Gnog Explained

GNOG
Developer:KO_OP
Publisher:Double Fine Presents
Released:PlayStation 4
May 2, 2017
iOS
November 28, 2017
Microsoft Windows, macOS
July 17, 2018
Genre:Puzzle
Modes:Single-player

GNOG is a 2017 puzzle video game, developed by KO_OP and published by Double Fine Presents for PlayStation 4, iOS, Microsoft Windows, and macOS.

Development

GNOG was developed by Montreal-based studio KO_OP. Originally titled "GNAH", the title was changed due to a trademark dispute.[1] The game was showcased at the 2014 E3 "Horizon conference".[2] It was shown at E3 2015 with a playable demo.[3]

It was released on the PlayStation 4 on May 2, 2017,[4] and on iOS on November 28 the same year.[5] Later, on July 17, 2018, it became available via Steam on Windows and macOS as well.[6]

Reception

GNOG received generally positive reviews from video game critics. During the 21st Annual D.I.C.E. Awards, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences nominated Gnog for "Family Game of the Year.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Monster head-turner GNAH changes name to GNOG. Conditt. Jessica. Engadget. October 14, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150328030338/https://www.engadget.com/2014/10/14/monster-head-turner-gnah-changes-name-to-gnog/. March 28, 2015.
  2. Web site: Horizon E3 wrapup: Cats, cowboys, monsters, mountain. Conditt. Jessica. Joystiq. June 12, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20150315195400/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/06/12/horizon-e3-wrapup-cats-cowboys-monsters-mountains/. March 15, 2015.
  3. Web site: GNOG Gameplay Demo - E3 2015. Kish. Mary. Tran. Edmond. GameSpot. June 18, 2015. September 10, 2019.
  4. Web site: Double Fine published puzzle game GNOG gets a release date. Matulef. Jeffrey. Eurogamer. March 30, 2017. September 10, 2019.
  5. Web site: Colorful Puzzler GNOG Lands On iOS Today, Steam Soon. Tucker. Kevin. Shacknews. November 28, 2017. September 10, 2019.
  6. Web site: GNOG on Steam . June 5, 2022 . store.steampowered.com . en.
  7. Web site: 2018 Awards Category Details Family Game of the Year . . interactive.org . 30 November 2023.

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