Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Hotline Miami's Cactus on the price of freeware development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/hotline-miamis-cactus-on-the-price-of-freeware-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/hotline-miamis-cactus-on-the-price-of-freeware-development/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/02/hotline-miamis-cactus-on-the-price-of-freeware-development/#comments Hotline Miami's Cactus on the price of freeware game developmentHotline Miami designer Jonatan Söderström - perhaps better known by his prickly development alias, Cactus - began his career in freeware, developing smaller, experimental games that anyone with the appropriate hardware could download and play at any time, game-development hippie-communism style. Some of his games include Norrland, Shotgun Ninja, Psychosomnium, Minubeat, Clean Asia! and Keyboard Drumset Fucking Werewolf. That last one, created in three weeks in October 2011, features art by Hotline Miami co-creator Dennis Wedin.

Together, Wedin and Söderström form Dennaton Games, and they are part of the rising cult of indie superstars. But the draw of fame and fortune wasn't why Söderström stopped making freeware games.

"I didn't want to become homeless," Söderström told Joystiq at GDC. By February of this year, Hotline Miami clocked 300,000 PC sales, and PS3 and Vita ports by Abstraction Games are currently "pretty much done," expected to hit in May, Wedin said. Söderström isn't in danger of being homeless right now. Still, reverting to freeware development poses an interesting challenge.

"I kind of want to start doing freeware games again, but when you put so much work into something that turns out really good, it feels hard to do smaller things that won't be as good," Söderström said. It's all about "finding the inspiration to do something that seems worthwhile," he continued. "When you work on a big game for a long while, you start thinking in ideas that only work if they are big. It's difficult to turn to the other mindset, especially when you are still working on the next big thing."

Dennaton is digging into development on the sequel to Hotline Miami, a large game with parallel plots taking place in the early 90s, and after that Wedin and Söderström have ideas for fresh IPs. They'll probably be bigger games, even if Dennaton doesn't intend for them to be.

"Hotline Miami wasn't meant to be big," Wedin said.

JoystiqHotline Miami's Cactus on the price of freeware development originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennaton-gamesdennis-wedinfreewarehotline-miamiIndiejonatan-soderstrommacpcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitaTue, 02 Apr 2013 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami sequel takes out parallel plots, emotion of early 90s]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/29/hotline-miami-sequel-takes-out-parallel-plots-emotion-of-early/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/29/hotline-miami-sequel-takes-out-parallel-plots-emotion-of-early/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/29/hotline-miami-sequel-takes-out-parallel-plots-emotion-of-early/#comments Hotline Miami sequel takes out parallel plots, emotion of the early 90sThe sequel to Hotline Miami tackles the more touchy-feely aspects of the early 90s, Dennaton Games duo Jonatan Söderström and Dennis Wedin tell Joystiq at GDC. The gameplay will stray in a few different directions, with parallel plots built around the first game, and more attention on emotional experiences.

It's planned for PC, although Abstraction, the company currently porting Hotline Miami to Vita, can now work on the sequel's port "right away," Wedin says. Dennaton is in talks with Sony, but if all goes well the sequel may ship day-and-date on PC and Vita, Wedin and Söderström say. Devolver Digital is on tap to publish again, and Dennaton is still talking with them, too.

"They've been super nice," Söderström says. Wedin chimes in, "They let us do whatever we want."

The protagonist of Hotline Miami - Dennaton is cool with the name "Jacket" - has a minor part in the next game, but he won't be a playable character. The music will feel familiar, too, with a few bands recycled from Hotline Miami and some new groups, but no original score.

If any of that is unsatisfactory to any fans of the series, chill out - the sequel is lucky it even exists, at least right now. Söderström and Wedin both wanted to work on a brand new IP, but they couldn't stop talking about Hotline Miami, so they decided to finish that project first. This sequel marks the end of Hotline Miami for Dennaton.

"It's the grand finale, for us," Wedin says.

