Tom Christiansen

Former Good Morning America child star, Tom spends his time these days writing lots of things for people to read. He's a fan of independently developed video games, and always roots for the underdog. Send him animated .gifs on Twitter: @tomscott90. He likes those things

Reviews
June 27, 2014
Tiny Barbarian DX: Chapter 2 Review – BEES!
By Tom Christiansen
There I was, a barbarian, riding through the air upon my giant war bumblebee, buzzing onward to defeat the evil gorillas flying around me in spaceships. I was dodging thorny vines, sweeping away the pesky primates with my sword, and …
Deals
June 24, 2014
Humble’s “Done Quick” Bundle Beats Steam Sale Prices
By Tom Christiansen
The newest bundle available from Humble features ten indie games that cater to players who enjoy speed running (attempting to play through an entire game in record time). The Summer Games Done Quick bundle is slightly different than the typical …
News
June 23, 2014
New Report Details Jaw-Dropping Google Play Revenue Figures
By Tom Christiansen
A new report published by App Annie today claims that revenue from games was responsible for 90% of Google Play revenue in the first quarter of 2014. The report also explained that Google Play’s quarterly app revenue more than doubled …
Game Development
June 21, 2014
13 Years in the Making, This Is the Game That Time Forgot
By Tom Christiansen
As the credits rolled up the screen for The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Adam Butcher headed home inspired and determined to make an epic adventure video game. He was fourteen at the time. Fast-forward to …
News
June 20, 2014
This Is Why You Should Buy Trine During the Steam Summer Sale
By Tom Christiansen
I’m going to just say it: Trine is one of my favorite game series. Since the original’s release in 2009, I’ve enjoyed frolicking through the series’ beautifully designed levels as the wizard, knight, and assassin triumvirate. The puzzles are designed …
Reviews
June 19, 2014
Crystal Catacombs Review: Retro Rust
By Tom Christiansen
Nearly two years ago, Crystal Catacombs blew past its $7,500 Kickstarter goal, going on to collect over $16,000 in funding. Now, after years of development, Crystal Catacombs seeks to deliver players a vintage gaming experience, heavily inspired by Super Metroid …
Culture
June 18, 2014
“This Is Phil Fish” Is More about You than Phil
By Tom Christiansen
This Is Phil Fish is a 20-minute video essay by Ian Danskin which focuses on the public’s perception of fame and uses Phil Fish, primarily, as an example to illustrate its point. Fish rose to celebrity in 2012 following the …
Reviews
June 13, 2014
A Tale of Survival Review: Utterly Unsurvivable
By Tom Christiansen
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a conglomeration of millions of pieces of trash discarded into the Pacific Ocean that collected together over time to create a literal island of garbage. As my A Tale of Survival character stumbled upon …

Tom Christiansen

Tiny Barbarian DX: Chapter 2 Review – BEES!

Humble’s “Done Quick” Bundle Beats Steam Sale Prices

New Report Details Jaw-Dropping Google Play Revenue Figures

13 Years in the Making, This Is the Game That Time Forgot

This Is Why You Should Buy Trine During the Steam Summer Sale

Crystal Catacombs Review: Retro Rust

“This Is Phil Fish” Is More about You than Phil

A Tale of Survival Review: Utterly Unsurvivable

New Genre-defining Action-Healer, 3 Healers Fables The History of Three Influential Figureheads Without Combat

Narrative Mystery Game Edicts of the Truthsinger: The Orb of Artemagus Drops a Steam Demo

Phasmophobia-Like Co-Op Horror Survival Fearwoods Drops a New Trailer on Steam

Racc & Roll Is an Upcoming Co-Op Metal Detecting Hangout Game on Steam