More SYNSO Stuff

Yes, I know it’s a bit boring and I really should be writing about other things but hey, look. New SYNSO things.

First up the April edition of PC Gamer UK has an exclusive version of SYNSO:Squid Harder on the coverdisk not to be found elsewhere.

Because, y’know, they asked nicely did I have anything lying around and I value print media a lot despite my love of the internets and wanted something nice to go on there.

It also has a lovely piece on Veni Vidi Vici from VVVVVV that reminds me just why I love magazines, it’s the sort of thing that’s too short for the web and wouldn’t make much of a post but as a box out it’s lovely. You should totally buy it.

And oh dear, a press release has just gone out for Vampyros Squidos. It’s after the break.

Super important broadcast follows

March 18th, 2010: The future according to Arthur C. Clarke. — Bagfull of Wrong announce Vampyros Squidos and proudly present the cutest screenshots of 2010 to the eager gaming press and public alike.

Tired of simple shapes, abstraction and generic glows, the defiantly indie Bagfull Of Wrong today announced their latest game, Vampyros Squidos.

Set in an alternative 1980′s where cute alien robots have kidnapped Software Star Kevin Toms, you play a squid with colourful laser beams intent on preserving the future of games as we know it. By destroying everything in sight, obviously.

Featuring HD graphics and the biggest explosions outside of something with really large explosions, Vampyros Squidos draws on our arcade and home computer legacy to create an arena shooter like no other. With a focus on accessibility, Vampyros Squidos is a game that’s easy to pick up and play and guaranteed to bring a smile to even the most hard faced miserable person. And quite possibly your mum too if we don’t blind her first.

“Everyone should have the right to fill their screen with colour and smile through their days”, developer Robert Fearon said when asked about the motivation behind developing the game. “Who doesn’t want to feel like they’ve blown up the entire universe and come out of the other side without a scratch?”

“Imagine if Eugene Jarvis, Jeff Minter and kids television had a threesome and produced a child. Yeah, that’s Vampyros Squidos” he said before being told to shush in no uncertain terms.

Vampyros Squidos is the third entry into the underground indie hit series Squid Yes, Not So Octopus. The only series of games based on a lyric by popular beat combo Half Man Half Biscuit.

The game will be available for the home personal computer system during spring/summer 2010 with a release date to be announced soon.

About Bagfull Of Wrong.

Bagfull Of Wrong is the home of the games of Robert D. Fearon. Whilst Robert hates the term “indie developer” he understands that “Super Smiley Happy Go Lucky Fun Maker” is not a widely understood term amongst the public. Nor is “Stellar Engineer”.

For more titles from Bagfull Of Wrong, including the Eurogamer 7/10 rated Squid Yes, Not So Octopus 360 please visit http://www.bagfullofwrong.co.uk

Any enquiries can be mailed to touchme@bagfullofwrong.co.uk

Screenshots of Vampyros Squidos can be found here: http://www.bagfullofwrong.co.uk/press
They are also available to download in convenient zip format from here: http://www.bagfullofwrong.co.uk/press/VampyrosSquidosScreenshots.zip

About Everything Else You Might Need To Know About

Kevin Toms appears with the blessing and permission of the real Kevin Toms. Kevin is currently working on an iPhone project. You can read his blog over at www.kevintoms.com

The title Squid Yes, Not So Octopus is used with the kind permission of Half Man Half Biscuit. We heartily recommend visiting Probe Plus (http://www.probeplus.co.uk/bands.htm) and making your life 110% brighter in 2.5D. Other than the title, SYNSO is not in any way related to or endorsed by HMHB.

This press release is based on a revolutionary press release concept from Zombie Cow Studios.

It is 2010 and we still don’t have flying cars. What’s that all about?