How do you keep the idea of making a gimmicky game out of your head? As in...
nothing wrong with gimmicky ideas if they are fresh new and fun! all good games usually revolve around a gimmicky idea, its all about how original the gimmick is and how much you can expand on it.
View ArticleHello! I rented "let's play" on your game "The Binding of Isaac". Like many,...
tell me exactly what they require as far as an official blanket statement and ill do what is needed
View ArticleHey Ed, I know you've been asked for advice about college a lot recently, but...
i felt some amount of pressure, but i grew up very poor so the only way i was going was if i got a big grant/scholarship or something that would help pay for it. i was able to get one in highschool for...
View ArticleI really appreciate all the advice you're giving out! One question. Do you...
SMB doesnt feel like that epic of a game project to me at this point.. i dont think its my magnum opus at all. i have plans on 3 games that would be much bigger that i hope to start working on in...
View ArticleTo be honest, I really want to want as much interviews/commentaries/what-not...
searing my name + interview on youtube would basically achieve what you are going for . the part where we talk about the standup desk is in the IGTM basic commentary, if you have it on steam just click...
View Articleseeing how you have had a Christian upbringing, did you ever have trouble...
that sounds fucking horrible.. but praying or any repeated thoughts can actually help with anxiety so there is that. when i was little i used to pray the rosary in order to calm my nerves so i could go...
View ArticleHow's your relationship with your Dad? You talk about your mom and...
my relationship with my dad is strange.. i never have felt very close to him and have little in common with him. he struggled with drugs most of his life and got clean via AA when i was around 7 (after...
View ArticleDo you enjoy having your fans? A lot of people look up to you, and that's...
of course i enjoy having fans, especially creative, understanding and genuine ones. i honestly get around 30+ questions a day and delete most mostly due to them being repeat questions or throw away...
View ArticleYour latest question mentioned people claiming you're a "straight white male...
its hard to give good advice on this subject because its something i currently struggle with myself. these days its hard to find an article on equality that doesnt direct hatred towards a common...
View ArticleDo you use dark (satanic for lack of a better word) imagery for shock value?...
well its definitely not for shock because no one is shocked about that stuff anymore, and fundamentalists actually like it… i use it in isaac as more of a personal duality, yin yang type parallel to...
View ArticleWhat are some of your best and worst Spelunky experiences?
i was one of the 1st people to get to hell on the pc version :) it was a very proud moment and i did it with out the jetpack!the worst would be making it to hell and having a fireball dude fly out of...
View ArticleHey Ed, college pressure guy here. Thanks a bunch for sharing your story and...
thats a hard one, do you have past works that you can show to people to get them excited to work with you? i think the only reason anyone wanted to work with me back then was because i had built enough...
View ArticleWhat do you like about cats so much that inspired you to make a game about...
we have 4 cats now, tommys had many in his life. both of us share cat stories usually about how fucking weird they are and what they do/how they act.. and it just went from there.
View ArticleWho are Brother Bobby and Sister Maggy? I feel like it's kind of an obvious...
its intentional, but i guess it depends on how you view the basement.
View ArticleWould you say your fame has improved or deteriorated your friendships?
ive gained some very solid friendships with like minded people who have been through similar things.. but its also complected other friendships.. mostly family though.all my old friends seem to still...
View ArticleWhat do you hate most about your job?
i honestly hate releasing my games… its by far the worst part for me. i usually get pretty depressed, especially if its a large project.. its hard to explain but im sure a lot of game devs out there...
View ArticleHey, are you going to share more of the Mew-Genics soundtrack? I'm...
yes for sure, i was just listening to the soundtrack while i was working. its quite an achievement. we will be showing another track in the weeks to come, but we will probably be holding that track for...
View ArticleThe very foundation of Binding of Isaac is religious, and I know this is...
i think you will appreciate the perspectives of many of the characters involved :)
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