Ragnar Tørnquist
@ragso.bsky.social
Writer and director of video games you probably haven’t heard of, including Dustborn, Draugen and Dreamfall. (Also, in a previous life, The Longest Journey and The Secret World, etc.) Creative person at @redthreadgames.bsky.social Making hellosunshine.app
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Best In-Engine Cinematic With Giant Robots
Slow is the name of the game here and it works super well to create interest and suspense. I've never seen a giant robot fight like this and it makes me want more.
The "follow me" teases gameplay just enough!
Trailer by @redthreadgames.bsky.social
Slow is the name of the game here and it works super well to create interest and suspense. I've never seen a giant robot fight like this and it makes me want more.
The "follow me" teases gameplay just enough!
Trailer by @redthreadgames.bsky.social
Hello Sunshine — official teaser trailer
YouTube video by Red Thread Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Best In-Engine Cinematic With Giant Robots
Slow is the name of the game here and it works super well to create interest and suspense. I've never seen a giant robot fight like this and it makes me want more.
The "follow me" teases gameplay just enough!
Trailer by @redthreadgames.bsky.social
Slow is the name of the game here and it works super well to create interest and suspense. I've never seen a giant robot fight like this and it makes me want more.
The "follow me" teases gameplay just enough!
Trailer by @redthreadgames.bsky.social
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Merry Christmas from all of us at Red Thread Games 🎄💛
This year turned out better than we dared hope. Seeing the response to Hello Sunshine and the support from our community (yes, you!) has been incredible.
The team is currently on a well-deserved break for the holidays. See you in 2026 ✨
This year turned out better than we dared hope. Seeing the response to Hello Sunshine and the support from our community (yes, you!) has been incredible.
The team is currently on a well-deserved break for the holidays. See you in 2026 ✨
December 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Merry Christmas from all of us at Red Thread Games 🎄💛
This year turned out better than we dared hope. Seeing the response to Hello Sunshine and the support from our community (yes, you!) has been incredible.
The team is currently on a well-deserved break for the holidays. See you in 2026 ✨
This year turned out better than we dared hope. Seeing the response to Hello Sunshine and the support from our community (yes, you!) has been incredible.
The team is currently on a well-deserved break for the holidays. See you in 2026 ✨
I love the new Apple TV ident — or "sonic logo". I don't love the insinuation that CG is "fake", a "shortcut". There's just as much craft, and art, in computer graphics (disregarding genAI) as there is in practical effects; both have their place in visual storytelling.
December 24, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I love the new Apple TV ident — or "sonic logo". I don't love the insinuation that CG is "fake", a "shortcut". There's just as much craft, and art, in computer graphics (disregarding genAI) as there is in practical effects; both have their place in visual storytelling.
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It's over a year old, the devs were proud with what they accomplished, and have since moved on to their next game. And yet, Twitter is still so weird about it to the point they paid the AVGN to insult it.
Anyways, the game is $3 on Steam, and $6 DRM-free on GOG. Buy it and support the devs.
Anyways, the game is $3 on Steam, and $6 DRM-free on GOG. Buy it and support the devs.
“Literally funded by EU tax dollars”.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
December 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It's over a year old, the devs were proud with what they accomplished, and have since moved on to their next game. And yet, Twitter is still so weird about it to the point they paid the AVGN to insult it.
Anyways, the game is $3 on Steam, and $6 DRM-free on GOG. Buy it and support the devs.
Anyways, the game is $3 on Steam, and $6 DRM-free on GOG. Buy it and support the devs.
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The silver lining here is that, in one single post, I got the confirmation that Sandy Petersen hates women, indie games, and he loves the establishment.
“Literally funded by EU tax dollars”.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
December 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The silver lining here is that, in one single post, I got the confirmation that Sandy Petersen hates women, indie games, and he loves the establishment.
This. Arts funding isn’t a “hand-out”. It’s weeks of applications, interviews, budgets, and reporting. It’s hugely labour-intensive, incredibly competitive — and often an essential lifeline for small independent studios.
