Indievelopment - Episode 10

Black Powder, Red Earth

Ever wonder what it's really like to develop a video game? GameSpot gives you a look into the trials and tribulations of a brand new independent development studio! Tune in every Wednesday at 4 p.m. PT to see how the team is progressing.

The final episode from the Echelon team!
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  • Einhanderkiller

    Posted Mar 14, 2009 12:57 am GMT

    I want more Indievelopment!

  • uberjannie

    Posted Nov 3, 2008 12:49 pm GMT

    still no game? =(

  • hexagram244

    Posted May 10, 2008 4:43 pm GMT

    There has been quite a few updates, check out their myspace page. They are still working on the game...

  • TehEliteElite

    Posted Feb 13, 2008 7:41 pm GMT

    It appears not...

  • ootp2003

    Posted Jan 10, 2008 7:46 pm GMT

    Has there been any update on this project over the past few months or so?

  • crazad posted Jul 28, 2007 4:58 pm GMT (does not meet display criteria. login to show)

    crazad

    Posted Jul 28, 2007 4:58 pm GMT (hide)

    These guys sold out big time. Their idea at the beginning were to make a 'realistic futuristic tactical' shooter. They spent a heap of time working on the dynamics of movement and shooting as a soldier... and now?

    RUN AND GUN!!!

    Just another typical fps. Oh... and plug in the laptop from dell some more you sell outs. Why don't you just call in a coke endorsement too?

    I'll give you credit for putting up your cash and time. I understand that you will have to change the game because of time and resources. But because of this... you don't stand out.

    Well done on the effort... but this game is now dead to me. Btw - what is with shooting through walls? I understand some walls can be shot through... but that defeats the purpose of COVER - which just makes people want to RUN AND GUN!!!

    Your better off dodging in the open than hiding behind cover and STILL BEING SHOT!!! This game will turn into UNREAL TOURNAMENT.

    Everyone check out, "insurgency" for a beta that tries for modern Iraq conflict REALISM. Has potential to ACHIEVE what these guys abandoned on.

    Polished for a beta and uses half life 2: source engine. Also done by the same guys who did "Red Orchestra".

    http://www.insmod.net/

  • hollywoodninja

    Posted Jun 26, 2007 5:17 pm GMT

    Its great to see that an indie company is making their project a reality going into business where its normally controlled by the big companies. However, keep in mind that you have to please gamers who have already been jaded by the big budgeted games out there. I'm an independent movie maker..and I learned that audiences would still slaughter it comparing it to big movies.. Is it fair? Maybe not. Now..an independent company making a game that rivals the quality and production of the big games..now that is a testament of greatness.

  • spaceseel

    Posted Jun 8, 2007 6:37 am GMT

    Great Show! I hope that they continue with this series. It may be helpful for when me and my friend decide to make our own FPS game.

  • betamon

    Posted May 23, 2007 2:32 pm GMT

    I guess I was wrong, but I thought it said there'd be another new episode this week, 5/23. I know they had it up briefly for this Wednesday on the homepage and now it's showing nothing, so I don't know what's happening. Hopefully they will continue to update us on this game, though.

  • Cloud_Elve

    Posted May 21, 2007 10:41 am GMT

    Damn I want to play BPRE

    I love the idea of being able to buy equipment (bit like an RPG) with credits you mostly earn from capturing objectives, rather than from running around killing as many people as possible. That encourages teamplay.

    The map looks absolutely fantastic, but with one snag: As far as I can see, shooting a people going up / ontop of a building is like shooting ducks in a barrel because all the little "porches" and raised platforms are made of metal [ = penetrable material ]. I would recommend to either make sure the stuff is fairly bullet resistant, or cover up the walkways a bit more (so it's harder to see the people there). Otherwise, absolutely fantastic game, I can't wait to see it on store shelves! Best of luck to all of you guys at Echelon Software!

  • K1LLSWITCH

    Posted May 15, 2007 7:48 am GMT

    Finally it's complete. My eye's can rest now. It took me a week but I've finally watched all 10 episodes of this magnificant series Indie-velopment.

    Black Powder Red Earth looks to be a decent game. However, I'm still curious on what platform this title will be released on, PC or console? I've learned alot of what it takes to create a game from scratch, learn new software, build levels that will appeal to the gamer, pitch the game demo to potential publishers, and watch it take off. And to a person that is looking to be in this kind of field it's invaluable to me of what I should do in terms of college courses.

    Anyways, thanks Gamespot for a great series and I hope that we'll see more of these in the future.

  • jcruzen

    Posted May 14, 2007 5:40 pm GMT

    How do u fly in the game?

  • Demokk

    Posted May 13, 2007 1:15 am GMT

    Best of luck! I hope you find a good publisher. The tech demo looked amazing, 90 days, wow! Hope there's a season 2. =P

  • ult1matex64

    Posted May 12, 2007 7:30 am GMT

    Hey guys been watching this, just would like to say good luck on your project, I want to get into the same industry someday has a 3D Artist + Texture Artist, games looks awesome, hope UE3 was awesome to use, again best of luck!

  • hexagram244

    Posted May 11, 2007 11:35 am GMT

    I do games development and this show is awesome for me to watch! Hats off lads! =)

  • T-92

    Posted May 11, 2007 11:31 am GMT

    So this was the last episode? Sad...

  • xs101uk

    Posted May 10, 2007 8:19 pm GMT

    Best of luck to you guys! Great team work and I have to say...making a decent tech demo within the 90 day restriction is amazing.

    Hope to see more vids of you guys up here soon. Oh, and really hoping to see your game on store shelves in the future.

  • Equilibrium_340

    Posted May 10, 2007 7:56 pm GMT

    Tip- You guys would do better if you model your game kinda after America's Army. There's no game closer to realism than that game.

  • The_Puppeteer

    Posted May 10, 2007 6:51 pm GMT

    Best of luck to you guys in marketing it. Looks real good and the shooting through walls idea is pretty good. Hope to see a demo for use coming soon.

  • pspdemoboy52

    Posted May 10, 2007 4:28 pm GMT

    I haven't watched the episode yet but I hope that they continue this show with a new game development team. That would be sweet because I really enjoyed this show.

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