Brian Gomez
@briangomez.bsky.social
Video game exec, game designer, producer, and writer based in Scotland. Creative Director at 4J Studios. BAFTA Scotland committee member. Former EP of Jurassic World games at NBCUniversal. Former Disney Imagineer. Horror genre expert. Recovering goth.
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Reforj Q&A with Devs and Designers - August 2025
YouTube video by 4JStudios
youtu.be
Over the summer, our lead designer and I did a live stream and Q&A for our game in early development, Reforj. If you’re into open world survival games, I hope you’ll add it to your wishlist and visit us on Discord.
#reforj #gamedev #indygames #MadeInScotland
youtu.be/BsohbhdAn30?...
#reforj #gamedev #indygames #MadeInScotland
youtu.be/BsohbhdAn30?...
I think The Criterion in St Andrews needs to hire this crow to perch on their sign full-time.
#scotland #StAndrews #corvids
#scotland #StAndrews #corvids
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I think The Criterion in St Andrews needs to hire this crow to perch on their sign full-time.
#scotland #StAndrews #corvids
#scotland #StAndrews #corvids
I’ve been so busy making Reforj, I didn’t even notice we dropped a title update teaser last night.
#reforj #indygames #scotland #gamedev
youtu.be/yHoXXLLYAI0?...
#reforj #indygames #scotland #gamedev
youtu.be/yHoXXLLYAI0?...
TU5 Teaser Trailer
YouTube video by 4JStudios
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I’ve been so busy making Reforj, I didn’t even notice we dropped a title update teaser last night.
#reforj #indygames #scotland #gamedev
youtu.be/yHoXXLLYAI0?...
#reforj #indygames #scotland #gamedev
youtu.be/yHoXXLLYAI0?...
November 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I’m overachieving on NYT Puzzles this morning.
November 1, 2025 at 10:10 AM
I’m overachieving on NYT Puzzles this morning.
Happy Halloween! What’s your favorite horror game? Whatever it is, chances are the 50 horror game creators (including yours truly!) featured in Terrorbytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming probably dissected it, layer by bloody layer!
terrorbytesdoc.com
terrorbytesdoc.com
TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming
The ultimate exploration and celebration of Horror in video games. Five incredible episodes featuring 50 of the biggest names in horror gaming.
terrorbytesdoc.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Happy Halloween! What’s your favorite horror game? Whatever it is, chances are the 50 horror game creators (including yours truly!) featured in Terrorbytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming probably dissected it, layer by bloody layer!
terrorbytesdoc.com
terrorbytesdoc.com
Over the summer, our lead designer and I did a live stream and Q&A for our game in early development, Reforj. If you’re into open world survival games, I hope you’ll add it to your wishlist and visit us on Discord.
#reforj #gamedev #indygames #MadeInScotland
youtu.be/BsohbhdAn30?...
#reforj #gamedev #indygames #MadeInScotland
youtu.be/BsohbhdAn30?...
Reforj Q&A with Devs and Designers - August 2025
YouTube video by 4JStudios
youtu.be
October 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Over the summer, our lead designer and I did a live stream and Q&A for our game in early development, Reforj. If you’re into open world survival games, I hope you’ll add it to your wishlist and visit us on Discord.
#reforj #gamedev #indygames #MadeInScotland
youtu.be/BsohbhdAn30?...
#reforj #gamedev #indygames #MadeInScotland
youtu.be/BsohbhdAn30?...
October 26, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Fungi spotting around Dunkeld today.
October 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Fungi spotting around Dunkeld today.
October 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
For some reason I’m finding it very hard to get any work done tonight…
October 12, 2025 at 7:57 PM
For some reason I’m finding it very hard to get any work done tonight…
My part-Latina daughter just complained that living in Scotland has turned her “Daniel Radcliffe white.” I wonder how it came to be that Radcliffe is her benchmark for a pale complexion?
October 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
My part-Latina daughter just complained that living in Scotland has turned her “Daniel Radcliffe white.” I wonder how it came to be that Radcliffe is her benchmark for a pale complexion?
September 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
If you’re at the Games Day at the Big Real event in Dundee today, find me during the breaks and say hello! (You can also get a chance to play Reforj!)
#gamedev #indygames #dundee #reforj
#gamedev #indygames #dundee #reforj
September 18, 2025 at 11:44 AM
If you’re at the Games Day at the Big Real event in Dundee today, find me during the breaks and say hello! (You can also get a chance to play Reforj!)
#gamedev #indygames #dundee #reforj
#gamedev #indygames #dundee #reforj
Reforj looks pretty good on a 9k wraparound screen. I wish everyone could play it on one of these!
September 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Reforj looks pretty good on a 9k wraparound screen. I wish everyone could play it on one of these!
My cat is having none of my shit today.
May 25, 2025 at 9:21 AM
My cat is having none of my shit today.
Reposted by Brian Gomez
Mark your calendar, grab some popcorn and tune in to the first ever official Reforj stream on Thursday 8th May at 3pm BST!
Join Tom, our lead designer, plus Joe and Nathan for a guide to Reforj, a tour of its mechanics and a live Q&A.
