In this episode I’m speaking to Antek Krowicki, and Zach Howe - the co-founders of Nyx Studios. Nyx Studios is a multimedia entertainment company. They’re currently promoting their first tabletop game Havoc: Gen Zero (The Nyxlands of Havoc), which just wrapped up its successful Kickstarter campaign after raising 572% of its goal.
➡️ We talk about designing with storytelling at the core, building worlds inspired by literary sci-fi and strategy classics, and why community-driven creation is the future of indie games.
➡️ We also discuss Antek’s and Zack’s journey from writers to worldbuilders, and how a dream project launched in a Telegram group became a Kickstarter success and a growing game universe.
00:00 Building Bonds: The Power of Friendship in Gaming
06:17 The Genesis of Havoc: Founding a Game Company
09:12 From Writers to Game Designers: A Unique Journey
11:56 Inspiration Behind Havoc: Games and Literature
15:03 The Evolution of Havoc: Naming and Universe Building
17:50 The Future of Havoc: Expanding the Universe
20:50 What Makes a Game Successful? Insights from the Industry
23:17 The Art of Game Design: Iteration and Improvement
26:07 Creating a Rich Universe: The World of Havoc
29:01 Gameplay Mechanics: Understanding Havoc
31:53 Kickstarter Success: The Journey to Funding
38:41 Building a Thriving Community
40:17 The Evolution of Community Engagement
43:17 Insights on the Gaming Industry
49:57 Team Dynamics and Collaboration
51:59 Imagining a Future with Unlimited Resources
56:29 Balancing Work and Personal Life
01:02:17 Future Plans for NYX Studios
01:06:20 Advice for Aspiring Game Developers
https://enterhavoc.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyx-studios-games
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