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Mars Ashton
@marsashton.bsky.social
Mars, like the planet. I make video games and teach folks how to use creative tools. Like their minds.

I'm a lucky guy.
Leo really enjoyed Best in Show. Especially Catherine O'Hara's crooked walk and Parker Posey's emotional outbursts.
February 7, 2026 at 1:28 AM
lol
February 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
omg lol
January 24, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Look at this little strut. Go on there, little buddy. If anyone deserves to collect that data it is you.
January 24, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Absolutely loving Willbender in #GuildWars2 with the Relic of the Pirate Queen. Perma quickness on top of insane mobility and a ton of buttons to press.
December 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I can't wait for this hairstyle to drop in #soulframe.
December 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Diablo IV's Paladin has jumps like a Dragoon. :O
December 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The new Warframe character creation options are quite a step up.
December 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I was banned in Monster Hunter Wilds because I used a mod to get the cool scarf earlier than I was supposed to. I think this says a lot about me.
December 17, 2025 at 2:06 AM
December 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Witness my failed attempt to connect with the youth.
December 4, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Where Winds Meet is such an interesting blend of open world games, the messy UI and overabundant notifications of gacha, the bad localization of an early era Dynasty Warriors, and the absolutely wild ability to opt-in to Souls-like boss fight mechanics or ignore that entirely. So it's good.
December 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I think I'm playing a different game.
November 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Yo! I worked on levels for @possessors.bsky.social but did a bunch of other things too - narrative, design, writing. I wrote some of the initial drafts for our game levels. Here's a few interesting bits (I'll avoid spoilers, of course):
November 12, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Reposted by Mars Ashton
"Possessor(s) has got style, it's got charm, and it's genuinely fun to play. Do yourself a favour and give it a look."

https://www.cgmagonline.com/review/game/possessors-pc-review/

#Possessors #DevolverDigital #HeartMachine
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Possessors is out! Hot demon dudes, badass women with swords, a cool demon dog, and possessed pottery. Get it while it is on sale for launch!
Possessor(s) Launch Trailer | Luca & Rhem | Available Now on PS5 + PC
YouTube video by Heart Machine
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Reposted by Mars Ashton
I've reposted many posts made by folks who were recently laid off from Heart Machine, but here is a thread that highlights them all.

I am also including folks who were previously laid off & are still looking for work. I will be linking their Bsky posts, as well as LinkedIn.

Please, share this. 🖤
October 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Monster Hunter getting rid of the goofy running and dodging near monsters is probably the best thing they've done this generation. Coupled with scenes that make the Hunter step up and take things on, you're presented as this seasoned adventurer and not some fearful comedy relief.
March 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Souls and Monster Hunter heroes healing over here with potions and flasks. Meanwhile Jin in Ghost of Tsushima just wills his health back with positive thought.
February 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM