Quick NOTES: July 2015 #1

Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to a fast round of Quick NOTES.

-Now on sale on Spreadshirt: Splatterbomb™ T-Shirts

This releases characters are:

Dudley
Melon Soda

Current characters on sale:

Splatterbomb™
Handy
Rainbow Brush

Now all Splatterbomb™ T-Shirts are available in American Apparel.


http://splatterbomb.spreadshirt.com/


-Tomorrow from Noon to 6:00 PM in New York City: NYC-Playtest Group.

Check out the latest tabletop games currently in development by local inventors. 'Splatterbomb™' will be available for playtesting.

Location in New York is still to be determined, stay tuned at http://nycplaytest.com/ for location.

-Links to all Splatterbomb™ Product will be made available on Twitter this Monday.

-And so I bid all of you a nice safe vacation. I will be only on Twitter feed throughout August. September 7, 2015 will be the next 'NEWS and NOTES'. Keep an out on 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)' August announcement on Twitter.

Until September...

See ya.

Wednesday Rants: July 2015 Edition

Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to another round of Wednesday Rants. There are some cool announcements so let's get started.

[Gameacon 2015]

This year I acquired an official exhibitors table at Gameacon 2015 in Atlantic City's Tropicana. I plan to bring Splatterbomb™ there, unless circumstances occur. It's happening in November and I am very excited to get a chance to showcase the game to a larger audience. As we get closer to the convention, I'll announce what to expect at the booth, so stay tuned.

http://gameacon.com/index.html

[New York Comic Con]

I will be roaming the halls of New York Comic Con once again in October. Unfortunately, I could not secure anything awesome like an autograph signing or a Panel, but if you happen to see me and want to chat up or take a picture, I'll be glad to offer it up.

http://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/

[Spreadshirt]

Next week will be the next duo of Splatterbomb™ characters up for grabs. I will also be adding American Apparel brand so you can have yourselves a nice quality shirt if you want to. Remember all shirts are available in Men's, women's, and kids sizes.

[Playtesting]

Splatterbomb™ playtesting is still continuing this Saturday and there should be a playtest next Saturday August 1, which is on a Saturday. Stay tuned to Twitter for any announcements.

[Vacation Time!]

It's been an amazing 12 months but now its time for me to take a break and breathe. Next month in August, I will be on vacation. There will be no 'NEWS and NOTES', no 'Wednesday Rants', no 'Free Shell Fridays', or any new releases. If not this month then in August I may make 1 Twitter announcement regarding 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme) and the next NYC-Playtest is in September, so keep an eye out on Twitter. I will return September 7th with 'NEWS and NOTES'.

I will post up links on Twitter to Spreadshirt, Kindle, and any other products or events before August so you can just click away and check things out.

I will be on Twitter mode during vacation just in case any sudden events occur, but other than that, I am going dark until September.

So on a final note, thank you all for joining me these past 12 months. It was an amazing ride from 'Arcana Magi 5th Anniversary' to 'The NYC Arcade' to 'Spreadshirt'. Please enjoy yourselves and have a safe Summer.

Until September...

See ya.

NEWS and NOTES: July 2015 Edition

Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to another edition of 'NEWS and NOTES'. It is summer time and this month is going to a bit busy.


NEWS:

-This Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 12:00 PM EST at Brooklyn Game Lab in New York: 'NYC Playtest'

Join local board game developers as they display their latest game development, be sure to check out 'Splatterbomb™'.

Links:

NYC Playtest: http://nycplaytest.com/

Brooklyn Game Lab: http://brooklyngamelab.com/

-Saturday July 18, 2015 at 12:00 PM EST at Brooklyn Game Lab in New York: 'NYC-Playtest'

Join local board game developers as they display their latest game development, be sure to check out 'Splatterbomb™'.

-Wednesday, June 22, 2015 at 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot: 'Wednesday Rants'

Join H-M Brown as he discusses upcoming projects and plans.

-Saturday July 25, 2015 at 12:00 PM EST at Brooklyn Game Lab in New York: 'NYC-Playtest'

Join local board game developers as they display their latest game development, be sure to check out 'Splatterbomb™'.

-Friday July 31, 2015 at 9:00 PM EST at Spreadshirt: 'Splatterbomb™' T-Shirts

Two new 'Splatterbomb™' T-Shirt Prints will be made available at Spreadshirt.


NOTES:

-No Free 'Shell' Friday this Month.


-Don't forget to visit Amazon or iTunes and grab yourself a copy of 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)' today. Click on the side link.

