At The Workshop, we’ve recently worked on a learning-based game called Mind Over Monster for learndirect. It was originally called Mental Monsters, which we preferred, but it was considered a little to risque.
Anyway, I wrote the initial pitch that won the job and it’s great to see it come to fruition. There are two games, actually. One for Maths and one for English. They’re available through Facebook, on Android and on iPhone - you can download it from the app store now.
It’s been extremely interesting to see my colleagues working on it and having to deal with the usual client pressures that can often transform and, unfortunately, dilute a great idea. But they’ve done a marvellous job.
The link I provide here is to an article on our website, where we previewed the intro sequence to Mind Over Monster: English. Guess which nitwit got roped in to provide the voice over for the lead character, Major Satellite? Indeed. Me.
Final aside. Major Satellite was originally called Johnny Rocket, a name apparently shared by a notable porn star. In what way notable, I have no idea.
