Abebe Tinari
@tinari.bsky.social
Game designer / director based in Helsinki.
ゲームデザイナー／ディレクター
Lead Game Designer at Housemarque. Currently working on SAROS.
Director of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.
「ベヨネッタオリジンズ: セレッサと迷子の悪魔」のディレクターを務めました。
ゲームデザイナー／ディレクター
Lead Game Designer at Housemarque. Currently working on SAROS.
Director of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.
「ベヨネッタオリジンズ: セレッサと迷子の悪魔」のディレクターを務めました。
My top 10 list for 2025 has come to a close. Thanks for reading!
2025 was one of the most difficult years of my life. For the 2nd time in my life I moved to a new continent and started learning a new language. I am finally starting to get my bearings, and I‘m excited for everything 2026 will bring!
2025 was one of the most difficult years of my life. For the 2nd time in my life I moved to a new continent and started learning a new language. I am finally starting to get my bearings, and I‘m excited for everything 2026 will bring!
I’d like to count down the rest of 2025 with some quick thoughts on my top 10 games that released this calendar year (I know, unprecedented!)
Starting today I’ll post two games a day until the 31st.
Starting with…
Starting today I’ll post two games a day until the 31st.
Starting with…
December 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My top 10 list for 2025 has come to a close. Thanks for reading!
2025 was one of the most difficult years of my life. For the 2nd time in my life I moved to a new continent and started learning a new language. I am finally starting to get my bearings, and I‘m excited for everything 2026 will bring!
2025 was one of the most difficult years of my life. For the 2nd time in my life I moved to a new continent and started learning a new language. I am finally starting to get my bearings, and I‘m excited for everything 2026 will bring!
I’d like to count down the rest of 2025 with some quick thoughts on my top 10 games that released this calendar year (I know, unprecedented!)
Starting today I’ll post two games a day until the 31st.
Starting with…
Starting today I’ll post two games a day until the 31st.
Starting with…
December 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I’d like to count down the rest of 2025 with some quick thoughts on my top 10 games that released this calendar year (I know, unprecedented!)
Starting today I’ll post two games a day until the 31st.
Starting with…
Starting today I’ll post two games a day until the 31st.
Starting with…
I never thought I’d see it happen!!
A true Christmas miracle
ᒄ₍⁽ˆ⁰ˆ⁾₎ᒃ♪♬
If I can’t make this take over the Housemarque office, I’ve failed as a person and a gamer.
A true Christmas miracle
ᒄ₍⁽ˆ⁰ˆ⁾₎ᒃ♪♬
If I can’t make this take over the Housemarque office, I’ve failed as a person and a gamer.
In advance of tomorrow's big announcement, Hamster are only issuing little known, barely wanted oddity THE OUTFOXIES this week. This is not a drill
The Dweeb is back in action
game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20...
The Dweeb is back in action
game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/20...
December 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I never thought I’d see it happen!!
A true Christmas miracle
ᒄ₍⁽ˆ⁰ˆ⁾₎ᒃ♪♬
If I can’t make this take over the Housemarque office, I’ve failed as a person and a gamer.
A true Christmas miracle
ᒄ₍⁽ˆ⁰ˆ⁾₎ᒃ♪♬
If I can’t make this take over the Housemarque office, I’ve failed as a person and a gamer.
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One of my really irritating professional opinions is I think you should never refer to anything you make as "content" or yourself as a "content creator." Be more specific about exactly what it is that you do. Me? I'm a writer. And I don't write "content"!
the term "content creator" served it's purpose very well. conditioning people into seeing everyone as anyone and everything as anything, mostly among the ruling class who found it most convenient for their pockets. in that sense, generating slop is the final result of content creation
the enthusiasm for generative AI would not have been possible without prior decades of capitalist conditioning to view works of art as products, rather than acts of culture and shared human life
December 15, 2025 at 7:08 PM
One of my really irritating professional opinions is I think you should never refer to anything you make as "content" or yourself as a "content creator." Be more specific about exactly what it is that you do. Me? I'm a writer. And I don't write "content"!
