Vol. 9, Tuesday 12.17.19
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Apple, meet Broken Bottle
The Broken Bottle Beta has been a big undertaking. As you all know, it is our first App and we decided to jump straight into the deep end by committing to both iOS and Android. It's surreal, we've reached the point where the Beta App is at a place where we can officially submit it to the Apple App Store for Approval.
If you'd like to be part of the beta, sign up below.
If you are already signed up (woo!), and haven't already, please fill out the quick pre-beta survey. We'll send you a link reminder in case the link got buried.
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The Broken Bottle Credits: It's time
Originally I was going to save this for the end. I believe with us now about to officially submit the App we can share this with you all. It was a special moment (almost emotional) gathering and recalling all of the names of those who have had their hands on the project including our Supporters - I think you all will find this very interesting as you will see the amount of people you have empowered through your support.
A massive thank you to all of our Supporters, to the Creative Heroes, advisors, and the Lighthouses who have been part of this first baby step of our journey.
(WARNING: Some images may include spoilers. If you're observant enough that is...I'm kidding that wasn't a challenge. Enjoy ;)
Missed the trailer? Watch it here and let us know what you think
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Sneak Peak: Grab your cowboy boots!
From WWI to feudal Japan and now to the wild West - what?!
Yep, our third story in production, to follow the Broken Bottle in its Romanian beauty, is a high-stakes adventure in the Old West where outlaws seize control of a small mining town, and no one is willing to stand up to them, the young people of the town are forced to band together to fight back.
Leading and writing this story is Tony Pisculli. Tony grew up in a small town in the High Sierras and has always had an appreciation for the austere beauty of the desert and an awareness of the outsized impact a few motivated individuals can make. Tony's literary inspiration for this story comes from Robert B. Parker's western novels (Appaloosa, Resolution, Brimstone) and Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer. If you liked those, you will enjoy this and as Tony prompts, "if you like this, but you aren't yet familiar with Parker's books, run, don't walk, to pick them up..."
Awesome image Xiang Gao !
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ATX expansion: How's the planning going?
Two weeks ago I mentioned that we are in the planning phase of expanding into the Austin, TX area through potential projects such as V2R and Project Burne.
Between now and then we decided on Project Burne, posted a job, and went through hands down the most difficult hiring process I have experienced. We received over 20 proposals. I am blown away by the quality of all of our candidates and am honored to have received the proposals and with such resonating energy - wow. Speaking with several of these amazing candidates was a privilege and we look forward to being able to connect with them again soon.
(If anyone is looking for a writer let me know).
Sweet picture of downtown Austin, Jeremy Banks!
Bonus:
Creative Hero highlight - some rock in the blood
We are continuing to highlight some of our Creative Heroes' epic hobbies.
In addition to writing and losing hundreds of hours to RPG's and MOBA's, Josh Irvin, lead writer of The Broken Bottle and for our WWI story, has played music for over a decade. Playing everything from blues, to classic rock, to punk, and even to metal, Josh has rock in his blood. This particular guitar, a Taylor 5z Pro Custom is his favorite, which he has lovingly named "Luna." Though he may be more of a written artist today, Josh’s music will forever be the soundtrack of his life.