Petersen is writing in total ignorance
Anyone whos applied for Arts Funding knows its a drawn-out, grueling process; writing grants is an immense amount of labour, usually for a modest reward (which itself feels like a lottery).
they are the furthest thing from a government hand-out
Anyone whos applied for Arts Funding knows its a drawn-out, grueling process; writing grants is an immense amount of labour, usually for a modest reward (which itself feels like a lottery).
they are the furthest thing from a government hand-out
December 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
This. Arts funding isn’t a “hand-out”. It’s weeks of applications, interviews, budgets, and reporting. It’s hugely labour-intensive, incredibly competitive — and often an essential lifeline for small independent studios.
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The fascinating thing about people hating Dustborn is how much it isn’t the game they think it is, not least that the characters are mostly (intentionally) massively flawed people with little interest in overthrowing the system, and major plot points include a failed attempt to live outside it…
“Literally funded by EU tax dollars”.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
December 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The fascinating thing about people hating Dustborn is how much it isn’t the game they think it is, not least that the characters are mostly (intentionally) massively flawed people with little interest in overthrowing the system, and major plot points include a failed attempt to live outside it…
“Literally funded by EU tax dollars”.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
December 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“Literally funded by EU tax dollars”.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
No "dollars" involved, and the EU pre-production arts grant was under 5% of Dustborn’s total budget.
Watching an "industry professional" (ex-iD, Chaosium, Microprose) recycle culture-war rage bait is pretty bleak. This is how disinformation spreads.
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Just a reminder that the best way you can help indies is to leave a review on Steam! The more reviews, the more the Almighty Algorithm pushes the game to other players. This is especially important during the seasonal sales. So with that said…
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December 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Just a reminder that the best way you can help indies is to leave a review on Steam! The more reviews, the more the Almighty Algorithm pushes the game to other players. This is especially important during the seasonal sales. So with that said…
store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1346360/...
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This is such a misunderstanding of why writers, artists, and designers do research to begin with, which is to find something unexpected, not capture the average or find reference for the default.
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
Anyone who supports this is an embarrassment. "Instead of typing it out they'll generate their idea"? Are you insane?
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
Call yourself whatever you want but you aren't creatives, that's for sure.
December 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is such a misunderstanding of why writers, artists, and designers do research to begin with, which is to find something unexpected, not capture the average or find reference for the default.
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
And, as always, the biggest misapprehension: We don’t want to NOT do this part. It’s fun to learn shit
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We just passed 2,000 members on our Discord — four times what it was at the start of the year 😭
We’re incredibly grateful for this community. Thank you so much for supporting us this year!
Join our Discord here: redthreadgames.com/discord
We’re incredibly grateful for this community. Thank you so much for supporting us this year!
Join our Discord here: redthreadgames.com/discord
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
We just passed 2,000 members on our Discord — four times what it was at the start of the year 😭
We’re incredibly grateful for this community. Thank you so much for supporting us this year!
Join our Discord here: redthreadgames.com/discord
We’re incredibly grateful for this community. Thank you so much for supporting us this year!
Join our Discord here: redthreadgames.com/discord
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Steam Replay accidentally exposing that barely anyone is playing new games anymore. Just 14% of total playtime was for 2025 games
Wonder why new studios are dying so frequently
Wonder why new studios are dying so frequently
December 16, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Steam Replay accidentally exposing that barely anyone is playing new games anymore. Just 14% of total playtime was for 2025 games
Wonder why new studios are dying so frequently
Wonder why new studios are dying so frequently
TONIGHT ONE NIGHT ONLY!!
We’re hosting a Hello Sunshine dev stream on Discord! Join the team for a very early look at the game 🌞
Watch here: discord.gg/jz35syz8?eve...
It’s pre-alpha, so everything you see is subject to change (or break 👀), but we’re excited to share how things are going.
Watch here: discord.gg/jz35syz8?eve...
It’s pre-alpha, so everything you see is subject to change (or break 👀), but we’re excited to share how things are going.
