Pixel Mine, a new game studio in Austin, is looking to "reinvent the game development and publishing business model." They say the way they're going to do this is by creating "innovative short play titles that focus on community and maintaining high production values." Last time we checked, that's called the downloadable casual games market. Guess we'll have to wait until the Austin Game Developers Conference (Sept. 5-7) to find out what they're spouting about because that's when they'll have their big reveal.Pixel Mine is a studio with veteran developers from the Ultima, Wing Commander, Medal of Honor and Deus Ex series. Pixel Mine's Chief Tech Officer Michael Songy says, "As budgets grow, developers and publishers are taking fewer risks and delivering more derivative cookie-cutter titles. Our unique approach to game development and publishing will enable Pixel Mine to create and deliver the kind of innovative titles that gamers are looking for." Pixel Mine games will be featured on their own website and allow for micro-payment systems. They'll announce their first game at the Austin GDC.
