horror Adventure - $2.00

Rogue Legacy - $8.50

We Are Doomed - $5.99

You can check out the full sale over on the PlayStation Blog. Make sure to stay tuned to TorontoGameDevs.com for more.

Toronto Developed Games On Sale In the Summer Steam Sale

With the big steam summer sale well under way, Bret Measor suggested I do a News post about the games on sale that were developed in our area. I thought "what a great idea!"

Except Torn Banner Studios beat me to it.  So make sure to check out their awesome blog post (and check out Chivalry: Medieval Warfare which is on sale by 80%). Lots of great Toronto developed games are on sale this week.