Nov 26, 2019Game Developers Showcase at Kingston ArtwalkThe Kingston-based micro game development studio, Spritewrench Studios, demoed two projects at Kingston Artwalk this Sunday, November 24, 2019, as a part of its Film and Digital media expo. Featured works were produced by two members of the Jamaican Game Developer Society, a nascent industry association focused on providing community…Gaming2 min read
Feb 1, 2019Build It And They Will PlayOr How to effectively entertain yourself and others The evening on January 25, 2019, found a small group of young people gathered and initiating somewhat embarrassing activities in order to “break the ice”, ease the tension and form friendships. It was the kick-off event for Global Game Jam 2019, and…Game Development3 min read
Mar 31, 2018Questlike — PostmortemIntroduction In 2016 I released my first game on Steam, Shiny Gauntlet, under the pseudonym Spritewrench. The game received lack luster reviews and had a lot of technical & design related issues. Looking back, I can better understand its shortcomings and realize that, though I learnt a lot during the process…Game Development6 min read
Mar 31, 2017Shiny Gauntlet, The PostmortemShiny Gauntlet is a Dungeon Hack n Slash, Bullet Hell, Rogue-Lite Adventure. In which you select your champion and explore the Gauntlet, collecting weapons, enchanted rings, bottling and/or consuming the mysterious remains of defeated foes. Its the fourth game that I’ve completed, and the first that has received any…Games3 min read
Feb 9, 2017Defeat tha Creep!A Project Manager’s Guide to Shifting Project Requirements Scope Creep can be defined as the continuous and/or uncontrolled growth in a given project’s scope, at any point after the project has begun. It is characterised by the expansion of the goals of a project as it progresses. It is a…Project Management3 min read