December 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
TONIGHT ONE NIGHT ONLY!!
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We’re hosting a Hello Sunshine dev stream on Discord! Join the team for a very early look at the game 🌞
Watch here: discord.gg/jz35syz8?eve...
It’s pre-alpha, so everything you see is subject to change (or break 👀), but we’re excited to share how things are going.
Watch here: discord.gg/jz35syz8?eve...
It’s pre-alpha, so everything you see is subject to change (or break 👀), but we’re excited to share how things are going.
December 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We’re hosting a Hello Sunshine dev stream on Discord! Join the team for a very early look at the game 🌞
Watch here: discord.gg/jz35syz8?eve...
It’s pre-alpha, so everything you see is subject to change (or break 👀), but we’re excited to share how things are going.
Watch here: discord.gg/jz35syz8?eve...
It’s pre-alpha, so everything you see is subject to change (or break 👀), but we’re excited to share how things are going.
They want to turn every female character into a sex doll.
December 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
They want to turn every female character into a sex doll.
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Dear any CEO of a company currently working on an upcoming sci-fi project, you don't need AI as a reference for concept art.
You'll use a lot less energy by searching on my account. You can even ask me. Spaceships, buttons, doors, chairs, kitchens, vehicles, buildings, and even sci-fi walls.🤷♂️
You'll use a lot less energy by searching on my account. You can even ask me. Spaceships, buttons, doors, chairs, kitchens, vehicles, buildings, and even sci-fi walls.🤷♂️
December 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Dear any CEO of a company currently working on an upcoming sci-fi project, you don't need AI as a reference for concept art.
You'll use a lot less energy by searching on my account. You can even ask me. Spaceships, buttons, doors, chairs, kitchens, vehicles, buildings, and even sci-fi walls.🤷♂️
You'll use a lot less energy by searching on my account. You can even ask me. Spaceships, buttons, doors, chairs, kitchens, vehicles, buildings, and even sci-fi walls.🤷♂️
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Also see Massachusetts, which now has more ultra-wealthy residents than when the tax was implemented. Wealthy flight is nonsense: people want to live where they live, and especially want to live where there are good public services.
Wealth taxes aren't some wild, untested idea.
In fact, they already have them in 🇫🇷 France to 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇪🇸 Spain, and 🇨🇭Switzerland.
Here's what we can learn from them.
In fact, they already have them in 🇫🇷 France to 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇪🇸 Spain, and 🇨🇭Switzerland.
Here's what we can learn from them.
December 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Also see Massachusetts, which now has more ultra-wealthy residents than when the tax was implemented. Wealthy flight is nonsense: people want to live where they live, and especially want to live where there are good public services.
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Just when I was about to start skipping battles, they gave me a flashback in this format and a turn-based battle.
How can I say no??? 😂🤣
#Dustborn
How can I say no??? 😂🤣
#Dustborn
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Just when I was about to start skipping battles, they gave me a flashback in this format and a turn-based battle.
How can I say no??? 😂🤣
#Dustborn
How can I say no??? 😂🤣
#Dustborn
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Dustborn is a narrative-driven road trip game with real-time dialogue choices, skippable combat, rhythm mini-games, and a focus on character relationships and worldbuilding.
🏆 74% of 295 reviews
▶️ See it on Steam ($29.99)
#steam #pcgaming #gaming #steamgame
🏆 74% of 295 reviews
▶️ See it on Steam ($29.99)
#steam #pcgaming #gaming #steamgame
December 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Dustborn is a narrative-driven road trip game with real-time dialogue choices, skippable combat, rhythm mini-games, and a focus on character relationships and worldbuilding.
🏆 74% of 295 reviews
▶️ See it on Steam ($29.99)
#steam #pcgaming #gaming #steamgame
🏆 74% of 295 reviews
▶️ See it on Steam ($29.99)
#steam #pcgaming #gaming #steamgame
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“I miss blockbuster video” the library has every dvd totally untouched and I never see you there
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
“I miss blockbuster video” the library has every dvd totally untouched and I never see you there
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Støtt Redd Barna og Gamingaksjonen med 699 kr eller mer og få med deg en kjempepakke med norske spill!
