More than 35 new games will be on show at GaMaYo on 21st November with 400 developers attending the event to try them out alongside publishers, investors and platform holders. The event is managed by Game Republic along with their Official Partners Red Kite Games, Barclays Games and Creative and Escape Technology
Today we look at demo number 16 confirmed to be at the event which you can attend for FREE if you develop games in The North and are a member of GaMaYo which you can join via Facebook or the Great Northern Games Discord – So here is our 16th demo a cosy game from BetaJester
Haberdashery
What would be your description of your game?
Haberdashery is a cosy simulation game where you play as young witch Val as they are drawn to Little Bobbin, a town where a dark energy is stopping the town’s adventurers from finding treasures or exploring even basic dungeons. The only place with any positivity is a haberdashery owned by the powerful witch Callisto, on the verge of retiring. Val becomes Callisto’s apprentice, restoring the townfolk’s treasured clothing, enchanting them with magic to empower the wearer and defeat the great evil.
How did development start? Were there any key inspirations or ideas that drove you?
Earlier this year, we took part in the Interactive Futures Sustainable Fashion (IFSF) Challenge, a competition run by Future Fashion Factory and the Applied Games Lab. After learning about how few people feel confident in repairing their clothes, we came up with the idea for a game about clothing repairs, featuring real-world repair techniques which the player can use in real life to repair their own clothes. As one of four winners, we received funding to develop our idea into a prototype to pitch to publishers.
Tell us about the team behind the game?
BetaJester is an award-winning immersive games and work-for-hire studio. Founded in May 2015, our team is a proven, multi-disciplinary force of nature, with talented individuals across programming, art, design, and production. We are passionate about supporting the growing creative industries through collaboration and innovation. We work with people to help them find their voice and bring their creative visions to life.
What kind of experiences do you hope to bring players?
We aspire to create experiences that leave a lasting and meaningful impact on those who interact with them. Our goal is to connect with people, and connect people to the wider world around them.
In 10 words or less, highlight the appeal of the game?
The Repair Shop, set in a Studio Ghibli-esque fantasy world.
Any links to access/wishlist the game?
Information about Haberdashery will be available on our website once it is publicly announced: https://www.betajester.co.uk
