Novy Unlimited

Novy knows action games. And a bunch of other genres, too. These are just a few of the incredible titles we've worked on since 2011 🎮 #indiegames #games #gameplay #indie #action #actiongames #actiongame #indiegamedev #indiedev #gamedev #videogames #gamedesign

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' The Horror Show is a massive #exhibition ft ~350 iconic props, rare manuscripts & costumes spanning a century of #cinema – from Dracula & The Shining to Sinners & The Substance. – Smithsonian Magazine #horror #horrormovies #horrorfilms #museum #movies #films

Rockstar built GTA: San Andreas for <$10M & converted it into $600M in gross sales w/o micro-transactions or DLC. The budget for GT6 dwarfs its predecessor—underscoring how studios today are pushed toward high-risk gambles. @gamesradarplus.bsky.social's Austin Wood #games #gaming #gamenews #gamedev

Azur Games' Tatiana Vinogradova breaks down how Railroad Empire achieved record $600k+ monthly revenues by catering to a niche audience through historical accuracy, licensed Union Pacific partnerships, and streamlined card-based progression. – @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social #game #gaming #gamedev

@abragames.bsky.social president Rodrigo Terra outlines an ambitious vision for #Brazil to rank among the world’s top 5 #game producers within a decade—leveraging #videogames as an engine for economic growth & cultural soft power. @gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social #gaming #games

Mike P. Nelson, Jessica Rothe, and Kiana Madeira talk about #horror #film BEWARE BOIÚNA. On location in the Amazon rainforest, the team endured brutal heat and sensory immersion to ground the film – merging #Brazilian #folklore and Titanoboa lore. – @xghorror.bsky.social on @fangoria.bsky.social

@cdprojektred.com art directors Jakub Knapik & Kacper Niepokólczycki talk with 80 Level's @davidjagneaux.bsky.social about how Night City in @cyberpunk.net was built almost entirely by hand rather than through procedural tools. #gamedev #game #videogame #gamedesign #games #videogames #gameart

From early algorithmic theory to modern computing, #AdaLovelace proved that technical systems require deep creative imagination. Happy #AdaLovelaceDay to the engineers, innovators & thinkers who are shaping our future! #history #science #stem #engineering #computing #leadership #womeninhistory

Season 2 Episode 12 (our final episode of the season) features @heycasperkelly.bsky.social's #darkcomedy #monster #horror film, Buddy 📺 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YT, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible & more #indie #movie #film #indiehorror

Happy #readanebookday 📖 Game Development Essentials: An Intro is on Amazon, Google & Apple as an #eBook – putting the knowledge right at your fingertips. Instructors: Sampling avail at VitalSource (VST)! Links: gdeseries.com #ebooks #textbook #games #gamedev #gamedesign #videogames #gameeducation

Getting ready for the Tokyo Game Show? Wishing safe travels to everyone making the trip to Japan – and best of luck to all the studios showcasing their work this week. #tgs #tokyogameshow #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedesign

From 8-bit classics to sprawling modern worlds, games have a unique way of bringing us together, sparking imagination, and telling unforgettable stories. Happy National Video Games Day! #nationalvideogamesday #videogamesday #gaming #gamedev #gamedevelopment #gamedesign #games #videogames

DoubleDown Interactive’s Faith Price examines how the surge in D2C revenue has outpaced mobile attribution tools, addresses acquisition hurdles for legacy apps post-ATT, and cautions against premature AI adoption. – @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social #gaming #games #videogames #gameindustry #gamenews

SMILE producer Temple Hill Entertainment and Anton Corp are partnering with YouTuber Sam Evenson to adapt his viral horror short IGNORE IT into a feature film. – @variety.com's Alex Ritman #movie #film #indie #indiefilm #indiemovie #horrormovie #horrorfilm #indiehorror #movies #films #horror

Directors Jack Auen and Kevin Walker discuss CHRONOVISOR—an “academic noir” shot on #16mm. The filmmakers reflect on casting academic Anne Laure Sellier, using analog research—and exploring technology + spirituality. #movie #film #indie #indiefilm #indiemovie scienceandfilm.org/articles/375...

id Software producer Andrew Willis reveals that DOOM: The Dark Ages - Revelations involved 80-hr workweeks—and despite their sacrifice, Willis and dozens of others were laid off by Xbox the day before launch. @insider-gaming.com's @mikestrawmedia.com #game #videogame #gamedev

