Marielle Fox 🍂🦇
@ironswan.bsky.social
🔥 Darkest Dungeon Senior Environment Artist @ Red Hook Studios🗻
chinese filipino canadian, elder mall goth, ex radio dj, aspiring worm
Vancouver, BC
chinese filipino canadian, elder mall goth, ex radio dj, aspiring worm
Vancouver, BC
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For me, the worst part of hearing someone died of natural causes will always be that it's never Mitch McConnell.
January 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM
For me, the worst part of hearing someone died of natural causes will always be that it's never Mitch McConnell.
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My #CorgiJam entry is a short sokoban/sliding puzzle game about a dog marking his territory. It's my first #pico8 game! Playable in browser and on mobile, too.
Thanks for hosting the jam! @adamatomic.bsky.social @finjico.bsky.social
melancholerik.itch.io/terriertorial
Thanks for hosting the jam! @adamatomic.bsky.social @finjico.bsky.social
melancholerik.itch.io/terriertorial
TERRIERTORIAL by melancholerik
Mark your territory!
melancholerik.itch.io
January 13, 2026 at 8:09 PM
My #CorgiJam entry is a short sokoban/sliding puzzle game about a dog marking his territory. It's my first #pico8 game! Playable in browser and on mobile, too.
Thanks for hosting the jam! @adamatomic.bsky.social @finjico.bsky.social
melancholerik.itch.io/terriertorial
Thanks for hosting the jam! @adamatomic.bsky.social @finjico.bsky.social
melancholerik.itch.io/terriertorial
GW being run by some old dudes who fear change is finally paying dividends. All praise the omnissiah
Warhammer maker Games Workshop has banned the use of AI in its content production and its design process, insisting that none of its senior managers are currently excited about the technology. https://bit.ly/49xT9Xl
January 13, 2026 at 10:04 PM
GW being run by some old dudes who fear change is finally paying dividends. All praise the omnissiah
All I can say is that if you are a video game enjoyer, or like to think about game design, or like to consume good writing, you should wishlist this game. Congrats @apthomson.bsky.social on the announcement and nominations!
store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...
January 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
All I can say is that if you are a video game enjoyer, or like to think about game design, or like to consume good writing, you should wishlist this game. Congrats @apthomson.bsky.social on the announcement and nominations!
store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2364580/...
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I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice:
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice:
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
Reposted by Marielle Fox 🍂🦇
Horses by @santaragione.com is Italian arthouse excellence. Only playable on Itch, GOG and Humble right now.
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Horses by @santaragione.com is Italian arthouse excellence. Only playable on Itch, GOG and Humble right now.
It's not uncommon to buy games you really love on multiple platforms so I guess it's time for me to buy HORSES on three platforms 😎🥕
Yesterday, the Epic Games Store decided at the last minute not to distribute the game, after having previously approved a release build. HORSES is otherwise now available on GOG, Itch, and Humble for $4.99. www.horses.wtf
December 2, 2025 at 5:34 PM
It's not uncommon to buy games you really love on multiple platforms so I guess it's time for me to buy HORSES on three platforms 😎🥕
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Here's a fun Friday afternoon article from me! About the chilling effect of censorship in games, the ethical obligations of being a poweful entity in the medium, and how we respond when video games' freedom of expression - from so many directions - is under siege.
www.eurogamer.net/however-you-...
www.eurogamer.net/however-you-...
However you frame it, Valve's ham-fisted ban of an indie darling is another blow for free expression in video games, and this will always be a tragedy
Free expression in video games is in the spotlight, and Valve's banning of Horses might be only one instance of many that put that expression at risk.
www.eurogamer.net
November 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Here's a fun Friday afternoon article from me! About the chilling effect of censorship in games, the ethical obligations of being a poweful entity in the medium, and how we respond when video games' freedom of expression - from so many directions - is under siege.
www.eurogamer.net/however-you-...
www.eurogamer.net/however-you-...
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Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Our upcoming game HORSES was preemptively banned from Steam, with no path to appeal. The game will still launch next week on December 2nd and will be available on EGS, GOG, Humble, and Itch for $4.99. Here is a detailed FAQ covering what happened: horses.wtf/BannedFromSt...
Speaking of art that should be celebrated, punchdrunk's production, 'Viola's Room', is an excellent exploration of narrative design, that's been on my mind for weeks. They use a variety of sensory stimuli to tell a concise, refined, and thrilling story! www.punchdrunk.com/work/violas-...
Viola's Room by Punchdrunk | Immersive Experience
Discover the enchanting world of Viola's Room by Punchdrunk. Immerse yourself in a groundbreaking experience, where storytelling meets innovation. Explore the
www.punchdrunk.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Speaking of art that should be celebrated, punchdrunk's production, 'Viola's Room', is an excellent exploration of narrative design, that's been on my mind for weeks. They use a variety of sensory stimuli to tell a concise, refined, and thrilling story! www.punchdrunk.com/work/violas-...
I went to NYC a few weeks ago to go to this, and I don't know how to convey just how incredible it really is - a true embracing and inspiring celebration of art. The greatest tragedy would be a world where we lost funding and support of the arts, where we would never receive gifts like this again.
Review: “The Phantom of the Opera” stage musical closed in 2023 after nearly 14,000 performances over the course of 35 years. But the masked menace had not disappeared for long.
The megamusical has been distilled and reshaped into “Masquerade.”
The megamusical has been distilled and reshaped into “Masquerade.”
Review | The ‘Phantom’ reboot is an erotic fever dream. Here’s what to know.
