After Angry Birds proved that cute and cuddly video game characters could be just as cute and cuddly in real life, every notable developer seemed to jump into the plush toy market. You can buy Cut the Rope stuffies, fluffy Fruit Ninja figures - the list goes on and on. But what about well-loved indie games? Could they break out of their digital prisons too?
I'd like to take this opportunity to formally announce that Gamezebo is switching focus and becoming a film-centric website. Okay, that's a lie, but if there was any movie that might get me to consider it, it would be Kooky. Released on iTunes yesterday by Amanita Design, the feature-length puppet film tells the story of a lost stuff bear's quest to survive in a fantastical woodland wilderness. And it's absolutely oozing with heart.
If you haven't had a chance to read our review for Botanicula yet, the latest game from Machinarium developers Amanita Design, you should. The game launched today, and earned a much-deserved perfect score right here on Gamezebo. And it's launching at the perfect price: whatever you want to pay.