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I’m Neil Jones, aka Aerial_Knight, a Detroit-based indie developer known for Aerial_Knight's Never Yield, its sequel We Never Yield, and the upcoming DROPSHOT. Since 2012, I’ve transitioned from teaching to creating games and running my own studio. My work has been featured in IGN, The New York Times, and Kotaku, earning recognition and support. My goal is to craft small, innovative games for an underserved audience.

Beyond game development, my studio helps the indie dev community with free resources like the Video Game Publishing Agreement Template Kit and platforms to promote their work.

I’m also growing a community on Patreon and Discord, where fans get early demos, behind-the-scenes content, and opportunities to influence future projects. Join the conversation!

Patreon:  Aerial_Knight Patreon 
Discord: Aerial_Knight Discord

I hope you find something I’ve made that brings you a little joy—that’s what games are all about
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