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O U T P O S T 4
@outpost004.bsky.social
We design games and applications.
Human-centered design by design-centered humans.

Currently π€π―πšπ’π₯πšπ›π₯𝐞 for design commissions.

Proud affiliate of @gumbonyc.bsky.social
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November 27, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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We're launching a website.

Jank is an independent PC games website funded by readers.

jank.cool

If you like funny, thoughtful games journalism and can't stand adverts, deals posts, affiliate links, and other nonsense - Jank is for you.
January 27, 2026 at 12:50 PM
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A PureGym member who is legally blind and uses a cane says he was told last week that his membership could be canceled under a policy that requires membersβ€”including those using the accessibility doorβ€”to ensure others aren't sneaking in behind them.

hellgatenyc.com/puregym-tail...
Blind PureGym Member Says Staffer Told Him to Monitor Door for 'Tailgaters'
"The very idea that you would enlist disabled people to effectively perform an ad hoc security detail and to make sure that no one's sneaking into the ADA door is fucking absurd."
hellgatenyc.com
January 27, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.
www.theverge.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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Mamdani and even the haters can now breathe a sign of relief: He is in fact more than able to marshal the extremely well-equipped city for less than a foot of snow.

hellgatenyc.com/mayor-mamdan...
Yes, Mayor Mamdani Can Handle a Snowstorm
And more links for your frozen Monday.
hellgatenyc.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Breaking NYT:

The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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DO NOT PLUG SPACE HEATERS INTO POWER STRIPS

DO NOT PLUG SPACE HEATERS INTO POWER STRIPS

DO NOT PLUG SPACE HEATERS INTO ANYTHING BUT A GROUNDED, WALL SOCKET
January 22, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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Not only is Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator coming out on Steam January 29th... I can announce today it'll also be coming to Xbox soon as part of a *seven game deal*.

Exciting days ahead--and a whole lot of cool games!
store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
January 22, 2026 at 6:45 PM
At O4, we recently consulted on Myrtle Grove: A Clair V. Mystery (by @thomasofwilson.bsky.social ), reviewing its narrative and dialog systems as the project scales in complexity.

πŸ‘‰ Read the full case study here:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-s...
January 6, 2026 at 10:25 PM
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The IGAs Nomination Committee is officially retracting Debut Game and Game of the Year, awarding both categories to new recipients. Additionally, we are retracting one of the Indie Vanguard recipients.

Full details can be found in our FAQ under Game Eligibility: www.indiegameawards.gg/faq
December 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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This is a good model
less uwu indie publishers, more collectives. Grab a bunch of friends making games similar to yours, make a single social account for promotion, and share the burden of Posting. Bundle them together. Promote each other and do less work at the same time
December 21, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Started a new gig with @outpost004.bsky.social ! I'd met their co-founder Kyle through @gumbonyc.bsky.social years ago and I wouldn’t have gotten this opportunity without that community. Being part of a 3,000+ creative network makes us all better at what we do. ❀️

#newgig #community
December 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Keep working on your beautiful connections with other good people! We are the majority. We will take power back. We WILL build a better world. Sooner than you think!
I need all good people to look around and see what this plague of overconfident evil people is doing to society, and I need you good people to understand: ABANDON YOUR IMPOSTER SYNDROME. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE.
December 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
πŸ‘οΈπŸ‘οΈthe game trailer, you won't regret it.

store.steampowered.com/app/2525140/...
December 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A while back, we had the pleasure of working with Josh Hirshfield of Pyrebug Studios on concept art for their adrenaline-fueled game Godwalker.
December 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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SKATE STORY: Echoes of the Underworld Bundle on Steam is a special edition including the base game and a 23-track, two-volume Soundtrack by @bloodcultures.bsky.social and John Fio (@audiosprite.bsky.social)

Get 10% off when purchasing both below.

devolver.link/4rZ5aO6
December 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
A glimpse into our studio culture...

We've been working out of @gumbonyc.bsky.social for 5 years now. It's been an unexpected, liberating, and beautiful experience that has provided us with invaluable resources and connections.

#studioculture #gamedevlife #nymakesgames
December 9, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN πŸ“£

Our alumni say it best!

πŸ—£οΈ"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me."

✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship

#GDC2026 #gamedev
December 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM
πŸ”Š Nocturne: improvised voices, part 2
December 8, 2025 at 1:12 AM
πŸ”Š Nocturne: improvised voices, part 1

Nocturne is a VR musical instrument designed for emotional depth and power. Through its intuitive interface and breadth of features, it empowers anyone to start making music without requiring years of practice.

#metaquest #screenshotsaturday #indiemusician
December 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
We understand artists must meet their audience where they're at. But over the years Spotify's practices have worsened for the music community...between their dismal payouts to artists, to their questionable support of AI tech, and now their latest decision to run ICE recruitment ads. #BandcampFriday
December 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
On the last Bandcamp Friday of 2025, check out our indie music albums. Bandcamp is a platform that helps democratize music and actually help keep making music sustainable.
outpost4.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
But actually - you CAN hang out with us. Get in touch.⁠
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Tonight was a triumph for @skatestory.com ! Every game is a miracle and communities like @gumbonyc.bsky.social make miracles happen w/ the support of orgs like @madein-ny.bsky.social . Proud to be a part of the NYC creative ecosystem.
December 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Nocturne, our studio's flagship product, is getting some major updates. Our public roadmap drops soon. Can't wait to share what's coming next!
December 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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next update is on Tuesday if you even care
December 1, 2025 at 3:34 AM