Koffeecup

👻 Dark Shoo is scaring a lot of Hoomanz during our development and testing! Watch out for him during this just in case he breaks through the 4th wall and goes trick-or-treating too 👀

Swipe left to look at some our past concepts of scary Shoo 🚧 

Fun fact: One of the first inspirations for Shoo’s shape was actually a pumpkin! 🎃

It’s Friday and we’re feeling the spooky season… this randomly happened to our team while working on Shoo today. We hope Shoo didn’t realize he’s just in a simulation 🤫

Should we make a Corrupted Shoo skin in the future? 🤭

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KCDC has returned, and this time we dined at ! 🍽️

🌿 The ambiance is sleek and classy, perfect for a night out. The food was undeniably delicious, but we found ourselves questioning the portion sizes—definitely on the smaller side for the price.

Most of us enjoyed our dishes, with the pasta receiving rave reviews for its rich flavours, but some of us were left wanting more than just a single piece of beef or a tiny bowl of gnocchi. While the taste was fantastic, we felt the value didn’t quite match up to the hefty prices.

The staff were friendly and somewhat attentive. If you’re looking for a chic atmosphere and high-quality food, Pulia might be worth a visit—just be prepared for those tiny plates!

What’s next on our culinary journey? Share your must-try spots in London below! 🤔

⭐️ Overall Rating: 6/10
💸 Price pp: ~£40-60
📍 Location: Pulia, London (36 Stoney St, London SE1 9LB)
☕️ Koffee: Espresso Martini was an excellent 9/10

is near… and Koffeecup is coming! 👾

We’d love to connect — whether it’s to talk all things Unreal, about our studio-for-hire video game development services or simple banter around tech.

Our Founder & Managing Director, , is going — so feel free to reach out to him! 🤝

Why just wonder about the metaverse, when you can help shape the future of it? 🚀

Koffeecup is off to , and we want to connect with YOU!
Whether it’s about our studio-for-hire video game development services or simply just to banter about all the new things on the… horizon 🤫

Reach out to anyone from our team, who’ll be there: Tom, Dan, Romain, Wojtek

Let’s brew some magic together ☕

🎮 Recap: YOU Made It Unforgettable!❤️‍🔥

We laughed, we learned, and most importantly, we connected with you – the amazing gamers who made our first unforgettable and showed us that Hoomanz has a special place in your hearts 🫶

Check out our blog for a deep dive into our experience, complete with an aftermovie and all the feels 🎥

🔗 Link to blog post in our story highlights 📖

P.S. We’re cooking up some exciting updates – stay tuned! 🍳

THANK YOU… to every single one of you at that stopped by our booth, listened with interest to what Hoomanz is about, played our game’s demo, gave us valuable feedback, had a laugh with us or just simply came to have a look and vibe 😎

As Hoomanz is our first game with our own original IP, and having high expectations for it internally, we obviously went to Gamescom with a touch of anxiety, unsure if you’ll hate our game. But that couldn’t have been further from the truth. The feedback from all of you was overwhelmingly positive! Especially regarding the art style, concept, story… and Shoo getting hugged 🫂

We also heard your feedback loud and clear. We’ve noted areas for improvement, such as enhancing our tutorial, as well as adding more variety and challenges to gameplay 💪

You gave us a huge dose of confidence, that will fuel our determination to make the game much better, so you are proud of us when Hoomanz releases in 2025! 🙏

We'll be posting more about Gamescom, so keep your eyes peeled — we'll have a full recap blog post once our Aftermovie is finished cooking 🔥

Don’t miss out - follow us on our other channels via the Linktree in our bio! 👀

Another devlog about Hoomanz is out, episode #3 🎉 In this episode we’ll be talking about some of the gameplay mechanics and game design of HOOMANZ — 3Cs, the overall experience, the contrast of light vs. dark, and how all of this evolved throughout early development 👾

Have a quick read 🛋️ Link to the blog can be found in our story highlights Hoomanz!

🎮 Optional, yet highly recommended: While reading this, hold your gamepad, gently caress the joysticks and imagine you’re already kicking some serious Hoomanz butt 💪

Why just play games when you can shape the future of them? 🚀

Koffeecup is coming to , and we want to meet YOU to talk all about our studio-for-hire video game development services. If you’re looking for cutting-edge innovation and creativity for your project, reach out and let’s meet! Let’s brew some magic together ☕

Attendees: Thomas Michelou, Lukasz Rynski, Romain Marsaudon, Michael Urban, Ethan Massey, Chris Elson

You can find us at our “Hoomanz!” booth in Hall 10.1, stand A-043… or walking around the Business area.

👾 is near! You’ll be able to find our “Hoomanz!” booth in Hall 10.1, stand A-043 👀

We’ll have a playable demo for you to enjoy a preview of our in-development game (as well as some goodies to give away 🤫).

