Sunday, February 5, 2017

News:: Use Your Words adds some strategy and psychology to the Jackbox formula

I've made no secret that I enjoy the Jackbox series of party games, and playing them is something my group of friends always seems to enjoy when we get together. Being able to use your smartphone or other internet-capable device as a controller really lowers the barrier to entry and helps get people who don't consider themselves gamers to participate. What's more, the games have become popular on streaming sites like Twitch since it's possible to play along remotely.

Jackbox Games has released a Party Pack containing five games each of the last three years, but we haven't seen anyone else try to use the same formula until now. Use Your Words was successfully kickstarted in May of 2016 and is anticipating a March release on the PS4, Xbox One, Wii U and PC. One of the game's designers is popular YouTube performer Brent Black, better known as BrentalFloss. He's best known for his covers of classic game music with his own clever lyrics. Use Your Words is the first game project he's worked on.

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