{"id":17975,"date":"2026-07-10T14:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T19:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/?p=17975"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:18:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T20:18:36","slug":"maryville-alumni-power-up-centipede-swarm-for-amazon-luna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/mpress\/maryville-alumni-power-up-centipede-swarm-for-amazon-luna\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryville Alumni Power Up Centipede: Swarm for Amazon Luna"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”17990″ image_size=”full” max_width=”75%” max_width_mobile=”100%” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”10px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”lazy-load” screen_reader_text=”Preview of Centepede: Swarm”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Maryville University alumni and students are at the heart of Centipede: Swarm<\/strong>, the latest neon-charged, multiplayer hit from Graphite Lab and Atari is now free with Prime on Amazon Luna.<\/p>\n

Arcade Nostalgia Meets Modern Mayhem<\/h2>\n

When the classic arcade game Centipede first hit screens in 1981, it captured imaginations with its fast-paced action and iconic pixelated bugs. Now, thanks to a talented team led by alumni, Centipede is bolder and brighter than ever. Centipede: Swarm<\/strong>, developed by St. Louis-based studio Graphite Lab in partnership with Atari, reimagines the legendary shooter as a four-player action roguelike. Maryville Game Design program graduates and student interns were thrilled to work with our long-time parters, Graphite Lab, on the game which is now featured on Amazon Luna\u2019s Family Game Night lineup and is free to play with Prime throughout July.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an exciting challenge to reimagine such a classic game into something new,\u201d says Phil Snowbarger, \u201920<\/strong>, Lead Artist for Centipede: Swarm<\/strong>. \u201cDiscovering what the characters, enemies, and environment could look like without the restrictions of the original hardware, while still honoring the spirit of the game”.<\/p>\n

Maryville Talent at the Controls<\/h2>\n

The creative force behind Centipede: Swarm<\/strong> is a testament to Maryville\u2019s commitment to hands-on, industry-driven learning. The project\u2019s leadership team includes:<\/p>\n