Not sure I can accept "Most visionary game on Steam" award, but UBI controlled slums, consensus reality manufacture, prison/military-industrial complex, yep
My interview with William Gibson, edit-in-progress! Cyberpunk as co-optable movement vs subversive tendency, misfit matchmaking, Neofeud, Ray Bradbury in sleeveless jean jackets and more, from the master himself. Also, Neofeud is still on sale for a few more days!
Ok here's my full William Gibson interview! Sorry it took way longer than expected to edit. William Gibson on the Silver Spook Podcast! An illuminating deep-dive into "cyberpunk" and the atemporal torch-passing of subversive sci-fi mindfuckery from British New Wave to CP to Black Mirror and Ned Beauman. Topics include: -cyberpunk as co-optable movement vs subversive tendency -misfit matchmaking on the WGB -Ray Bradbury in sleeveless jean jackets -the evolution of the semiotics and culture of cyberpunk -techno-shintoism and Buddhist robotic dog burials -the inside-scoop on Johnny Mnemonic -and more, from the master himself! (And just a reminder, Neofeud is on sale for just 5 more days! )
Livestreaming from an active volcano and talking about my interview with William Gibson! Also, Neofeud sale ends in two days!
Sale ends tomorrow! Thanks everyone who picked up Neofeud during this past sale! This one-guy dev really appreciates it! And if you liked Neofeud, why not leave a review on Steam?
Going to be streaming work on Neofeud 2 tomorrow, 5/27 around 12 PM Pacific! Come say hi and hang out! https://www.youtube.com/user/twiliteminotaur
Neofeud 2 work-in-progress. The green and blue is more evenly distributed... for a time. Also an update on the volcano that's erupting a few miles from us (we are ok!), and a bunch on Neofeud 2, etc..
A 'low-born' LA seamstress' one chance to rise from the 90% unemployed wasteland and go from Cinderella rags to Neofeudal riches is to fish for likes & get 'noticed' in a cosplay competition -- all while dealing with creeps, haters, shamers, body-image issues and a society that doesn't need or want her. (Read by Mrs. Spook who also voices Princess Sybil in Neofeud!) You can get the entire Neofeud short story collection here on Itch: https://silverspook.itch.io/neofeudstory Or on Amazon if you want: (Content Warnings: bullying, cursing, sexual language.)
Hand painting all of this for Neofeud 2 takes ages, but I'm always happy with the surreal/impressionistic effect. Trying to go for more something more consistent and readable, but still hallucinatory. Also, yes there may be a bit of a Monkey Island vibe going on here. I'm from an actual tropical island so I have all the reference in the world. (Here's the still version)
Neofeud 2 anim. If you're into cyberpunk why not check it out Neofeud 1 while you wait for Cyberpunk 2077? Going to be live painting more of this adventure game assets Sunday 12 PM Pacific!
If you've been waiting to pick Neofeud up, it's currently in the Steam Summer Sale at 50% off! Thanks everyone who has already bought and played Neofeud! If you liked the game and have a moment to leave a review, even a sentence or two, I would really appreciate it!
In light of recent dystopian events, this review goes into some of the more intense subjects dealt with in Neofeud, in particular, the abuse and separation of children from parents in non-white, poor, immigrant communities, deep institutional racism, classism and systemic injustice, and the complex situations that end in every day people doing horrible things to others. How people rationalize it, how state and corporate power covers the reality up. http://steamshovelers.cool/neofeud/
Latest live stream of some live game dev, plus my top picks for games to pick up during this Steam sale (other than Neofeud )
Going to be livestreaming Wednesday night some dev on Neofeud 2 and talking about what it's like running an indie game dev business! Also Neofeud is still 50% off on Steam
I am a little late seeing this after gettign back from vacation, glad I didn't miss the Steam sale ... I will give it a try