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The Steam Spring Sale is here with discounts on Arc Raiders, Hades 2 and much more
The Steam Spring Sale is now live, featuring discounts on a wide range of games until March 26. Notable deals include Arc Raiders for $32, Hades 2 for under $23, and Ghost of Tsushima on PC for $36. Several titles are available at 90 percent off, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate and Fallout New Vegas.
'Text is evil:' How making Peak changed indie studio Aggro Crab
Aggro Crab studio head Nick Kaman discussed how the rapid development of their hit game Peak, co-created with Landfall Games, led to a reevaluation of the studio's internal processes. Kaman highlighted Landfall's 'cowboy development' approach, characterized by minimal friction and spontaneous communication, as a key influence. This experience inspired Aggro Crab to adopt more fluid communication methods and trust in their team, ultimately leading to a more enjoyable and productive development environment.
Fortnite Adding Peak Skins That Will Probably Cost More Than Peak Itself
Fortnite is adding skins based on the indie game Peak, developed by Aggro Crab and Landfall Games. The Peak bundle, featuring four scout characters, is set to release on March 21. While pricing is not yet confirmed, the cost is expected to be high due to recent V-Bucks price increases.
Peak co-developer Aggro Crab shares lessons in friendslop
Nick Kaman, studio head of Aggro Crab, shared insights on creating cooperative games, or 'friendslop,' using their title Peak as an example. Key design elements include mandatory social interaction for progression, first-person cameras to enhance role-playing, and unique approaches to map generation and player death that encourage continued communication.
"Whoever sells more copies pays for the other's therapy": Peak came about after a bet between Content Warning and Another Crab's Treasure leads, and ironically the friendslop collab that followed sold more than both games combined
A collaboration between Landfall Games' Content Warning and Aggro Crab's Another Crab's Treasure, born from a bet between their lead developers, has resulted in a joint game that has outsold both individual titles. The developers discussed the rapid development of Content Warning compared to the longer development cycle of Another Crab's Treasure.
