Captain Contraband: Thar She Blows!

Captain Contraband: Thar She Blows!

Cartography-inspired roguelike Captain Contraband charts a course for Steam later this year! A picturesque top-down roguelike with dynamic, unpredictable gameplay, trading, exploration, pirating and three unique starting archetypes to choose from, Captain Contraband...

What to Look for in a PR Firm

Quick Friday post for prospective (and current) Novy clients. I felt it was time to get back to the topic after a couple game development-centered posts. In short, picking the right PR firm is CRITICAL for your launch. Of course, having a quality game in the first...

A Few Thoughts on Kickstarter

Kickstarter. It extends funding for those who are tired of catering to publishers. It creates a lasting bond with your “backers,” leading to tons of press coverage, adulation from gamers worldwide, and financial freedom. It will change the world as we know it. Hold on...
Interview: Jovan Johnson, game attorney

Interview: Jovan Johnson, game attorney

Jovan Johson is an attorney with L.A. firm Johnson & Moo. Like Novy PR, Jovan specializes on helping indie and mobile developers grow their companies from one-man start-ups to successful studios with a global audience. Stray...
Mobile PR: How to Sink your Game in 7 Easy Steps

Mobile PR: How to Sink your Game in 7 Easy Steps

Time needed: 30 days. Here are some PR mistakes we see new studios make. Each (or all) of them can sink your mobile title in a single hit.Duke Leto knows best:”The first step in avoiding a trap is knowing of its existence” Launching on a Friday Fridays are...