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Hard News

Added 2025-07-25 17:13:18 +0000 UTC

Hey folks!

Got a treat for you guys. I spent an evening showing a fellow 3D artist a few tricks of the trade, and recreated a scene from the VN game Hard News as a demonstration. I added my own twist and there ended up being enough content to create a mini-comic for your viewing pleasure.

Additionally, if you'd like to give the game a try, you can download the latest version here (v 0.65). This version is also available for free from the creator's Patreon.

Being a fan myself, the game and its development has been a source of frustration for me. Its initial launch nearly a decade ago showcased some of the best 3D art in the community. In fact, the aesthetics inspired me to try my hand at 3D art myself.

Most of the fanfic comics I create serves as a homage to the original work and their creator. In this case, it brings up a tinge of disappointment in both.

The game has fallen victim to the same disease that infects most VN projects on Patreon - years pass between updates, fan frustrations, and a general lack of communication from the creator.

It is not my intent to throw shade on another creator. As a creator myself, I sympathize completely with others facing the rigors of Patreon. However, the cardinal sin of any creator is not communicating properly and often with their patrons. Most creators come onto this platform to build a community alongside the added perk of getting paid for their art.

It is my hope that someday Hard News' creator will reconnect with his community.

In the meantime, I hope you all enjoy his very well-designed and scripted game. The art and writing are both stupendous. Which is why I decided to use his game and characters as inspiration for a tutorial to friends.

P.S. That last shot - I imagined Mayor Wilson keeping the tape to listen to Jessica's cries of passion during his leisure time! 😜

Cheers and have a great weekend, folks. Will be back soon with some previews of King's Quest IV!