Well it is Friday again which means another interview with and awesome person from the gaming industry. This week I talk with Ellie Gibson, the Editor of GamesIndustry.biz. It is chock full of information on what is going on in the industry. Below are Ellie’s great responses to the questions.
- What is Your Gaming Alias:
That would be telling – it’s an alias, after all!
- What Are You Better at Than Anyone You Know:
Sticking my tongue up my nose. Though I’m sure I’d find people who are better at it me if I just looked hard enough on YouTube…
- Little Known Fact:
Sharks have no bones.
- Closest You Have Come to Death:
Mexican jungle fire. Summer ‘99. Can’t say any more for legal and political reasons.
- What Age Did You Start Gaming:
I can’t remember exactly, though I think it started with Thundercats and Buggy Boy on the Amiga…
- Who Would You Say is Responsible for Getting You Into Gaming:
Whoever made Thundercats and Buggy Boy for the Amiga.
- Game That Was the Biggest Let Down:
Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness. Thank goodness Legend was better.
- First Game That Had You Hooked:
Probably Thundercats, though I remember it being impossibly hard. But then most games were when you were eight and it was the eighties.
- Most Radical Change in Gaming in the Past Year:
The Wii’s certainly had an impact – the biggest change I’ve noticed is that more of my female friends are actually interested in games now, as cliched as that may be…
- Game You Are Looking Forward to the Most:
The next Tomb Raider.
- Favorite Ending For a Game, Movie or Book:
When someone dies.
- What is Your Drink or Snack of Choice While Gaming:
Vodka. Or, if it’s a school night, Lucozade. And maybe a little bit of vodka.
- Favorite Arcade Game:
Jambo Safari. An absolute classic involving capturing wild animals and stealing them away from their natural habitats. I have long awaited the console port.
- Last Gadget Purchased:
An Archos Gmini 400. Like an iPod, but not rubbish.
- The Worst or Most Frustrating Moment You’ve Had Gaming:
My “best friend” once pushed me off a chair during a particularly heated game of Worms 2, which I was of course winning. It was quite painful so that was probably my worst moment, although I was comforted by the fact that it was probably his most frustrating.
- If You Were to Make a Documentary, What Would it Be About:
Why they haven’t made a console port of Jambo Safari. I’m sure there’s some kind of conspiracy involved, probably to do with the CIA.
- Ideal Game That Has Not Yet Been Created:
Jambo Safari 2: Hooooo – like the original, but instead of leopards you have to capture Thundercats.
- Favorite Movie Quote:
“Your ego’s writing cheques your body can’t cash.” Except I think it’s “checks” in American.
- Most Exciting Gaming Experience:
I once saw Winston Zeddmore waiting by the baggage carousel in LA airport at 1am. It was whilst on a gaming press trip, does that count?
- What is Your Favorite Part of Your Job:
The free stuff.
- What Movie Inspired Game Would You Love to See:
A GTA-style third person driving/shooting action adventure with a gritty urban feel based on Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach.
- What Message Would You Send to Gamers Everywhere:
Visit GamesIndustry.biz for all your games industry-related needs!
Great responses Ellie, thanks for the interview! Maybe one day there will be a Jambo Safari 2. We can only hope. Readers make sure to drop by GamesIndustry.biz and check it out. If you are looking to grab some recent news about mobile devices then drop by Ellie’s other site, MobileIndustry.biz.
I hope everyone enjoyed this week’s interview. Stay tuned next week for another great person. As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you have at tiedtheleaderblog@gmail.com.