JoystiqHotline Miami sequel takes out parallel plots, emotion of early 90s originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennaton-gamesdennis-wedinhotline-miamijonatan-soderstrompcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitaFri, 29 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami takes a shot at Mac, available now on Steam]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/hotline-miami-takes-a-shot-at-mac-available-now-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/hotline-miami-takes-a-shot-at-mac-available-now-on-steam/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/hotline-miami-takes-a-shot-at-mac-available-now-on-steam/#comments Hotline Miami takes a shot at Mac, available now on SteamHotline Miami is making a mess of Mac, starting today on Steam. It's $10 right now, which really is a steal for "one of the better arcade action games to come along in a while."

The Mac launch is a nice bonus for those itching to get Hotline Miami on PS3 and Vita this spring, coming from port extraordinaire Abstraction Games, with oversight from developer Dennaton. The Hotline Miami soundtrack is just as good as the game itself, which is why it also goes for $10 on Steam, though that thing's been playable on Mac for a while now.

JoystiqHotline Miami takes a shot at Mac, available now on Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Taste the happy, Vita and PS3 owners, because the raw violence-o-rama that is Hotline Miami is coming to the PlayStation platforms this spring as a cross-buy game. That means a single purchase entitles you to versions on both platforms.

The ports are being developed by Abstraction Games under the guidance of original developer Dennaton Games. You might recognize Abstraction's name from previous PSP and DSiWare conversions of Angry Birds and Cut the Rope respectively, as well as WiiWare puzzler Potpourrii (and if you do, kudos to you).

Publisher Devolver Digital also revealed the 80s-infused ultraviolence of Hotline Miami is proving a hit on PC, with 300,000 sales to date.

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JoystiqHotline Miami brings cross-buy beats to PS3, Vita this spring originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>abstraction-gamesdennaton-gamesdevolver-digitalhotline-miamipcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitaTue, 19 Feb 2013 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Wreck it Richard' is a Hotline Miami parody and classic games killing spree]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/wreck-it-richard-is-a-hotline-miami-parody-and-classic-games-k/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/wreck-it-richard-is-a-hotline-miami-parody-and-classic-games-k/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/31/wreck-it-richard-is-a-hotline-miami-parody-and-classic-games-k/#comments
Imagine Hotline Miami protagonist "Jacket" decided he wanted to follow in Wreck-It Ralph's footsteps and leave his game; instead of going on an adventure of self-discovery like Ralph, "Jacket" stuck to his homicidal ways and killed everything he came across. This is the idea behind "Wreck it Richard," the fan-made mash-up above.

Now, we can't say that we've ever wanted to see Pac-Man pounded to death before - why couldn't it have been Blinky? - but don't let that early brutality discourage you from finishing this fine Hotline Miami and classic gaming mash-up in its entirety ... unless you abhor brutality in all forms, in which case hey don't watch this video.

Joystiq'Wreck it Richard' is a Hotline Miami parody and classic games killing spree originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hotline-miamipcretroretro-gamingwreck-it-ralphThu, 31 Jan 2013 05:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami soundtrack hits Steam, game on sale for $5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/hotline-miami-soundtrack-hits-steam-game-on-sale-for-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/hotline-miami-soundtrack-hits-steam-game-on-sale-for-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/24/hotline-miami-soundtrack-hits-steam-game-on-sale-for-5/#comments The Hotline Miami soundtrack is now available for download from Steam. The thumping, buzzing soundtrack is one of the best parts of the game, and can now be had for $10. The soundtrack is also still available to stream in its entirety via SoundCloud.

And, in case you didn't pick up Hotline Miami the last time it was on sale for $5, or the time before that, or the time before that, Steam has once again halved the price of the hyper-violent, pixelated indie. The sale ends on Monday at 10am PT.

