Clinton Shepherd
@foolhardygames.bsky.social
Senior Game Designer at Mighty Games (Keywords). Coffee, game dev and painting minis, in no particular order... (he/him)
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"The Bridge", my short, arcade-y, tower-defense-like is now up on @itch.io for anyone to play; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
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I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
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November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
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Hey #PitchYaGame, I'm making Crabmeat, a first-person point & click survival horror game where you're a prisoner tasked with crabbing for priceless Southern King Crabs to pay off your debt to the Feudostate.
#survivalhorror #horrorgame
#survivalhorror #horrorgame
November 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Hey #PitchYaGame, I'm making Crabmeat, a first-person point & click survival horror game where you're a prisoner tasked with crabbing for priceless Southern King Crabs to pay off your debt to the Feudostate.
#survivalhorror #horrorgame
#survivalhorror #horrorgame
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It’s true, here’s our exciting news! Dead Static Drive is coming out on NOVEMBER 5TH! This year! Next week, even.
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Dead Static Drive | Coming to PC and Xbox
Grab your bat, steal a car, and take your chances against the unearthly horrors found along Route 666. This is Dead Static Drive.
www.deadstaticdrive.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:16 AM
It’s true, here’s our exciting news! Dead Static Drive is coming out on NOVEMBER 5TH! This year! Next week, even.
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
Yee—and we cannot stress this enough—haw 🤠
www.deadstaticdrive.com/releases
I'm mostly just mocking up visuals and working out the layout at the moment, but I've started tentative steps towards my next little #pico8 project; an attempt to revisit a board game prototype I made about ten years ago that I originally didn't think would work digitally, but now...
October 26, 2025 at 5:22 AM
I'm mostly just mocking up visuals and working out the layout at the moment, but I've started tentative steps towards my next little #pico8 project; an attempt to revisit a board game prototype I made about ten years ago that I originally didn't think would work digitally, but now...
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Malys left Early Access today! I’ve learned so much on this project, and been able to do a lot of very hands on work which has been a delight. ❤️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
Malys 1.0 Launch Trailer
Malys is OUT NOW on Steam!Play the game via bit.ly/playmalysExorcise the infernal and exact vengeance in this unholy roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider ...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Malys left Early Access today! I’ve learned so much on this project, and been able to do a lot of very hands on work which has been a delight. ❤️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
Big love to Summerfall’s brilliant team. To make a game like Malys in 13 months is a wild achievement and you should all be very proud 🕯️🕯️🕯️
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Turn based Tower Defense? 🤔
Indeed after the weird twist of Monsters are Coming! Rock and Road let's check out a #pico8 twist on the genre by @foolhardygames.bsky.social! It also got a daily mode for absolute gamers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTMC...
#indiegame #retrogaming
Indeed after the weird twist of Monsters are Coming! Rock and Road let's check out a #pico8 twist on the genre by @foolhardygames.bsky.social! It also got a daily mode for absolute gamers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTMC...
#indiegame #retrogaming
Turn Based Tower Defense? | The Bridge | PICO-8 Game
YouTube video by AchieGameDev
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October 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Turn based Tower Defense? 🤔
Indeed after the weird twist of Monsters are Coming! Rock and Road let's check out a #pico8 twist on the genre by @foolhardygames.bsky.social! It also got a daily mode for absolute gamers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTMC...
#indiegame #retrogaming
Indeed after the weird twist of Monsters are Coming! Rock and Road let's check out a #pico8 twist on the genre by @foolhardygames.bsky.social! It also got a daily mode for absolute gamers!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTMC...
#indiegame #retrogaming
It’s finally happening… I’m installing Linux
October 18, 2025 at 4:05 AM
It’s finally happening… I’m installing Linux
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Terra Firma 2 is in Steam Next Fest 🌱
If you like simulation games, then we definitely recommend jumping into the demo and sculpting your own environments!
#simulator #sandboxgame #terrafirma2 #nature
If you like simulation games, then we definitely recommend jumping into the demo and sculpting your own environments!
#simulator #sandboxgame #terrafirma2 #nature
October 17, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Terra Firma 2 is in Steam Next Fest 🌱
If you like simulation games, then we definitely recommend jumping into the demo and sculpting your own environments!
#simulator #sandboxgame #terrafirma2 #nature
If you like simulation games, then we definitely recommend jumping into the demo and sculpting your own environments!
#simulator #sandboxgame #terrafirma2 #nature
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I’m working on PROJECT NIRVANA, a prototype for a souls-like inspired by Buddhist mythology and meditation.
I’ve been learning Unreal, 2D / 3D art and combat game design from scratch, so THINGS WILL BE SCRAPPY! But I want to start sharing my dev journey, so let's go!
(1/3)
I’ve been learning Unreal, 2D / 3D art and combat game design from scratch, so THINGS WILL BE SCRAPPY! But I want to start sharing my dev journey, so let's go!
(1/3)
October 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
I’m working on PROJECT NIRVANA, a prototype for a souls-like inspired by Buddhist mythology and meditation.
I’ve been learning Unreal, 2D / 3D art and combat game design from scratch, so THINGS WILL BE SCRAPPY! But I want to start sharing my dev journey, so let's go!
(1/3)
I’ve been learning Unreal, 2D / 3D art and combat game design from scratch, so THINGS WILL BE SCRAPPY! But I want to start sharing my dev journey, so let's go!
(1/3)
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Sledge Australia is hiring for the first time in *years*, if you know anyone who would be interested please pass this on (engineering, animation and production roles)
careers.sledgehammergames.com/search-resul...
careers.sledgehammergames.com/search-resul...
Search results | Find the available job openings at Sledgehammer Games
careers.sledgehammergames.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Sledge Australia is hiring for the first time in *years*, if you know anyone who would be interested please pass this on (engineering, animation and production roles)
careers.sledgehammergames.com/search-resul...
careers.sledgehammergames.com/search-resul...
A: What we calling our new wanky overpriced coffee?
B: “Orthdox”, sir
A: Love it! It sounds strict, traditional, singular. Do we have a slogan?
B: Not yet sir
A: Ah well, just slap something vaguely relevant on there. Can’t see how we’d fuck this up now…
#CafeNarrativeDissonance
B: “Orthdox”, sir
A: Love it! It sounds strict, traditional, singular. Do we have a slogan?
B: Not yet sir
A: Ah well, just slap something vaguely relevant on there. Can’t see how we’d fuck this up now…
#CafeNarrativeDissonance
October 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
A: What we calling our new wanky overpriced coffee?
B: “Orthdox”, sir
A: Love it! It sounds strict, traditional, singular. Do we have a slogan?
B: Not yet sir
A: Ah well, just slap something vaguely relevant on there. Can’t see how we’d fuck this up now…
#CafeNarrativeDissonance
B: “Orthdox”, sir
A: Love it! It sounds strict, traditional, singular. Do we have a slogan?
B: Not yet sir
A: Ah well, just slap something vaguely relevant on there. Can’t see how we’d fuck this up now…
#CafeNarrativeDissonance
Just put out a little update to "The Bridge" as there were a few extra features I thought I could squeeze into my #pico8 cart!
You can check it on...
Itch; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Lexaloffle; www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=148...
You can check it on...
Itch; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Lexaloffle; www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=148...
October 4, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Just put out a little update to "The Bridge" as there were a few extra features I thought I could squeeze into my #pico8 cart!
You can check it on...
Itch; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Lexaloffle; www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=148...
You can check it on...
Itch; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Lexaloffle; www.lexaloffle.com/bbs/?tid=148...
Decided to grab myself a cheeky Sunday evening beer without paying attention and…
September 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Decided to grab myself a cheeky Sunday evening beer without paying attention and…
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Recently added these carriable dodecahedron shaped objects to the game. They can roll like a ball or sit steady like a cube, cast interesting shadows, and interact with different player powers. Lots of fun things you can do with them!
September 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Recently added these carriable dodecahedron shaped objects to the game. They can roll like a ball or sit steady like a cube, cast interesting shadows, and interact with different player powers. Lots of fun things you can do with them!
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The Bridge /// Pico-8 Adventures ::: A #Pico8 #towerdefence inspired #turnbased #shooter #indiegame by Clinton Shepherd @foolhardygames.bsky.social #indiedev ::: It's time to banish the demon hordes!
» www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i3k... «
» www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i3k... «
The Bridge /// Pico-8 Adventures
YouTube video by LastofAvari
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September 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Bridge /// Pico-8 Adventures ::: A #Pico8 #towerdefence inspired #turnbased #shooter #indiegame by Clinton Shepherd @foolhardygames.bsky.social #indiedev ::: It's time to banish the demon hordes!
