Product of the Day
NOODS early access launched on Product Hunt and became their curated pick of the day. Read full article here: https://www.producthunt.com/newsletters/archive/39562-noods-as-a-service
How Gaming is Becoming a Catalyst for Wellness & Personal Growth
Glossbird CEO Alina Matson joins Max Albert on podcast Game Jam to talk cozy gaming, distraction-fighting desktop tools, and why the next frontier in gaming is personal growth. A must-listen for devs, dreamers, and anyone curious about where the industry is headed. Watch full podcast here: https://www.gamejampodcast.com/content/how-gaming-is-becoming-a-catalyst-for-wellness-personal-growth-w-alina-matson-ceo-glossbird
Level 189: Alina Matson (Fitment, Glossbird)
Alina Matson dives into the art of designing motivating, emotionally resonant experiences tailored for cozy gamers and low-fitness players. Listen to full podcast here: https://lwer.podbean.com/e/level-189-alina-matson-fitment-glossbird/
Starting Gamedev with Visual Coding
Alina Matson talks about how she has used the popular Unity plugin Playmaker to kick-start her transition from a career in mechanical engineering to gamedev. Listen to the full podcast here: https://nicegames.club/episode/252
La 3ª edición del F2P Campus comienza en Vitoria-Gasteiz con la presencia de los 5 equipos
Fitment project team is selected for global mobile game incubator F2P Campus in Spain, building momentum for the cozy gaming movement. Read full article here (Spanish): https://www.videojuegosvascos.com/formacion-en-videojuegos/f2p-campus-2022-vitoria-gasteiz/
Microworkouts And Digital Dogs: Alina Matson Of Glossbird
Glossbird’s CEO Alina Matson shares the story behind Fitment and how it’s reimagining wellness games. Listen to the full postcast here: https://tech.mn/news/microworkouts-and-digital-dogs-alina-matson-of-glossbird
Twin Cities video game studio will develop mobile fitness app at incubator in Spain
After being selected for the F2P Campus accelerator in Spain, Alina Matson, Samara Fantie, and their team founded Glossbird — launching a new studio from the heart of the Twin Cities to the global stage. Read full article here: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/inno/stories/news/2022/07/19/glossbird-fitment-f2p-accelerator-spain.html?utm_source=st&utm_medium=en&utm_campaign=inno&ana=e_n&utm_content=mn
A Burlington Game Developer Hopes to Hit It Big With ‘Fitment’
Glossbird’s CCO Samara Fantie is helping redefine Burlington’s startup and game development scene, putting Vermont on the map with Fitment, a cozy mobile game changing how gamers approach fitness. Read full article here: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/a-burlington-game-developer-hopes-to-hit-it-big-with-fitment-39328021
Fitment lets you do microworkouts while upgrading your virtual home with pets
Pocketgamer’s review of Fitment’s first look pre-alpha build. “Fitment blends pet care, home decor, and fitness in one adorable mobile app experience.” Read full article here: https://www.pocketgamer.com/fitment/early-access/
This Animal Crossing-inspired fitness app is making my workout routine cozier
Fitment charms Digital Trends with its cozy game design and bite-sized, feel-good workouts. “I spent a week playing with the app and incorporating it into my own daily workout routine to get a good feel of how the game works. It’s been a neat little addition to my routine, especially thanks to its variety of […]