JoystiqHotline Miami soundtrack hits Steam, game on sale for $5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennaton-gamesdevolver-digitalhotline-miamipcsteamThu, 24 Jan 2013 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Retro City Rampage, Hotline Miami and more Steam sales today]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/26/retro-city-rampage-hotline-miami-and-more-steam-sales-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/26/retro-city-rampage-hotline-miami-and-more-steam-sales-today/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/26/retro-city-rampage-hotline-miami-and-more-steam-sales-today/#comments
Some time-sensitive deals on Steam today for kinetically violent indie stand-outs Retro City Rampage and Hotline Miami, as well as many other games.

Retro City Rampage is only on sale for the next six hours at 50 percent off for $7.44. We should also mention the game is currently free for PlayStation Plus members on both PS3 and PS Vita for a limited time. Non-Plus PSN members can grab the game for $10, which is $5 off the regular price.

The Steam daily deals has Hotline Miami for $5 (50 percent off) and the more adorably violent Castle Crashers for $5.09 (66 percent off). There's also deep discounts on the Batman Arkham franchise and Magic: The Gathering.

JoystiqRetro City Rampage, Hotline Miami and more Steam sales today originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hotline-miamipcsteamvalveWed, 26 Dec 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami $5 on Steam until Dec. 10]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/hotline-miami-5-on-steam-until-dec-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/hotline-miami-5-on-steam-until-dec-10/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/06/hotline-miami-5-on-steam-until-dec-10/#comments Hyper-violent arcade actioner Hotline Miami is half-off on Steam through the weekend. Developer Dennaton's game is on sale for $5 until December 10.

The game's received solid marks from critics. Our review called it a "challenge in planning, reflexes and dexterity" - for those who can stomach the stylized gore.

Gallery: Hotline Miami (10/23/12)

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JoystiqHotline Miami $5 on Steam until Dec. 10 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennaton-gamesdevolver-digitalhotline-miamiThu, 06 Dec 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Steam Autumn sale continues with deals on Skyrim and Hotline Miami [Update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/24/steam-autumn-sale-continues-with-deals-on-skyrim-and-hotline-mia/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/24/steam-autumn-sale-continues-with-deals-on-skyrim-and-hotline-mia/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/24/steam-autumn-sale-continues-with-deals-on-skyrim-and-hotline-mia/#comments Steam Autumn sale continues with Skyrim, Hotline MiamiSteam's Autumn Sale, which is running through November 26, continues with big deals today on games such as Skyrim ($29.99), Saints Row: The Third ($9.99) and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron ($29.99). Flash sales for today include Mass Effect 2 ($5.99) and Hotline Miami ($4.99).

The Autumn Sale also features a ton of deals on indie games, such as Limbo ($4.99), Braid ($4.99), Botanicula ($4.99) and Costume Quest ($7.49). Unlike other sales during this promotional period, all indie games included in the Autumn Sale are discounted through November 26.

Other deals on Steam for today include War of the Roses ($14.99), Crysis 2: Maximum Edition ($11.99) and Farming Simulator 2013 ($14.99).

Update: Technically, these deals are yesterday's featured sales, and are still on sale for the next 22 hours. This means even more games are discounted on Steam right now, including Borderlands 2 ($29.99), F1 2012 ($24.99), Deus Ex: Human Revolution ($4.99), Chivalry: Medieval Warfare ($12.49), Total War: Shogun 2 ($10.19) and Mark of the Ninja ($7.49).

JoystiqSteam Autumn sale continues with deals on Skyrim and Hotline Miami [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>holiday-2012hotline-miamimacpcskyrimSTEAMsteam-autumn-salesteam-saleSat, 24 Nov 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Hotline Miami content will more likely be 'like a sequel, kind of']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/19/new-hotline-miami-content-will-more-likely-be-like-a-sequel-ki/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/19/new-hotline-miami-content-will-more-likely-be-like-a-sequel-ki/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/19/new-hotline-miami-content-will-more-likely-be-like-a-sequel-ki/#comments Hotline Miami grabbing, shooting, stabbing some DLCHotline Miami's creators Jonatan "Cactus" Söderström and Dennis Wedin have shared some insight on where the game might be headed next in an interview with Eurogamer, and Söderström says it'll probably be "quite a big project." Instead of smaller pieces of downloadable content, it sounds like the team is aiming for a full followup release. "It will be like a sequel, kind of," says Söderström, "but building on the story."

