Archive for the ‘Production Management’ Category

Indecision, Money: The Name of the Game

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Screenshot of Money: the Name of the Game

Game Type: Web-based Flash® Real-Time Strategy Game
My Role: Game Designer, UI Designer, Game Producer, Art Direction, Art Production, Production Management
Created by: Electrotank, Inc.
Created for: Comedy Central®
Link: Indecision, Money: The Name of the Game

Overview:

Ever wanted to be a true mover and shaker – make your mark on your community or society as a whole. Well now you can. Comedy Central’s Money: The Name of The Game is an entrepreneurs dream – build houses, condos gas stations or a car factory – even create new legislation – the sky’s the limit. Manage and meet the goals successfully for each level of game play to win

Noteworthy:

  • This game has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating.

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Up! Merit Badge Mayhem, Disney

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Screenshot of Merit Badge Mayhem

Game Type: Web-based Flash® Casual Game
My Role: Contributing Game Designer, Production Management, Art Direction, Art Production, UI Design
Created for: Disney & Pixar Animation Studios
Link: Up! Merit Badge Mayhem

Overview:

Based on the movie UP! from Disney, Up! Merit Badge Mayhem allows visitors the opportunity to play a variety of mini-games. By completing a min-game users earn badges – earn all merit badges and become a Wilderness Master!

Noteworthy:

  • This game consists of 40 different mini-games – all of which were produced in about  four weeks.

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Key Quest Multiplayer Games

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Screenshot of Petpetpet Snare

Game Type: Web-based Flash® Real-Time Multiplayer Games
My Role: Game Design, Art Direction, Art Production, Production Management
Created by: Electrotank, Inc.
Created for: NeoPets, Inc.

Link to Games: Key Quest

Overview:

Five multiplayer mini-games were created to compliment the Key Quest MMO story line. Game titles include:

  • Spyder Scare
  • Daring Dig
  • Faerie Labyrinth
  • Nova Matcher
  • Petpetpet Snare

Noteworthy:

  • The completion of this project led to additional work with Neopets, Inc.

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Mah Jong Jade Expedition

Friday, January 15th, 2010

Screenshot of Mah Jong Jade Expedition

Game Type: Downloadable Flash® Mah Jong Puzzle Game
My Role: Game Design, Art Direction, Art Production, Production Management, UI Design
Created by: Electrotank, Inc.
Created for: Electrotank, Inc.
Link: Mah Jong Jade Expedition

Overview:

Our goal here was straight-forward – take the classic Mah Jong and create a new experience that would stand out within the casual gaming community. Mah Jong Jade Expedition did just that. Presented within a map-like interface, users must clear each Mah Jong each level to excavate, clean up and piece priceless artifacts. Artifacts can then be donated to an in-game museum in exchange for access to bonus areas.

Noteworthy:

  • Within the first month of release Mah Jong Jade Expedition was a best seller with exceptionally high conversion rates.

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RENO 911! Excessive Force

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

Screenshot of Excessive Force

Game Type: Flash® Real-Time Strategy Game
My Role: Game Designer, Art Production, Art Direction, UI Design, Production Management, Game Producer
Created by: Electrotank, Inc.
Created for: Comedy Central®
Link: RENO 911 Excessive Force

Overview:

A fantastic example of game balancing at its best. Similar to a “defend your castle” theme, players must protect the Reno 911 police station by any means possible! The more bad guys you can stop in their track, the more money you earn – earn enough and upgrade your character.

Noteworthy:

  • This game was so successful that the client contracted Electrotank Inc. to create a sequel.
  • To date this game has an incredible response – it’s been played over 800,000 times and has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating.

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