Building games is an incredible art form, but it relies on the hard work, late hours, and deep dedication of talented teams. This Labor Day, we celebrate developers who bring interactive worlds to life. #laborday #happylaborday #labor #worklifebalance #history #labordayweekend

PAX West is upon us once again! Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and successful Labor Day weekend in Seattle 🎮 #paxwest #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper

Celebrating games as art, code, and global culture. Happy World Video Game Day! #videogameday #gameday #diadelgamer #gamedev #game #games #gamedesign #gaming #gamer #gamers #videogame #videogames #gamedevelopment #gamdevs #gamedevelopers #gamedeveloper

Ready to make the trek to Gamescom? Tell us what you're most looking forward to – and have a safe trip! #gamescom #game #games #videogame #videogames #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev #gamedeveloper

Reps from Airship, CodeDev, Pipeworks, Redcatpig, Virtuos & more emphasize that external #gamedev is a service-&-people business where value comes from owning outcomes, aligning creatively w/clients & building long-term relationships. – @gibiz.bsky.social's @lewispackwood.bsky.social #games #gaming

At Falmouth Horror & Gaming – which explored how #horror helps players process real-world sociopolitical anxieties – @supermassivegames.bsky.social's Will Doyle delivered a keynote on spatial alienation, revulsion, and apophenia. – @theguardian.com Keith Stuart #horrorgames #games #videogames

This episode features Jeffrey A. Brown's #cosmic #horror film, The Beach House (2019)🦑 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible & more! #horrormovie #indie #movie #scifi #indiehorror #indiefilm #indiemovie #film

Gaspar Noé talks with Izabel Pakzad about her debut feature, Find Your Friends—including the real-life car chase that inspired it, securing private European financing, and managing a 21-day shoot in Joshua Tree. – Interview Magazine #indiefilm #indiemovie #indie #thriller #indiefilms #indiemovies

Bennett Foddy credits Super Mario Sunshine as inspiration for @babystepsgame.bsky.social – praising its world, movement and design + arguing the backlash against its rough edges discouraged studios from taking creative risks. – @kotaku.com's @duckvalentine.bsky.social #game #gamedev #gamedesign

The creative team behind Savage discusses their award-winning pilot, which won the #Indie TV Pilot Showcase at the ATX TV Festival and serves as proof of concept for a gritty neo-noir rooted in supernatural #horror. – @nofilmschool.bsky.social's Jourdan Aldredge #indiefilm #indiehorror

Former @playstation.com chief @shawnlayden.bsky.social warns that #gamedev costs (often topping $100M) have crushed risk tolerance in the #gameindustry – driving studios toward safe rather than innovative titles. – @gamesradarplus.bsky.social's @catherinelewis.bsky.social #games #gaming #game

Arriving on #PS5 in 2027, Firesprite Games' #horror sequel #UntilDawn 2 will take place on an abandoned island—where players guide a crew of fake paranormal investigators to survive the island’s dark forces. — @bloody-disgusting.com #horrorgame #game #videogame

Nintendo has announced plans to release a revised Switch 2 model in Europe featuring an easily replaceable battery to comply with upcoming EU environmental regulations. – @gamedeveloper.bsky.social's @danielleri.bsky.social #nintendo #switch #games #gaming #gamingnews #videogames

Today, we’re celebrating the masterminds behind the code, the mechanics, and the strategic campaigns that bring interactive worlds to the global stage. Here’s to the technology that connects us and the games that keep us innovating. #nationalvideogameday #videogameday #games #videogames #gamedev

The freedom to build new worlds is a gift we enjoy every day. This 4th of July, we’re celebrating independence, innovation, and the incredible community that brings games to life. Happy 250th! #happy4thofjuly #happy4th #4thofjuly #july4th #independenceday #independence #fourthofjuly

This episode features Osgood Perkins' folk horror film, Keeper (2025) 🥮 Hosted by @indiejeannie.com and @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible, and more! #horrormovie #osgoodperkins #indie #movie #horror #folkhorror #horrorfilm #podcast

Robert dos Santos is releasing debut #indiefilm THIS IS HOW THE WORLD ENDS exclusively on #VHS – a decision illustrating an anti-AI stance celebrating physical, human-made art and its imperfect processes. – @theguardian.com's Stuart Heritage #indiemovie #filmmaker #film #movie #indie #filmmaking

