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YO-KAI WATCH Wibble Wobble: A Wildly Wonderful Whirlwind
A skillful blend of puzzle gameplay and RPG mechanics, YO-KAI WATCH Wibble Wobble will keep you engaged and entertained as you fight along fan-favorites like Jibanyan and Komasan in the mobile game based on the popular Disney XD TV series. Defeat or befriend the...
DDTank: Cute Combat!
We've been cooperating with China's Proficient City (a division of Game Hollywood) on numerous projects – including the adorable mobile MMO, DDTank. In a cartoon-like world, players must rely on trajectory-based, real-time combat in various battle modes – either...
The Sentient: Cerebral & Spacey
We're absolutely fascinated by space exploration and adventure -- and Uncaged Studios' procedurally-generated space simulation game, The Sentient, takes this to another level. Hailing from Maryland, solo African American developer Sharif Gaines has created a highly...
MAGFest 2016: Music and Games…. What More Could You Want?
National Harbor is more or less a really elaborate strip mall. With a ferris wheel and the harbor itself as its standout features, its attractions are far outweighed by its extravagant eateries and navigability. It is, however, important to note that National Harbor...
Fire Fu: Hot Stuff
UK developer Retrofist created a Fruit Ninja-style action arcade game for mobile devices. Instead of slicing up a delicious fruit salad, players banish waves of devilish creatures using fire trails (right from their fingertips!) to create incredible combos and secure...
Patchwork: Piecing It Together
We were thrilled to work with Digidiced again when the German studio brought the Tetris-like, strategic tile placement and hand-stitched aesthetic of Uwe Rosenberg's award-winning board game, Patchwork, to mobile devices. True to the original design, players can...
Sprinter: Breakneck Beauty
The gorgeously illustrated Sprinter stands as a work of art -- and in this top-down action game by the UK's Light Step Games, players immerse themselves in the heartbreaking tale of a family's effort to escape tragedy by dashing through heavily-guarded hallways and...
Tribe Domination: Gangs of San Francisco
San Francisco is the setting for Tribe Domination -- a Risk-like digital board game by French entrepreneur Alexandre Delbarre. Players gather troops and challenge friends online as they invade and defend adjacent territories. This mobile game features three main...
Star Trek – Alien Domain: Trekking for Love
We were excited to work on a very special Valentine's promotion for GameSamba's Star Trek: Alien Domain, a browser-based online multiplayer strategy game that takes you to the far reaches of space. Inside the game, players were able to send Valentine's Day cards to...
VRLA Winter Expo 2016: Diving into the Unknown
The event that kicked off 2016 for Novy was the VRLA Winter Expo! Another Novy threesome -- this time consisting of PR Coordinator Grace Lim, QA Coordinator Aaron Goldman, and Playthrough Coordinator Marcos Montanez -- braved the packed floor of Petree Hall at the Los...
Piiig Forest Explorer: Wild Creatures & New Features
We were charmed by Chipper the Chipmunk and scores of other animals in the endearing adventure, Piiig Forest Explorer. In this mobile game from China's Piiig, Inc. ("what's a pig with three eyes?!"), learning is interactive and fun. Each of the puzzles in Piiig Forest...
Robots in the Wild: Domo Arigato
The charm of this quirky 2D game immediately caught our attention! Developed by multi-talented beatbox artist, Heatbox (under his studio, Heatbox Games), unique puzzle-based tower defense game Robots In The Wild lets players build a "robofortress" by rotating and...
Super Phantom Cat: A Pawesome Adventure
What a great time we're having working on Super Phantom Cat — a retro-inspired 2D platformer created by Chinese developer Veewo Games. The joy and love put into this game is clear with every element -- which is probably why SPC has already been featured in the App...
Zombie Hunter, Inc.: Undead Pest Control
We could tell this wasn't your average zombie game! Maya Gameworks’ Zombie Hunter, Inc. focuses on the game’s multiplayer Survival mode. Unlike traditional zombie horde modes where players buy weapons and ammo between waves, groups of up to four players choose the...
The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human: Lost Cities
We were immediately struck by the mysterious and beautiful visuals of The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human. Inspired by The Planet of the Apes and Super Metroid, this underwater gem invites players to explore a world thriving with sometimes monstrous sea life --...
Clumzee: Onward & Upward
Clumzee’s playful vibe and wonderful art style were a great fit for us. Created by Slovakian developer Triple Hill Interactive, Clumzee tells the story of Jimmy -- a "clumsy" furball who has been nicknamed “Clumzee” by his not-so-friendly “friends.” Tired of dealing...
Dark Era: East Meets West
Published by China's NGames, Dark Era takes players on a journey -- fighting evil alongside historical characters. In this free-to-play, 3D massively multiplayer online action RPG for PC, players explore six eras from Eastern and Western culture. Dark Era’s unique...
PlayStation Experience 2015: The Perfect Way to Spend a Rainy Day
A trio of Novy team members -- Cat Wendt (Creative Coordinator), Brie Wendt (Research Coordinator) and Aaron Goldman (QA Coordinator) -- attended the PlayStation Experience (PSX) in San Francisco in December 2015. Here are their impressions:...
Bebop Puzzle Beat: A Jazzy Good Time
Music has a special place in our hearts, so promoting this game was a treat: In Bebop Puzzle Beat, players join Bosco, Miles, Hot and Jelly on a mission to rescue the band’s lead singer, Mila -- who has been kidnapped by an evil shape-shifting wizard. The game takes...
Zems: Cloudy With a Chance of Combat
We were stunned by the beautiful art of Zems and even more happy to partner with Tulsa developer Yang Pulse of Impulse Unlimited and Emmy Jonassen of Indie Game Girl to help bring this exquisite card game to the public eye. Players master the weather and maneuver...