We're happy to announce that Cogs will soon be available for distribution on Steam, the online distribution platform from Valve Software. Steam is one of the leaders in online game distribution with a reputation for high-quality games and a strong reputation for customer satisfaction.

Cogs will initially be released for the PC, though we hope to port the game to additional platforms if there is sufficient interest. Based on the emails we've been receiving here at Lazy 8 Studios, people are clearly interested in ports to the Mac, iPhone and Wii. We're glad to see the enthusiastic response to the game and are looking forward to the public release.

When we started the user interface design for Cogs, we decided from the very beginning that we wanted to create an immersive world that felt less like working with a computer and more like interacting with a steam-powered machine. That philosophy has followed us through every aspect of the design process.

When we transition from screen to screen, an elaborate machine cranks the wood and iron widget away and brings in a new one. Time and moves are counted with analog clocks and odomoter-style counters rather than with a typical data overlay. And while the clever puzzles and challenging gameplay are what make Cogs so addictive, it's this attention to detail that makes the game so compelling.

Lazy 8 Studios is excited to announce the upcoming release of our flagship game, Cogs.

Cogs is an innovative new puzzle game where you use sliding tiles to build machines. It's easy to play and incredibly addictive. We've designed 50 levels and three gameplay modes, so you can play as an inventor, test your efficiency, or race the clock. Each puzzle is like its own unique mini game. As you earn your way to more challenging levels, you'll build helicopters and tanks, hot-air balloons and music machines.