Among the Sleep, Draugen, Dustborn, Embracelet, Helheim Hassle, The Holy Gosh Darn, Mosaic, My Child Lebensborn, Mørkredd, Overvåkerne, Owlboy og Skogdal!
Gi din støtte her: spleis.no/ga
Among the Sleep, Draugen, Dustborn, Embracelet, Helheim Hassle, The Holy Gosh Darn, Mosaic, My Child Lebensborn, Mørkredd, Overvåkerne, Owlboy og Skogdal!
Gi din støtte her: spleis.no/ga
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Støtt Redd Barna og Gamingaksjonen med 699 kr eller mer og få med deg en kjempepakke med norske spill!
Among the Sleep, Draugen, Dustborn, Embracelet, Helheim Hassle, The Holy Gosh Darn, Mosaic, My Child Lebensborn, Mørkredd, Overvåkerne, Owlboy og Skogdal!
Gi din støtte her: spleis.no/ga
Among the Sleep, Draugen, Dustborn, Embracelet, Helheim Hassle, The Holy Gosh Darn, Mosaic, My Child Lebensborn, Mørkredd, Overvåkerne, Owlboy og Skogdal!
Gi din støtte her: spleis.no/ga
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Misset du The Game Awards i natt? Null stress! Vi går gjennom alle høydepunktene og viser de gøyeste trailerne sammen med @ragso.bsky.social fra klokka 09 på twitch.tv/levelupnor
Men denne tror jeg det blir litt tidlig på dagen å vise – Divinity fra @larianstudios.com 🫨 youtu.be/VxzyVeAG00w?...
Men denne tror jeg det blir litt tidlig på dagen å vise – Divinity fra @larianstudios.com 🫨 youtu.be/VxzyVeAG00w?...
Divinity - Cinematic Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Larian Studios
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Misset du The Game Awards i natt? Null stress! Vi går gjennom alle høydepunktene og viser de gøyeste trailerne sammen med @ragso.bsky.social fra klokka 09 på twitch.tv/levelupnor
Men denne tror jeg det blir litt tidlig på dagen å vise – Divinity fra @larianstudios.com 🫨 youtu.be/VxzyVeAG00w?...
Men denne tror jeg det blir litt tidlig på dagen å vise – Divinity fra @larianstudios.com 🫨 youtu.be/VxzyVeAG00w?...
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Valve has now rejected my complaint, confirming that "I don't like muslims" is a valid reason to leave a negative review on a game on Steam
This is where we're at now.
This is where we're at now.
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Valve has now rejected my complaint, confirming that "I don't like muslims" is a valid reason to leave a negative review on a game on Steam
This is where we're at now.
This is where we're at now.
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Spent! Vi går live fra 17:00 i morgen med tidenes lineup – og vi gir oss ikke før 30 timer senere. Still opp for Redd Barna på twitch.tv/levelupnor
December 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Spent! Vi går live fra 17:00 i morgen med tidenes lineup – og vi gir oss ikke før 30 timer senere. Still opp for Redd Barna på twitch.tv/levelupnor
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Hello Sunshine Beta Sign Up - a sci-fi survival mystery adventure where you follow a towering mechanical guardian across a deadly sun-scorched wasteland! www.alphabetagamer.com/hello-sunshi...
by #gamedev Red Thread Games #indiedev #indiegames #gaming
by #gamedev Red Thread Games #indiedev #indiegames #gaming
December 8, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Hello Sunshine Beta Sign Up - a sci-fi survival mystery adventure where you follow a towering mechanical guardian across a deadly sun-scorched wasteland! www.alphabetagamer.com/hello-sunshi...
by #gamedev Red Thread Games #indiedev #indiegames #gaming
by #gamedev Red Thread Games #indiedev #indiegames #gaming