Reposted by Abebe Tinari
Saros up for preorder on Amazon ($69.99) buff.ly/Sr4hLfy
Walmart buff.ly/6zUAXRN
Best Buy buff.ly/DR3aha0
GameStop buff.ly/DioqbLi
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PNP buff.ly/sxV280J #ad
Walmart buff.ly/6zUAXRN
Best Buy buff.ly/DR3aha0
GameStop buff.ly/DioqbLi
VGP buff.ly/Rh2DGGO
PNP buff.ly/sxV280J #ad
December 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Saros up for preorder on Amazon ($69.99) buff.ly/Sr4hLfy
Walmart buff.ly/6zUAXRN
Best Buy buff.ly/DR3aha0
GameStop buff.ly/DioqbLi
VGP buff.ly/Rh2DGGO
PNP buff.ly/sxV280J #ad
Walmart buff.ly/6zUAXRN
Best Buy buff.ly/DR3aha0
GameStop buff.ly/DioqbLi
VGP buff.ly/Rh2DGGO
PNP buff.ly/sxV280J #ad
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Like every year, many people (myself included) are baffled by some of the nominees for the Game Awards.
What I find strange is that discussions often fixate on semantics (e.g. what is an ‘indie game’) I think it is better to start with the question “why is this a separate category to begin with?”
What I find strange is that discussions often fixate on semantics (e.g. what is an ‘indie game’) I think it is better to start with the question “why is this a separate category to begin with?”
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Like every year, many people (myself included) are baffled by some of the nominees for the Game Awards.
What I find strange is that discussions often fixate on semantics (e.g. what is an ‘indie game’) I think it is better to start with the question “why is this a separate category to begin with?”
What I find strange is that discussions often fixate on semantics (e.g. what is an ‘indie game’) I think it is better to start with the question “why is this a separate category to begin with?”
Well…maybe just one more
I can’t believe I’m playing a new Lumines. I don’t know how this series has managed to survive for going on 2 decades, and how each entry continues to feel fresh, but boy am I happy it does
(Debated which platform to get it on for a long time, but portable just felt right)
I can’t believe I’m playing a new Lumines. I don’t know how this series has managed to survive for going on 2 decades, and how each entry continues to feel fresh, but boy am I happy it does
(Debated which platform to get it on for a long time, but portable just felt right)
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Well…maybe just one more
I can’t believe I’m playing a new Lumines. I don’t know how this series has managed to survive for going on 2 decades, and how each entry continues to feel fresh, but boy am I happy it does
(Debated which platform to get it on for a long time, but portable just felt right)
I can’t believe I’m playing a new Lumines. I don’t know how this series has managed to survive for going on 2 decades, and how each entry continues to feel fresh, but boy am I happy it does
(Debated which platform to get it on for a long time, but portable just felt right)
Okay, I may not have time to play it right now, but I learned that the localization for this one was done by @84play.bsky.social , so I had to show my support!
November 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Okay, I may not have time to play it right now, but I learned that the localization for this one was done by @84play.bsky.social , so I had to show my support!
Bought one more…to be fair, these are both games I already own several times over, so they don’t really count, right…?
November 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Bought one more…to be fair, these are both games I already own several times over, so they don’t really count, right…?
If anyone is curious about what I’ve been working on lately, I make a brief appearance in this recent blog talking about the enemies in SAROS!
Check it out for the game info, or just to see some stylish hats.
housemarque.com/news/2025/11...
Check it out for the game info, or just to see some stylish hats.
housemarque.com/news/2025/11...
Inside the Making of SAROS: Trailer Reactions direct from Housemarque — Housemarque
SAROS marks the next evolution of Housemarque’s trademark style, blending precision combat, surreal worlds, and cutting-edge technology. In a recent “trailer reactions” filming session, the team share...
housemarque.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
If anyone is curious about what I’ve been working on lately, I make a brief appearance in this recent blog talking about the enemies in SAROS!
Check it out for the game info, or just to see some stylish hats.
housemarque.com/news/2025/11...
Check it out for the game info, or just to see some stylish hats.
housemarque.com/news/2025/11...
