“For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.” -Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy

Hellish Rave's Hellish Development And More!

IS IT DONE FOR?!

No.

Hellish Rave, believe it or not, is not dead. It is currently on hold, we are past the concepting phase, we have some finalized assets, we have 90% of the writing done! But we have one big hurdle preventing from any proper progress, and hindering the workflow of most of the team...

LOOKING FOR A PROGRAMMER!!!

HEY YOU, YEAH YOU! THE ONE READING THIS LONG POST! YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO PROGRAM A 2D ISOMETRIC JRPG INSPIRED GAME?! LET US KNOW!!!

Wait...I Thought You Had a Programmer...

Well...we did. But due to a certain incident regarding a certain Amphibian, a parody newsletter, and some things said, MSGHero had to return to that project for many more things. So...yeah, that is a big reason why development has been slow.

Wow, That Is What Has Caused Months of Delays?

For the most part, yes. But also a few members have had life issues come up here and there, My computer broke, and multiple of us, including myself, have taken up other projects alongside this one.

When Is The Estimated Release Date?

Whenever it is done.

Other Projects You Say?

SkeleBum's Guide To The Projects

Corvid Kid

As many of you are aware, I have worked on some music for @PhasmaGORE's series, Corvid Kid, with the help of @Jumbs. Tho, you guys gotta wait until December to hear the tracks.

More Jam Stuff

You will see later today...

A Sequel

I'm have been brought on to direct a sequel to a game, with the original creator's permission, of course. It has most of the original team behind it, most of the characters are returning. And it's a continuation and a new story. Also we have a sweet bonus too!

Different Art Collabs

Self explanatory.

A Cookbook (Hopefully)

Yeah, I was invited to bring some food to the table, but due to some requirements and the chaos rn, idk if I will show up...

So That's It? Just Gonna Tease Us With Words Of Some Game, And Not Even Give Is Any Content?

Well well well, you're gonna have food today, I'm feeling nice!

Here Is Some Concept Art To Hold You Guys Over!

Logo concept art by @Bbii

Alex concept art by @randomrobosimp

DJ concept art by @randomrobosimp

Jeffrey concept art by @randomrobosimp

Loading screen concept art by @Comicious

That is all imma show for now, not gonna share finalized assets, nor concepts for later game stuff. Have a good day!

2002-2022

Crazy ass 20 years, October 22 has come...so now it's official, I'm getting old

Hate to be a bother, but the laptop I was using to do work has broken, and I need replacement parts to continue work. It's my only way to work on stuff, and work on getting money. I'm opening emergency sketch commissions, as well as a donation box. I seriously HATE having to do this. But alas...here I am. On my knees begging like a bum. Without it, might as well be a street rat eating tin cans.

https://www.newgrounds.com/collab/view/16282

https://www.redbubble.com/people/SkeleBum/shop?asc=u

https://ko-fi.com/skelebumng/goal?g=0

Looks like another member of our community is in need of help again! Please go help them be it by sharing or donating! Any bit helps @CheddarExuberant

https://twitter.com/cheddarlils/status/1559826434805334017?t=2VNbBG8StcTp82fNSBnqJg&s=19

We have loosened the deadline as to not strain the people involved! But Hellish Rave is still comin' just hold on to ya asses!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

It's time for one Hellish Rave!

Hellish Rave (estimated) release date confirmed!

Hellish Rave will be coming out Q4 of 2022!

Q=Quarter

Quarter 4=October, November, December

What is a Hellish Rave?

Your Mommy and Daddy always warned you about going to raves... but they haven't heard of anything like this before!

While at a rave, two people get wrongly reaped! Now you've gotta scrap your way through Hell and explain this mess to the king himself: Lucifer.

You'll meet multiple people along the way who will provide assistance—or ass-kickings, depending on your skill. With the odds stacked against you, will you be able to put together a motley crew strong enough to convince Lucifer that this is all one big misunderstanding? Or will you be damned to an eternity in Hell?

Grab the glowsticks, the kandi, and let's burn the house done! It's time for one Hellish Rave!

Cool, cool, why should I care?

