Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru

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#IndieGame
#Interview
#Metroidvania
#SymphonyOfTheNight

Topics we'll cover:

- Sources of inspiration for an artist.

- Why inspiration isn't enough?
How to act upon it.

- Your portfolio is your business card.
How to improve it in a few simple ways.

- Character design as a conduit to storytelling

Been following Paul's work for a while.
His releasing a new art book was the perfect excuse to grab him for an interview.

When?
Next Thursday, 6 PM BST.

Where?
Live on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

Paul worked on franchises like:
#Hellboy
#IndianaJones
#DnD
#TheShannaraChronicles
#CoD

Will be a vampire for a bit.
Might give away a copy with all DLC courtesy of @stunlock.com

Hop in: www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

Here's what we'll chat about:

- You lost your job and want to make your own game.
What to pay attention to?

- Why are there vampires in space?

- Bringing nostalgia to the modern metroidvania player.

- Less platforming. More exploration.

- Creating systems that allow for build flexibility.

Watched #TokyoGameShow?
Saw a cool metroidvania called Silent Planet - Elegy of a Dying World?

Cool. I'm interviewing the people behind it this Friday.
Join us live at 1 PM EST.
🔴Link: www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

Topics below 👇

#IndieGame #Interview #Metroidvania

Noice. Every time I see something about Enenra, it just keeps looking better and better 🙌

Anima Flux — Review Is a co-op sci-fi metroidvania enough to break from the mold?

Anima Flux has probably one of the roughest starts I've seen in any game.

But there's still a beating heart beneath this game, if you manage to get over the first 1-2 hours.

Check out the full analysis in my review article.

medium.com/@constantin....

#IndieGame #Metroidvania #ActionPlatformer

Arthur over here thinks that you should come check SWORN with me.
If you're into #roguelites and #coop, I think you should.
Also for your safety. Can't guarantee you'll be safe from Arthur otherwise.

🔴 LIVE: www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

A warrior in ornate armor and a crown, holding a flaming goblet, stands against a red sky. The word "SWORN" is boldly displayed beside them as the title of the game.

I have a soft spot for #indie underdogs.
I'll give the folks at Windwalk and @team17.com a shot.

I'll be playing and reviewing SWORN for the... foreseeable future.
It's a #roguelite.
I 100% games before reviewing them.
There's that.

Join moi in Camelot.
🔴 LIVE: www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

Big thank you to the folks at Renaissance PR, who provided me with a press copy.

Ratatan — State of the Early Access A journey to Kawaii Land

I've never thought I'd use the term "cute violence".
But here we are.

The people at Ratata Arts give me hope that there are still folks who put out Early Access games worth buying.

Read the article below to find out why 👇

medium.com/@constantin....

#IndieGame #Rhythm #Cute #Patapon

Twitch Twitch is the world

www.twitch.tv/videos/25746...

Dmitry made my job easy last Friday.

He went really in-depth about how he and his colleagues from @artdock.bsky.social are bringing their #DnD inspired #roguelike to life.

It's worth the watch for #IndieDevs who aren't quite sure how to manage the production process.

Link in the comments 👇

HASTE — Review Queue the “Running in the ‘90s” memes, everyone

@landfall.se managed to create one of the most entertaining and accessible games I've ever covered.
You can bend the difficulty to your will, no matter how sweaty or chill a player you are.

The soundtrack?
A banger.

The co-op?
So smooth.

Check the full review now 👇
medium.com/@constantin....

Will throw myself back at Anima Flux after a... not-so-great start with it.

Hoping for the best.
Prepared for the worst.
That's a reviewer's life in a nutshell.

🔴LIVE: www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

#IndieGame #Metroidvania #Platformer

Thanks a lot to the folks at @futurefriendsgames.com for the review copy.
And to Sven Ahlgrimm, Mathilde Hoffmann, and Bastian Clausdorff for creating such a lovely game.

ODDADA is a charming little #IndieGame that you can open whenever you want to relax.
Or when you're feeling overly creative and don't know where to channel that energy.

Read the full review: medium.com/@constantin....

And listen to the masterpiece I've created in the game below 😂

#Music #Cozy

Making more cute lil' creatures dance for me.

Having lots of fun with these cute critters.
Can't wait to complete all the Early Access content and write the review.

🔴LIVE www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

#IndieGame #RhythmGame #Cute

Sounds like it's a good time for the folks who'll be in London.
And a bad time for everyone who won't.
Hope the other Transformers fans are gonna pester you with enough questions haha.

Also, James Alexander. What an absolute voice acting beast.
Ok. Now I'm done 😂

We're live chatting about taking games from concept to a playable build.
Sounds useful for your #GameDev journey?
Then hop in and pester Dmitry with questions.

#IndieGame #Interview

Oh wow. This looks absolutely lovely.
How was I not aware of this until now? 🤯

We've prepared a lovely and informative chat for you all in about 12 hours 👀

Cover art for the rhythm game RATATAN. Steampunk-themed characters march on a rocky landscape at sunset, with musical notes floating in the air. A large ship with cannons looms nearby.

I was too young and edgy when the Patapon games were released.
But I will get that fixed since the creators launched their own IP into early access today.

Come join some of the music madness live.

🔴LIVE: www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

#RhythmGame #Music #Ratatan

www.twitch.tv/videos/25687...

Fading Echo made me want to interview the folks at New Tales.
But I discovered something even cooler:
An environment where people have genuine fun working together.

You can find the full recording below 👇

Leaving technical hiccups in, so you know it was all real 😂

#IndieGame #Interview

How do you create an #IndieGame after a layoff?
With a moderate amount of... "creative spite" and listening to the voices in your head😂

I discussed with @swordandquill.itch.io about going through this entire process.

Link to the full interview:
www.twitch.tv/videos/25678...

#Interview #GameDev

Illustrated cover of the co-op metroidvania "ANIMA FLUX" shows two armored characters standing boldly on a heap of defeated monsters. Two giant red eyes glare menacingly from above.

In a period when everyone is playing #Silksong, I dare to shine some light on another #Metroidvania.
Mad lad, right?

Anima Flux got my attention because you can play co-op or as a dual protagonist.

Let's see how this one fares?

🔴LIVE: www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

#IndieGame #Metroidvania #CoOp

Where?
www.twitch.tv/gamingcopywr...

What we'll chat about:
- Coming up with the core concept
- Setting the lore & universe
- Defining gameplay systems
- Using creative references

Two men against a dark background. The left man in glasses, black suit, and pink tie, the right man in a jacket holding a yellow award. Event details in text: I chat with Dmitry Komarov about going from concept to a playable build. Friday 19th September, 19:00 CET

Turns out LinkedIn is good for something every now and then.
That's how I found out about @artdock.bsky.social and their tactical #Roguelike, Lootbound.

This Friday, I'll pester Dmitry about the production side of Lootbound.

More details about the event below 👇

#IndieGame #Interview #DnD