One year ago today, the biggest game of 2022 was released. A game that included a massive environment, a thrilling yet ambiguous story, and an ambitious approach to multiplayer interaction.
That game was Elden Ring.
On the same day, I released Brendan Keogh’s Putting Challenge, which also turns one year old today!
⛳️ ⛳️ To celebrate such a successful first year, the game is on sale for the next week! ⛳️ ⛳️
🏌🏿🏌🏻♀️Perfect time to buy a copy for your friend, or to finally treat yourself to that golf cart DLC! 🏌️♀️🏌🏼♂️
This was my first ever commercially released game, and I made it in my spare time around a full time job. The reception has been really incredible and humbling, and it’s been so wonderful to see people actually playing and enjoying the game!
Here’s a few exciting things that happened in the game’s first year:
- Kotaku Australia crowned us as one of the best Australian games of 2022.
- The crew from Sifter played a round of golf and chatted to me about the game.
- The game was exhibited at Massive Monster’s Freeplay Parallels afterparty.
- The game was part of Melbourne International Game Week's Steam showcase.
- The game was exhibited at Game On 423 at the Brisbane Powerhouse, where I also did this little interview.
- People actually bought the game!
- My brother who doesn’t play videogames very often 100%’ed all the achievements.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1625830/Brendan_Keoghs_Putting_Challenge/
Thank you again for all of your support! It’s been an absolutely incredible experience both making and then releasing this game.
If you've already picked up my game (and think it's neat) please leave a positive review, it's really helpful and I love reading what people enjoy.
Finally, a very special thank you to Terry at my publisher, Paper House. It’s no exaggeration to say this game probably wouldn’t have happened without him, and it certainly wouldn’t have been the success it was. While you’re here, you should go check out and wishlist Paper House’s new game.
- Brendan Keogh