Launch day is always a bit nerve wracking for me. Not only because there’s a new portion of PAIN out there for you to enjoy, but also because maybe you won’t dig it as much as I do (it could happen). Fortunately we are always on the job so when you don’t like something we do our best to make it better. The Museum to me feels like PAIN has come full circle. Some of your old Modes are back (Spank The Monkey) and we even improved our overhead camera! Bowling is in effect. You can even practice Bowling!
You might have noticed that I have been less than visible lately. That’s because of a few things. Usually when we get closer to release I am bogged down in process. This was definitely the case this time. The fun part about being a producer is working on games and deciding what is fun and what isn’t. The not so glamorous part is working in Excel and PowerPoint. That’s where I’ve been. Trying to answer questions like:
What does PAIN look like a year from now?
What do we do to make sure we are relevant?
How can I make Idol Minds suffer because I have to work in PowerPoint?
Have I done all I can to make Dave, Carl, Jeff, Mark & Peter’s life miserable?
I’m not fully done getting ALL that work done, but I think I have our next twelve months charted out and I am always good at making Idol Minds miserable.
Who’s this Smooth Jarvis?
For the last few months we have been working rather closely with the excellent people at AXE on some very cool promotions. If you watch any of the AXE commercials it’s quite easy to see why they get along so well with the PAIN team. They wanted to know if Jarvis could use a makeover (AXE Style)? Personally, I thought it was high time Jarvis got some better gear. Smooth Jarvis is the result of our meetings. It won’t end there. Make sure you get real comfy with Smooth Jarvis and all his poses (Double Pits to Chesty). Brush up on your PAIN movie skillz. There WILL be a test later. If you’re good enough there just might be some cool loot in it for you.
The Princess is in the building!
Yes she’s been all over our Interface. Yes.. she should be all over your PS3 by now. Very soon I will tell you how to get your favorite chubby royalty in PAIN. I still haven’t decided how we will make it happen but if you have any cake-related ideas shout me out.
Knock dem Bloks
Our first Naughty Bit is out today, “Knockin' Bloks”. It was created after you all had so much fun with our first PAINLab. It’s really REALLY fun. I have a ball with it. I have my own personal high scores, it’s going to be really fun to see how long they last. You hardcore PAIN mutants seem to make my efforts look laughable inside of a week. I like this bit because it’s straightforward. Either you are quick or you are precise. Good luck on the leaderboards!
We have more things coming out in the next few weeks. Until that time… practice your Smoothness.
PEACE