I want to share my experience with
@MateriaColl
They are preventing us from releasing the Physical Bundle of Underhero, as well as having prohibited me from releasing my soundtracks on Steam for years now. . . 1/14
@40pcmcnuggets
@HereComesNiko
@clear_eclair
When 2D images are used in the way they're generally called billboards. It's used most often for small and distant objects to save processing power, but some games, like ours, use it to create a specific art style.
Paper Mario is the most well known example. 😊
I hope that this can be resolved painlessly. If Materia Collective really doesn't have time for me, I would love to get the rights to my music back. Or to have this be resolved in any way. 14/14
If we do get a response it'll be something along the lines of: "We'll look at it next week!" Followed by months of radio silence.
That brings us to where we are now. . . 6/14
I'd like to also state that this isn't anything new. These problems have been going on for years.
Back when I started composing professionally, I decided to sign the handful of soundtracks I had with Materia. It seemed like the smart choice at the time. . . 8/14
Long story short, we've been pleading to them for months now, included a drafted agreement which is ridiculously generous, and we still haven't gotten anywhere. . . 5/14
A little while ago, work started on getting Underhero (a game I composed the soundtrack for) a physical release. This would include a physical CD release of the soundtrack. . . 3/14
Since I signed the soundtrack with Materia Collective (more on that later), we will need their approval for it to be released. So naturally, we approached them about this. . . 4/14
So far, Materia has made it impossible to release any soundtracks to Steam. Which I'd like to mention is the most important place for game soundtracks. Especially during launch. . . 9/14
I don't even care too much about all the revenue I've missed. It just sucks that people are not able to get their hands on the OSTs. Same now, with the physical release. . . 11/14
I don't think it would be unfair to say that everything Materia Collective was supposed to make easier, they ended up making outright impossible. . . 12/14
And again, I'm not writing this in bad faith. If I'm honest, the people at Materia have always seemed like kind people.
Nonetheless, I don't know what else to do. . . 13/14
I've tried many many times to get them to set-up my soundtracks on Steams, but it has always ended in radio silence. All the while having to reply to eager fans "We're doing our best to get it to Steam!". . . 10/14
LADDER WORLD: an arcade platformer about a world with an above average amount of ladders!
I'm making a fun little browser game for the Fun Activities website 🎵()
#gamedev
The wonderful character art was done by
@Mag_ho
!! 💕✨
The soundtrack to
@sbuggames
's Webbed is available on Steam!
I'm really proud of this one and really glad I got to work on such a delightful, fantastic game. 🕷️
I'm honored to have provided music for Wholesome Games' showcases.
I appreciate them a lot! 🎶
The albums in question also have an animated music video and a website:
We're currently talking with Materia Collective about resolving these issues.
It looks like we'll able to work this out.
I want to thank everyone for their support! It feels good to be heard.
Thank you!
I want to share my experience with
@MateriaColl
They are preventing us from releasing the Physical Bundle of Underhero, as well as having prohibited me from releasing my soundtracks on Steam for years now. . . 1/14
#StijnvanWakeren
Hey, look at this picture of Stijn van Wakeren. Is it just me, or is Stijn van Wakeren in this photograph? Want to see Stijn van Wakeren? Look at this picture.
(Trying to get Google to show a picture of me, instead of someone who is definitely not me 😵💫)
Thank you
@_wholesomegames
for making this vinyl happen and for allowing me to be part of it.
All the music on this is absolutely wonderful. Such bangers 🎶
🎺 Announcing Slice of Life: Songs from Wholesome Games 🎺
🎧 Limited-edition vinyl record
🎶 Spiritfarer, Ooblets, A Short Hike, Kind Words, and many more
🌌 All proceeds go to Galaxy Fund
Pre-order now from
@blackscreenrec
,
@theyetee
, and
@STSPhonoCo
!
Finally got around to learning animation in
#Blender3d
Still lots to learn, but happy to get something to move 😄
Fantastic character model by:
@catshriek
@Rotarywings1
@Fubzo
Why is everyone so worried about the helicopter??
If those blades can't hold a child, why would you trust it to carry you and a big metal box way up in the air?
@splendidland
I'm really glad I still managed to order this! Thank you ♥️
The quality: great
The art: gorgeous
The writing: perfection
Reading it makes me both happy and inspired. ✨🎵
Bear scraps! 🐻✨ Join me on a journey through the forgotten halls of my hard drive. We might discover unfinished tunes, demos, or even full songs. But be warned, there's no knowing what's out there. 👀
Regardless, let's have some fun!
I really like these! 🎺
Here's a test I made with them. ⬇️
*The second repetition layers them with CineBrass, to which they add a ton of clarity and realism.