‘Masquerade’ takes a ‘Sleep No More’ approach to Andrew Lloyd Webber’s gothic romance.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I went to NYC a few weeks ago to go to this, and I don't know how to convey just how incredible it really is - a true embracing and inspiring celebration of art. The greatest tragedy would be a world where we lost funding and support of the arts, where we would never receive gifts like this again.
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A PSA to all my friends: if you want to text me and the message is not of this caliber and importance, I don't want to hear it.
October 9, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A PSA to all my friends: if you want to text me and the message is not of this caliber and importance, I don't want to hear it.
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What an exhausting time to be able to read
September 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
What an exhausting time to be able to read
Reposted by Marielle Fox 🍂🦇
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Dishing up Beastro! Don your apron in this cozy adventure fused with delicious deckbuilding!
👩🍳Build up your cozy town to table restaurant
🥕Grow ingredients, gather resources, & care for your animals
🍲Craft delicious meals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ3N...
👩🍳Build up your cozy town to table restaurant
🥕Grow ingredients, gather resources, & care for your animals
🍲Craft delicious meals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ3N...
Beastro | Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Timberline Studio
www.youtube.com
August 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Dishing up Beastro! Don your apron in this cozy adventure fused with delicious deckbuilding!
👩🍳Build up your cozy town to table restaurant
🥕Grow ingredients, gather resources, & care for your animals
🍲Craft delicious meals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ3N...
👩🍳Build up your cozy town to table restaurant
🥕Grow ingredients, gather resources, & care for your animals
🍲Craft delicious meals
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ3N...
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It's out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuHY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuHY...
August 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
It's out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuHY...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuHY...
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being on nintendo feels like such a dream 🥹🥹🥹 e falando em português ainda! I'm so happy!!
ALSO neverway coming in 2026 to PC and switch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkN...
ALSO neverway coming in 2026 to PC and switch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkN...
Neverway – Indie World Showcase 8.7.2025
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
www.youtube.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
being on nintendo feels like such a dream 🥹🥹🥹 e falando em português ainda! I'm so happy!!
ALSO neverway coming in 2026 to PC and switch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkN...
ALSO neverway coming in 2026 to PC and switch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IkN...
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Hey guys, I need some help! I'm working on an arcade word game where you find and complete four-letter words. If you can spare 20-30 minutes, I'd love to hear what you think!
Playable in browser with tutorial and three game modes.
🗝️: TypeSomeWordHere
melancholerik.itch.io/word-cade
Playable in browser with tutorial and three game modes.
🗝️: TypeSomeWordHere
melancholerik.itch.io/word-cade
July 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Hey guys, I need some help! I'm working on an arcade word game where you find and complete four-letter words. If you can spare 20-30 minutes, I'd love to hear what you think!
Playable in browser with tutorial and three game modes.
🗝️: TypeSomeWordHere
melancholerik.itch.io/word-cade
Playable in browser with tutorial and three game modes.
🗝️: TypeSomeWordHere
melancholerik.itch.io/word-cade
I remember this part of V for Vendetta
July 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
I remember this part of V for Vendetta
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In this GDC 2025 session, Marielle Fox, artist, and Colin Towle, programmer, discuss what it took to create the system that generates Darkest Dungeon 2's crumbling, post-apocalyptic world. Watch on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j3I...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j3I...
Evolving Worlds from Chaos: The Art-Led Approach of 'Darkest Dungeon 2's' Procedural Generation
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
www.youtube.com
July 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
In this GDC 2025 session, Marielle Fox, artist, and Colin Towle, programmer, discuss what it took to create the system that generates Darkest Dungeon 2's crumbling, post-apocalyptic world. Watch on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j3I...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j3I...
whatthefuck
antisocial skate shop is closing.... 😭
July 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
whatthefuck
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Awesome GDC Talk by @ironswan.bsky.social & @colintowle.bsky.social
on art direction led procgen design in DD2
But the part they struggled figuring out the minimal set tiles for square grids with 45deg diagonal roads…made me realize they never played Transport Tycoon 😋
youtu.be/9j3I3owY8a8?...
on art direction led procgen design in DD2
But the part they struggled figuring out the minimal set tiles for square grids with 45deg diagonal roads…made me realize they never played Transport Tycoon 😋
youtu.be/9j3I3owY8a8?...
July 5, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Awesome GDC Talk by @ironswan.bsky.social & @colintowle.bsky.social
on art direction led procgen design in DD2
But the part they struggled figuring out the minimal set tiles for square grids with 45deg diagonal roads…made me realize they never played Transport Tycoon 😋
youtu.be/9j3I3owY8a8?...
on art direction led procgen design in DD2
But the part they struggled figuring out the minimal set tiles for square grids with 45deg diagonal roads…made me realize they never played Transport Tycoon 😋
youtu.be/9j3I3owY8a8?...
Life comes atchya real fast, and sometimes you gotta dress up and see BEYONCE perform in her hometown, Houston!!!!
July 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Life comes atchya real fast, and sometimes you gotta dress up and see BEYONCE perform in her hometown, Houston!!!!
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When times are tough, friends are there to support you. 😆❤️ @ironswan.bsky.social @trudicastle.bsky.social @cin3matic.bsky.social #PEAK
www.twitch.tv/mechbunnies/...
www.twitch.tv/mechbunnies/...
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
June 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
When times are tough, friends are there to support you. 😆❤️ @ironswan.bsky.social @trudicastle.bsky.social @cin3matic.bsky.social #PEAK
www.twitch.tv/mechbunnies/...
www.twitch.tv/mechbunnies/...