-Like Shirts? Swing on over to the Splatterbomb™ Spreadshirt Store and buy yourself awesome shirts featuring characters from Splatterbomb™. Click on the side link.


-Be sure to check out Alyssa Menes Music Composer for 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)' at:

http://portfolio.acmenesmusic.com/


So that is all for NEWS and NOTES.


Until Next Time...

See ya.

Quick NOTES: June 2015 #5

Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to Quick NOTES.

-Now on Amazon Kindle: 'Arcana Magi Universe Shorts Collection'

9 Short Stories from the Arcana Magi Universe all rolled up in one, including 3 new unreleased Short Stories, 'Arcana Magi Bolt', 'Arcana Magi Wisp', and 'Arcana Magi Cross: Kame's Song'.

Buy yourself a copy today.

-Saturday June 27 at 12:00 PM at Brooklyn Game Lab in Brooklyn, NY: NYC-Playtest

Try out the latest tabletop game scurrently in development by local game developers.

http://nycplaytest.com/

-Monday July 6, 9:00 PM on Blogspot: 'NEWS and NOTES'

Catch the latest info on upcoming releases by H-M Brown.

NOTES:

Be sure to bu yourself a copy of Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™Theme) on iTunes and Amazon and Splatterbomb™ at Spreadshirt.

Until Next Time...

See ya.

Quick NOTES: June #4, 2015

Greetings Fellow Readers! Time for another Quick NOTES.

Now on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol. 5 - C.5'

Mayumi, Emi and all their friends are preparing to fulfill the biggest decisions of their lives. Check the conclusion by clicking the sidebar link.

NOTES:

[Arcana Magi Short Story Collection on Kindle]

The release date is the Friday June 26th, HOWEVER, I am extending the release date to between Monday June 22 to June Friday June 26th. What this means is that I will most likely release the Short Story Collection earlier than Friday but no later than Friday. So keep an eye out on Twitter and 'Quick NOTES' for when the Kindle release happens.

[The NYC Arcade at NYU Game Center]

I would like to thank Brian Chung and The Sheep's Meow for running the event and NYU Game Center for hosting it. Big thanks to those who visited the 'Splatterbomb™' and Congratulations to our raffle winners. Be sure to visit

Splatterbomb.Spreadshirt.com and purchase yourself a T-shirt for you and your family.

[Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)]

Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme) is now available on Amazon's Digital Music Store. be sure to buy a copy today. Only $.99.

Thanks all for 'Quick NOTES'.

Until Next Time...

See ya.

Splatterbomb™ Giveaways at The NYC Arcade hosted by The Sheep's Meow

Greetings Fellow Readers!

It's time to announce what is going to happen at The NYC Arcade at NYU Game Center in Brooklyn, NY.







FIRST: Visit my Splatterbomb™ Booth and watch some old concept Splatterbomb™ videos if you want...

Receive 1 Raffle ticket for a chance to win 1 of 3 inaugural Splatterbomb™ T-Shirts. 1 raffle ticket per person.

The T-Shirts prizes are:

Handy
Rainbow Brush
Splatterbomb™

The Raffle Drawing will begin at 8:00 PM at the Splatterbomb™ Booth, so be there on time to win.

SECOND: Play 3 Turns of Splatterbomb™ and you get...

A Free Download Code for Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme), 1 Per Person and you will get to hear the official theme song on the go.

So those are the prizes and giveaways that will be featured at the Splatterbomb™ Booth this Thursday at The NYC Arcade hosted by The Sheep's Meow.

Until Next Time...

See Ya.

Quick NOTES: June 2015 #3

Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to a very SPECIAL BIG round of Quick NOTES!

-Now release on iTunes: 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)'

It's officially arrived. 'Splatterbomb™' official theme song is now on sale on iTunes for $0.99.

Keep in mind right now, at this very moment, while the song is listed in iTunes, it is still going through acclimation period. Give it a couple of days and you should be to purchase it. Just keep checking on iTunes for your chance to purchase the song.

Link:

-Now release on Spreadshirt:  'Splatterbomb™ Clothing Line'

Yep that's right, 'Splatterbomb™' now has a clothing line available now on Spreadshirt.

Link: http://splatterbomb.spreadshirt.com/

Now you have a chance to see the characters featured in my board game 'Splatterbomb™'. There a total of 41 artwork prints I have drawn and for the inaugural opwning week, I have released the following three print designs:


'Splatterbomb™' Title
'Handy' - The Official Mascot
'Rainbow Brush'

There are two brand of shirts being used to sell the 'Splatterbomb™', Spreashirts and Gilden. Each of these two shirts have 2 tiers of pricing to accommodate your pockets. The shirts are available in Mens, Womens, and Childrens sizes.

