Stefan Sain Lopuszanski ➡️ PAX Unplugged
@stexe.bsky.social
Game Director / Designer at Hintersight Studios. Working on physical-digital hybrid board games and tabletop games.
Our first game is a hybrid take on the auto-battler genre.
Our first game is a hybrid take on the auto-battler genre.
@beyondthegrove.bsky.social : Tried your game out. Pretty fun. Feels a bit heavy on the meta progression though. I also ran into a bug where my units stopped spawning, unless that's intentional. Anyway, looking forward to the full release. Reminds me of Golems from WC3.
November 6, 2025 at 2:37 AM
@beyondthegrove.bsky.social : Tried your game out. Pretty fun. Feels a bit heavy on the meta progression though. I also ran into a bug where my units stopped spawning, unless that's intentional. Anyway, looking forward to the full release. Reminds me of Golems from WC3.
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Reserved tables for Unpub at PAX Unplugged are now on sale!
unpub.org/paxunplugged
unpub.org/paxunplugged
August 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Reserved tables for Unpub at PAX Unplugged are now on sale!
unpub.org/paxunplugged
unpub.org/paxunplugged
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(1/2) 🧵 Mortdog Dev Podcast Update #TFT >>>
AUG 19 - Until further notice, there will be no more Walk the Dog episodes.
I do want to say that anyone who watched even a single episode, I appreciate the hell out of you. This felt like the best way for me
AUG 19 - Until further notice, there will be no more Walk the Dog episodes.
I do want to say that anyone who watched even a single episode, I appreciate the hell out of you. This felt like the best way for me
August 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
(1/2) 🧵 Mortdog Dev Podcast Update #TFT >>>
AUG 19 - Until further notice, there will be no more Walk the Dog episodes.
I do want to say that anyone who watched even a single episode, I appreciate the hell out of you. This felt like the best way for me
AUG 19 - Until further notice, there will be no more Walk the Dog episodes.
I do want to say that anyone who watched even a single episode, I appreciate the hell out of you. This felt like the best way for me
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This is an insane thing to write about game development. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/a...
July 29, 2025 at 2:10 AM
This is an insane thing to write about game development. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/a...
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A lot of people come into the games industry and pretty soon develop a cynical attitude that the industry is largely run by business guys who don't know a thing about video games. It's only after a few years and some seniority that you realize that those guys don't know shit about business either.
July 16, 2025 at 10:23 PM
A lot of people come into the games industry and pretty soon develop a cynical attitude that the industry is largely run by business guys who don't know a thing about video games. It's only after a few years and some seniority that you realize that those guys don't know shit about business either.
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Funny how you just need to break some angles to turn kitchen environment into a spaceship.
June 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Funny how you just need to break some angles to turn kitchen environment into a spaceship.
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The No Kings protest was massive! Historic turnout across the country. Shoutout to all the cities and towns that showed up in force:
June 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The No Kings protest was massive! Historic turnout across the country. Shoutout to all the cities and towns that showed up in force:
@charliebrooker.bsky.social : Is there any chance you can get @netflix.com to release Bandersnatch somehow? Online only, a freebie to entice Netflix viewers, or even to just archive it? It is very close to my heart being a game dev named Stefan also struggling with mental health issues. Thanks. <3
June 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
@charliebrooker.bsky.social : Is there any chance you can get @netflix.com to release Bandersnatch somehow? Online only, a freebie to entice Netflix viewers, or even to just archive it? It is very close to my heart being a game dev named Stefan also struggling with mental health issues. Thanks. <3
Netflix removed Bandersnatch, an interactive Black Mirror show about a game designer named Stefan who struggles with mental health issues (hits close to home).
I canceled my ~13 year @netflix.com subscription because of it. Removing media, especially ones where you own the IP, is not okay.
I canceled my ~13 year @netflix.com subscription because of it. Removing media, especially ones where you own the IP, is not okay.
Netflix is removing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
Netflix is removing Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
At least Netflix offers other games to play.
buff.ly
May 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Netflix removed Bandersnatch, an interactive Black Mirror show about a game designer named Stefan who struggles with mental health issues (hits close to home).
