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From Digital Eclipse through Foundation Nine to Other Ocean and the re-acquisition of the Digital Eclipse name, this story scratches the surface of the myriad ways an independent development studio navigates this crazy video game industry.
Mike Mika’s resume involves so much more than Good Morning America appearances for his inventive and inspiring retooling of Donkey Kong to satiate his young daughter’s desire to play as the princess.
This is a story that starts at the origins of video game creation, and embraces both the spirit and inventiveness of those times, while thrusting it into the maelstrom of modern day business.
Whatever your interest, you should play IDARB, which is available here.
Other Ocean’s other titles can be tracked down right here.
And watch the video right here: