Canadian Video Game Awards Interviews Lummox Labs About Noodles

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The Canadian Video Game Awards recently sat down with Michael Busheikin from Lummox Labs to discuss his puzzle game Noodles: 

Q: Were there any games that inspired you to create Noodles? Why did you opt for a title that fits into the puzzle genre?

Michael Busheikin: My brain always gravitates towards puzzles. I have a gigantic list of action-packed Steam titles and I end up spending hours on games where I cut triangles into smaller triangles, or do programming disguised as painting, or something. But I didn’t pick Noodles just for the genre – it happened to be the idea that wouldn’t dislodge from my mind.

Q: What are you future plans for Noodles?

Michael Busheikin: If there’s interest, I have a few ideas for additions to the puzzle types. There are little things that can change the way your brain has to work. For example, you could have combinations of piece types in one game (octagons and diamonds together would work!). Or have pieces connect off one edge of the puzzle and onto the opposite edge.

You can check out the full interview here.  Make sure to also follow Lummox Labs on Twitter. Noodles can be purchased on the iOS store right now for $1.99.

1000 Twitter Followers!

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Quick post here, but @TorontoGameDevs has reached 1000 followers on Twitter!

Just like the tweet says, I'll be giving away codes for games from Lummox Labs, Nexus Game Studio, Vertex Pop, and Alientrap.  Just tweet at me, or comment on this post to get something, and thanks again! Make sure to also check out our Patreon, and stay tuned to TorontoGameDevs.com.

Toronto Developed Games To Play On The Subway/Bus

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Let's be honest. The TTC sucks. You will often find yourself sitting in a crowded bus, streetcar, or subway that just isn't moving.  This is where protable gaming devices come in really handy.  Here are some great games developed in Toronto (or surrounding areas) that can be played in quick fashion.

Noodles - Developed by Lummox Labs - Buy it Here.

Noodles is best described by its developer: "a relaxing, simple, addictive puzzler. Tap to spin noodle pieces, and connect them all together." Players will rotate tiles to make everything connect, and most levels (especially at the 5X5 level) can be beaten in a minute or two.

Blitz Block Robo - Developed by Nexus Game Studio - Buy it Here (Android / iOS)

Blitz Block Robo comes from Barrie developer Nexus Game Studio and makes the typical match puzzle game a bit more hectic. "Blitz Block Robo is an action puzzle game with a fresh new take on the typical match puzzler. Simple, yet challenging, control the game grid by sliding blocks, matching colors of any amount to earn points or chain together with special blocks for massive combos."

Alto's Adventure - Developed by Snowman - Buy it Here.

I wanted to put an endless runner on this list, and they don't come much better or beautiful than Alto's Adventure.  Even if you're making a great run, you can always just complete challenges. "Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain."

Honorary Mention: Bloxiq - Developed by Blot Interactive.

All the previous games I've mentioned are on phones or tablets - but what about the PlayStation Vita? Enter Bloxiq. However, I do have a confession: I have not played Bloxiq yet, still waiting for a non-Borderlands 2 Vita bundle.  However when a developers describes their game as the "Demon’s Souls of puzzle games" then you've peaked my interest.  Give this one a shot if you're a Vita user and give some love to the developer on Twitter.