Well, you see, the gameplay will be reminiscent of legendary Atlus JRPGs, such as Shin Megami Tensei and Persona! Like them? Here's a game for ya! Wanted to dip your toes into that style of game? Here's a game for ya! Bored and want a quality way to spend time? Here's the game for ya! Wholly original soundtrack, by multiple talented musical artists in the community, 10 animated cutscenes, 4 different endings, and of course, player choice where it matters! Oh, and PLENTY of rave stuff!

Who's even involved?

Glad you didn't ask!

Here we go:

@SkeleBum

@MSGhero

@BleakCreep

@RudeBoyEEEE

@POSTELVIS

@Deathwoods

@ConnorGrail

@randomrobosimp

@Bbii

@MayaLaCookie

@Comicious

@VoicesByCorey

@LilSpook

@Nek0ai

@Stanpai

AND MORE...this could include you...

BONUS ANNOUNCEMENT

Wanna join the fun?

We are currently looking for a location artist!

• You must be 18+ to join the dev team, sorry kiddos
• Must have examples of your work
• You must be able to work well with a team
• Must message me either on here or on Discord: SkeleBum#0305

Be seeing you soon >;)

So my homie, @VoicesByCorey has been screwed by the American "health care" system, and has really messed up his finances, and now he needs help! Please either donate or share around! Any help helps!

https://voicesbycorey.newgrounds.com/news/post/1287891

HAPPY BIRTHDAY @Pinkkittycat18 HERES TO AN AMAZING BIRTHDAY FOR AN AMAZING GIRLFRIEND!!!

Please go follow her!

Firstly I just wanna start with the audio based stuff I initially, like an idiot, only posted this on Twitter...the shitty platform no one's gonna see...not even gonna plug.

Anyways!!!

Future audio projects:

THE NEWGROUNDS SHOWTIME

A radio play (think The Shadow) format, showcasing this wonderful community's wonderful writers and voice actors! Each episode a new story!

THE MIND POD

A podcast hosted by @NebulaInsomn and I, where we just shoot the shit about random bs!

LATE NIGHTS WITH THE NEWGROUNDS FESTIVALS::

An idea I have, but will have to bring to @Stanpai and the rest of the Newgrounds Festivals server, the idea is, since the chaos of the VC at night is funny as hell, why not (with their consent ofc) record it because, man, it gets interesting and funny! (This is no matter what likely gonna be marked as M, because we say some naughty things, and the Newgrounds Festivals, while anyone can partake in the streams, to be in the actual server requires you to be 18+)

Me and @Ugasisvelta are in talks about an episode of her podcast, thinking about after Hellish Rave is out seeing if my friend @immadametal is down for something!

Speaking of Hellish Rave:

The team is well into development, the writers and I have almost written up to where we can get a demo going, the artists have been doing great work too! We have a few musicians lined up which, once you see who, you know we mean business lmao! Hope you guys are hyped for Hellish Rave, because I know the team is!

Wanna know who's all working on it (so far)?!

Me @BleakCreep @RudeBoyEEEE @Anislug @randomrobosimp @Nek0ai @Comicious @Pommisc @PuduToast @MayaLaCookie @Bbii @LilSpook @VoicesByCorey @Stanpai @PostElvis @ConnorGrail

Don't know what Hellish Rave is?

Hellish Rave is a Shin Megami Tensei/Persona inspired game where:

During a big rave, 2 characters (the main characters) get wrongly reaped and sent to Hell, but since they aren't supposed to be their, they have to make their way out of Hell, scrapping with Demons, making allies, and building bonds! Will they beat The Big Man and make it out of Hell? You'll just have to wait and see! >;)

In other news:

My 100/69 DTIYS + raffle is still going! Feel free to partake! It's free, and you have a chance of winning free art! And anyone who gets in automatically wins a shout out! More info:

Anyways, Imma quit typing and let ya guys have at it! Have a great day everyone!

It's that wonderful time if year again, the celebration of Newgrounds itself, Pico Day! A day where all the wonderful creatives post their work celebrating Newgrounds itself! HAPPY PICO DAY!!!