Mobile developer Headcase Games is currently giving away iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad title 180. The puzzle game hearkens back to classics like Tetris Attack, while also integrating the tactile feedback of the touchscreen into a layered combo/chaining gameplay system. The promotion, intended to boost brand name recognition for the indie dev over the holidays, will run until New Year's Day.
Ron Alpert, co-founder of Headcase Games, worked for mainstream game companies for over a decade before going independent. He views indie gaming as comparable in its design methodologies to what existed in earlier eras of the industry. "I think if more modern-day developers start embracing those older philosophies," he says, "examining the core of why a lot of older mechanics were so enjoyable, we'll see more unique and exhilarating developments taking place."
Ron has written at length about old school gaming on his "Retro Game of the Day" blog, frequently featured on Gamasutra. He also appeared on a panel called "Going Indie" at the most recent PAX Expo in Seattle. As for whether small scale startups like the one that created 180 will have a shot at remaining profitable as more big budget enterprises enter the marketplace, the game designer says it remains to be seen. "The only real way to compete with that nowadays is to just try and get your app installed on as many devices as possible, even if it is for free." 180 can be found on the Headcase Games website.
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