The announcement is in Latvian, because we are looking for Latvia-based gameplay programmer.

Coldwild Games meklē Datorspēļu Programmētāju. Darbs pusslodzei, aptuveni 80 stundas mēnesī. Varam arī vienoties par nepilno darba laiku ar elastīgo stundu skaitu. Darbs ir savienojams ar studijām.

Mēs esam augošs indie datorspēļu izstrādes kolektīvs, kurš jau piecus gadus veido spēles datoriem un spēļu konsolēm. Šobrīd strādājām pie Stories from the Outbreak: zombiju spēles, kuras notikumi norisinās Latvijā. Tavi uzdevumi būs saistīti ar satura likšanu spēlē, balstoties uz spēles dizaina dokumentu.

Gribam veidot spēles, kas ļauj cilvēkiem pieredzēt dažādas emocijas, nevis vienkārši notriekt laiku.

Kas būs nepieciešams no tavas puses:

• Implementēt dizainera izdomātu saturu spēlē
• Spēja patstāvīgi lasīt un saprast kodu
• Pieredze ar GIT versiju kontroli
• Programmēšanas pieredze ar piemēriem, kurus vari parādīt
• Angļu valodas zināšanas

Būtu labi, bet neobligāti, ja tu:
– Proti strādāt ar Unity

Ko varam piedāvāt no mūsu puses:

• Brīvu darba grafiku, kas ir apvienojams ar studijām
• Darbu no mājām
• Iespēju attīstīties gamedev virzienā
• Stundas likme sākot ar 7.5 EUR (NET)
• Procentu no pabeigtu projektu peļņas, ja sadarbība ir sekmīga

Savu CV un dažus teikumus par sevi sūti uz contact[at]coldwild[dot]com vai raksti linkedinā. Pat ja nekas nesanāks šoreiz, būšu priecīgs ar tevi iepazīties #teirdarbs

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Coldwild Games is looking for someone who can give us extra help with Luna’s Fishing Garden, a nonviolent garden building and fishing game. You can play the demo here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1477790/Lunas_Fishing_Garden/

Right now the plot feels passable, but we want to improve that and make it great by having better character interactions and meaningful task descriptions. The game design is pretty much figured out, but discussing new ideas is not entirely off the table. The target duration of the main game is roughly ~2-3 hours.

The tasks:

• Improving the plot, coming up with the quests
• Writing meaningful character dialogue

Requirements:

• at least one finished game (peaceful games are a plus)
• good communication skills and ability to work independently
• fluent English language
• independent contractor status (for tax purposes)

This is a paid gig. You will also get a profit share from the game.

This is a one-game contract, but in case of successful cooperation we’d be happy to explore further opportunities for our cooperation.

Please send in your portfolio (list of works), a very brief intro and preferred rate to contact[at]coldwild[dot]com until 20th of February – we are a small indie studio from Latvia, but we are ready to consider all rates, since we just want to make a good game

Here’s how the process will go:

• you send in your portfolio
• shortlisted candidates will need to do a brief call
• a small paid task assignment
• chosen final candidate gets the contract

I will try to answer everyone, but I am just one person in an endless human ocean.

If you have any questions, please drop a letter to: contact[at]coldwild[dot]com

• How are we doing
• Merchant of the Skies patch
• What’s going on in the studio now

Luna’s Fishing Garden store page can be found here

Mailing list signup form: http://eepurl.com/cYW9x1

• New Game Announced!
• How are we doing
• Safe holidays to you!

Luna’s Fishing Garden store page can be found here

Mailing list signup form: http://eepurl.com/cYW9x1

• Expense report
• Console release
• Staycation
• Lake cows!
• What happens next

Mailing list signup form: http://eepurl.com/cYW9x1

Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story adds an ally system that handles levelling based on conversations rather than enemies killed.

Riga, Latvia – November 30, 2018 – Latvian gamedev company Coldwild Games anounces their game, Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story on Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox One consoles. Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a shoot-em-up (SHMUP) game that features a unique addition to the genre: story-driven character progression. Set in the Lazy Galaxy universe, player takes a role of a robot H-34-RT, set to complete the mission given to him by the civilization that is long gone. On his way, he must find new allies and determine how important is his mission to him.

“As a small Latvian company, we are proud to be the local indie pioneers of console releases. We wanted to enhance the traditional shmup experience, not simply through well-polished gameplay, but also by adding meaningful plot and character interactions to it”
– Elena Nazarenko, Artist of Coldwild Games.

After quitting their jobs, a Latvian couple publishes their second serious game on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. The unique feature of Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is controlling three character ships instead of one. Rather than getting experience from kills, the characters level up by talking to each other. In the end, players get the adrenaline rush of shoot-em-ups combined with a squad-based system and meaningful conversations between characters.

Watch the Xbox trailer here:

The game features 8 different levels with unique bosses, 6 ships and 6 allies to unlock, each one of them significantly affecting the gameplay. The traditional SHMUP gameplay is also there: the main goal of each level is still to progress forward while destroying everything that moves.

Do you have what it takes to complete the mission? Get the Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on 14^th of December

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Rebel Story Press Kit can be found here: http://coldwild.com/presskit/sheet.php?p=rebel_story

We’ve published Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story demo!

The demo features two levels, two ships and three different heroes. It is available on Windows / Mac / Linux.

About the game:

Lazy Galaxy: Rebel Story is a roguelite shmup with advanced narrative. An old robot named H-34-RT wakes up in a derelict space station orbiting his home planet. His civilization was destroyed long ago by evil O’Xelg, but he has yet to figure that out. After an initial shock, he decides to follow his old defense routines: that means fighting the invaders, even if he is alone now.

Go grab it for free on Steam!

Hey hey! This week’s devlog covers the addition of enemies to make the game feel more alive and saturated. Before that the action felt a bit lacking, but it feels so much better now. Check out the video if you want to know more (and maybe get access to  closed beta!).

Cheers,
Vladimir

Hey hey! Here’s a new entry from our devlog: I’m showing off the new explosions and preparing for the closed beta on our discord channel. Right now the challenge switches from polish to improving the game design: some levels feel a bit empty and we’re going to be focusing on fixing it this time. Hope you have a good day!

Best,
Vladimir

Hey everyone! It’s time for the second Rebel Story Devlog #2!

TL;DW:

• More Enemies
• Better Pickups
• Boss Visuals Improved
• Performance Improvements

Really excited to publish the demo soon! ? Stay tuned for more updates next week.