Fran Martínez
@pixfran.bsky.social
Senior Game Designer || Tequila Works, Saber Interactive
◦ Films, books, comics, sci-fi
◦ Weird games
◦ Nature
◦ Films, books, comics, sci-fi
◦ Weird games
◦ Nature
Friday Recommendation: Burning Daylight
A critique of a dystopian society ruled by consumption, dominance and alienation. A world driven by superficial pleasure and control through sex, tech & entertainment (sound familiar?). Inside, Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell vibes. Free. Short. Hidden gem.
A critique of a dystopian society ruled by consumption, dominance and alienation. A world driven by superficial pleasure and control through sex, tech & entertainment (sound familiar?). Inside, Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell vibes. Free. Short. Hidden gem.
April 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Friday Recommendation: Burning Daylight
A critique of a dystopian society ruled by consumption, dominance and alienation. A world driven by superficial pleasure and control through sex, tech & entertainment (sound familiar?). Inside, Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell vibes. Free. Short. Hidden gem.
A critique of a dystopian society ruled by consumption, dominance and alienation. A world driven by superficial pleasure and control through sex, tech & entertainment (sound familiar?). Inside, Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell vibes. Free. Short. Hidden gem.
Reposted by Fran Martínez
The industry loves nothing, devours everything, and will never care for anything but its own growth.
If we want a better games industry, it has to be about people. It has to be caring for people, building up people, supporting people, protecting people, empowering people, connecting people.
If we want a better games industry, it has to be about people. It has to be caring for people, building up people, supporting people, protecting people, empowering people, connecting people.
The cruelest and harshest lesson I’ve learned in life, and repetitively reminded of over and over and OVER again, is that while you can love and have a deep passion for the industry…at the end of the day, and most chances are, the industry won’t love you back…🙃
March 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
The industry loves nothing, devours everything, and will never care for anything but its own growth.
If we want a better games industry, it has to be about people. It has to be caring for people, building up people, supporting people, protecting people, empowering people, connecting people.
If we want a better games industry, it has to be about people. It has to be caring for people, building up people, supporting people, protecting people, empowering people, connecting people.
Reposted by Fran Martínez
When coders review designer script code.
March 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
When coders review designer script code.
Reposted by Fran Martínez
Friday Recommendation: Bleeding Roots
A short, free game about loss, grief, and obsession, reflected through gardening. The visuals evoke the classic Alone in the Dark. No action or jumpscares, just narrative, subtle atmosphere, and thoughtful details in a small, eerie, lovingly crafted experience.
A short, free game about loss, grief, and obsession, reflected through gardening. The visuals evoke the classic Alone in the Dark. No action or jumpscares, just narrative, subtle atmosphere, and thoughtful details in a small, eerie, lovingly crafted experience.
January 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Friday Recommendation: Bleeding Roots
A short, free game about loss, grief, and obsession, reflected through gardening. The visuals evoke the classic Alone in the Dark. No action or jumpscares, just narrative, subtle atmosphere, and thoughtful details in a small, eerie, lovingly crafted experience.
A short, free game about loss, grief, and obsession, reflected through gardening. The visuals evoke the classic Alone in the Dark. No action or jumpscares, just narrative, subtle atmosphere, and thoughtful details in a small, eerie, lovingly crafted experience.
Está mal que lo diga yo, pero bastante buen gusto. Se quedan fuera del top 5 por tiempo joyas como Sayonara Wild Hearts, Telling Lies o Gorogoa.
December 18, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Está mal que lo diga yo, pero bastante buen gusto. Se quedan fuera del top 5 por tiempo joyas como Sayonara Wild Hearts, Telling Lies o Gorogoa.
Me he dado cuenta de que juzgo la ropa al guardarla para ver si le corresponde una percha buena o una regulera.
December 16, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Me he dado cuenta de que juzgo la ropa al guardarla para ver si le corresponde una percha buena o una regulera.
Seriously now: Naughty Dog, new IP, sci-fi, inspired by Cowboy Bebop, and focused on single-player, is a mix that should have hyped me up more than it did. That said, I'll take seven, thank you.
December 16, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Seriously now: Naughty Dog, new IP, sci-fi, inspired by Cowboy Bebop, and focused on single-player, is a mix that should have hyped me up more than it did. That said, I'll take seven, thank you.
Any news about the remake of Intergalactic?
December 16, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Any news about the remake of Intergalactic?
Friday Recommendation: Marie's Room
Step into a room that takes you 20 years back in time (not literally). A little treat for fans of the so-called Walking Simulators, especially those who were left wanting more after the brilliant Gone Home. Free, short, and perfect for a rainy, lazy afternoon.
