![]() ![]() It’s just that most of the larger publishers feel that, because these games aren’t multi-million unit sellers, they are not commercially viable. “The demand for strategy, 4X, and space games never stops. “Iceberg’s progress to date stems from the fact that we are all gamers, and we like to play the games we publish – this gives us a certain affinity with our customers – we are all about games, and it reflects in the deep, rich games we publish,” says Erik Schreuder, CEO of Iceberg Interactive. By taking risks with rookie developers, managing its costs wisely, and investing in genres that big publishers have left for dead, Iceberg has positioned itself as a leader in the 4X, sci-fi, and strategy genres. Since its inception in 2009, Iceberg Interactive has carved out a unique niche as a resilient, resourceful, and fleet-footed indie publisher. Headlining the five-game 2014 roster is Amplitude Studios’ fantasy-based 4X game Endless Legend, the 4X space strategy title StarDrive 2, the space sim Starpoint Gemini 2, the 4X space strategy title Lords of the Black Sun, and the arcade combat flight game, Vector Thrust, the majority of which are currently in Steam’s Early Access program. By concentrating on a small number of niche genres that continue to grow in popularity including space and fantasy worlds, 4X, strategy, and simulation, Iceberg Interactive is celebrating its fifth year of growth with its biggest, most impressive line-up to date. Haarlem, The Netherlands – – During the past five years and through one of the toughest periods in recent economic history, Iceberg Interactive has strived to become a major force in PC game publishing by striking a rich vein of gold in the dark reaches of space and fantasy. Iceberg Interactive a aussi à son catalogue d’autres genres de jeux, simulation aérienne, aventure ou action, mais c’est principalement vers les étoiles que l’éditeur semble continuer de se diriger cette année. Dans des registres voisins aux conquêtes spatiales on notera en outre le curieux Starship Corporation (une simulation en temps réel de construction de vaisseaux spatiaux), ou par exemple Starpoint Gemini 2 (un tactical space simulator option RPG qui devrait bientôt sortir de la bêta). Tout au moins depuis cinq ans l’éditeur hollandais Iceberg Interactive s’impose petit à petit sur le créneau des 4X avec une nuée de titres, le prochain étant après Endless Space l’intrigant et joli Endless Legend des parisiens d’Amplitude Studios, qui sera suivi par Star Drive 2 (duquel on sait encore peu de choses), Lords of the Black Sun (aussi en phase early access), ou encore Horizon ( en bêta sur Steam lui aussi depuis quelques mois). Une nouvelle constellation prend de plus en plus forme dans l’espace vidéoludique. ![]()
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