He adds that this possible new game "will probably have more playable characters than the first game did. And a couple of different stories and angles." And Wedin says it might have a map editor as well: "We're looking at if it's possible to do that. I think it would be really cool to let people do their own stages."

The first game, says Söderström, took quite a while to develop. But with an engine already built, a new release would primarily focus on adding new content, he says, so the process should be shortened. "We hope it would take no longer than four or five months to make the sequel, but we're not sure at this point." That's fine, Cactus. We'll just don our finest creepy pig mask and wait here patiently for more news.

JoystiqNew Hotline Miami content will more likely be 'like a sequel, kind of' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennis-wedendlceurogamerfollowuphotline-miamiinterviewjonathan-soderstrommap-editorpcreleaserumorsequelstoryMon, 19 Nov 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami review: Dial M]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/06/hotline-miami-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/06/hotline-miami-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/06/hotline-miami-review/#comments The crux of Hotline Miami is pretty simple: high speed, precision murder. It's brutal, disgusting, and incredibly violent, which is bound to turn off some players. Those who can stomach it - or console themselves with the belief that it's really just a commentary on violence itself man - will find one of the better arcade action games to come along in a while.

At the behest of a mysterious trio of men in animal masks, the nameless protagonist travels to numerous seedy locations - clubs, drug dens, crime lairs - and proceeds to extinguish every living soul on the premises. The abilities at your disposal are limited to the bare essentials: Melee weapons and guns can be swung, shot or thrown, and enemies can be executed. On top of all this, you can only hold one weapon at a time. It's a limited tool box, but it allows for a surprisingly broad variety of possibilities.

Gallery: Hotline Miami (10/23/12)

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JoystiqHotline Miami review: Dial M originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennaton-gamesdevolver-digitalhotline-miamipcTue, 06 Nov 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami creator in talks for PS Vita port]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/29/hotline-miami-creator-in-talks-for-ps-vita-port/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/29/hotline-miami-creator-in-talks-for-ps-vita-port/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/29/hotline-miami-creator-in-talks-for-ps-vita-port/#comments Jonatan Söderström is considering another version of Hotline Miami, his macabre murder simulator driven by a thumping soundtrack. He is in talks with Sony for a possible PS Vita version, following last week's launch on the PC.

Söderström told Pocket Gamer his team has "been talking with Sony" about the idea of a port, but even if approved his team members lack the ability to port Hotline Miami themselves. "We would need someone to port it for us."

Though we imagine playing Hotline Miami on Vita would involve the analog sticks, Söderström seems engaged by the idea of making a touch-screen interface too. "Would be interesting to see if it was possible to get it to play well on a touchscreen device," he said. "Sounds like a challenge."

JoystiqHotline Miami creator in talks for PS Vita port originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennaton-gameshotline-miamiplaystationplaystation-vitasonyvitaMon, 29 Oct 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami trailer goes behind the masks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/18/hotline-miami-trailer-goes-behind-the-masks/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/18/hotline-miami-trailer-goes-behind-the-masks/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/18/hotline-miami-trailer-goes-behind-the-masks/#comments
It turns out the masks in Hotline Miami aren't just there to make the game that little extra bit more upsetting. They actually provide in-game benefits to your psychotic avatar. They're also pretty upsetting.

JoystiqHotline Miami trailer goes behind the masks originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennaton-gamesdevolver-digitalhotline-miamiThu, 18 Oct 2012 14:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Live-action Hotline Miami trailer is so, so disturbing]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/14/live-action-hotline-miami-trailer-is-so-so-disturbing/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/14/live-action-hotline-miami-trailer-is-so-so-disturbing/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/14/live-action-hotline-miami-trailer-is-so-so-disturbing/#comments
This live-action trailer for Dennton Games' Hotline Miami gets creepy fast. The violent, top-down mayhem game now seems all the more appropriate as a Halloween gift for your twisted self when it launches October 23 on PC and Mac.

