James Silva isn't your ordinary independent developer. After winning Microsoft's Dream, Build, Play contest acclaimed with his critically and commercially the Dishwasher: Dead Samurai, the young developer received a contract to see the game published on The Xbox Live Arcade.
Now Silva has returned with the quirky, retro and equally impressive I MAED A GAM3 W1TH ZOMBIES 1IN IT!!1. The game, a twin-stick shooter with cartoony graphics and one hell of a soundtrack is a bit of a word of mouth title -- the type of game you're more than likely going to recieve a text message from your freinds about at three in the morning. But make no mistake about it, it's worth the loss of sleep.
Silva recently sat down and talked exclusivley with XBFF about his games, becoming a minor celebrity...and...Bruce Lee...
OX writes: "With certain achievements, game developers indulge in some crafty in-jokery that you'll only get with a bit of insider knowledge, leaving those not in the know utterly baffled as to what they've just unlocked and why. Join us for seven achievements and trophies that really need some explaining."
Console Monster writes: "Today I had the opportunity to sit down with James Silva and Michelle Juett Silva, the folks behind the Dishwasher and Charlie Murder games. They took a bit of time to answer some questions about their latest title 'Salt and Sanctuary' and give some insight on the development process over at SkaStudios."
The earliest generations of video gamers have now grown into the people who create all forms of entertainment. Among them is Schenectady, New York resident Michelle Juett Silva. As one-half of the married couple behind indie video game developer Ska Studios, she has turned a lifelong love of video gaming into a storied industry career.
