Notes of Passion, Pixels of Progress!

A little more about myself: Beyond law and game development, one of my greatest passions is music! I volunteer as a baritone in the choir of the Symphonic Orchestra of Guayaquil, which is another dream come true. Yesterday was truly a special occasion, celebrating 75 years of the orchestra’s existence with a monumental opera gala. Performing pieces by Bizet, Verdi, and Rossini in such an event was breathtaking.

Standing on stage, immersed in creative energy, I was profoundly moved as I witnessed what collective effort can achieve. I aim to bring this same spirit to game development, working alongside Equinoxis Studios to create something truly wonderful.

Although music took center stage for me this week, development in the project was not far behind. The creative director of Equinoxis, Tamia Rueda, has been eager to learn about the project's vision in order to better deliver updates, including the game's logo for legal registration. The creative process is exciting, and I can see how our ideas are evolving, piece by piece, into something both cohesive and compelling.

Pursuing my passions is incredibly rewarding. These creative outlets are more than "hobbies"; they are what keeps me going.

Until next time, comrades - Do svidaniya!

Hello World!

 

Yesterday was a dream come true. 

After a productive meeting where we finalized the project’s calendar, I was handed the very first .apk file of the game. One small step for Equinoxis, yet a giant leap for the project - our vision’s very first “hello world”!

As I loaded the game and tried out its physics for the first time, I could feel an overwhelming surge of emotion taking me to tears. Seeing the game take shape in its barebones form was like watching seeds sprout for the first time. Months of planning, working, and hoping culminated in the first proof of technical viability. Not only are we on the same page, the physics are incredibly entertaining.

This is still the beginning, of course. The game is in its earliest form, and there’s much work ahead. From here on, it’s about adding layers to take this vision to its full potential. I’m grateful to be working with the talented team at Equinoxis Studios, whose round-the-clock efforts ensure that we keep moving forward.

I can’t wait to share more updates as we go forward. 

Comrades, the project is viable - Poyekhali! 🚀

From Courtroom to Code: My First Videogame

My name is Antonio Noboa. I work as an attorney-at-law in the city of Guayaquil, in the beautiful country of Ecuador. Despite my dedication to the legal field, I have always felt the pull of a lifelong dream: Making a videogame. 

Ecuador is currently facing significant economic and energy crisis amidst a violent crime wave. Every day we are used to losing power for at least eight hours. Quitting my day job to focus exclusively on game development isn’t feasible. This led me to find Equinoxis Studios, one of Ecuador’s few dedicated game development companies. Equinoxis quickly gained my trust with their team of professionals, led by Diego Narváez. 

Their experience with their last game, "Chakana, Gold of the Gods", convinced me they were the right fit to help make my vision a reality. After meeting their team, following a long negotiation process, we signed our contract on November 5.

This contract is huge for me in several ways. Not only am I committing half a year’s resources to the project, but I’m also stepping in the new and challenging world of game development. The mere thought of it makes me shake, but as my father used to say, "If the challenge does not make you shake in your boots, it is not big enough for you."

While an NDA restricts me from sharing technical details, I can say this about the project: It is a mobile Battle Royale with distinct Soviet aesthetic, designed to be easy to pick up and hard to master. I look forward for the gameplay potential of the game and I believe it could really shine for VR one day. 

In this blog I will share the adventure that is independently funding the development of a videogame as a professional in a country such as Ecuador, collaborating with a remote indie game studio, and navigating the journey from lawyer to game developer. 

Until we meet again, comrades. Do svidaniya!