Sugarplum Cafe Newsletter This month we'll cover the following: Redesigning art assets (including some really cute notebooks) GDC 2026 updates Opening (limited) playtests! Read past newsletters We're glowing up Here are some assets I've been updating, as I spruce up the art for Sugarplum Cafe's trailer! New cursors I was previously using a sugar star konpeito and many playtesters loved it. I'll miss it too, but it was always a placeholder that didn't really fit the theme of the game. But I...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
Sugarplum Cafe Newsletter Happy New Year! You may notice some small changes to the newsletter and email titles - it's a good time to switch things up, right? In this month's newsletter we'll cover the following: Introducing the composer (newsletter exclusive!) Playtesting is delayed, but for a good reason I promise Click here to read past newsletters! Click here to follow my socials! Composer Announcement As those of you who have played the demo know, there is currently no music in the game....
3 months ago • 5 min read
Sugarplum Cafe Updates I can't believe it's been a full year since I first shared Sugarplum Cafe with the world and started this newsletter. What a year it's been! In this month's newsletter we'll cover the following: How my final showcase of 2025 went End of year reflections Some indie games to check out by local devs! Click here to read past newsletters! Click here to follow my socials! Ursa Major recap This J-Fashion convention was where I had my very first game showcase last year, so I...
4 months ago • 8 min read
Sugarplum Cafe Updates Sorry for missing October - my IRL life has been stretched pretty thin between work, family, and friend stuff, so I didn't really have much to share related to Sugarplum. But now I do! Next month, Sugarplum Cafe is returning to Ursa Major! Ursa Major is a J-Fashion convention in Japantown SF, specializing in "lolita fashion" - think the frilliest, poofiest, laciest dresses imaginable. One of their many events is a Game Lounge and that's where the Sugarplum Cafe demo...
5 months ago • 5 min read
Sugarplum Cafe Updates In this month's newsletter we'll cover the following: Trying something new at the Rodo showcase A sneak peek at a new illustration An amazing opportunity from another indie game Click here to read past newsletters! Click here to follow my socials! Trying something new This month I showcased at the inaugural Rodo Playtesting Event in Fremont, and got to try some new tactics following my insights from the past few showcases! In my last post, I wrote about the struggles of...
7 months ago • 5 min read
Sugarplum Cafe Updates One more showcase coming up! On September 13, I'll be showcasing Sugarplum Cafe at a playtesting event in Fremont. It's free to join, you just have to RSVP here! The link also has details on time and location. Would love to see you there! In this month's newsletter we'll cover the following: A new Lady reveal Takeaways from past showcases Remote playtests coming soon, maybe?? Click here to read past newsletters! Click here to follow my socials! We made it to 120...
8 months ago • 6 min read
Sugarplum Cafe Updates For those of you in the Bay Area, I will be showing off Sugarplum Cafe again in August - you can play the demo in person not once, but twice! On Friday, August 1, I will be returning to the monthly MADE Showcase in Oakland! Entry is $15 for the evening, and proceeds go toward supporting game preservation and tech education for kids. You can RSVP here! On Thursday, August 7, I will be attending GLITCHED in San Francisco which is a meetup specifically for women in...
9 months ago • 4 min read
Sugarplum Cafe Updates In this month's newsletter we'll cover the following: How the Oakland showcase went UI updates (newsletter exclusive!) Click here to read past newsletters! Click here to follow my socials! The MADE Showcase If you saw my previous newsletter, I got to show off Sugarplum Cafe at an indie game showcase in Oakland, hosted by the Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment. This was the first time people have been able to play my game in person since Ursa Major in December. I...
10 months ago • 4 min read
Sugarplum Cafe Updates Hello, and apologies for not sending a newsletter last month! Before I explain why, I have some exciting news for East Bay folks - you can play my game next week! I will be showing off Sugarplum Cafe at the MADE in Oakland at their indie dev showcase. Come play my demo alongside many other demos and maybe even some retro games - they have tons of vintage consoles you can play with! Where: Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment, 921 Washington St, OaklandWhen: Friday,...
11 months ago • 5 min read