Venetica Developer Diaries #2 and #3

Two more developer diaries for the upcoming Deck13 title Venetica are up on the game's official website. Due to the flash, we can't provide direct links. From #3:
Each of the game sections (levels) is underlined with a main theme. This is mainly characterized by a contrasting interpretation of well-known and less well-known elements such as architecture, landscapes or events. We were thus often able to create new and surprising things such as the 'Arensal': This is part war galley wharf and part a backdrop of giant dark house fronts.