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[GregWS]

This even got mentioned on the BBC.  THE BBC!!!

Really, if this is all it takes to get on the BBC (and get all the global exposure that comes with that), then I think TIGS should have a "Get onto the BBC" compo; maybe even the compo itself would get on the BBC and we could bask in our new found global street cred (Well, to be fair, we already have a lot of global street cred from our awesomely diverse forum, but you guys know what I mean).

[neon]

hey architekt, it's called the INDEPENDENT gaming source for a reason.

 

i might have just gotten blindsided by a huge bout of sarcasm, so if so, 

[george]

I'm not about taking the I out of the TIGS, but I have to say that's a pretty hilarious idea for a compo.

[GregWS]

hey architekt, it's called the INDEPENDENT gaming source for a reason.

 

i might have just gotten blindsided by a huge bout of sarcasm, so if so, 

How is trying to get coverage not indie?  Especially if it's done in a really sublime satirical sarcastic cynical way (on a different note, I really have to stop using the word "sublime," it's too pretentious I think).  And I love the I in TIGS, that's why we're all here, of course.  And anyway, I see it as a joke 2 week compo at most, something like a tame version of the "Attention Grabber" compo idea, which just seemed ultra immature (not that this idea doesn't have any immaturity to it, I'll admit).

[Cymon]

This even got mentioned on the BBC.  THE BBC!!!

Really, if this is all it takes to get on the BBC (and get all the global exposure that comes with that), then I think TIGS should have a "Get onto the BBC" compo; maybe even the compo itself would get on the BBC and we could bask in our new found global street cred (Well, to be fair, we already have a lot of global street cred from our awesomely diverse forum, but you guys know what I mean).

Blatant Cash In.

This game's subject was chosen to drive traffic to the site, and while you're there you're guaranteed to make them 3 ad impressions BEFORE YOU PLAY THE GAME! If you actually play their crappy game you see another ad before you play and another ad between every stinking level. I've said it before, I've got nothing against capitalism, but jeeze try some subtlety. At least make it look like you're trying to make a decent game and not just capitalizing on sensationalism. The game, as a game, sucks. I could go on YoYo and find a dozen better games in the time it would take me to play this games 3 levels. (Have they added more? I don't know because I refuse to visit the link and make them more money for cashing in on a half arsed effort.)

[Rory]

eww, Firefox 3!

This :D

[Valter]

hey architekt, it's called the INDEPENDENT gaming source for a reason.

 

i might have just gotten blindsided by a huge bout of sarcasm, so if so, 

How is trying to get coverage not indie?  Especially if it's done in a really sublime satirical sarcastic cynical way (on a different note, I really have to stop using the word "sublime," it's too pretentious I think).  And I love the I in TIGS, that's why we're all here, of course.  And anyway, I see it as a joke 2 week compo at most, something like a tame version of the "Attention Grabber" compo idea, which just seemed ultra immature (not that this idea doesn't have any immaturity to it, I'll admit).

This. Indie doesn't mean "cult". It's not some dark art practiced in basements. I define indie as games that you make by yourself, or in your own group, without outside funding or moderation. Heck, even with outside funding.

[Melly]

Indie IS a cult!

The Cult of Martha.

All hail.

[thetitan]

wow, pretty funny. Kind of short, but good to waist time at work.

[Cymon]

Indy isn't cult. But all indy are a part of a cult. The cult of the rubber chicken.

[Bad Sector]

I liked it for a while although it was repetitive. I suppose they rushed it so that they do it first.

I've said it before, I've got nothing against capitalism, but jeeze try some subtlety.

Being subtle doesn't pay the bills.