The game development world got a bit of a surprise late in February when it was revealed that Gas Powered Games was taking over as the primary developer of Age of Empires Online, the upcoming online free-to-play RTS game from Microsoft Games Studios.
So what does this mean for the game's development? Big Download went right to the source and got in touch with Gas Powered's founder and CEO Chris Taylor to find out more about how this switch came about, if the team will ever go back to its previously announced RTS game Kings and Castles and more.
Kanoogi CEO Chris Taylor talks about Intergalactic Space Empire, his love for making pottery, and his expansive knowledge of hair metal.
Chris Taylor was once the founder and CEO of Gas Powered Games, responsible for the the Supreme Commander series and the first 2 Dungeon Siege games. Bought over by Wargaming back in early 2013 to prevent a closure due to financial difficulties, Chris Taylor recently announced he has left the company after more than 3 years, with no games shipped or officially announced.
Chris Taylor Xbox could use a creative mind or new blood for anyone one of their studios , maybe look into it .
I thought wargaming had bought the rights to Total Anniilation and Chris was working on a much needed reboot or sequel. Chris, please do that, even if it doesnt have the name. Surpreme Commander was good, but TA was better, bring back downloadable units and that same gameplay.
Game Tangents | In the news this week, EA is found having released deceptive ads in England, and a Finnish game tournament reverses its ban on female competitors. Also, we talk a little more Wii U games as Wii U month continues.