I will be releasing 2 Prints at time in a single week. Stay tuned to 'NEWS and NOTES' for release dates. As well as Twitter for any 'Quick NOTES'.

-This Thursday, June 18 at 6:00 PM in NYU Game Center, Brooklyn, NY: The NYC Arcade hosted by The Sheep's Meow.


Join game developers across video games and tabletop games, and try out their latest games currently in development.

Visit the 'Splatterbomb™' Booth for demonstrations and hands on gameplay.

There will be 'Splatterbomb™' giveaways, HOWEVER due to the Spreadshirt being released today, I DO NOT KNOW if I will get the shirts on Wednesday, the night before the event, so I can include it in the giveaway. If I do then it will be part of the giveaway.

If you play 'Splatterbomb™' at the booth, you will receive 1 Free Download Code of 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)'

Check The NYC Arcade out on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1449023658726263/

RSVP at Eventbright:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-nyc-arcade-nyu-game-center-featuring-85-games-interactive-experiences-tickets-17105469921


That's all there is for today's BIG Announcement. Please enjoy Splatterbomb™.

Until Next Time...

See ya. 

Quick NOTES: June #2 2015

Greeting Fellow Readers!

-Now on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.5 c.4'

Mayumi and Emi has made a decision on what to do with their situation. Meanwhile, the Cooking Club and Ayane see Ren to learn more about the Wisp.

Click on the sidebar link to check it out.


-Thursday, June 18 at 6:00 PM in NYU Game Center, Brooklyn, NY: The NYC Arcade hosted by The Sheep's Meow.


Join game developers across video games and tabletop games, and try out their latest games currently in development.

'Splatterbomb™' will be on scene for demonstration and hands on gameplay.

There will be 'Splatterbomb™' giveaways.

Check them out on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1449023658726263/

RSVP at Eventbright:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-nyc-arcade-nyu-game-center-featuring-85-games-interactive-experiences-tickets-17105469921


That is all for the Quick NOTES.

Until Next time...

See ya.

Wednesday Rants: June 2015 Edition

Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to the June Edition of ranting. There is a lot on my mind this month so let's begin.

[Arcana Magi 5th Anniversary]

This is the final month of 'Arcana Magi's' 5th Anniversary. And what a journey this has been, starting back in October 2014. This week and next week will be last to chapter of 'Pure' for the year, and I will cap the anniversary off with the Kindle release of 'Arcana Magi Universe Short Collection', featuring all the short stories released on Fictionaut and two new unreleased Shorts 'Arcana Magi Bolt' and 'Arcana Magi Wisp'.

To address the Kindle release, this is mainly a financial decision. I need to make income and releasing a collection of works that can be viewed on Fictionaut is counterproductive. I'm not exactly financial stable here in the real world and I need to garnish money in some way. This world we live is unforgiving and not perfect. It was forgiving and perfect, releasing for free would be a given, but if I want progress my life, I have to make tough decisions for all of my works. I know I don't have to explain myself to anybody, but I want to do this as a courtesy and for understanding. So please help support 'Arcana Magi', and buy a copy of the short collection at the end of this month. I will keep 'Tales from Arcana Magi' on Kindle, so you have choices.

[Splatterbomb™]

First off, the NYC-Playtest was great as usual. The game has improved from its previous draft and is getting stronger. The core mechanics are still stable and the bolts getting closer to tightening.

Now to expand on this, I am now making moves for merchandising. I cannot disclose at this time like I would have wanted to, but nothing is set in stone yet. What I can say is that I have over 40 individual drawings of Splatterbomb™ registered in the Copyright Office and these drawings will make up the merchandising.

I am looking at creating laminated prints of the drawings to sell. I'm not sure which channel I will be using to sell them but that is one confirmed method. If should my registration to the NYC Arcade hosted by The Sheep's Meow go through, those prints will be available for viewing at my table.

Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme) is making the move to iTunes, however there are still a few things that need to be cleared up before they appear in the store. I set the target date for Sunday, June 14, but I cannot declare it official until the song passes through the lot check. Once it is in the stores I have selected I will make a 'Quick NOTES' and list where you can get a copy. Stay tuned to Twitter.

I am also going to write a 'Splatterbomb™' story for release on Kindle. Please stay tuned for more details.


