Slant Six Games
Introduction:
Slant Six Games is a video game development studio located in Vancouver, BC. The gaming company is currently developing games and technical innovations for the PSP and PS3 platforms for Sony Computer Entertainment America. KIMBO Design redesigned the site and made it more visually appealing and engaging. With no expectations or guidelines, the canvas was blank for the KIMBO team to paint.
Challenge:
The site had to be highly interactive and artful, but also needed to communicate Slant Six's culture and style. The cultural environment of the company was to be integrated consistently via the sites imagery. Slant wanted to use the site as a way to attract international new and young game developers.
Strategy:
A Neo-punk theme was used to develop the "look and feel" of the site. Storytelling was the angle incorporated to tell Slant's corporate culture. The narrative site takes the user on a journey through the "Day and a Life" of a Slant Six employee. By using a non-linear storyline, we take the user through various environments that a Slant Six worker would visit. The raw gritty feel reflects the type of style and branding that most video gamers are use to seeing.
Result:
This site is the most innovative and visually unique in the Vancouver gaming pool. It portrays Slant Six as a MTV influenced company that has many great perks and opportunities built into their corporate culture. The web site maintains a balance of functionality and aesthetics with interactive appeal for the viewers.
