They Can't All Be Zingers!

So, that’s me gone from Firebrand!

barry_island — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:45:30 +0000

My work there is done. On to the next adventure! Not sure what it is yet, but it’ll start with some freelance audio stuff most probably.

The games I have been working on at Firebrand (iOS games) should be out in a few months. One in particular has some very nifty music wot I done.

So yeah!

Shepherd – NOW OUT!

barry_island — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:41:01 +0000

Aaaaand here’s the launch trailer…

Here’s the iTunes link… http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shepherd/id440987743?mt=8

Please go and buy it! It’s only 69p!

Shepherd – pre-launch teaser trailer up!

barry_island — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:55:37 +0000

Infinite State Games have released the pre-launch teaser trailer for Shepherd!

Enjoy and spread the word

Jimmy Dodger!

barry_island — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:30:04 +0000

Hahah, I’d forgotten all about this until I woke up this morning singing the music…

In about 2008 when I was working in Croydon, I did the music for my chum Matthew Downie’s game ‘Jimmy Dodger’. Here’s its catchy in-game track…

Jimmy Dodger is a game where you dodge stuff for as long as you can, and of course, collect lots of fruit!

If you liked Jimmy Dodger, and I’m sure you did, you should pop along to Matthew’s web page and download more of his awesome, eccentric wee games

Pixy Products Games

Crackdown 2: Deluge DLC on Eastenders!

barry_island — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:49:53 +0000

Just in time for the one year anniversary of Crackdown 2′s DLC pack ‘Deluge Pack’ being released, last night, Ben off Eastenders was playing it!

I was the Producer on this DLC pack and I’m also quite fond of Ben off Eastenders, so this was quite the career highlight!

And don’t forget, you can still buy Deluge and get in on the RED HOT ARCADE ACTION it provides!

Pop along here and buy the Deluge Premium pack today and you could be gaming with Ben!

Catch the whole scene here on YouTube: http://t.co/UsRQWhG

Le Montage

barry_island — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:43:06 +0000

This weekend I put the finishing touches to what seems to be some montage music.

I was originally trying to start writing a Eurovision entry but it went wrong. Enjoy!

Ambient Work

barry_island — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:19:15 +0000

This week, I’ve been making ambient music.

It’s a genre I’m not familiar with, so it was fun to learn a new avenue.

Here’s a couple of slow relaxing, slightly mournful tracks…

NFS: The Run 3DS/Wii gone GOLD!

barry_island — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:07:39 +0000

The latest game I’ve been working on, Need for Speed: The Run for 3DS and Wii, went gold yesterday!

HOORAY!

It’s due for release on the 15th November in the US, 18th November everywhere else.

Here’s a cheeky preview someone shot at Gamescom of one of my favourite sections in the game, Redwood Forest.

Shepherd – Championship Mode track

barry_island — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:01:49 +0000

We’re just getting the last bit of polish and gameplay massaging in for Shepherd just now, including a mind-blowingly intense Championship Mode.

Just putting the finishing touches on the audio too. Here’s a sneak peek of the Championship Mode remix tune

Shepherd – Coming VERY soon now!

barry_island — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:52:19 +0000

We’re all very excited over at Infinite States Games at the moment as we’re putting together the final bits for Shepherd.

Protect your flock from evil, carnivorous aliens intent on stealing them for supper!

Features:

Classic fast-paced, old-school arcade action.
Game Center compatibility (achievements and online high scores).
Endless power up system rewarding skill with increased killing capability.
Skill-based multiplier system adding rewarding depth to the scoring.
Multiple enemy types, each posing a different threat to your herd.
Destructible terrain conceals additional power ups and bonuses.
Main game and score attack modes to compete against your friend’s scores.
Devastating smart bombs for when things get too much.
Simple and easy to use control system.
Quirky but banging soundtrack