Tune in here:
🔴 youtu.be/nYmO5Lh4fro
🟣 twitch.tv/4JStudios
Join Tom, our lead designer, plus Joe and Nathan for a guide to Reforj, a tour of its mechanics and a live Q&A.
Tune in here:
🔴 youtu.be/nYmO5Lh4fro
🟣 twitch.tv/4JStudios
May 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Mark your calendar, grab some popcorn and tune in to the first ever official Reforj stream on Thursday 8th May at 3pm BST!
Join Tom, our lead designer, plus Joe and Nathan for a guide to Reforj, a tour of its mechanics and a live Q&A.
Tune in here:
🔴 youtu.be/nYmO5Lh4fro
🟣 twitch.tv/4JStudios
Join Tom, our lead designer, plus Joe and Nathan for a guide to Reforj, a tour of its mechanics and a live Q&A.
Tune in here:
🔴 youtu.be/nYmO5Lh4fro
🟣 twitch.tv/4JStudios
Reposted by Brian Gomez
We've had some overwhelmingly positive feedback from the Reforj Pre-Alpha! We're already working on shipping the first fixes and planning the next update.
Sign up now for a chance to become a Pioneer: reforj.game
Sign up now for a chance to become a Pioneer: reforj.game
May 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We've had some overwhelmingly positive feedback from the Reforj Pre-Alpha! We're already working on shipping the first fixes and planning the next update.
Sign up now for a chance to become a Pioneer: reforj.game
Sign up now for a chance to become a Pioneer: reforj.game
I’m really enjoying Prowl’s in-depth feedback and coverage of REFORJ. Every bit of feedback is helpful, positive and negative alike (but this one does have a lot of nice things to say!)
youtu.be/_kK6lhPy-8Y?...
youtu.be/_kK6lhPy-8Y?...
The BEST Building System EVER In A Survival Game | Reforj Pre-Alpha
YouTube video by Prowl Reforjed
youtu.be
May 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I’m really enjoying Prowl’s in-depth feedback and coverage of REFORJ. Every bit of feedback is helpful, positive and negative alike (but this one does have a lot of nice things to say!)
youtu.be/_kK6lhPy-8Y?...
youtu.be/_kK6lhPy-8Y?...
Reposted by Brian Gomez
Following the outdated and lifethreatening decision over transrights from the UK Supreme Court ,as a sector we owe it to our friends, colleagues and the transcommunity to speak up for change.
Please sign this openletter from the cultural sector to the EHRC
airtable.com/appJjTpDvAuS...
Please sign this openletter from the cultural sector to the EHRC
airtable.com/appJjTpDvAuS...
Airtable | Everyone's app platform
Airtable is a low-code platform for building collaborative apps. Customize your workflow, collaborate, and achieve ambitious outcomes. Get started for free.
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May 2, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Following the outdated and lifethreatening decision over transrights from the UK Supreme Court ,as a sector we owe it to our friends, colleagues and the transcommunity to speak up for change.
Please sign this openletter from the cultural sector to the EHRC
airtable.com/appJjTpDvAuS...
Please sign this openletter from the cultural sector to the EHRC
airtable.com/appJjTpDvAuS...
Reposted by Brian Gomez
Just one day until the first Pioneers can explore the world of Reforj!
Content Creators can release videos and streams from today, so watch out...
Content Creators can release videos and streams from today, so watch out...
April 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Just one day until the first Pioneers can explore the world of Reforj!
Content Creators can release videos and streams from today, so watch out...
Content Creators can release videos and streams from today, so watch out...
REFORJ
30th April
I can’t wait to show you where I’ve been spending all of my time lately!
#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj
youtu.be/RjyUhpXEew4
30th April
I can’t wait to show you where I’ve been spending all of my time lately!
#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj
youtu.be/RjyUhpXEew4
Introducing the Reforj Pioneer Program!
YouTube video by 4JStudios
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
REFORJ
30th April
I can’t wait to show you where I’ve been spending all of my time lately!
#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj
youtu.be/RjyUhpXEew4
30th April
I can’t wait to show you where I’ve been spending all of my time lately!
#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj
youtu.be/RjyUhpXEew4
Here’s Nathan, 4J’s community manager, to tell you more about Reforj’s upcoming Pioneer Program!
See you 30th April!
#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj
youtu.be/c90xQNcYpmQ
See you 30th April!
#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj
youtu.be/c90xQNcYpmQ
Everything You Need to Know - Reforj Pioneer Program FAQ
YouTube video by 4JStudios
youtu.be
April 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Here’s Nathan, 4J’s community manager, to tell you more about Reforj’s upcoming Pioneer Program!
See you 30th April!
#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj
youtu.be/c90xQNcYpmQ
See you 30th April!
#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj
youtu.be/c90xQNcYpmQ
You’re about to find out why I’ve been so quiet lately…
We've got some exciting Reforj news to share...
Tune in to the Premiere at 4pm BST: youtu.be/RjyUhpXEew4
Tune in to the Premiere at 4pm BST: youtu.be/RjyUhpXEew4
April 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
You’re about to find out why I’ve been so quiet lately…
Reposted by Brian Gomez
This is it, nerds. All that Fallout playin' is going to come in real handy soon
April 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This is it, nerds. All that Fallout playin' is going to come in real handy soon