GDC08: World of Goo devs talk publishers, Portal love
by Ross Miller 
{ Feb 21st 2008 at 10:00AM }
If you're looking for breaking news from the developers of World of Goo, you won't find it here. Instead, Kyle (art, music, design) and Ron (business, engineering, programming) told Mahalo Daily's Veronica Belmont about how the fictional in-game corporation was inspired by publishers.
There is also a mysterious sign painter, whose obsession they suggest is bordering on creepy infatuation. When Belmont asks if there's any relation to Portal, Rob asserts that Glados didn't actually love the main character in the game. As unhealthy as it was, we still think there's a case to be made for Glados having at least some affinity for your character. World of Goo won Technical Excellence and Design Innovation at this week's IGF awards. The game is due out this year on PC, Mac and Nintendo Wii.
There is also a mysterious sign painter, whose obsession they suggest is bordering on creepy infatuation. When Belmont asks if there's any relation to Portal, Rob asserts that Glados didn't actually love the main character in the game. As unhealthy as it was, we still think there's a case to be made for Glados having at least some affinity for your character. World of Goo won Technical Excellence and Design Innovation at this week's IGF awards. The game is due out this year on PC, Mac and Nintendo Wii.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
danny. @ Feb 21st 2008 10:58AM
Kyle seems to have that Ricky Bobby problem with not knowing what to do with his hands.
DomoBraden @ Feb 21st 2008 11:14AM
He also seems to be very, VERY high...or possibly borderline-insane..or maybe he was trying to joke but was too nervous?? >_>'
RDX @ Feb 21st 2008 11:32AM
It kind of seems that they both think the interviewer was accusing them of ripping off Portal. They kind of get a little defensive.
mr mobius @ Feb 21st 2008 12:53PM
I agree. It does seem like they thought she was accusing them of plagiarising Portal. They did get very defensive and it'd played better for them if they didn't get as defensive since makes them seem anxious to not show this similarity.
There are huge differences in these two games though. Looks like could have potential.
Lifeisaglitch @ Feb 21st 2008 12:29PM
He can move things with his mind... wow
This game looks crazy fun :)
Sihylm @ Feb 21st 2008 4:44PM
I'm buying this game. Based entirely on this interview.
These guys have like an offbeat cha bonus of 9!
hvnlysoldr @ Feb 21st 2008 11:44PM
There's now a world of goo in my pants.