Finally, a reminder, since I placed the first official 'Splatterbomb™' merchandise, 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)' on Bandcamp, a commercial company where I receive profits, as per the guidelines laid out the United States Patent and Trademark Office of Arlington, VA, I, H-M Brown, am the owner of the Trademark Splatterbomb both standard font mark and drawing mark, under common law. Any usage of the word 'Splatterbomb™' without the express written consent of H-M Brown is strictly prohibited.

[Special Thanks]

I would to give a special thanks to the fine folks at FJB Comics and Games at 17 Coles Street in Jersey City for hosting the 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)' Spring Sale. I really appreciate their support. Check them out on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/FJBComics?fref=ts

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Well that is all I have on my mind. Thank you for listening to my rants.

Until Next Time...

See ya.

Quick NOTES: June #1 2015

Greeting Fellow Readers!

-Now on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.5 c.3'

Emi tells Sayako the truth about being a Magi. Then Sayako and The Cooking Club run across trouble.

Click on the sidebar link to check it out.


-Tomorrow, Saturday June 6 in 199 Chambers Street in New York City at Noon: NYC-Playtest Group.

Join New York's local tabletop game developers and try out their latest games currently in development. 'Splatterbomb™' will be on scene for another round of playtesting.

199 Chambers Street, 7th Floor English Dept, room N751.

http://nycplaytest.com/

That is all for the Quick NOTES.

Until Next time...

See ya.

NEWS and NOTES: June 2015 Edition

Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to another round of 'NEWS and NOTES'. 'Arcana Magi 5th Anniversary' is in it final month.


NEWS:

-This Friday, June 5, 2015 at 9:00 PM EST on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol. 5: Chapter 3'

Hideki talks to the Cooking Club and tells the truth. Mayumi and Emi have an unusual dream.

-This Saturday June 6, 12:00 PM in New York City: 'NYC-Playtest'

Join local board game developers as they display their latest game development, be sure to check out 'Splatterbomb™'.

-Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot: 'Wednesday Rants'

 Join H-M Brown as he discusses upcoming projects and plans.

-Friday, June 12, 2015 at 9:00 PM on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol. 5: Chapter 4'

-Thursday June 18 at NYU Game Center in Brooklyn, NY: 'The NYC Arcade' hosted by the Sheep's Meow.

Join local video game and tabletop game developers as they showcase their latest creations.

-Friday, June 19, 2015 at 9:00 PM EST on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol. 5: Chapter 5'

The climatic conclusion.

-Friday June 26, 2015 on Amazon Kindle: 'Arcana Magi Universe Short Collection'

A collection of all 'Arcana Magi' Short Stories including the exclusive 'Arcana Magi Bolt' and 'Arcana Magi Wisp' shorts.



NOTES:

-No Free 'Shell' Friday this Month.

-Be sure to grab yourself a copy of Splatterbomb™ Theme Song 'Peanut Butter Jelly' on Bandcamp.

https://studiocoqui.bandcamp.com/


-Be sure to check out Alyssa Menes Music Composer for 'Peanut Butter Jelly' at:

http://portfolio.acmenesmusic.com/


So that is all for NEWS and NOTES.



Until Next Time...

See ya.

Quick NOTES #2: May 2015

Greeting Fellow Readers!

-Now on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol.5 c.2'

Emi tells Sayako the truth about being a Magi. Then Sayako and The Cooking Club run across trouble.

Click on the sidebar link to check it out.

-Saturday May 30 is your last chance to head over to FJB Comics and Games to grab yourself a 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)' ticket for purchase at Bandcamp. The sale ends on Sunday May 31st.

Special thanks to FJB Comics and Games for hosting the discount sale. Located at 17 Coles Street Jersey City, NJ, buy yourself a wide variety of Comic books, video games and specialty orders.

https://www.facebook.com/FJBComics

-Monday June 1st at 9:00 PM on Blogspot: 'NEWS and NOTES'

Get latest NEWS, releases, and upcoming events from H-M Brown.

-Saturday June 6 in New York City: NYC-Playtest Group

Join New York's local tabletop game developers and try out their latest games currently in development. 'Splatterbomb™' will be on scene for another round of playtesting.

That is all for the Quick NOTES.

Until Next time...

See ya.

Wednesday Rants: May 2015 Edition

Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to another to Wednesday Rants. Summer is around the corner and there are a lot of things on my mind.

