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Some Resources For Using Non-Copyright Music in a GameDev

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:December 5, 2021
Post category:GAME DEV GUIDES & MODS

When I went to learn what was involved in making my visual novel, this surprisingly was not so simple. Do not get me wrong, I'm here to give you the goods, but when it comes to music, graphics, or anything really, the way copyright protection works is stern yet often confusing. So, let me get you going here. Don't fret--or do! I'm here to tell you that things are not hopeless. More specifically: how to obtain copyright-free music. So, let me paint the picture: copyrights. Yes, "copyrights." Copyright is the law that protects the intellectual property of artists, writers, and…

Hoa is a New Indie Adventure With a Magical Vibe

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:August 25, 2021
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

Hoa is an intricate hand-painted character and environment art platformer released this week. Visually it succeeds wonderfully with Miyazaki-like aesthetics in illustration, animation, and special effects. It also boasts an absolutely charming ambiance in its background music plus sound effects that are cinematic in quality and effect. It also is available in 10 different languages right from its launch. I feel very relaxed playing Hoa, and even watching someone playing it can be very pleasant. If you have ever been a fan of Totoro or woodland creatures with endearing hearts, fall in love as I did with the game Hoa. Let's take a look.

Lo-Fi Room is One of the First Indie Games I Played

Post author:mrdavepizza
Post published:February 27, 2021
Post category:GAME REVIEWS

When everything is put together, the final song compilation is pretty good. A lot of people were commenting on the Itch.IO page that they liked the music and I happen to agree. And as far as aesthetics go, this is a pretty successful at being a lo-fi indie concept from the artwork to the music to the gameplay. I dig.