Misdirection: Beware of Pickpockets

  In 2017, we had the opportunity to work with the Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corp Symphonic Band on a music in games themed concert called "Level Up!" The LGBAC was seeking a small game development project to showcase as part of the concert, where they would perform to the game being played in real time. We had been working on a concept for a pickpocketing themed game, and found it the perfect opportunity to flesh out the game mechanics in a single level.  Once the LGBAC was onboard, a competition was created where composers could view a videoclip of our game and submit a short demo soundtrack. The winner, Giordano Maselli, was tasked with creating a main theme, as well as many short interludes that represented various moments in gameplay. At the concert, we played the game live in the back of the room, while the band kept up with the action.  Below is a video clip taken at a rehearsal, in which we give a brief synopsis of the game featuring some of the earliest footage f...

Misdirection is an upcoming game that has the player controlling a crafty pickpocket who steals his way across several ritzy locales. Players will engage in a number of very personal steals, without getting caught. From high-class yacht parties to underground gambling halls, you'll need to outwit and outmaneuver pesky guards and a tenacious detective. To give a behind the scenes look at the game in progress, we'll be posting snippets of gameplay, profiles of characters, and going in depth to some of the core mechanics. Misdirection will release in early 2021, and this production blog will detail the process leading up to the launch! Misdirection will be a Steam release, with the possibility of other platforms to follow (we'll try our best we swear).