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Michael T. Astolfi is a game designer, researcher, and improviser who uses evolutionary psychology to make and study video games. He holds a B.A. in Evolutionary Psychology from Boston University, and a Master's in The Design and Psychology of Video Games from New York University. Mike is the Lead Game Designer and a Co-Founder of Blacktorch Games, a New York-based mobile game developer. Blacktorch's first game, "Don't Fry the Frog!," is available now on the App Store. With another collaborator, Aaron Rasmussen, Mike successfully Kickstarted and developed a video game with no graphics called "BlindSide." This audio-only game delivers an identical play experience to both sighted and visually impaired gamers, has neat gyro-based controls, and is available now on the App Store (iOS) and Desura (PC/Mac).

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BrownstoneCowboy
BrownstoneCowboy - - 3 comments @ BlindSide

BlindSide is now available for purchase!

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BrownstoneCowboy
BrownstoneCowboy - - 3 comments @ BlindSide

Hi reizyzy! The game will be available to the public tonight at midnight! :D

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BrownstoneCowboy
BrownstoneCowboy - - 3 comments @ BlindSide

Hi Terry3030,

Yes, there is just a UI and a splash start screen. The UI has indicators that light up when you are moving forward/backward and turning (We'll have screen shots of this soon). Other than that, you wear headphones to hear the procedural 3D audio, use the arrow keys to move, and can get hints by pressing "H"

Look for more news and a release in the very near future. If you just can't wait, you can check out the iOS verison of the game for iPhone, iPad, and iPod on the App Store or check out our website, Blindsidegame.com

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