Interview

Randy Smith

The Thief designer and Tiger Style founder Randy Smith tells us about the heroes, adventures, and games of his youth in Vermont.

One Up: Brian Provinciano

In this new series, we talk to up-and-coming independent game designers about their creative and professional rituals and routines. Brian Provinciano, creator of Retro City Rampage, tells us about quitting his day job to sign more contracts than he ever imagined.

5-10-15-20: David Kalina

David Kalina, one half of the team behind Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor, speaks to us about learning to code, making lifelong friends, teenage acts of PC game piracy, and feeling the spark of inspiration from a little game called Braid.

Erik Loyer

Erik Loyer, who masterminded experimental iOS apps Strange Rain and Ruben & Lullaby, speaks to us about playing with Legos, losing his beloved cat, and finding the perfect nickname.

Tim Schafer

The funnyman behind Double Fine Productions talks to us about fishing for a good nickname, the subconscious effect a bully named Bobby had on him, and how videogames kept him from ever feeling lonely.