Review by Matt S. Apparently Jon Shafer found his time working on the Civilization series to be something of a frustration. After being the lead designer on Civilization V, he left Firaxis and 2K Games to Kickstart his own game – At The Gates. At The Gates, in turn, feels…
Read MoreBeing a startup or independent developer is a significant business challenge. Many of the experienced game developers in the industry are joining people just out of university to give the indie life a go as it does offer a great deal more creative control over the projects that they undertake,…
Read MoreOne of the more interesting Kickstarter projects in recent months is Jon Shafer’s (and his new studio, Conifer Studios) At the Gates. It has well and truly hit its goal, but there’s still a couple of days left to make a pledge if you’re looking to get in on the…
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