Wed, Jan 9, 2013
In the highly competitive world of video game development, a small studio is offered the opportunity of a lifetime - to make an XBLA Kinect game based on the action sport, Ice Cross Downhill. Will the Bongfish team be able to navigate this pressure-filled industry and the additional challenges that come with playing in the big leagues?
Wed, Jan 16, 2013
The development process is under way as the Bongfish team begins to tackle the fourteen milestones necessary to complete the game. After an important submission, Michael and his crew travel to an actual ice track to try out the sport for themselves. But building the controls proves to be a bigger challenge than expected.
Wed, Jan 23, 2013
Now a month behind schedule, the team is scrambling to finish the 'Vertical Slice' submission - their biggest milestone yet. But two bugs have reared their heads and the deadline is in jeopardy. Although it is a stressful time in the studio, Michael must travel to San Francisco to attend The Developer's Conference where he hopes to find an animation partner for the game.
Wed, Jan 30, 2013
After failing the Vertical Slice milestone, the conflict between Michael and Serkan grows. The team must find a way to resolve the issues and resubmit. Michael and Ali travel to Quebec, home of the Red Bull Crashed Ice finals to present a demo version of the game to the sport's creators. With so much at stake, will Bongfish rise to the challenge?
Wed, Feb 6, 2013
The Bongfish team faces their biggest challenge to date. At the same time as the 'Content Complete' milestone is due, they must deliver a separate game build for the first public showing of Red Bull Crashed Ice Kinect at PAX Prime in Seattle. The team members struggle as the pressure mounts.
Wed, Feb 13, 2013
After struggling to meet deadlines along the way, the Bongfish team is far behind schedule and the final submission deadline is fast approaching. The team now has only one chance to pass their final milestone - a daunting task that only a handful of studios have ever accomplished. Michael and Robin clash as Michael tries to make changes to the game at such a late stage.