Okay, maybe just one more…
It’s not every day we get a brand new Katamari game, and the soundtrack this time seems to be on point.
It’s not every day we get a brand new Katamari game, and the soundtrack this time seems to be on point.
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Okay, maybe just one more…
It’s not every day we get a brand new Katamari game, and the soundtrack this time seems to be on point.
It’s not every day we get a brand new Katamari game, and the soundtrack this time seems to be on point.
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TWO WEEKS UNTIL DEMONSCHOOL
November 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
TWO WEEKS UNTIL DEMONSCHOOL
With the amount my backlog has grown over the last couple weeks, buying more games at this point can only be described as fiscally irresponsible, but there are some games for which you just need to be there Day 1.
Just played through the start and saw a lot of familiar names in the opening credits!
Just played through the start and saw a lot of familiar names in the opening credits!
October 21, 2025 at 2:12 AM
With the amount my backlog has grown over the last couple weeks, buying more games at this point can only be described as fiscally irresponsible, but there are some games for which you just need to be there Day 1.
Just played through the start and saw a lot of familiar names in the opening credits!
Just played through the start and saw a lot of familiar names in the opening credits!
Keeper is quite the looker.
Might not come across fully in a photo, but it is definitely a showpiece for and good HDR display.
Might not come across fully in a photo, but it is definitely a showpiece for and good HDR display.
October 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Keeper is quite the looker.
Might not come across fully in a photo, but it is definitely a showpiece for and good HDR display.
Might not come across fully in a photo, but it is definitely a showpiece for and good HDR display.
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WHEN THERE’S TREASURE BEHIND THE WATERFALL: Oh wow. Yes, very clever! Waterfall treasure! No one’s ever done that before. Lazy jackass
WHEN THERE’S NO TREASURE BEHIND THE WATERFALL: Wow. Too stuck-up to put treasure there huh? Too much of a fucking ICONOCLAST for that? Piece of shit. FUCK you
WHEN THERE’S NO TREASURE BEHIND THE WATERFALL: Wow. Too stuck-up to put treasure there huh? Too much of a fucking ICONOCLAST for that? Piece of shit. FUCK you
October 15, 2025 at 1:04 AM
WHEN THERE’S TREASURE BEHIND THE WATERFALL: Oh wow. Yes, very clever! Waterfall treasure! No one’s ever done that before. Lazy jackass
WHEN THERE’S NO TREASURE BEHIND THE WATERFALL: Wow. Too stuck-up to put treasure there huh? Too much of a fucking ICONOCLAST for that? Piece of shit. FUCK you
WHEN THERE’S NO TREASURE BEHIND THE WATERFALL: Wow. Too stuck-up to put treasure there huh? Too much of a fucking ICONOCLAST for that? Piece of shit. FUCK you
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In addition to celebrating the gameplay reveal trailer, we’re also celebrating the PlayStation 30th anniversary at the Housemarque offices
September 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In addition to celebrating the gameplay reveal trailer, we’re also celebrating the PlayStation 30th anniversary at the Housemarque offices
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Revealed in State of Play: Saros launches March 20, 2026 on PS5.
Housemarque details its upcoming sci-fi shooter and an extended first look at gameplay: play.st/4mEue97
Housemarque details its upcoming sci-fi shooter and an extended first look at gameplay: play.st/4mEue97
September 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Revealed in State of Play: Saros launches March 20, 2026 on PS5.
Housemarque details its upcoming sci-fi shooter and an extended first look at gameplay: play.st/4mEue97
Housemarque details its upcoming sci-fi shooter and an extended first look at gameplay: play.st/4mEue97
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A new State of Play airs September 24.
Tune in for 35+ minutes of reveals and news from PlayStation Studios and developers around the world: play.st/4mtkL4c
Tune in for 35+ minutes of reveals and news from PlayStation Studios and developers around the world: play.st/4mtkL4c
September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A new State of Play airs September 24.
