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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 7d

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...

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 9d

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...

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.

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 14d

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

Ratatan — State of the Early Access

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 14d

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

A journey to Kawaii Land

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

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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 14d

Twitch

Twitch is the world

www.twitch.tv

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 14d

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 👇

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

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 15d

@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....

HASTE — Review

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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 17d

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.

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 17d

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

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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 17d

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

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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 19d

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 😂

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 19d

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

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 24d

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

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

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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 20d

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

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 20d

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

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 24d

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

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 20d

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

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.

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

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 21d

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 21d

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

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 23d

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

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.

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 24d

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

2XKO Impressions — Friendly to casuals?

Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 24d

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

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Constantin "The Gaming Copywriter" Dumitru @gamingcopywriter.bsky.social · 25d

@riotgames.com managed to create a fighting game that doesn't require you to dream about button combinations to have fun.

I'm really curious to see if folks like me will stick around.
Or if the #FightingGames community will claim this one for themselves.

medium.com/@constantin....

#Riot #2XKO

A fighting game that even I can play?