GDC08: IGF finalist interview - Noitu Love 2
by Scott Jon Siegel 
{ Feb 24th 2008 at 2:00PM }
Noitu Love 2: Devolution is described by its designer as being similar to Metal Slug, but easier (thankfully), and controlled entirely with the mouse. It didn't walk away with any awards from this year's Independent Games Festival -- having been beaten in the Seumus McNally Grand Prize category by Crayon Physics Deluxe -- but Noitu's sharp graphics and frenetic gameplay have certainly caught our eye.
Check out our interview with the developer Joakim Sandberg above, courtesy of Mahalo Daily and vampire slayer/Mahalo correspondent Veronica Belmont.
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BIGGEN @ Feb 24th 2008 2:40PM
kewt gurl. those dudes seemed totally uncomfortable speaking with said female.
Obie @ Feb 24th 2008 2:59PM
Being on camera can be intimidating too.
Still, those games look cool I hope they make it onto console soon!
Dauragon88 @ Feb 24th 2008 2:44PM
Man, I really want to play world of goo now.
ApolloIV @ Feb 24th 2008 2:57PM
"The reason you are playing this is you want pie." No screw you, were not falling for this trick again.
jcd @ Feb 24th 2008 3:56PM
uhm, the pie is a lie?
Snake @ Feb 24th 2008 6:40PM
The girl talks likes there's no tomorrow lol, and it look’s like she really knows what she’s talking about.
Plus she’s very sexy too lol...
Babes and video games, what a fantastic combination!:)
John McPoop @ Feb 24th 2008 7:16PM
Is it true that Veronica Belmont is Ryan Blocks (Engadget Editor) chick? If so then thats pretty funny considering she has had all of the big conferences lately on Mahalo Daily. Conflict of interest anyone?? If it's true I can't say that I blame him. She seems qualified and well I would do the same for my girl if I could.
Dahk @ Feb 24th 2008 11:22PM
It's true and its publicly known.
I don't think there's a conflict of interest. Engadget and Joystiq readily partner with Mahalo Daily to provide camera footage on conferences. These conferences and whatnot are all MADE for networking anyway.
John McPoop @ Feb 24th 2008 11:42PM
@Dahk
I understand but it looks to me that the conflict is her getting the gig because she is his chick. If Mahalo got these events before they hooked up then I suppose its not as big of a deal. See what I am saying? As i said I don't blame him and she does seem somewhat capable and qualified.
Curmeo @ Feb 25th 2008 6:42AM
as far as im concerned, Veronica Belmont isnt qualified enough to be reporting on games. she doesnt know much about the industry, and i've more than once spotted amateur errors from her coverage of video game related stuff. and she doesnt do a good job of actually describing the product either; she doesnt get what information consumers want to know. instead, she'll jump on a Wii balance board, smile, say some words like "wow this is fun", and end the segment with some lame line.
i guess it only takes a pretty face and half a brain for a woman to be successful in gaming journalism or for that matter tech in general. its a shame.
driven2sin @ Feb 25th 2008 4:45PM
like you would watch some nerd engineer explain it in more detail?