Tag: Compulsion Games
News 'We're Excited to Support the Dev of Memorable Experiences': Ex-Xbox Dev Looking for Work
Compulsion Games "expanding opportunities to collaborate"
It seems like South of Midnight maker Compulsion Games, formerly part of Xbox Game Studios and recently spun-off as an independent entity, will keep the lights on by offering support services for other devs. As part of a LinkedIn statement, the studio said it’s “expanding op
News Newly Independent Devs Thank Xbox and Keep IP Rights to Their Games
Titles still belong to them
No longer part of the Microsoft first-party umbrella, Psychonauts 2 developer Double Fine and South of Midnight studio Compulsion Games have thanked the Xbox maker for the seven years under its wing. In addition, both teams confirm they have taken the IP rights to their games with them. Therefore, Double Fine still has...
News Tune in to We Happy Few's Free PSVR Experience
Turn that frown upside down
We Happy Few launches this week on the PlayStation 4, but you can get your first taste of the worryingly optimistic Wellington Wells courtesy of PlayStation VR right now. An exclusive experience – which is free to download from the PlayStation Store – will see you assume the role of a producer on Uncle Jack’s show...
News Contrast Maker Compulsion Games Is Cooking Something Crazy
"It involves masks, drugs, and memory loss"
Contrast lacked polish in crucial areas, but the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 puzzle platformer certainly had a sense of style that we could get behind. We're intrigued to see what indie outfit Compulsion Games gets up to next, then, and judging by a blog post on its website, it's almost ready to talk...
News Compulsion Games Scratching Its Head Over PS4's Power
Sony's system providing new challenges
While the PlayStation 3 was a beast to develop for, the PlayStation 4 is proving a much simpler option. However, the console’s horsepower is prompting some headaches among developers – as studios agonise over the best ways to employ all of the platform’s added performance. One such outfit is Compulsion...
E3 2013 Contrast Steps Out of the Shadows on the PlayStation 4
Light and dark
Contrast, developer Compulsion Games’ intriguing romp through the early twenties, is set to shine its spotlight on the PlayStation 4. The game – which employs a combination of light and shadow to create platforming puzzles – has already been confirmed for the PlayStation 3, but the Canadian outfit is expanding to the next...