I canceled my ~13 year @netflix.com subscription because of it. Removing media, especially ones where you own the IP, is not okay.
I canceled my ~13 year @netflix.com subscription because of it. Removing media, especially ones where you own the IP, is not okay.
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In yesterday's episode we included a review of Dungeon Crawl Classics. It has since come to our attention that Goodman Games is supporting a publisher that has repeatedly expressed hate. We oppose this decision and withdraw any recommendations for DCC. Please do not support GG or Judges Guild.
Goodman Games seem to be knowingly working with fascists again. They said they wouldn't work with Bledsaw back in 2020 when it bacame impossible to ignore the politics he expouses, then started working on this licenced product on the quiet 3yrs ago.
batintheattic.blogspot.com/2020/02/conc...
batintheattic.blogspot.com/2020/02/conc...
May 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In yesterday's episode we included a review of Dungeon Crawl Classics. It has since come to our attention that Goodman Games is supporting a publisher that has repeatedly expressed hate. We oppose this decision and withdraw any recommendations for DCC. Please do not support GG or Judges Guild.
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The Road to Summerfall - Part 3
I haven't talked a lot about the two years I spent at Beamdog (between 2016 and 2018) mainly because, well, ultimately nothing came of it. I worked on two projects, both of which ended up cancelled. Still, I think the time I spent there was ultimately worthwhile.
I haven't talked a lot about the two years I spent at Beamdog (between 2016 and 2018) mainly because, well, ultimately nothing came of it. I worked on two projects, both of which ended up cancelled. Still, I think the time I spent there was ultimately worthwhile.
April 15, 2025 at 1:48 AM
The Road to Summerfall - Part 3
I haven't talked a lot about the two years I spent at Beamdog (between 2016 and 2018) mainly because, well, ultimately nothing came of it. I worked on two projects, both of which ended up cancelled. Still, I think the time I spent there was ultimately worthwhile.
I haven't talked a lot about the two years I spent at Beamdog (between 2016 and 2018) mainly because, well, ultimately nothing came of it. I worked on two projects, both of which ended up cancelled. Still, I think the time I spent there was ultimately worthwhile.
Awesome! I remember campaigning for Bernie all day on my birthday exactly 9 years ago today. What only could have been...
April 16, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Awesome! I remember campaigning for Bernie all day on my birthday exactly 9 years ago today. What only could have been...
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Catch my goofy ass card game in the new season of Black Mirror
April 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Catch my goofy ass card game in the new season of Black Mirror
I've made the difficult decision to cancel my GDC 2025 plans. Due to family health concerns, I'd rather be at home now than add even more stress.
I'll be at GDC 2026 w/ our game ready to be shown, and hopefully will even be presenting a hybrid tabletop games panel.
I'll be at GDC 2026 w/ our game ready to be shown, and hopefully will even be presenting a hybrid tabletop games panel.
March 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I've made the difficult decision to cancel my GDC 2025 plans. Due to family health concerns, I'd rather be at home now than add even more stress.
I'll be at GDC 2026 w/ our game ready to be shown, and hopefully will even be presenting a hybrid tabletop games panel.
I'll be at GDC 2026 w/ our game ready to be shown, and hopefully will even be presenting a hybrid tabletop games panel.
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I've had parts of this written down for a while - but I thought it was about time to document the detailed version of what happened during Balatro development
localthunk.com/blog/balatro...
localthunk.com/blog/balatro...
The Balatro Timeline — LocalThunk
It’s been approximately 3 years since I began work on Balatro - and in that time I have personally documented almost nothing about the journey. This is something that has bothered me since the game la...
localthunk.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I've had parts of this written down for a while - but I thought it was about time to document the detailed version of what happened during Balatro development
localthunk.com/blog/balatro...
localthunk.com/blog/balatro...
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Balatro predicted an egg that gets more expensive forever, and nobody listened
February 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Balatro predicted an egg that gets more expensive forever, and nobody listened
First GAMA Expo is in the books. Was a lot of fun and definitely interested in coming back next year!
February 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
First GAMA Expo is in the books. Was a lot of fun and definitely interested in coming back next year!
