The Inside Higher Ed blog discusses Joshua B. Freeman’s book Behemoth , which explores the history of the giant factories that created our modern world.
While "behemoth" can refer to many things—from a biblical beast to a Polish blackened death metal band—The Behemoth, the indie game studio behind Castle Crashers and BattleBlock Theater , maintains one of the most vibrant and personality-filled blogs in the industry.
In this post, The Behemoth reflects on their wild 21-year journey, starting from their early days pioneering the flash-to-console scene with Alien Hominid . They express deep gratitude to their fans for sticking with them through "escaping a theater run by cats" and helping "Horatio reclaim his blueberry farm".
Date: October 2024 Author: Amanda
Below is an interesting and recent post from their blog that highlights their unique community-focused style:
The highlight of the post is the reveal of , a brand-new "arcade extravaganza" released on October 31st, 2024. In a meta-twist, this game finally allows players to become the studio’s iconic giant chicken mascot, flying a flock of baby chicks to safety while dodging "peck-uliar" obstacles. Other Noteworthy "Behemoth" Blog Perspectives
If you were looking for a different kind of "behemoth," these posts offer fascinating deep dives:
Knotfest features a reflection on the Polish metal band Behemoth and their three-decade history of "ominous, occult-heavy vision".