Achievement Unlocked

By: Derek Yu

On: December 22nd, 2008

Achievement Unlocked offsets the boredom of playing a video game by rewarding us for our hard work every step of the way! (Source: daboo, via Sensible Erection [NSFW])

Shift 3

By: Derek Yu

On: July 22nd, 2008

There’s a new Shift game out! In Shift the primary mechanic is being able to switch from black to white, turning platforms and walls into walkable space and so forth. Conceptually, the game bears more than a passing resemblance to Portal and Negative Space/Yin Yang, but… maybe we shouldn’t even go there! It’s a fun, mind-bending game that stands on its own merit.

Whereas in the previous games you progressed linearly from room-to-room, Shift 3 lets you go back and forth. And your actions in some rooms will affect other rooms. This game also delves into the story a bit more, provided that you take the time to read the clues!

(Source: Alex Meerkat, via Razor, Placenta, Shopping Cart <3)

TIGdb: Entry for Shift 3

IndestructoTank A.E.

By: Derek Yu

On: July 11th, 2008

Nice, a game where the goal is to be hit by enemy fire! In IndestructoTank A.E. you play the titular tank (heh). Your goal? To get hit by bombs, missiles, and what have you, and get propelled into the sky, whereupon you can unleash havoc on your foes by bouncing around on top of them. Combos earn you experience points which can then be spent to buy more enemies. The game ends when you run out of fuel.

But I thought tanks are supposed to have guns? IndestructoBuggy, more like? Ah well.

(Source: Kieron Gillen, via Rat, Peanut, Snow Shoes)

TIGdb: Entry for IndestructoTank A.E.