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"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand..."
- Confucius


The Wrestling Revolution

Every day Reach delivers more sporting revelations that are simply crying out to fulfil their potential in the greatest independent wrestling game of all time... so who am I to step in the way!


New Character Model

Every once in a while, a graphical breakthrough comes along to shake up the prospects of my work and pave the way for the future! This brand new character model will be flying the flag for 2007...


Publishing Essentials

The concluding part of my tool recommendations, focusing on those used for publishing...


Development Essentials

The first of a 2-part series, examining the tools and services I use to develop games...


3D Wrestling Moves

It turns out games are little more than a cocktail of illusions, and nowhere is that more prevalent than in the dance of a wrestling move! Prepare to delve into the most overlooked part of the Wrestling Encore series...


Word Play

The writing in my games is often accused of being "generic" and "clichéd", but such ignorant comments betray the mind-boggling work that goes into them. This exposé reveals why writing for games is so incredibly difficult...


The Popscene Playlist

The great thing about Popscene is that it's as good as you make it. You're cordially invited to create your own content - from using your own music to adding your own graphics! If your CD collection is feeling a little limited, here's the perfect excuse to broaden your horizons...


Back To Basics

Many of my old 2D games were confined to the history books when Windows XP stomped onto the scene. However, a selection of utilities have finally emerged that can take us back in time!


Theory Of Evolution

To celebrate the release of my first album of games, Evolution Of The MPire, here's a look back at all the breakthroughs that made each game what it is...


Cutting Promos
Got something you need to get off your chest? Settle it on The MDickie Show with this guide to recording your own topics!


Playing God
An indispensable guide to creating your own wrestling world and bringing it to the public... 


2D Head Graphics
A master class in creating your own wrestler heads for the 2D wrestling games...


2D Wrestler Tools
 (600kb)
Here's a wide selection of graphical templates that were used to make the characters in Federation Booker. In the right hands, they can be used to make new body parts quickly and efficiently. I stress that this download is not for novices! If you can't figure out their uses for yourself then I cannot help you further...


Wrestling Promos
Discover how the written word makes it onto the microphone of a wrestling game...


2D Wrestling Moves
A step-by-step look at how a wrestling move comes to life in the 2D games...


2D Animation Frames
An insight into how a frame of animation is composed in the 2D wrestling games...

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