[h3]Greetings Scout![/h3] As 2023 comes to a close we wanted to take a little look back at the year & everything we've achieved during it! [h3]Events:[/h3] We were lucky enough to showcase Luna Abyss at our first in person events this year! We showcased at The MIX at GDC, GDC main floor (thanks Epic/Unreal!), Reboot Develop Blue, SXSW Sydney & FormatGG. [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/e7b2ccd509a18f33c7b75b7d40856d93d8f547b4.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/40a9df821c6544b91cff5e6c4dc973d5c45f3835.jpg[/img] We also got to take part in a ton of online events including Steam Next Fest, Save & Sound, IndieX, SpecialEffect's One Special Day, Steam Scream Fest, Steam SHMUP Fest, Realms Deep, SXSW Sydney Online Showcase & DreamHack! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/762d35ea90e67189c00e5595d34eb0fba2154d3c.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/38d28a143d0b7adbbe18c3a8f58b2d3bb5cdd72b.png[/img] Our Creative Director, Benni Hill, took part in this panel at LudoNarraCon! [previewyoutube=J9T76NPoskQ;full][/previewyoutube] And also took part in a Fireside Chat alongside our composer David Housden talking about World Building through Music & Narrative! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/65fe67756214b48d9655713616fdea6e678eedc7.jpg[/img] And also joined our Business Director Hollie Emery on Kinda Funny Games to chat about Luna Abyss! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/22990cf1b5ea39c964356e6379c1c2ad7848a197.png[/img] [h3]Awards:[/h3] We won a bunch of awards including: [list] [*] Indie Cup - Most Anticipated Game [*] Indie Cup - Community Choice [*] Reboot Develop - Best Visual Design [*] Game Connection - Best Visual Art & Design [*] Game Connection - Best Hardcore Game [*] GTR Malta - Best Pitch [/list] And we were nominated for a few more: [list] [*] Game Connection - Best Console Game [*] Game Connection - People's Choice Award [*] Game Connection - Grand Award [*] SXSW Sydney - People's Choice Award [*] Reboot Develop - Game of the Year [*] GTR Malta - Worldwide Finalist [*] Playcon - Pitch Shortlist [*] IndieX Awards - Best Art Direction [/list] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/582c66305edb4e67a214a09914c34bd1212e5942.png[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/a826c6b0d530cdd5f7ec0d83c1cb1c4c7a742c02.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/abdec2d8a0394cf0e9cf83736b845fdb038f4da2.jpg[/img] [h3]Articles & Front Covers:[/h3] We had front covers & articles in MCV Develop & Game Pro in Italy! [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/fa10f0b66c731c74d9382c9b1a88de597fbaf7fe.jpg[/img] [img]{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42816684/07bbac0acecc977fc880a103727b19b3e1a48664.jpg[/img] As well as articles in EDGE, IGN, VG247, Game Developer, PlayStation, The Mirror, FandomWire, Gameranx, PlayGround, Game Rant, & hundreds of others! [h3]Trailer:[/h3] We released a behind the scenes Soundtrack Recording Session as part of Save & Sound! [previewyoutube=ZTRMgryR8gs;full][/previewyoutube] And a new trailer! [previewyoutube=FbF2liWk7bM;full][/previewyoutube] 2023 has been a fantastic year for Luna Abyss, and there's so much more to come in 2024... [h3]Happy New Year![/h3]