Brand New Whatever
@brandnewwhatever.com
We are a narrative consultancy company and we can help you shape up the story, characters & universe of your next video game (film, TV & comics compatible, too!). Let's make awesome things happen.
Founded by @jigu.com.br
https://www.brandnewwhatever.com
Founded by @jigu.com.br
https://www.brandnewwhatever.com
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Brand New Whatever
@brandnewwhatever.com
· Jun 22
"Tell me more about yourself." My pleasure, hypothetical Bluesky user. Thread time!
Since April 2020, we have helped developers big and small flesh out their stories for many kinds of games.
BNW handles client work, whether under its own banner or by joining forces with other creatives. [...]
Since April 2020, we have helped developers big and small flesh out their stories for many kinds of games.
BNW handles client work, whether under its own banner or by joining forces with other creatives. [...]
Time for a new Brand New Whatever logo!
I mean, not THIS one; it's been done already.
I mean, not THIS one; it's been done already.
November 10, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Time for a new Brand New Whatever logo!
I mean, not THIS one; it's been done already.
I mean, not THIS one; it's been done already.
Add to your Halloween reading list by scoring One Night in Kawami's Superfan Pack! at half price wherever you get your Mohawkadour dunking on. All proceeds go to the Kawami Reconstruction Fund. #VisitKawami #Sale #VisualNovel #GameDev
Steam: buff.ly/Kx22LhH
Itch.io: buff.ly/ZxBZt8r
Steam: buff.ly/Kx22LhH
Itch.io: buff.ly/ZxBZt8r
One Night in Kawami: Superfan Pack! on Steam
So you say you're a Superfan? Well, I trust you. Here, have an artbook showing the humble beginnings of One Night in Kawami - and a glimpse of its possible futures.
store.steampowered.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Add to your Halloween reading list by scoring One Night in Kawami's Superfan Pack! at half price wherever you get your Mohawkadour dunking on. All proceeds go to the Kawami Reconstruction Fund. #VisitKawami #Sale #VisualNovel #GameDev
Steam: buff.ly/Kx22LhH
Itch.io: buff.ly/ZxBZt8r
Steam: buff.ly/Kx22LhH
Itch.io: buff.ly/ZxBZt8r
É com muito prazer que anuncio que, neste domingo (às 13h de 26 de outubro), vou participar da palestra "GameStory: O Roteiro por Trás dos Games" na Sala Multiuso da Biblioteca Mário de Andrade. Venha jogar Uma Noite em Kawami e leve um brinde da @brandnewwhatever.com. Nos vemos lá? #GameDev :)
October 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Drew Struzan's work was synonymous with cinema posters.
When @jigu.com.br worked as a writer on Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising, Struzan's work was the main reference for the collages that became the game's illustrated cutscenes; smaller parts that formed an epic canvas. #RIP
When @jigu.com.br worked as a writer on Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising, Struzan's work was the main reference for the collages that became the game's illustrated cutscenes; smaller parts that formed an epic canvas. #RIP
RIP Drew Struzan - a man whose talent and imagination etched onto so many minds throughout the last 40+ years.
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
His art & posters are some of the first visuals I think of when I think about cinema - an invitation to watch these stories and worlds.
A massive loss 💔
October 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Drew Struzan's work was synonymous with cinema posters.
When @jigu.com.br worked as a writer on Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising, Struzan's work was the main reference for the collages that became the game's illustrated cutscenes; smaller parts that formed an epic canvas. #RIP
When @jigu.com.br worked as a writer on Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising, Struzan's work was the main reference for the collages that became the game's illustrated cutscenes; smaller parts that formed an epic canvas. #RIP
Nosso intrépido fundador, produtor e faxineiro foi lá trocar uma ideia com o pessoal e vocês não vão acreditar no que rolou.
... Ah, a quem estamos enganando? Muita conversa, inspiração e troca de experiências.
Prestigie seus indies.
... Ah, a quem estamos enganando? Muita conversa, inspiração e troca de experiências.
Prestigie seus indies.
Foi incrível ver a rodada de pitches do Game On Dev no sábado passado - muita gente com projetos incríveis e únicos. E tão legal quanto foi alongar o papo com a galera depois.
