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  • Massively exclusive: Inside the mind of Mind Candy's Michael Smith

    by 
    Seraphina Brennan
    Seraphina Brennan
    04.30.2008

    I recently had the opportunity to sit down and spend some quality time with the CEO of Mind Candy, Michael Smith. I picked his brain about Mind Candy's newest game, Moshi Monsters, how they're going to attract and protect the kids that play it, and what some of Michael's favorite past-time activities are. Plus, we even discussed a little background on Perplex City, and the status of the anticipated alternate reality game, Perplex City Season 2. Interested in what goes on in the mind of one of Britain's most innovative game developers? Read on after the break and find out!

  • Lost. The Monster. Reward: Cuteness.

    by 
    Seraphina Brennan
    Seraphina Brennan
    04.23.2008

    Do you like cuteness? Do you like monsters? Do you like puzzles?If you said yes to all three, then do we have the multiplayer game for you! As we reported earlier, Mind Candy, the crazy developers behind the super-huge alternate reality game Perplex City, have been working on something for the children. Their result is Moshi Monsters, a cross between a Tamagotchi, Brain Age, and sheer attitude.The picture to the right is Smigglesnuff. Smigglesnuff likes two things: the word "miasma" and choptastic moves. Oh, sure, she enjoys the tickles I give her, but don't mess with her unless you want your face re-arranged. Go visit her if you want to find out for yourself.