Your mission: Embrace the darkness and save your planet “Erf” by scaring away the invaders 👻

Our mission: Get valuable feedback from you, the players, to make our game better! And to introduce you to some of our wonderful team members who are making the game! 🫶

If you come by our stand and scream: “SHOO!”, we might teach you our secret handshake 🤜🤛

If you can’t make it, no worries, we’ll have our new website up soon with info about the game or you can wishlist us now on Steam!

Excited to have you as a fan regardless

Meet Henry, our QA Tester, a self-proclaimed Lord of VR at Koffeecup! Oftentimes he likes talking to all the developers, helping them work out their bugs, as well as finding them – he is the bug exterminator.

He’s particularly proud of his contribution to a game, where he worked with friends to create something funny and special – Go hit some mallers with your purse in his game “Miffed”!

If he had teleportation superpowers, he’d travel to other countries at will. His usual teleporting sequence would be: Germany for a nice cold lager, Japan for ramen, and eat it in South America hoping for IRL goblin sightings (Not sure if he just wants to see one, or is secretly planning to domesticate a few).

Henry’s been playing games ever since he realised his controller was unplugged, at the age of 3 – Nothing writes a better gamer arc than getting to prove yourself to your big brother with a plugged in controller. Nowadays, Henry might play some fighter games with you, if you spot him at an arcade bar.

“If you ask, the worst thing you’ll be told is no.”

Koffee: Gingerbread Latte when they’re around… but usually just Pepsi.

We are looking for our perfect Dwaynes and Emmas… 🪨💎

And we might have just found them! This is our Rocks and Stones exploration for HOOMANZ — our debut game that’s currently in development.

👨‍🎨 Concept art: .coadou

Follow us for more BTS content from our development journey! 👀

Meet Marcin, our coding maestro who sees himself as the glue keeping us all grounded. He used to be a graphic designer and 3D designer working for clients such as Masterfoods, L’Oreal and Universal Music. Later on, he switched to photography where over his 20 years he won many awards and publications including the likes of Vogue Italia.

Almost each year you can catch him during Pixel Heaven Festival in Poland. When he’s not submerged in the Unreal Engine or mastering assembler programming, Marcin is a family man, cherishing moments with his son, wife, and two quirky cats, Messi and Lajka.

Marcin’s gaming journey began with an Atari 800XL in the ‘80s, sparking a love for both classic and modern games. But lately if he had to pick between a game and a guitar, he would choose to rock hard on his down-tuned guitars while missing his double bass. With a love of free jazz music, he still hasn’t forgotten the 90s metal music he grew up listening to.

If a zombie apocalypse ever happens, he’ll probably be the ranged DPS in the party as Marcin loves archery.

Koffee: Double black espresso with brown sugar.

KCDC, our internal Koffeecup Dinner Club where we try out a restaurant together every month after work, hit last month, and wow, what a feast!

🌿Picture a jungle of green plants and a buzzing bar, with food that’s as lively as the atmosphere and the staff totally on-point.

The Piri-Piri Chicken? 🍗 Juicy with a kick that’ll make your taste buds dance. The cauliflower—yes, cauliflower—was shockingly delicious, and the chorizo was an absolute banger. Sharing plates were on the smaller side, but hey, who’s counting when dessert is to die for?

Bonus point: A lot of great gluten-free options!

Can’t wait to see what’s next on our foodie escapade! Which places in London would you recommend we try? 🤔

⭐️ Overall Rating: 8/10

💸 Price: Sharing plates ~£10 / Chicken + side ~£20

📍Location: Caso do Frango, London Bridge (32 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TU)

☕️ Koffee: Portuguese espresso was a lavishing 9/10

Rate this IKEA setup! 💯

This living space setup by the Hoomanz reminds some of us of our college days setups… But underwear with hearts still persist as a staple in our wardrobes to this day 🩲

🔎 Follow us for more behind-the-scenes updates on our in development debut game HOOMANZ!

Meet Saif, our talented 3D Animator at .studio! As an animator, Saif’s mission is to breathe movement into characters, objects, and vehicles, adding that extra spark of interest to everything he touches.

Drawing inspiration from the real world, Saif pays close attention to how things move—from the suspension of a car, to how people walk as their clothes and bags overlap, to the flutter of leaves in the wind.

A morning person at heart, Saif values the power of short breaks throughout the day. Whether it’s petting his diva queen cat, Chilli (apparently she meows with a scouse accent), or stepping outside for a breath of fresh air, these moments of relaxation help fuel his creativity and drive.

Interstellar makes Saif’s heart stop, by capturing his love for sci-fi with its captivating storyline and stunning visuals. And when it comes to gaming, DOOM 2 reigns supreme, evoking childhood memories despite giving him a few nightmares along the way. But as Saif likes to say: “Life is too short to worry about the small things, so go out and enjoy the world!”

Koffee: Latte with a teaspoon of honey.