Não cabe tanto potencial em uma mesa só... Dê um "alô" aqui, galera! #IndieGames #GameDev
Não cabe tanto potencial em uma mesa só... Dê um "alô" aqui, galera! #IndieGames #GameDev
October 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Nosso intrépido fundador, produtor e faxineiro foi lá trocar uma ideia com o pessoal e vocês não vão acreditar no que rolou.
... Ah, a quem estamos enganando? Muita conversa, inspiração e troca de experiências.
Prestigie seus indies.
... Ah, a quem estamos enganando? Muita conversa, inspiração e troca de experiências.
Prestigie seus indies.
"What have you been up to, BNW?" We're glad you asked! Here's a FULL REVEAL of the games we were working on.
Also, we're testing this new tool that transforms pictures into something completely different if the viewer is affected by NDA.
Also, we're testing this new tool that transforms pictures into something completely different if the viewer is affected by NDA.
September 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"What have you been up to, BNW?" We're glad you asked! Here's a FULL REVEAL of the games we were working on.
Also, we're testing this new tool that transforms pictures into something completely different if the viewer is affected by NDA.
Also, we're testing this new tool that transforms pictures into something completely different if the viewer is affected by NDA.
Our intrepid founder has participated in a specialist-led panel to assist Brazil's Ministry of Labour and Employment in officially recognizing Narrative Designer, Game Designer & Visual Art as jobs - a good step forward in the wake of 2024's Legal Framework for Video Games.
It's happening, y'all!
It's happening, y'all!
Quarta passada, participei de um painel com 12 profissionais da indústria brasileira de videogames para definir as profissões de Designer de Narrativa, Artista Visual, e Desenvolvedor de Jogos. Dia cheio de discussões interessantes (não só entre nós, como também entre os realizadores do evento!)
September 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Our intrepid founder has participated in a specialist-led panel to assist Brazil's Ministry of Labour and Employment in officially recognizing Narrative Designer, Game Designer & Visual Art as jobs - a good step forward in the wake of 2024's Legal Framework for Video Games.
It's happening, y'all!
It's happening, y'all!
Also, friends from English-speaking countries, here's a translated version of the Brazilian Association of Narrative Designers and Game Writers.
In the end, Narrative professionals from all over the world deserve respect an recognition!
In the end, Narrative professionals from all over the world deserve respect an recognition!
English-speaking followers! Here's our Manifesto for the Brazilian Association of Narrative Designers and Game Writers. We're collecting signatures and getting the word out there - HMU if you'd like to know more! Despite cooking it since 2024, we've only just begun.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Manifesto for a Brazilian Association of Narrative Designers and Game Writers
Manifesto for a Brazilian Association of Narrative Designers and Game Writers We, narrative designers, game writers, and other professionals working with narrative in games — whether digital or…
docs.google.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Also, friends from English-speaking countries, here's a translated version of the Brazilian Association of Narrative Designers and Game Writers.
In the end, Narrative professionals from all over the world deserve respect an recognition!
In the end, Narrative professionals from all over the world deserve respect an recognition!
Não deveria ser surpresa pra vocês, mas a Brand New Whatever apoia esta iniciativaa.
Na noite de ontem, aconteceu o II Encontro Online da Comunidade de Designers de Narrativa e e Escritores de Jogos - outro passo na formação de uma associação brasileira desta disciplina.
A quem não veio, eis aí o VOD no YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=idCx...
A quem não veio, eis aí o VOD no YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=idCx...
II Encontro Online da comunidade de Designers de Narrativa e Escritores de Jogos brasileiros
YouTube video by Design de Narrativa BR
www.youtube.com
June 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Não deveria ser surpresa pra vocês, mas a Brand New Whatever apoia esta iniciativaa.
Desde 2020, a Brand New Whatever luta pelo conhecimento e reconhecimento da disciplina de Narrativa em videogames - e é claro que estamos 100% a bordo desta iniciativa. o/
Na quinta-feira que vem, 26 de junho, vai rolar o II ENCONTRO ONLINE da COMUNIDADE DE DESIGNERS DE NARRATIVA E ESCRITORES DE JOGOS.
