While reading the January 2011 issue of Nintendo Power, I came across an interview with Peter Ong, co-owner of game developer DreamRift. Ong is also director of the upcoming DS title Monster Tale, a novel mix of Metroidvania-style platformer and virtual pet sim. When asked why the main character is a girl, he provided a rather candid answer:
A news story making the rounds right now involves PlayStation Network title Joe Danger, which was turned down by several publishers but went on to sell 50,000 copies in its first week on Sony’s digital distribution platform.
Below are some of the comments that developer Sean Murray received from publishers who rejected the game. I found one comment in particular especially disconcerting (in bold): (continue reading…)
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