Filling in for Zoe today, I’m here to talk about indie news, being an indie buff myself.
One of the biggest news stories this week is Oculus getting bought out by Facebook. As a result, a tonne of Oculus’s Kickstarter backers are demanding refunds, and even a share of Facebook’s investment demanded by the more irate.
Markus Persson aka Notch has also expressed concern of the purchase and has subsequently pulled out of a deal with Oculus to bring support for the VR headset to Minecraft, which kinda sucks. Hopefully the move will either push devs to the Sony Morpheus, or the deal with Facebook won’t be as dire as people think it is.
Goat Simulator, a Game Jam masterpiece, is getting a proper release on April 1st with Steam Workshop support! I’m excited to see what crazy stuff people come up with. As someone who played Amazing Frog on Ouya far too much, Goat Simulator seems right up my alley. Check out this launch trailer, it’s amazing! It’s going to be a bit too silly for some, but I am genuinely excited for it.
Last week, over 70 games were greenlit on Steam Greenlight! One in particular that caught my eye which you may have seen as a tech demo for Cryengine 3 soft body physics which went crazy viral on YouTube. The team at BeamNG have since then created an open world driving game called BeamNG.Drive which has been greenlit on Steam. It features some really impressive driving physics and customisation options. I just love the idea of an open world driving game where you find used cars, fix ‘em up, and race them with ridiculously accurate physics. Definitely a game I’ll be keeping my eye on.
Last Updated: March 27, 2014
Admiral Chief of Auraxis
March 27, 2014 at 12:40
DAT GOAT SIM!!!!
Seriously looking good
Admiral Chief of Auraxis
March 27, 2014 at 12:41
How good is that flippen goat video????
Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)
March 27, 2014 at 12:42
BEST GAME TRAILER EVER!!!
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:48
Damn this company I work for and their YouTube restrictions!
Rince
March 27, 2014 at 12:54
Missing out man! Use your phone!
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:55
I’m such a terrible phone person. Keep forgetting I can do things like that.
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:56
You bad phone person.
Rince
March 27, 2014 at 12:56
*Here to help… And annoy.
HvR
March 27, 2014 at 13:01
Here is something else you might find helpfull
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.how.to.apply.eye.liner
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 13:03
And to think I clicked on that link all hopeful.
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 13:04
YOh! I laughed my ass off when I saw that.
ToshZA
March 27, 2014 at 13:04
LOL!
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:41
Steve, I got a question for you. How do you find the sheep in Australia in long grass?
Alien Emperor Trevor
March 27, 2014 at 12:41
Oh oh I know the answer… VERY SATISFYING!
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:42
bugger off back to the billabong!
Alien Emperor Trevor
March 27, 2014 at 12:43
Shut up shrimp, or I’ll throw you on the barbie.
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:44
not the blow up doll again!
Hammersteyn
March 27, 2014 at 12:42
LOL every one knows the answer I would bet.
Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)
March 27, 2014 at 12:43
Speed Dating?
http://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/userpics/52355/Speed_dating.jpg
Hammersteyn
March 27, 2014 at 12:43
Bwahahaha
HvR
March 27, 2014 at 12:46
Dating? looks more like a Aussie rainbow party to me.
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:47
To think what a simple question started.
Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)
March 27, 2014 at 12:48
Dating? looks more like a Aussie rainbow swingers party to me.
Fixed it for you 😛
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:48
Shame poor Steve, how do you think he feels now?
Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)
March 27, 2014 at 12:49
Sheepish? O_o
VampyreSquirrel
March 27, 2014 at 12:51
bwahahahahahahaha!!!!
HvR
March 27, 2014 at 12:53
Sorry didn’t see the guy in the back with the blue overalls.
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:49
Oh, that’s hilarious. Though, isn’t it the New Zealanders who do the sheep thing?
HvR
March 27, 2014 at 12:49
New Zealanders get them after the Aussies warmed them up.
Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)
March 27, 2014 at 12:50
Sloppy seconds 😛
HvR
March 27, 2014 at 12:51
Ewe
Alien Emperor Trevor
March 27, 2014 at 13:19
So that’s why they’re called “fluffers”.
VampyreSquirrel
March 27, 2014 at 12:50
The Aussies would make you think that… but it’s actually both of them.
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:51
So they keep the Kangaroos for boxing only then?
VampyreSquirrel
March 27, 2014 at 12:52
Only Steve can answer that for us
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:52
We’re not really winning Australians hearts today are we?
VampyreSquirrel
March 27, 2014 at 12:53
We never really do anyway… so why change?
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:54
Change is for people who feel guilty.
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:56
Says the person who’s sometimes Tanya and sometimes Tim. 😉
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:58
I’m a Tim and damn proud! This Tanya must be killed.
