Dec 8, 2021To the Stars, Digital Rockets & Custom HardwareIn the summer of 2020, Sailboat had an idea for a custom motion controller and videogame. The main goal was to create a three-dimensional input device for games. The motion of the controller itself is typically, but not always, a secondary control feature in gaming. …Hardware13 min readHardware13 min read
Aug 10, 2021Traction Control: Racing Towards MultiplayerIn February of 2021, we released our first version of Traction Control. A downhill racing game where only some of the laws of physics apply. This release was fun, fast-paced, and satisfied our itch to drift, jump, and do all sorts of tricks. …Multiplayer8 min readMultiplayer8 min read
Jul 15, 2021Drinking From a FirehoseStartups are exciting. Startups are dynamic. Startups are demanding. You have to wear many hats. Sometimes, you wear all the hats. And chances are, a lot these hats are new. So you have to learn new skills. Fast. Learn as fast as possible because the goal of the game is…Learning6 min readLearning6 min read