Step into a room that takes you 20 years back in time (not literally). A little treat for fans of the so-called Walking Simulators, especially those who were left wanting more after the brilliant Gone Home. Free, short, and perfect for a rainy, lazy afternoon.
November 29, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Friday Recommendation: Marie's Room
Step into a room that takes you 20 years back in time (not literally). A little treat for fans of the so-called Walking Simulators, especially those who were left wanting more after the brilliant Gone Home. Free, short, and perfect for a rainy, lazy afternoon.
Step into a room that takes you 20 years back in time (not literally). A little treat for fans of the so-called Walking Simulators, especially those who were left wanting more after the brilliant Gone Home. Free, short, and perfect for a rainy, lazy afternoon.
Share a pic and the title of a narrative game you love.
Firewatch
Firewatch
November 27, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Share a pic and the title of a narrative game you love.
Firewatch
Firewatch
SKYRIM VR pero los NPC TIENEN IA
YouTube video by Borja Pavón
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November 26, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Reposted by Fran Martínez
Last month, I wrote an article about boss design. I’m pretty proud of this so I’m going to share it here 👉👈 gamedesignskills.com/game-design/...
Boss Design: How to Make an Unforgettable Boss Battle
Extensive guide covering what a video game boss is, how they look and act, their archetypes, which games they work with, and how to design a fulfilling boss battle (with the most common errors).
gamedesignskills.com
November 25, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Last month, I wrote an article about boss design. I’m pretty proud of this so I’m going to share it here 👉👈 gamedesignskills.com/game-design/...
Estoy redescubriendo el Kindle. Media horita de lectura en la cama antes de acabar el día es justo lo que necesitaba para bajar las pulsaciones, liberar algo de estrés y coger sueño.
Además he vuelto fuerte con un clasicazo que aún no había leído: Los Pilares de la Tierra. Me está gustando mucho.
Además he vuelto fuerte con un clasicazo que aún no había leído: Los Pilares de la Tierra. Me está gustando mucho.
November 25, 2024 at 12:26 PM
Estoy redescubriendo el Kindle. Media horita de lectura en la cama antes de acabar el día es justo lo que necesitaba para bajar las pulsaciones, liberar algo de estrés y coger sueño.
Además he vuelto fuerte con un clasicazo que aún no había leído: Los Pilares de la Tierra. Me está gustando mucho.
Además he vuelto fuerte con un clasicazo que aún no había leído: Los Pilares de la Tierra. Me está gustando mucho.
Friday Recommendation: The Good Time Garden
Did you love the art and weirdness of Thank Goodness You're Here! but it wasn't disturbing enough? Craving a surreal, dreamlike experience but can't afford LSD? Give The Good Time Garden a try! Disclaimer: the game is free, but the therapy is not.
Did you love the art and weirdness of Thank Goodness You're Here! but it wasn't disturbing enough? Craving a surreal, dreamlike experience but can't afford LSD? Give The Good Time Garden a try! Disclaimer: the game is free, but the therapy is not.
November 22, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Friday Recommendation: The Good Time Garden
Did you love the art and weirdness of Thank Goodness You're Here! but it wasn't disturbing enough? Craving a surreal, dreamlike experience but can't afford LSD? Give The Good Time Garden a try! Disclaimer: the game is free, but the therapy is not.
Did you love the art and weirdness of Thank Goodness You're Here! but it wasn't disturbing enough? Craving a surreal, dreamlike experience but can't afford LSD? Give The Good Time Garden a try! Disclaimer: the game is free, but the therapy is not.
Reposted by Fran Martínez
Para empezar a crear videojuegos no hace falta saber programar. Aquí va un hilo con varias herramientas gratuitas no tan conocidas (muchas de ellas open source) para ponerte a desarrollarlos si te pica el gusanillo de participar en una game jam 👇
November 17, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Para empezar a crear videojuegos no hace falta saber programar. Aquí va un hilo con varias herramientas gratuitas no tan conocidas (muchas de ellas open source) para ponerte a desarrollarlos si te pica el gusanillo de participar en una game jam 👇
Reposted by Fran Martínez
I just bumped into this awesome google sheet filled with game design resources, covering many interesting topics. Posting it here so anyone can check it out! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Game Design Resources
docs.google.com
November 18, 2024 at 9:58 AM
I just bumped into this awesome google sheet filled with game design resources, covering many interesting topics. Posting it here so anyone can check it out! docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Holi, soy nuevo 👉👈
November 18, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Holi, soy nuevo 👉👈