It’s not uncommon for me to get asked on Twitter (when I was active there) why we don’t unit test games? They would mention how they work in blah blah industry and do unit testing all the time and it’s virtually eliminated the need for human testers. They then go on to call me a jerk face and tell me I make stupid games.
OK, I made up that last part, but sometimes it feels like they said it.
If you’re wondering why Thimbleweed Park isn’t anywhere to be seen in the IGF awards, it’s because we didn’t submit it. I have some issues with the IGF. The IGF doesn’t do this, but I also won’t submit to any awards that make you pay just to be considered (BAFTAs, DICE). Awards are basically cool-kid popularity contests and often have nothing to do with how good the game actually is. This is also true for movies and music. The academy award isn’t the best movie, it’s the best movie made by people academy voters think are cool or “in”.