Interview with Mohammed Hasan

Mohammed is a local Toronto author who prides in storytelling in video games. He recently wrote a blog post about why we play video games.

Mohammed and Steve discuss story in games, and the recent Telltale closing.

TGD Interview # 9 - Mark Laframboise and Steven Smith of Lightning Rod Games

This week I chat with Mark Laframboise and Steven Smith, two of the creatives minds behind A Fold Apart which is an upcoming puzzle game with a story around long-distance relationships. You can check it out below, remember to subscribe on iTunes and Google Play!.

A Fold Apart is also up on Fig right now for crowd funding, so check it out as $20 USD will get you a copy of the game plus in game credits. They are also doing an AMA on /r/truegaming which you can check out.

TGD Interview # 8 - Galal Hassan

We're back! This time talking to indie developer Galal Hassan from Pixel Crushers. The studio has been pressing along right now working on ARia's Legacy, which is a AR escape room game coming next year. They were just at E3 and I spoke to him about his upcoming game, and his time at E3 as an indie gamer. He was also kind enough to provide some photos!

As mentioned on the interview, you can go to ARia's Legacy's website to sign up for a chance to play the game.

TGD Interview # 7 - Alex Bethke

We're back with interviews! This week I sat down with Alex Bethke who has been a part of Toronto Game Jam for the last decade, either as a jammer or member of their board and organizer. He goes over his history as a Game Developer, the 100+ games he's worked on, and his work with Toronto Game Jam.

You can check him out on Twitter here, and check out here all the great TO Jam games. Oh and make sure to check out Fate Tectonics on Steam!

TGD Interview # 6 - Benjamin Rivers

Make sure to follow Ben on Twitter, and check out Home and Alone With You

"This week in 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!"