Everything You Need to Know About Midnight Star - A New FPS from the Creator of Halo
There are many reasons to be excited about the sweeping new sci-fi universe brought to life in mobile game Midnight Star, but they all stem from one central concept. What if the founder of Bungie decided to do for the FPS genre on mobile, what he did for the FPS genre on consoles with a little title called Halo? We talk of Alex Seropian and his new team at Indutsrial Toys. Together they have built a deep, cross-medium IP in Midnight Star that brings smart touch controls to the genre while retaining the crisp AI, fast reflexes and immersive visuals for which the FPS is known. After releasing sporadically around the world in "soft launch" form, the game is gearing up towards it worldwide release.
If you'd like to learn more about the making of Midnight Star, then you need to grab Episode 7 of our digital iPad magazine Grab It. Alongside a stack of other great content, we ran a massive, exclusive making of feature on the game, speaking to Seropian and design lead Paul Bertone (another Bungie veteran of some 12-years) about the origins, challenges, design decisions and future of the series, as well as living up to their Halo legacy.
You can grab it here.
If you happen to live in Australia, New Zealand, Sweden, Ireland or the Philippines, you can also start playing the current version - grab it here. And in preparation for the imminent worldwide release of the game, Industrial Toys are running an event, with prizes being awarded to the top three players. Sign up here.
If you are wondering who we are, we’re a AAA digital magazine that you can pick up on the App Store anywhere in the world to get dedicated coverage of the indie iPad gaming scene. We’re trying to not only push the boundaries of what a digital magazine can be by making the reader experience feel like playing a dynamic and interactive game, but we’re also full of hours of reviews, exclusive developer interviews, footage, images, insights and more. Below you will find links to each edition.
- Episode 1 - Includes The Making of République (*free sample issue*)
- Episode 2 - Includes The Making of Oceanhorn
- Episode 3 - Includes The Making of Monument Valley
- Episode 4 - Includes The Making of Last Inua
- Episode 5 - Includes The Making of World of Tanks Blitz
- Grab It Episodes 2-5 Bundle
- Episode 6 - Includes The Making of Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers
- Episode 7 - Includes The Making of Tiny Troopers Alliance and Midnight Star
- Episode 8 - the PAX AUS edition
- Grab It Presents Nihilumbra - Classics Collection