Pra participar, é só se inscrever neste link. Nos vemos lá!
bit.ly/encontro-gam...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting #Roteiro #IndieDev
Pra participar, é só se inscrever neste link. Nos vemos lá!
bit.ly/encontro-gam...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting #Roteiro #IndieDev
II Encontro online da comunidade de designers de narrativa e escritores de jogos
<p><strong>II Encontro Online da Comunidade de Designers de Narrativa e Escritores de Jogos</strong></p><p><img style="width: 50%;"…
bit.ly
June 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Desde 2020, a Brand New Whatever luta pelo conhecimento e reconhecimento da disciplina de Narrativa em videogames - e é claro que estamos 100% a bordo desta iniciativa. o/
Brand New Whatever is proud to announce DONKEY KONG BANANZA will be purchased on day 1 by all of its employees.
April 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Brand New Whatever is proud to announce DONKEY KONG BANANZA will be purchased on day 1 by all of its employees.
Getting funding to develop video games isn't that hard, y'all.
April 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Getting funding to develop video games isn't that hard, y'all.
'memba when ONE NIGHT IN KAWAMI got voiced reactions by
@jonnalynnalonso.com (Tanya), @callmedashawn.bsky.social (Gilbert), @vanessabenvo.bsky.social (Inga) & casting director @moyceover.bsky.social (Mohawkadour)?
Oh, yeah. It was back on... that dead bird website. Yuck.
Follow 'em! #VisitKawami
@jonnalynnalonso.com (Tanya), @callmedashawn.bsky.social (Gilbert), @vanessabenvo.bsky.social (Inga) & casting director @moyceover.bsky.social (Mohawkadour)?
Oh, yeah. It was back on... that dead bird website. Yuck.
Follow 'em! #VisitKawami
March 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
'memba when ONE NIGHT IN KAWAMI got voiced reactions by
@jonnalynnalonso.com (Tanya), @callmedashawn.bsky.social (Gilbert), @vanessabenvo.bsky.social (Inga) & casting director @moyceover.bsky.social (Mohawkadour)?
Oh, yeah. It was back on... that dead bird website. Yuck.
Follow 'em! #VisitKawami
@jonnalynnalonso.com (Tanya), @callmedashawn.bsky.social (Gilbert), @vanessabenvo.bsky.social (Inga) & casting director @moyceover.bsky.social (Mohawkadour)?
Oh, yeah. It was back on... that dead bird website. Yuck.
Follow 'em! #VisitKawami
Our best friend, our pal, our homeboy, our rotten soldier, our sweet cheese, our good time boy @jigu.com.br has something to announce. #TownOfZoz #HumbleGames #StayHumble
I'm happy to announce I'm part of the Narrative team for TOWN OF ZOZ.
Working as a writer with Arthur Protasio (Narrative Director) to bring Studio Pixanoh's vision to life was an exciting opportunity, doubly so when the game's brimming with references to Latin American culture.
Working as a writer with Arthur Protasio (Narrative Director) to bring Studio Pixanoh's vision to life was an exciting opportunity, doubly so when the game's brimming with references to Latin American culture.
Town of Zoz | Announcement Trailer | Humble Games
YouTube video by Humble Games
www.youtube.com
March 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Our best friend, our pal, our homeboy, our rotten soldier, our sweet cheese, our good time boy @jigu.com.br has something to announce. #TownOfZoz #HumbleGames #StayHumble
We're happy to announce that all of Brand New Whatever's original titles have earned this award.
Fellow devs, will you join us in letting your player base know your game features #NoGenAI?
Fellow devs, will you join us in letting your player base know your game features #NoGenAI?
We're stoked to introduce the 'No Gen AI' seal for indie games!
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
Indie devs can use it on their game's store page to assure potential players that their game was made without the use of Generative AI.
You can grab it from the Polygon Treehouse website:-
www.polygon-treehouse.com/no-gen-ai-seal
February 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We're happy to announce that all of Brand New Whatever's original titles have earned this award.
Fellow devs, will you join us in letting your player base know your game features #NoGenAI?
Fellow devs, will you join us in letting your player base know your game features #NoGenAI?
O podcast Frequência Gamer recebeu TODOS* os funcionários da Brand New Whatever para discutir o uso de IA em escrita para jogos. O resultado você ouve no episódio 3, "Enredo ou inteligência artificial?". Mas ouçam tudo, bons insights do assunto com muitos convidados!