» www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i3k... «
» www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i3k... «
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a good game design post
blog.joeyschutz.com/the-case-aga...
blog.joeyschutz.com/the-case-aga...
The Case Against Gameplay Loops
blog.joeyschutz.com
September 16, 2025 at 1:11 AM
a good game design post
blog.joeyschutz.com/the-case-aga...
blog.joeyschutz.com/the-case-aga...
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"The Bridge", my short, arcade-y, tower-defense-like is now up on @itch.io for anyone to play; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
September 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
"The Bridge", my short, arcade-y, tower-defense-like is now up on @itch.io for anyone to play; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
I have been enjoying a lot of rad #pico8 games lately, but “From Rust to Ash” has been an absolute standout. I also had to share my first successful run as I felt I needed to record this achievement somewhere! 😆
September 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I have been enjoying a lot of rad #pico8 games lately, but “From Rust to Ash” has been an absolute standout. I also had to share my first successful run as I felt I needed to record this achievement somewhere! 😆
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We just dropped the Terra Firma 2 Demo on Steam!
Jump in today and check out:
✅ 7 Campaign Missions
⛏️ Sandbox Mode
It's your turn to control ecosystems! 🌍
#sandbox #indiegames #simulation #nature
Jump in today and check out:
✅ 7 Campaign Missions
⛏️ Sandbox Mode
It's your turn to control ecosystems! 🌍
#sandbox #indiegames #simulation #nature
September 9, 2025 at 6:35 AM
We just dropped the Terra Firma 2 Demo on Steam!
Jump in today and check out:
✅ 7 Campaign Missions
⛏️ Sandbox Mode
It's your turn to control ecosystems! 🌍
#sandbox #indiegames #simulation #nature
Jump in today and check out:
✅ 7 Campaign Missions
⛏️ Sandbox Mode
It's your turn to control ecosystems! 🌍
#sandbox #indiegames #simulation #nature
"The Bridge", my short, arcade-y, tower-defense-like is now up on @itch.io for anyone to play; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
September 8, 2025 at 7:42 AM
"The Bridge", my short, arcade-y, tower-defense-like is now up on @itch.io for anyone to play; foolhardygames.itch.io/the-bridge
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
Use your limited crew of three to defend against an ever encroaching enemy until the infernal BRIDGE can be destroyed!
#pico8 #gamedev
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Attention fellow AUSTRALIANS! 🇦🇺
We now have an official petition to parliament to STOP MASTERCARD and VISA from its campaign of censorship, restricting what legal products we can buy.
Please sign it now, and if you're not an Aussie, spread the word!
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
We now have an official petition to parliament to STOP MASTERCARD and VISA from its campaign of censorship, restricting what legal products we can buy.
Please sign it now, and if you're not an Aussie, spread the word!
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
September 6, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Attention fellow AUSTRALIANS! 🇦🇺
We now have an official petition to parliament to STOP MASTERCARD and VISA from its campaign of censorship, restricting what legal products we can buy.
Please sign it now, and if you're not an Aussie, spread the word!
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
We now have an official petition to parliament to STOP MASTERCARD and VISA from its campaign of censorship, restricting what legal products we can buy.
Please sign it now, and if you're not an Aussie, spread the word!
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
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Space Junker is out now!
Pilot your junker drones through fields of debris, and use the tools at your disposal to bring the valuable salvage back to your barge.
Get it on Itch! 👇
rohanmoon.itch.io/space-junker
#solodev #godot #newgame
Pilot your junker drones through fields of debris, and use the tools at your disposal to bring the valuable salvage back to your barge.
Get it on Itch! 👇
rohanmoon.itch.io/space-junker
#solodev #godot #newgame
September 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Space Junker is out now!
Pilot your junker drones through fields of debris, and use the tools at your disposal to bring the valuable salvage back to your barge.
Get it on Itch! 👇
rohanmoon.itch.io/space-junker
#solodev #godot #newgame
Pilot your junker drones through fields of debris, and use the tools at your disposal to bring the valuable salvage back to your barge.
Get it on Itch! 👇
rohanmoon.itch.io/space-junker
#solodev #godot #newgame
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Real surreal to see my studio in a GD piece. www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wha...
Why original games are big win for Keywords subsidiary
High Voltage Software CEO Anthony Glueck says external studios like Keywords can train up devs by making original games.
www.gamedeveloper.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Real surreal to see my studio in a GD piece. www.gamedeveloper.com/business/wha...