Tune in for 35+ minutes of reveals and news from PlayStation Studios and developers around the world: play.st/4mtkL4c
Tune in for 35+ minutes of reveals and news from PlayStation Studios and developers around the world: play.st/4mtkL4c
Preordered FFT on steam because I want to play with the new UI and VO but with the original sprite art, and PC is on the only platform where this might be possible (with mods, I mean.)
September 22, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Preordered FFT on steam because I want to play with the new UI and VO but with the original sprite art, and PC is on the only platform where this might be possible (with mods, I mean.)
It’s been raining a lot recently, and my son has discovered the joy of puddles. The other day on the way to the park we got sidetracked, and he spent almost 20 minutes just splashing around in this giant one.
One of my favourite things about being a parent is remembering the joy of simple play.
One of my favourite things about being a parent is remembering the joy of simple play.
September 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
It’s been raining a lot recently, and my son has discovered the joy of puddles. The other day on the way to the park we got sidetracked, and he spent almost 20 minutes just splashing around in this giant one.
One of my favourite things about being a parent is remembering the joy of simple play.
One of my favourite things about being a parent is remembering the joy of simple play.
#RandomGameSaturday
I am happy that FROM found a successful niche, but I do miss the various weird experimental games they used to put out.
E.g Onore no Shinzuru Michi wo Yuke, a Cursor 10-like puzzle game where you ‘record’ runs through a maze, then collaborate with your past self to proceed.
I am happy that FROM found a successful niche, but I do miss the various weird experimental games they used to put out.
E.g Onore no Shinzuru Michi wo Yuke, a Cursor 10-like puzzle game where you ‘record’ runs through a maze, then collaborate with your past self to proceed.
September 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
#RandomGameSaturday
I am happy that FROM found a successful niche, but I do miss the various weird experimental games they used to put out.
E.g Onore no Shinzuru Michi wo Yuke, a Cursor 10-like puzzle game where you ‘record’ runs through a maze, then collaborate with your past self to proceed.
I am happy that FROM found a successful niche, but I do miss the various weird experimental games they used to put out.
E.g Onore no Shinzuru Michi wo Yuke, a Cursor 10-like puzzle game where you ‘record’ runs through a maze, then collaborate with your past self to proceed.
I got a new Samsung monitor at work and it is boggling my mind how bad the UX is. Every day is a new layer of UI hell.
There are no fewer than 4 distinct menu systems, each with a different visual style and method of interface. Some scroll vertically, some horizontally. Chaos.
There are no fewer than 4 distinct menu systems, each with a different visual style and method of interface. Some scroll vertically, some horizontally. Chaos.
August 30, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I got a new Samsung monitor at work and it is boggling my mind how bad the UX is. Every day is a new layer of UI hell.
There are no fewer than 4 distinct menu systems, each with a different visual style and method of interface. Some scroll vertically, some horizontally. Chaos.
There are no fewer than 4 distinct menu systems, each with a different visual style and method of interface. Some scroll vertically, some horizontally. Chaos.
Dang, I’m really bummed I missed the switch port of brandish for the PC-98.
(it was removed from sale yesterday, presumably because it included a version of MS-DOS).
I hope they can sort out the issue and get it back on sale.
(it was removed from sale yesterday, presumably because it included a version of MS-DOS).
I hope they can sort out the issue and get it back on sale.
August 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Dang, I’m really bummed I missed the switch port of brandish for the PC-98.
(it was removed from sale yesterday, presumably because it included a version of MS-DOS).
I hope they can sort out the issue and get it back on sale.
(it was removed from sale yesterday, presumably because it included a version of MS-DOS).
I hope they can sort out the issue and get it back on sale.
Reposted by Abebe Tinari
Guy Savage nightmare game confirmed for Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater, developed by PlatinumGames.
"returns in a fully reimagined version that captures the essence of the original while providing a fresh new look"
"returns in a fully reimagined version that captures the essence of the original while providing a fresh new look"
August 22, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Guy Savage nightmare game confirmed for Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater, developed by PlatinumGames.
"returns in a fully reimagined version that captures the essence of the original while providing a fresh new look"
"returns in a fully reimagined version that captures the essence of the original while providing a fresh new look"