Delve into the Realm of Planet Smasher Games!
**Indie Game Designer Mike Hutchinson Unveils New Projects and Offerings**
Mike Hutchinson, also known as Gaslands Mike, has been making waves in the tabletop gaming community with his unique and captivating miniature games. Recently, he has released three games in early access form on Itch.io: Rotvärlden: Realms of Carnage, The Floor Is Lava, and All The Kings Men.
These games, priced at $5 each on Itch.io, are free for Gaslands Mike's Patreon supporters. For those interested in supporting his work, his Patreon page is an option.
Gaslands Mike, the creator of the award-winning game Gaslands, has been working full-time on miniature games design since the start of the year. He invites viewers to join him on his journey with Planet Smasher Games, his brand that encompasses projects like A Billion Suns, Hobgoblin, and his latest creation, Space Gits.
Space Gits is a dexterity-based skirmish game featuring drunken space orcs. It is currently in development and is available for pre-order on Kickstarter.
Gaslands Mike is not only a game designer but also a thought leader in the indie tabletop gaming scene. He shares his design and development process publicly through regular Dev Diary videos on his YouTube channel. The first Dev Diary video for Space Gits can be found on his channel.
In addition to his games, Gaslands Mike co-hosts the Rule of Carnage podcast and YouTube series with fellow designer Glenn Ford, where they discuss miniatures game design and share insights about creating better tabletop games.
Gaslands Mike's newest game, Hobgoblin, had a successful Kickstarter in 2023. Pre-orders for Hobgoblin are still available from Electi, and the hardcover rulebooks for the game are close to being in the hands of backers.
Moreover, Gaslands Mike is working on a new wargame called Pacific Command with Osprey, scheduled for release in 2025. He also plans to release a textbook on tabletop miniature game design, co-authored with Glenn Ford, in 2025.
Lastly, Gaslands Mike encourages viewers to subscribe to his YouTube channel to stay updated on his latest projects and developments. He also offers a playtest version of Pacific Command for free download for the next month.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslands [2] https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/327950/gaslands [3] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/planetsmasher/space-gits-a-miniatures-game-of-drunk-ass-space-orcs [4] https://www.planetsmashergames.com/ [5] https://ruleofcarnage.com/
- During his YouTube Dev Diary videos, game designer Mike Hutchinson, also known as Gaslands Mike, provides insights into the intricate game design of his upcoming miniature game, Space Gits, which may appeal to enthusiasts interested in creating their own miniature games or building unique gadgets for gaming.
- Alongside Space Gits, Mike Hutchinson is developing miniature games like Pacific Command, a wargame scheduled for release in 2025, reflecting his dedication to the evolution of miniature games and likely incorporating elements of technology and innovation in the design process, attractive to gamers seeking various gameplay experiences, such as miniature games and gadgets.