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:59
Tanya will die when Cleo does.
(and I have a feeling that’s never going to happen)
Rince
March 27, 2014 at 13:00
What is another way of saying ‘I asked Cleo twice’? *RUNS
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 13:01
Son of a b…!
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 13:01
ball?
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 13:02
Sure. Why not.
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 13:00
You not a Cleo to me man. you Captain JJ Raven!
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 13:01
Say that to Rince the Raindrop and Admiral Ackbar
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 13:02
I will!
HvR
March 27, 2014 at 13:02
Tanya taking over again…
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 13:03
There is no Tanya here man. I proudly gave JJ that name, as he reminded me of a pie rat.
Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)
March 27, 2014 at 13:17
Aww cute… They’ve got pet names for each other 😀
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 13:20
Shush Dildo.
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:53
I wonder what they do to the poor platypus..
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:53
And here I thought that was just a funny Afrikaans word for insulting people.
Stephen Snook
March 27, 2014 at 13:03
Yeah, it’s typically a New Zealand stereotype.
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 13:03
Got your back man.
Stephen Snook
March 27, 2014 at 13:09
Appreciate the support 🙂
ToshZA
March 27, 2014 at 13:05
And Welsh, if you’re from the Northern hemisphere.
Admiral Chief of Auraxis
March 27, 2014 at 12:41
JETPACK GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAT
Hammersteyn
March 27, 2014 at 12:42
The Goat Simulator trailer reminds me of Dead Islands trailer.
Nice header, I wish I had such pride for our national flag.
VampyreSquirrel
March 27, 2014 at 12:44
Is that a Goat Sim, or Postal (Goat Edition)?
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:45
I don’t care I MUST HAVE GOAT SIMULATOR!
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:47
That launch trailer was hardcore, esp the part with the car… I couldn’t contain the laughter, which bare in mind having the flu and a cough sounds something like the dog from the mask.
VampyreSquirrel
March 27, 2014 at 12:49
There’s a chance… that I… WILL… get Goat Simulator.
Hammersteyn
March 27, 2014 at 12:49
Maybe they can make a Goat sim MMO?
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:52
Maybe just multiplayer like GTA V. Not MMO. Then it won’t be as fast paced. And this one needs pace.
VampyreSquirrel
March 27, 2014 at 12:54
Pace… Like a running headbutt to the balls
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:54
COD and Battlefield can suck it.
Hammersteyn
March 27, 2014 at 12:56
sorry yes I meant that
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 12:58
Goat of Duty. (GOD)
Or
Call of Goat. (COG)
or.
Grand Goat Auto
VampyreSquirrel
March 27, 2014 at 13:02
BattleGoat ?
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 13:05
Goats of war!
Kromas
March 27, 2014 at 13:20
GoatAblo: Reaper of Cheese.
Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)
March 27, 2014 at 13:10
The Elder Goats Online
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 13:10
Goatfall
Where goats jump into even larger mechanical goats and ram heads.
Most epic game of all time.
Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)
March 27, 2014 at 13:11
Not available in South Africa*
Hammersteyn
March 27, 2014 at 13:28
XD
Skoobaz
March 27, 2014 at 14:04
Goat Effect
VampyreSquirrel
March 27, 2014 at 12:52
World of Goatcraft?
Hammersteyn
March 27, 2014 at 12:56
hahaha
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:57
TOO SOON… no i’m just kidding.
InsanityFlea
March 27, 2014 at 12:51
Played the demo of beamNG, was fun to see how badly i could smash up a car and still continue.
Rince
March 27, 2014 at 12:54
That goat simulator trailer is the best thing ever! AND the goat gets a jet pack but fucking GTAV doesn’t? *Burns GTAV Buys Goat Sim
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 12:55
Oh hush, you wouldn’t do that!
TiMsTeR1033
March 27, 2014 at 13:06
BeamNG is flipping awesome! now just need to put that damn goat inside the cars!
Jedi JJ
March 27, 2014 at 13:08
Don’t be silly man.
Everyone knows goats make better pilots.
Unavengedavo(aka. Bilbo)
March 27, 2014 at 13:08
Bad luck Stephen…
Stephen Snook
March 27, 2014 at 13:18
Damn right!
Alien Emperor Trevor
March 27, 2014 at 13:20
Like a lamb to the slaughter 😉
Mossel
March 27, 2014 at 15:41
Or to the bedroom.
Kensei Seraph
March 27, 2014 at 13:23
Both those trailers look amazing.
FSR
March 27, 2014 at 13:48
The beer cooler makes that heard. Lols for days.
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
March 27, 2014 at 13:51
Aussie Steve for President!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
March 27, 2014 at 14:37
Dat goat sim. Da actual !@#$ I just watch?