[Arcana Magi Universe 5th Anniversary]

Well last Friday was the start of Volume 5 of the 'Pure' series. I was little worried given the last couple of Volumes. There are a lot of characters of course, but I feel confident that I got everything reigned in and I should be able to deliver a good Volume 5 this season. I do have to more stories planned. They're shorts, so I believe that the season will end in July. We'll see what happens, but in hindsight, I should have done the Shorts first then 'Pure' last.

[Splatterbomb™]

Now that I got life changes setteled down, I should be able to attend next months NYC-Playtest group and bring in 'Splatterbomb™'. During this time period, I made the game boards look more like an actual arcade screen, more or less. Just look at arcade games like 'Dig Dug' and 'Pac-Man' and that is kind of the game boards would look like. I intend to make it emulate the arcade experience, hopefully in both look and gameplay.

I am looking into iTunes to see if I can get 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)' there. Real life held me back from posting it on there, but now I think I can finally release it there, and none too soon.

Also I am exploring the possibility of signing onto 'Spreadshirt.com' to expand on merchandising 'Splatterbomb™'. I have drawn the official mascot and will use it as a t-shirt print. I'll probably also use 'Splatterbomb™' drawing title as well. But keep in mind this is just exploration research, there is no set timetable or final plans to make official 'Splatterbomb™' T-Shirts.

[New York Comic Con]

Tickets are on sale. I'm going to try again to see if I can get autograph. As always it is not guaranteed since again there are big stars there an they get top priority, but it doesn't hurt to try out.

[Kindle]

There will be a Kindle publishing this Summer. Probably sooner. I have not decided yet if I want to release 'Arcana Magi' again. Maybe compile all the short stories together, including 'Zero' trilogy even though I release it last year, or just do another 3 Short Set. Stay tuned for decisions.

[Swap Off]

When I decided to develop 'Swap Off', it was due to 'Splatterbomb™' needing time to ferment, because it was all over the place. The past few months I was able to finally get the game focused, including some artwork. While I'll need to do need playtest 'Splatterbomb™', I have decided set 'Swap Off' to the side so I can now push 'Splatterbomb™' forward. I thank all whom have playtested 'Swap Off' and appreciate all input.

[Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)]

Don't forge, you have until May 31 to head on over to FJB Comics and Games at 17 Coles Street Jersey City, NJ for 25% discount on 'Peanut Butter Jelly (Splatterbomb™ Theme)'. Check out FJB Comic and Games Facebook page for all the latest releases from your favorite comic books and video game companies.

That is all I have for now on my mind. There is a lot happening around me in real life, so I am in the middle of a regaining focus, both in mind and spirit. 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol. 5 c.2' is next Friday. Head over to Facebook for date and time. This Friday is Free 'Shell' Friday on Kindle.

Thank you all for listening to my rants.

Until Next Time...

See ya.

Quick NOTES: May 2015 #1

Greeting Fellow Readers!

-Now on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Memorial Vol.5 c.1'

Mayumi and Emi prepare for Purification. The Cooking Club are helping out at the Shrine but are given an offer. The Society meet the Clans regarding all the events that happened.

Click on the sidebar link to check it out.


That is all for the Quick NOTES.

Until Next time...

See ya.

NEWS and NOTES: May 2015 Edition

Greetings Fellow Readers! Welcome to another round of 'NEWS and NOTES'. 'Arcana Magi 5th Anniversary' continues onward with 'Arcana Magi Pure' this month.


NEWS:

-Friday, May 15, 2015 at 9:00 PM EST on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol. 5: Chapter 1'


-Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 9:00 PM EST on Blogspot: 'Wednesday Rants'

Join H-M Brown as he discusses upcoming projects and plans.

-Friday, May 22, 2015 on Amazon Kindle: Free 'Shell' Friday


Grab yourself a free copy of 'Shell' on Kindle.


-Friday, May 29, 2015 at 9:00 PM EST on Fictionaut: 'Arcana Magi Pure Vol. 5: Chapter 2'



NOTES:


-Be sure to grab yourself a copy of Splatterbomb™ Theme Song 'Peanut Butter Jelly' on Bandcamp.

https://studiocoqui.bandcamp.com/

-Also be sure to visit FJB Comics and Games at 17 Coles Street in Jersey City, NJ to get yourself a discount ticket for 'Peanut Butter Jelly Splatterbomb™ Theme'. Discount expires May 31.

https://www.facebook.com/FJBComics?fref=ts

-Be sure to check out Alyssa Menes Music Composer for 'Peanut Butter Jelly' at:

http://portfolio.acmenesmusic.com/


So that is all for NEWS and NOTES.



Until Next Time...

See ya.