JoystiqLive-action Hotline Miami trailer is so, so disturbing originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 14 Oct 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennaton-gamesdevolver-digitalhotline-miamilive-actionmacpctrailerSun, 14 Oct 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami makes housecalls October 23]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/08/hotline-miami-makes-housecalls-october-23/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/08/hotline-miami-makes-housecalls-october-23/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/08/hotline-miami-makes-housecalls-october-23/#comments Hotline Miami out October 23, preorder now on SteamPick your favorite animal mask, as their time is almost here. We're talking, of course, about the release of Hotline Miami. Why else would you be wearing a mask in October?

Dennaton Games' undulating, neon-infused top-down murder and mayhem game arrives October 23. Pre-orders are open on Steam and GetGames, both of which knock $1 off the $10 price for pre-orders. GetGames pre-orders bundle an exclusive level, "GetGames EXPOsed."

JoystiqHotline Miami makes housecalls October 23 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>getgameshotline-miamipcpre-orderrelease-datesteamMon, 08 Oct 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami drives the art of violence]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/17/hotline-miami-drives-the-art-of-violence/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/17/hotline-miami-drives-the-art-of-violence/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/17/hotline-miami-drives-the-art-of-violence/#comments If there's one thing I can say about Hotline Miami, it's that it leaves an impression. The music is probably what hit me first: electronic tunes that range from foreboding drones to synth-heavy, 80s-inspired rhythms. Pixelated visuals throb with neon colors that would be right at home in an episode of Miami Vice.

The overall tone is reminiscent of the film Drive, which is no accident. Dennis Wedin of developer Dennaton Games tells me he loves the movie and that it was one of the inspirations for Hotline Miami. Apart from the music and visual style, Hotline Miami has one other element in common with Drive: horrific, unflinching violence.

Gallery: Hotline Miami (PC, Mac)

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JoystiqHotline Miami drives the art of violence originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dennaton-gameshotline-miamimacpcFri, 17 Aug 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami due on PC download services this year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/hotline-miami-due-on-pc-download-services-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/hotline-miami-due-on-pc-download-services-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/13/hotline-miami-due-on-pc-download-services-this-year/#comments Hotline Miami due on PC download services this year
Hotline Miami, Dennaton Games' over-the-top, top-down action game, is making housecalls this year on Steam, Get Games, and other unspecified PC download platforms. In addition, publisher Devolver Digital re-confirmed plans to put the games on consoles, though details have yet to be announced.

The trailer accompanying the news should ensure that you don't forget about the game until its release. The imagery is ... memorably violent. Yes, let's go with "memorably."

Gallery: Hotline Miami (Gamescom 2012)

JoystiqHotline Miami due on PC download services this year originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>devolver-digitalget-gameshotline-miamipcrelease-datesteamMon, 13 Aug 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Hotline Miami isn't going to do much for Florida tourism]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/hotline-miami-isnt-going-to-do-much-for-florida-tourism/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/hotline-miami-isnt-going-to-do-much-for-florida-tourism/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/05/hotline-miami-isnt-going-to-do-much-for-florida-tourism/#comments Hotline Miami isn't going to do much for Florida tourism
Jonatan "Cactus" Söderström, rapid-fire game designer, is working with bus-driving publisher Devolver Digital to bring players to a nightmare alternate-universe retro Miami.

Developed by Dennaton Games, a new collaborative label by Cactus and Dennis Wedin, Hotline Miami is a brutally violent top-down action game set in a pixelated and neon-colored version of Miami, in which the player can collect "25 game-altering masks." It's due for PC and Mac, with unspecified plans for console adaptations.

In case you were wondering, yes, Devolver has set up a real hotline, and it's at 786-519-3708. You will be asked to leave a message. You will probably also be creeped out.

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JoystiqHotline Miami isn't going to do much for Florida tourism originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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