Michael Maddox

Michael Maddox is Editor-in-Chief at Fists of Heaven, and can be reached at mike [at] fistsofheaven.com

Let’s Play Overload

Revival Productions, the studio behind Overload and comprised of former creators of Descent, has nailed the feel of the original Descent games, and possibly improved upon them. It’s everything I want it to be, and more.

An Interview with Rory McGuire

I have a virtual sit-down with Rory McGuire, the lead game designer over at Blackbird Interactive and the main man behind making sure that Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak stayed looking and feeling like Homeworld.

Prepare for Overload

The creators of Descent present a new 6DoF shooter, OVERLOAD. Revival Productions continues where Parallax left off, creating an all-new single-player game with the look & feel of Descent. Check it out!

Overload

An Interview With Brennan Massicotte

I sit down with Brennan Massicotte, Art Director at Blackbird Interactive and Concept Artist for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak. Find out what he has to say about working as an artist & his experience with Homeworld.

Homeworld Deserts of Kharak: Officially Live

The DOK is live! Whether there will be peace on Kharak will be decided in the multiplayer. Before we publish our official review, here are the latest news from the Black Bird Interactive blog; plus a few thoughts about the Deserts of Kharak soundtrack.

Deserts of Kharak: The Final Countdown

Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, officially live within the next 24 hours. Check out the latest multiplayer gameplay, some inside info from the Black Bird Interactive, including the Dev Diary, and a Coalition Faction Overview by Rory McGuire.

Homeworld DOK: The Transmission Trailer

The latest Homeworld DOK addition dropped less than an hour ago - a brand new trailer called Deserts Of Kharak: The Transmission. Get an eyeful of the latest Blackbird Interactive eye candy.

Homeworld DOK: It’s happening

Only 7 days left to Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak release and we’re super stoked. Watch this sneak peek video of gameplay footage, and don’t forget to pre-load in steam (yes, this option is already available).

Highly Illogical: Axanar sued by CBS & Paramount

You’ve probably already guessed that I’m about to go on a rant over the Axanar lawsuit, and you got it right.

EVERSPACE: The Exclusive Interview

This beautiful 3D space shooter is still set to drop in the late 2016. While some of us will have to wait for the next Christmas to take a shot at this game, backers of Everspace on Kickstarter will have the opportunity to try out the Alpha version as early as March 2016.

Homeworld: Easter Eggs of Kharak

For those who very busy living under a rock the past few days, Black Bird Interactive and Gearbox have officially announced the date for the Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, the prequel. Let's break down some of the Easter Eggs that we found this far.

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