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No, YOU stop doomscrolling, Eric! —WEM
February 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
No, YOU stop doomscrolling, Eric! —WEM
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Unpub is going to running playtests at GDC for the first time ever! We're trying to ramp up the board game content, so really appreciate @unpub.bsky.social stepping up and helping out! If you're going to GDC and have a game you'd like to test, you can sign up here:
www.unpub.org/upcoming-eve...
www.unpub.org/upcoming-eve...
Unpub @ GDC Nights 2025 — Unpub: The Unpublished Games Network
Unpub & Game Developers Conference (GDC) have teamed up to offer tabletop designers a playtesting opportunity as part of the GDC Nights 2025 experience. A GDC 2025 badge is required to parti...
www.unpub.org
February 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Unpub is going to running playtests at GDC for the first time ever! We're trying to ramp up the board game content, so really appreciate @unpub.bsky.social stepping up and helping out! If you're going to GDC and have a game you'd like to test, you can sign up here:
www.unpub.org/upcoming-eve...
www.unpub.org/upcoming-eve...
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On my bad days I unironically wish I did not study political science
On my worst days I unironically wish I was stupid and could live out this hellscape in ignorant bliss
I’m angry and tired but not exhausted. And I do not submit.
Solidarity out there, my friends.
On my worst days I unironically wish I was stupid and could live out this hellscape in ignorant bliss
I’m angry and tired but not exhausted. And I do not submit.
Solidarity out there, my friends.
February 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
On my bad days I unironically wish I did not study political science
On my worst days I unironically wish I was stupid and could live out this hellscape in ignorant bliss
I’m angry and tired but not exhausted. And I do not submit.
Solidarity out there, my friends.
On my worst days I unironically wish I was stupid and could live out this hellscape in ignorant bliss
I’m angry and tired but not exhausted. And I do not submit.
Solidarity out there, my friends.
We Are Living in Unprecedented Times
YouTube video by Bernie Sanders
youtu.be
February 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Hintersight Studios is 5 years old today!
In celebration we're pleased to announce the name of our hybrid tabletop auto-battler game. Project "AUTO-COMBAT" is now:
𝐎𝐓𝐔𝐀: 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬
For updates/playtest info check out: hintersight.com
In celebration we're pleased to announce the name of our hybrid tabletop auto-battler game. Project "AUTO-COMBAT" is now:
𝐎𝐓𝐔𝐀: 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬
For updates/playtest info check out: hintersight.com
January 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Hintersight Studios is 5 years old today!
In celebration we're pleased to announce the name of our hybrid tabletop auto-battler game. Project "AUTO-COMBAT" is now:
𝐎𝐓𝐔𝐀: 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬
For updates/playtest info check out: hintersight.com
In celebration we're pleased to announce the name of our hybrid tabletop auto-battler game. Project "AUTO-COMBAT" is now:
𝐎𝐓𝐔𝐀: 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬
For updates/playtest info check out: hintersight.com
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@tomlehmann.bsky.social is the hero we all need.
January 13, 2025 at 4:53 AM
@tomlehmann.bsky.social is the hero we all need.
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Talked with PEGI and they do not see anything wrong Balatro being rated 18+, nor with EA sports FC (and similar games) having a 3+ rating
Blaming EU laws, blaming storefronts, waiting for the future. Sitting on their hands
I thought some good might come of this, this sucks
Blaming EU laws, blaming storefronts, waiting for the future. Sitting on their hands
I thought some good might come of this, this sucks
December 18, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Talked with PEGI and they do not see anything wrong Balatro being rated 18+, nor with EA sports FC (and similar games) having a 3+ rating
Blaming EU laws, blaming storefronts, waiting for the future. Sitting on their hands
I thought some good might come of this, this sucks
Blaming EU laws, blaming storefronts, waiting for the future. Sitting on their hands
I thought some good might come of this, this sucks
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The leaked prerender scene featuring a trans story line that Disney/Pixar removed from their new show Win or Lose.
(sped up a bit to meet the upload limit)
(sped up a bit to meet the upload limit)
December 18, 2024 at 12:29 AM
The leaked prerender scene featuring a trans story line that Disney/Pixar removed from their new show Win or Lose.
(sped up a bit to meet the upload limit)
(sped up a bit to meet the upload limit)