on the production.
The Name of the Game was directed by Claire Tailyour and produced by John Vidovich. It premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March 2018 and has since screened at various other film festivals. The documentary features interviews with Eugene Jarvis, Housemarque CEO Ilari Kuittinen, and other members of the development team. It also includes behind-the-scenes footage of the game's production, showcasing the challenges and triumphs the team faced during the development process.
Nex Machina was released in June 2017 and received critical acclaim for its fast-paced gameplay, challenging levels, and stunning visuals. The game was a collaboration between Eugene Jarvis, the creator of classic arcade games like Defender and Robotron: 2084, and Housemarque, the Finnish studio known for their previous arcade-style shooters, such as Resogun and Super Stardust HD.
The Name of the Game offers a unique look into the video game industry, focusing on the creative process and the challenges of developing a game that can stand out in today's saturated market. It aims to give viewers an inside look at the collaboration between two industry legends and how their combined talents resulted in a game that captured the attention of both critics and gamers alike.
