Winter is coming

Snow fell for the first time this weekend. Massive snowfall has cut out power and internet connections throughout Finland. We have been mostly unaffected, but connections have been rather shoddy during weekend. Tyre changing operation (to those who live in warmer places than we do: winter tyres are not only compulsory here, but also something you cannot live without) is always fun, especially when one happens to leave to the last possible minute.

We here at Dark Amber Softworks have been designing (and implementing) a new weapon system into Avenging Angel. The concept is called "Battle Glove". It is essentially an extension to the data gathering/SoulFire interface Vincent/Amity wears on his/her left hand. Our idea is not only to "weaponise" it, but it can be also used (with appropriate in-game upgrades) to siphon health. Wearing the glove will also give a small damage boost to melee weapons, even to GunBlade. As per usual, this glove can be modified to suit individual gameplay styles and it can be worn with both melee and ranged weapons.

To those who might have missed this: there is a sample of new music in Soundcloud. This particular piece was written an opening music when entering Greenhouse Valley.

Finnish Broadcasting Company (our version of BBC) interviewed us last week about Avenging Angel and game industry in general.

It is Monday morning here in Finland. The crew starts to arrive to the office. Time to get back to work...