* no caso, o @jigu.com.br
* no caso, o @jigu.com.br
#3 Enredo ou inteligência artificial?
Frequência Gamer · Episode
open.spotify.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
O podcast Frequência Gamer recebeu TODOS* os funcionários da Brand New Whatever para discutir o uso de IA em escrita para jogos. O resultado você ouve no episódio 3, "Enredo ou inteligência artificial?". Mas ouçam tudo, bons insights do assunto com muitos convidados!
* no caso, o @jigu.com.br
* no caso, o @jigu.com.br
Since we placed our tentpole on the ground, we aimed to support devs of all sizes and walks of life to fulfill their narrative needs.
While seeing this is disheartening for the discipline, creator, be mindful of how you might get ahead of the curve by hiring folks like us. #GameWriting #IndieDev
While seeing this is disheartening for the discipline, creator, be mindful of how you might get ahead of the curve by hiring folks like us. #GameWriting #IndieDev
but for real--reading the GDC State of the Industry report and seeing how hard narrative roles have been hit in the last year confirms how bleak the vibe has been for game storytelling
January 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Since we placed our tentpole on the ground, we aimed to support devs of all sizes and walks of life to fulfill their narrative needs.
While seeing this is disheartening for the discipline, creator, be mindful of how you might get ahead of the curve by hiring folks like us. #GameWriting #IndieDev
While seeing this is disheartening for the discipline, creator, be mindful of how you might get ahead of the curve by hiring folks like us. #GameWriting #IndieDev
David Lynch was, is, and will always be an essential part of BNW's inception.
"How?". Look it up if you'd like and you'll find out. Still, this isn't about us at all.
Watch Lynch's movies, TV shows, enjoy his art, and witness the beauty, horror, and wonder of being. #DavidLynch #RIP
"How?". Look it up if you'd like and you'll find out. Still, this isn't about us at all.
Watch Lynch's movies, TV shows, enjoy his art, and witness the beauty, horror, and wonder of being. #DavidLynch #RIP
David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78 variety.com/2025/film/ne...
David Lynch, Visionary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ and ‘Blue Velvet,’ Dies at 78
Director David Lynch, who radicalized American film with with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like 'Blue Velvet,' has died. He was 78.
variety.com
January 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
David Lynch was, is, and will always be an essential part of BNW's inception.
"How?". Look it up if you'd like and you'll find out. Still, this isn't about us at all.
Watch Lynch's movies, TV shows, enjoy his art, and witness the beauty, horror, and wonder of being. #DavidLynch #RIP
"How?". Look it up if you'd like and you'll find out. Still, this isn't about us at all.
Watch Lynch's movies, TV shows, enjoy his art, and witness the beauty, horror, and wonder of being. #DavidLynch #RIP
In order to reach a wider audience, ONE NIGHT IN KAWAMI is getting patched to remove all DEI content.
The story will remain the same, but all characters will be replaced by Mohawkadour.
[Release Date: NEVER, because Brand New Whatever isn't made of bigots, not caters to this demographic.]
The story will remain the same, but all characters will be replaced by Mohawkadour.
[Release Date: NEVER, because Brand New Whatever isn't made of bigots, not caters to this demographic.]
January 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In order to reach a wider audience, ONE NIGHT IN KAWAMI is getting patched to remove all DEI content.
The story will remain the same, but all characters will be replaced by Mohawkadour.
[Release Date: NEVER, because Brand New Whatever isn't made of bigots, not caters to this demographic.]
The story will remain the same, but all characters will be replaced by Mohawkadour.
[Release Date: NEVER, because Brand New Whatever isn't made of bigots, not caters to this demographic.]
Quando a Garoa Studios anuncia algo, a gente presta atenção:
🚨 NOVO JOGO - RitMania vem aí! 🥁
Uma coletânea de minigames rítmicos minimalistas inspirada na série Rhythm Heaven, com temáticas e gêneros musicais 100% brasileiros + artistas convidados!
Em breve página na Steam com demo gratuita! Ajuda a gente a divulgar curtindo e compartilhando? 💜
Uma coletânea de minigames rítmicos minimalistas inspirada na série Rhythm Heaven, com temáticas e gêneros musicais 100% brasileiros + artistas convidados!
