Wednesday Update #8! Chapter 2 and Steam Mystery Fest!

So as mentioned previously, Clash: Blue Mirage's Steam page is now live.  It also includes a demo, which is the same 2.0 demo here on itch.io.  And boy howdy, has it already taken off!  The views are jaw-dropping, honestly.  It amazes me how just being on Steam can get a lot of new eyes on your product.  But it puts a lot of pressure on me to make the game nice and good and long (that's not weird when I put it that way, not at all), if the demo is already pulling in this much interest.

So starting next week, I'm going to start writing the next chapter!  Chapter 2 takes place a few months after Chapter 1, and features a lovely coffee date (or friendly visit) between two characters.  We will see the return of some characters from the first game, as well.  Also the kiosk.  I felt bad for the kiosk and couldn't leave him dead.  I'm going to work on it during NaNoRenO, so I will be using the tag they have specifically for pre-existing projects (as well as a wholesome beachside project that will start during NaNoRenO and keep going...because I need something chill...consider this the official announcement for that project, I guess...).  So maybe by the end of March or mid April?  I'm hesitant to put any specific due dates on this project.

(And the reason I'm starting next week is because my extra duties should definitely be over by then...they were supposed to be over at the beginning of the month but they got extended...you see, I got tangled up in a robotics club and ended up as their assistant coach and by golly they went and won first place at the local competition so they move on to state this weekend.  But they're not allowed to progress any further due to general level, so this is IT.)

ALSO, in case you haven't heard, Steam Mystery Fest is on and Clash: Robot Detective (the first Clash game) was chosen to participate!  Which is pretty exciting.  They got some darn good games featured in this Fest, and here Clash is alongside them.  Same feels as showcasing a prized heifer at the county fair.  

So if you haven't picked up your copy, now would be a great time to do so!  And if you do, also be sure to pick up the Artifex Mundi games that are in the sale like Noir Chronicles and Path of Greed, Artifex Mundi is my jam.  I also have a sale running alongside Mystery Fest right here on itch.io, if you prefer DRM free versions of games.  Click here!

WHEW, this was a longer update than I anticipated!  To sum up: Clash 1 is in Mystery Fest (and is on sale for about four more days), Clash 2 Steam page and demo are finally live, Chapter 2 writing starts next week, and I hinted at another non-Clash project I'm starting soon.