Midsummer is unbeatable here in Iceland! Although the solstice has passed, the sun still sets between 11 pm and midnight in Reykjavik, rising a few hours later. It’ll be like this almost all July.

At this time of year, the sheep are all out ranging around. Iceland is divided into six regions, with sheep unable to cross between regions. They move freely around the countryside otherwise, except where there are farms, summerhouses, or patches of land set aside to grow into forests. Sheep are a real road hazard as you tour around in the summer, especially “teenage” sheep, which seem to dare each other to cross the road in front of oncoming cars.

Why did the sheep cross the road? To prove he wasn’t chicken.

Before the summer solstice (and 24 hours of sun), our team held a barbecue for outgoing and incoming team members. Some of our favorite moments included PVC swordfighting, a discussion about how to lay croquet wickets, an argument about how many dimensions are ideal in life and gaming (2? 3? 7?), and art and infinity.

We’re really excited about a new PC/Mac game we’re developing right now, which we can tell you more about next month, as we get closer to open beta testing.

Best regards,

Deepa