Author @hannahrosemay.bsky.social's Fatal Fest #comic #horror series follows 6 filmmakers forced to compete at a mysterious Hollywood festival, where they must kill to win. Published by IDW Dark (@idwpublishing.com). – @thr.com's @boryskit.bsky.social #comicbooks #comics #indie #indiehorror

@valvesoftware.com's Steam Machine will launch on 6/29 at $1,049 due to costs driven by the AI boom. Valve is also running a reservation lottery on #Steam. Sign up before 10am PT/1pm ET tomorrow, 6/25. – @arstechnica.com's @rwhitwam.bsky.social #games #videogames #tech #technology #hardware #gaming

In an interview with Gamereactor's Alex Hopley, Jonathan Blow says he avoids sequels because the fun of #gamedev lies in the newness of the idea (which is lost when retreading old ground). ORDER OF THE SINKING STAR #Steam demo available until Fri @ 10am PT/1pm ET! #game #gaming #indiedev

The creative community stands together to honor freedom, resilience, and the rich cultural legacy of the Black community. May we continue to support, uplift, and hold space for one another as we build a more inclusive world. #juneteenth #freedom #blackhistory #celebratefreedom #blackexcellence

Curry Barker's huge success with Obsession—a <$1M #film that has grossed >$100M worldwide—shows how #indie creators can bypass gatekeepers by building their own audience and leveraging digital platforms – @nofilmschool.bsky.social #indiefilm #filmmaker #indiemovie #film #movie #filmmaking #filmmaker

After Bungie's announcement that Destiny 2 will end its live service on June 9, #gamedevs and #voiceactors took to social media to share memories—reflecting on their pride in maintaining a high bar despite unrealistic constraints and layoffs. – @pcgamer.com #gamedev #gaming #games #bungie

After a weak fiscal year resulting in a net loss & a $200M impairment loss for Rovio, Sega is shifting away from #gamesasaservice by lowering the priority of F2P titles & canceling its Super Game initiative – @diegoarguello.bsky.social @gamedeveloper.bsky.social #games #sega #gameindustry #gamenews

Peacock has announced that the long-dormant #FridayThe13th #horror franchise will return with the A24-produced #prequel #series Crystal Lake this October that will explore a young Jason’s life prior to the events of the original 1980 #film. @slashfilm.bsky.social's @ryanscottwrites.bsky.social

This episode ft. Curry Barker's #darkromance #horrorfilm, Obsession (2026). Hosted by @indiejeannie.com + @atmanrising.bsky.social, EVIL*ASTERISK #podcast is on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, Audible + more! #indie #indiefilm #moviereview #filmreview #horror #indiemovie #horrormovie #currybarker

In the indie world, a limited budget is just an invitation to innovate. We’re honoring the independent arts and entertainment community that pushes boundaries, breaks genres, and proves that passion beats big budgets every single time. #nationalcreativityday #creativityday #creativity #indie

Every story we tell, every campaign we launch & every voice we champion is made possible by the #freedoms fought for by others. On #MemorialDay, we join the indie community in expressing our deepest #gratitude for the #heroes who have made the ultimate #sacrifice. #courage #military #honor #freedom

@thr.com's @aaroncouch.bsky.social talks w/Curry Barker—who after a $17.2M domestic box office debut for OBSESSION + an A24 deal to helm the next TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, remains grounded ... still preferring to edit his #films from his own bedroom. #horror #horrorfilm #indiehorror #indiefilm #film

@jimg.bsky.social argues that the @roblox.com platform is the spiritual successor to legacy Flash portals because it democratizes #development and fosters a similar grassroots creator community. – @gibiz.bsky.social #videogames #games #roblox #gamedeveloper #gaming #gamedevelopment #gamedev

Following the massive success of Crimson Desert – with 5M+ copies sold – South Korean developer Pearl Abyss has reportedly rewarded each of its employees with a special bonus of 5M Won (~$3,400). – @ign.com's @wyp.bsky.social #videogame #videogames #gamenews #gameindustry #game #games #gaming

Producer @darentsmith.bsky.social argues that #indie #filmmakers rely on last-minute #marketing rather than building an audience based on consumer psychology. He advocates for implementing Google’s “7-11-4” principle—securing 7 hours of content, 11 touches + 4 different mediums. – @indiewire.com