Em breve página na Steam com demo gratuita! Ajuda a gente a divulgar curtindo e compartilhando? 💜
December 30, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Quando a Garoa Studios anuncia algo, a gente presta atenção:
Who wouldn't love to carry Tanya around everywhere, huh?
ONE NIGHT IN KAWAMI is *finally* back to Android devices via Google Play - including the Voices of Kawami sound update!
#VisitKawami #Android #PlayStore #VN #RenPy #VisualNovel
ONE NIGHT IN KAWAMI is *finally* back to Android devices via Google Play - including the Voices of Kawami sound update!
#VisitKawami #Android #PlayStore #VN #RenPy #VisualNovel
One Night in Kawami - Apps on Google Play
Meet a new friend for a fun night in the dreamlike City of Rivers…
play.google.com
December 12, 2024 at 3:36 PM
Who wouldn't love to carry Tanya around everywhere, huh?
ONE NIGHT IN KAWAMI is *finally* back to Android devices via Google Play - including the Voices of Kawami sound update!
#VisitKawami #Android #PlayStore #VN #RenPy #VisualNovel
ONE NIGHT IN KAWAMI is *finally* back to Android devices via Google Play - including the Voices of Kawami sound update!
#VisitKawami #Android #PlayStore #VN #RenPy #VisualNovel
The Steam Autumn Sale is live - and we're thankful for those who played One Night in Kawami!
We're also slashing 50% off the price of the Superfan Pack, its digital artbook!
So, up until Dec. 4th, it costs... uh... half an inexpensive burger.
#VisitKawami #VisualNovel #IndieDev #GameDev #RenPy
We're also slashing 50% off the price of the Superfan Pack, its digital artbook!
So, up until Dec. 4th, it costs... uh... half an inexpensive burger.
#VisitKawami #VisualNovel #IndieDev #GameDev #RenPy
Save 50% on One Night in Kawami: Superfan Pack! on Steam
So you say you're a Superfan? Well, I trust you. Here, have an artbook showing the humble beginnings of One Night in Kawami - and a glimpse of its possible futures.
store.steampowered.com
November 27, 2024 at 8:12 PM
The Steam Autumn Sale is live - and we're thankful for those who played One Night in Kawami!
We're also slashing 50% off the price of the Superfan Pack, its digital artbook!
So, up until Dec. 4th, it costs... uh... half an inexpensive burger.
#VisitKawami #VisualNovel #IndieDev #GameDev #RenPy
We're also slashing 50% off the price of the Superfan Pack, its digital artbook!
So, up until Dec. 4th, it costs... uh... half an inexpensive burger.
#VisitKawami #VisualNovel #IndieDev #GameDev #RenPy
Olhaí o nosso intrépido* @jigu.com.br dando um depoimento para o "Fala, Dev!" - reunindo a nata da cena independente de desenvolvimento de games no Brasil.
Não deixe de seguir o @brindies.com.br pra ver isso e muito mais! 😊 #BrIndies #GameDev #IndieDevs #VisitKawami
* carece de fontes
Não deixe de seguir o @brindies.com.br pra ver isso e muito mais! 😊 #BrIndies #GameDev #IndieDevs #VisitKawami
* carece de fontes
Fala, Dev! | Pedro "Jigu" Giglio | Brand New Whatever
YouTube video by BRIndies
youtube.com
November 12, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Olhaí o nosso intrépido* @jigu.com.br dando um depoimento para o "Fala, Dev!" - reunindo a nata da cena independente de desenvolvimento de games no Brasil.
Não deixe de seguir o @brindies.com.br pra ver isso e muito mais! 😊 #BrIndies #GameDev #IndieDevs #VisitKawami
* carece de fontes
Não deixe de seguir o @brindies.com.br pra ver isso e muito mais! 😊 #BrIndies #GameDev #IndieDevs #VisitKawami
* carece de fontes
If you play Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising and see this NPC wearing a plaid shirt with rolled-up sleeves and cargo shorts, that's @jigu.com.br - other team members from Flux Games are there, too! #CobraKai2 #Cameo #NPC
October 23, 2024 at 10:26 PM
If you play Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising and see this NPC wearing a plaid shirt with rolled-up sleeves and cargo shorts, that's @jigu.com.br - other team members from Flux Games are there, too! #CobraKai2 #Cameo #NPC