Meet Benny, our Lead 3D Technical Artist at Koffeecup! Hungry for overcoming challenges and thirsty for learning new approaches, he uses new and old techniques from his arsenal to solve any technical problem.

Benjamin’s secret weapon for productivity? Closing his office door to keep his cats from hijacking his keyboard—after all, a cat on a mission is a force to be reckoned with! If he could have any superpower, it would be to freeze time, giving him the freedom to savour life’s precious moments… or to simply sleep more! ;p (We can all empathise with that.)

Gaming is where Benny has always wanted to work as for him it delivers an experience beyond anything he could ever think of. His favourite game of all time is“Ico”, but nowadays he mainly enjoys time with friends playing co-op games on the couch. (Sounds like the perfect bois night!)

As Benny would say: “Ta-taaa for now!”

Koffee: “Dark and long.”

, what a tsunami of valuable insights and a catalyst for networking!

We had some time to digest the plethora of information, get some rest and sneak in a few foot massages – because if there’s one thing to takeaway from the entire week, it’s to wear comfortable shoes!

So, out of all the panels, discussions and ads, what resonated the most with us?

🎭 Humour’s Big Comeback: Humour is effectively being used more. Even though data shows that brands using humour have a massive increase on customer retention, acquisition and sales, 95% of business leaders still fear using humour in their comms.

🎮 ‘Gaming’ as a unique branding opportunity: Similar to how the concept of Web3 was expansive and needed clearer communication to the broader audience, gaming’s vast and diverse nature opens up exciting possibilities for innovative categorization and marketing.

🏈 “Gamers” → “Players”: One little change in naming can have a huge impact. One company tested this by using the term “Players” instead of “Gamers” to clients – it shifted the clients’ sentiment positively. This shift helps to break down preconceived notions and emphasises inclusivity.

👻 Breaking Down Fear: Brands often hesitate to engage with the gaming community, fearing mistakes in a vast and complex ecosystem. Understanding this landscape is crucial for effective engagement.

As gamers ourselves, and people who create games, we understand this community inside and out. We create, we play, we have fun and we deliver. If you’re having trouble in this space, or are looking for a partner to venture into gaming, we can guide you through it! 🤜🤛

Shoo! 👻 We breakdown our Hoomanz main character’s development evolution – its entire journey from idea to concepts, to more concepts, to reworks, to more reworks 🎨 … aaand pumpkins 🎃

Come experience the process behind it all in our new episode HOOMANZ Devlog #2 - The Evolution of Shoo!
(link in Story Highlights)

Are you 🌝 or 🌚 ? Let us know in the comments.

🎮 GAME CAMP 2024 was a bonfire of amazing new games and insights! 🚀 We made sure to have some fun too. If our photo was an album cover, what would our band’s name be? 😅

And 🤫 next year, we might add a booth of our own to the mix!

Unreal Fest 2024 in Prague was a game-changer! From cutting-edge Unreal Engine sessions to networking with the best in the biz, we’re pumped for what’s next.
Thanks, Hilton, for the awesome venue! 🌟🇨🇿

🤓Step into the everyday world of Koffeecup! 🚀

Behind the scenes, we’re more than just developers – we’re explorers, innovators, and, sometimes, virtual reality superheroes! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Check out these candid snaps from our office – where the coffee is strong, and the VR adventures are even stronger ☕️✨

🎨🐾 Shoo’s Glow-Up Alert! 🌟✨
Our upcoming blog post will be all about the artistic journey behind our adorable protagonist, Shoo—from our very own game that’s currently in development called “HOOMANZ”. From early doodles to the final masterpiece, come see how our favorite character came to life! 🖌️👾
(The first image is our final version of Shoo)

So stay tuned and don’t miss out—follow us for more updates! 💬🔔

Meet Kaycie, our talented UX Designer from across the pond in the US. She enjoys empathising with the player, turning user insights into ideas, and feelings into data!

Kaycie starts her day with her favourite productivity hack: lots of coffee and a good playlist. When she’s not shaping user experiences she’s reading comics or tending to her collection of carnivorous plants.

Need a shopping buddy? Kaycie’s got you covered, not only for remembering reusable bags but also for her unexpected expertise in Muay Thai—definitely a unique skill for a designer!

Gaming holds a special place in Kaycie’s heart. From squabbling with her brother over who gets to play Zelda, handing out beatdowns in Super Smash Brothers with Princess Peach, or getting lost in Final Fantasy cutscenes, she’s always been drawn to gaming.

Favourite quote: “Everything not saved will be lost” ~ Nintendo Wii quit screen

Koffee: Black or Latte. No in between.

🌟🌍 Our devs hit the road to Krakow and Paris for a week of face-to-face teamwork and fun! There’s nothing like coming together in person to share ideas, solve problems, build stronger connections and goof around.

# KoffeecuppersUnite