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Novy News | DIY Developer – Gamebooks Redefined (May 11, 2021)
“A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone,if it is to keep its edge.” – George R.R. Martin In this issue, we're looking at what could be the future of books, tabletop RPGs – and games, of course! Our case study is the recently released Knights of San...
Knights of San Francisco: A Dungeon Dystopia
Knights of San Francisco – a state-of-the-art text-driven RPG – is launching today on the App Store and Google Play! Raise the dead, find your way through the ruins, and experience dynamic combat through Natural Language Generation (NLG) in this minimalist,...
A Token War: A Chess-and-Cards Roguelite
A Token War, the deck-building, turn-base strategy game, is launching today on Steam! It was literally dreamed up by solo developer Brian Drake of UpRoom Games and features tons of replayability, a local Vs. mode, and both designed and procedural encounters –...
Sky Fleet: Defending the Heavens
The latest Steam Playtest for Sky Fleet is now live! If you’ve been wanting to check out this highly anticipated co-op shooter, tower defense and base-building game, the wait is finally over. 🙂 The Sky Fleet Playtest starts today – Thursday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m....
Chaser Tracer: A Deadly Decode
Adki Works’ Synthwave-Driven game Chaser Tracer is launching today on Android and iOS! Featuring a nostalgic soundtrack and endlessly addictive arcade gameplay, Chaser Tracer delivers finely tuned, blood-pumping ‘80s thrills to smartphones and tablets everywhere....
Novy News – DIY Developer – If You Build It… (March 29, 2021)
"If you build it, they will come." (Nope.) Even if you’re in production going full steam ahead, it’s important to think about marketing as early as possible. Assembling marketing materials as you go will save you a lot of time later – when you’re ready to unveil your...
Where’s Samantha? – Two Hearts, One Swatch
The delightful puzzle platformer Where’s Samantha? is now available on Steam! Published by ROKiT Games and developed by Bulgarian studio Respect Studios, Where’s Samantha? puts the spotlight on the boundless love between George and Samantha – soulmates cut...
Healing Spree: Managing the Mayhem
Healing Spree – a wacky hospital/clinic simulator for up to four players – is heading to Steam in Q2 2021. If players can’t wait to experience this slightly insane take on overworked health professionals and the hospitals and clinics that save lives every day, all...
Novy News | DIY Developer – Reach For the Stars (February 19, 2021)
"Look up at the stars and not down at your feet."– Stephen Hawking In this issue, we're looking up at the stars indeed! It's fitting that we pre-announced a promising space game this week, while NASA/JPL's Perseverance rover landed on Mars this week...
Relic Space: Open-World Space Game Arriving on Steam Early Access in Q3 2021
Relic Space, the open-world space game, will be arriving on Steam Early Access in Q3 2021. If you’re a fan of The Expanse – like all of us at Novy – you’re going to get a kick out of the game’s ship-to-ship combat and movement, which rely on actual physics. Developed...
Novy News | DIY Developer – Do What You Love (February 12, 2021)
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."– Audrey Hepburn We've decided to go in a completely different direction with Novy News in 2021. Instead of longplays, we're going byte-sized ... manageable chunks, so to speak! In this issue, we're focusing...
Where’s Samantha? – Loose Threads in Love
The captivating 2D physics-based puzzle platformer Where’s Samantha? will be heading to Steam in Q2 2021. From Bulgarian developer Respect Studios and publisher ROKiT Games, Where’s Samantha? features charming characters, objects, and backgrounds made out of wool with...
Luciform: Hardcore Hues
Color-coded platforming is now available on Steam with Luciform. Boasting subtle visuals and music, Luciform delivers hardcore platforming gameplay for both veterans and newbies alike in a neat, polished package featuring multiple hours of gameplay on Windows, Mac,...
Sands of Aura: Battle in the Wastes
Navigate an ocean of sand with the action RPG Sands of Aura – arriving on Steam Early Access in 2021. Chashu Entertainment’s latest project will also be featured in the Steam Game Festival in February 2021. Featuring stunning Unreal 4 graphics – including eye-opening...
Luciform: Precision Platforming
Hardcore platformer Luciform is heading to Steam in Q1 2021! Developed by Israeli studio Chaos Minds, the precision platformer boasts an endearing protagonist, colorful graphics, and beautiful environments – which provide the perfect backdrop for some truly intense...
RAM Pressure: Taking the Heat
PvP third-person shooter RAM Pressure is available on Steam Early Access! Developed by Russian studio GDT, the game features a story-driven campaign and online multiplayer shooter mechanics. Merging turn-based combat and online multiplayer gameplay inspired by the...
Fixture S1: A Stable Switch Mount
The Fixture S1 is now for 30% off through Amazon. Also, the much-requested S1 Carrying Case (which prevents the Switch and Pro Controller from being accidentally turned on while stashed away) is now available on Indiegogo for pre-orders 🙂 Why You Need the Fixture...
Outbreak – The Nightmare Chronicles: Pain in the Dark
Outbreak: The Nightmare Chronicles is the most atmospheric entry in the Outbreak series – now out on Switch. The game pays homage to the classic Resident Evil trilogy while adding a smidge of Silent Hill to the mix. The result is a unique single-player experience...
Outbreak – Epidemic: Life and Unlife
Hardcore survival horror game Outbreak: Epidemic is available on Nintendo Switch. The latest co-op survival horror game from Connecticut developer Dead Drop Studios, Outbreak: Epidemic is the most polished, biggest Outbreak game yet – dripping with scares, heavy...
9th Dawn III – Shadow of Erthil: A Limitless World
Open world RPG 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is now available on consoles, Steam, and mobile devices – including Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. This 2D “collect-a-thon” dungeon crawler from UK developer Tom Au of Valorware is packed full...