Alain Bellemare
@alainb.bsky.social
Game Dev | Senior Programmer
• Working on www.Scaravan66.com
• Marvel’s Deadpool VR
• Dwarrows
• Psychonauts 2
• Horizon (4X)
• Cel Damage HD (Switch)
Co-founder & Technical Lead
Lithic Entertainment Inc.
https://www.lithicentertainment.com
• Working on www.Scaravan66.com
• Marvel’s Deadpool VR
• Dwarrows
• Psychonauts 2
• Horizon (4X)
• Cel Damage HD (Switch)
Co-founder & Technical Lead
Lithic Entertainment Inc.
https://www.lithicentertainment.com
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Alain Bellemare
@alainb.bsky.social
· Nov 11
And here be our new trailer for our new Car Combat Roguelike Scaravan 66! 🎮
youtu.be/xT4nKEVR63c
#indiegame #indiedev #gaming #gamedev
youtu.be/xT4nKEVR63c
#indiegame #indiedev #gaming #gamedev
Scaravan 66 Announcement Trailer
YouTube video by Lithic Entertainment
youtu.be
Our game :)
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Keeper's morphs are authored as scene-graph or more specifically as a scene-tree, which is evaluated bottom-up. I wrote a “compiler” which turns the tree into a command list which can be executed on the GPU. The compiler does a fair amount of optimization (e.g. dead branch pruning) to minimize cost.
November 18, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Keeper's morphs are authored as scene-graph or more specifically as a scene-tree, which is evaluated bottom-up. I wrote a “compiler” which turns the tree into a command list which can be executed on the GPU. The compiler does a fair amount of optimization (e.g. dead branch pruning) to minimize cost.
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I genuinely believe that Keeper is one of the game's industry most excellent and exciting achievements of the decade. A seemingly un-pitchable game that stands strong on its core tenets of emotional connection and teaching the player to let go of preconceived game notions. I thoroughly enjoyed it
November 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I genuinely believe that Keeper is one of the game's industry most excellent and exciting achievements of the decade. A seemingly un-pitchable game that stands strong on its core tenets of emotional connection and teaching the player to let go of preconceived game notions. I thoroughly enjoyed it
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Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
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what would mister rogers do?
get enraged
seriously. his word choice. he gave us permission, said it's healthy:
get enraged
seriously. his word choice. he gave us permission, said it's healthy:
May 1, 2024 at 3:19 AM
what would mister rogers do?
get enraged
seriously. his word choice. he gave us permission, said it's healthy:
get enraged
seriously. his word choice. he gave us permission, said it's healthy:
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Hey folks, haven't been very active here of late, but for good reasons!
I've been using all of my free time to focus on my game and get it to a stage where I could showcase it.
Here's an updated teaser, playable demo very soon!
#indiegame #pixelart #gamedev #ドット絵
I've been using all of my free time to focus on my game and get it to a stage where I could showcase it.
Here's an updated teaser, playable demo very soon!
#indiegame #pixelart #gamedev #ドット絵
October 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Hey folks, haven't been very active here of late, but for good reasons!
I've been using all of my free time to focus on my game and get it to a stage where I could showcase it.
Here's an updated teaser, playable demo very soon!
#indiegame #pixelart #gamedev #ドット絵
I've been using all of my free time to focus on my game and get it to a stage where I could showcase it.
Here's an updated teaser, playable demo very soon!
#indiegame #pixelart #gamedev #ドット絵
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Really weird to see people try to portray Bluesky as a radical website when you’ll scroll past about 10 straight posts about how great spaghetti is
September 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Really weird to see people try to portray Bluesky as a radical website when you’ll scroll past about 10 straight posts about how great spaghetti is
Come for the hashtags, stay for the fancy Scaravan 66 clips.
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#indiegames #indiegame #roguelite #gamedev #carcombat #gaming #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper #indiegamedeveloper
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#indiegames #indiegame #roguelite #gamedev #carcombat #gaming #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper #indiegamedeveloper
August 31, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Come for the hashtags, stay for the fancy Scaravan 66 clips.
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#indiegames #indiegame #roguelite #gamedev #carcombat #gaming #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper #indiegamedeveloper
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#indiegames #indiegame #roguelite #gamedev #carcombat #gaming #indiegamedev #gamedeveloper #indiegamedeveloper
Reworked the Burning Rubber upgrade from Scoville 🔥 in the latest demo update. It's much more useful now and feels a lot better.
I'm considering making it feel heavier with some screenshake or something?
#Scaravan66 #GamingCommunity #IndieGames
I'm considering making it feel heavier with some screenshake or something?
#Scaravan66 #GamingCommunity #IndieGames
August 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Reworked the Burning Rubber upgrade from Scoville 🔥 in the latest demo update. It's much more useful now and feels a lot better.
I'm considering making it feel heavier with some screenshake or something?
#Scaravan66 #GamingCommunity #IndieGames
I'm considering making it feel heavier with some screenshake or something?
#Scaravan66 #GamingCommunity #IndieGames
New Scaravan Demo Update available!
This update focuses on reworking the aiming systems, adding crunchiness to player weapons, and overall re-balancing upgrades/weapons/enemies.
Read the devlog on Steam (it's got moving pictures!): store.steampowered.com/news/app/323...
#indiegame #indiedev
This update focuses on reworking the aiming systems, adding crunchiness to player weapons, and overall re-balancing upgrades/weapons/enemies.
Read the devlog on Steam (it's got moving pictures!): store.steampowered.com/news/app/323...
#indiegame #indiedev
Scaravan 66 - Burnouts & Buffs. This Update Hits Harder. - Steam News
Demo Update v0.7a-7
store.steampowered.com
August 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
New Scaravan Demo Update available!
This update focuses on reworking the aiming systems, adding crunchiness to player weapons, and overall re-balancing upgrades/weapons/enemies.
Read the devlog on Steam (it's got moving pictures!): store.steampowered.com/news/app/323...
#indiegame #indiedev
This update focuses on reworking the aiming systems, adding crunchiness to player weapons, and overall re-balancing upgrades/weapons/enemies.
Read the devlog on Steam (it's got moving pictures!): store.steampowered.com/news/app/323...
#indiegame #indiedev
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BViG Recap Day 5!
You're Naomi, a teen on wheels looking for a way out of a sleepy summer town. Your MP3 player? It’s more than just vibes. Every track shifts the story, so get ready to roll through this narrative adventure set in the mid-2000s.
#BlackVoicesinGaming #indiedev #Recap
You're Naomi, a teen on wheels looking for a way out of a sleepy summer town. Your MP3 player? It’s more than just vibes. Every track shifts the story, so get ready to roll through this narrative adventure set in the mid-2000s.
#BlackVoicesinGaming #indiedev #Recap
June 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
BViG Recap Day 5!
You're Naomi, a teen on wheels looking for a way out of a sleepy summer town. Your MP3 player? It’s more than just vibes. Every track shifts the story, so get ready to roll through this narrative adventure set in the mid-2000s.
#BlackVoicesinGaming #indiedev #Recap
You're Naomi, a teen on wheels looking for a way out of a sleepy summer town. Your MP3 player? It’s more than just vibes. Every track shifts the story, so get ready to roll through this narrative adventure set in the mid-2000s.
#BlackVoicesinGaming #indiedev #Recap
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Long time no quack 🦆 Progress is slow, but I'm still doing important work on @awaddlefullife.bsky.social!
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
June 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Long time no quack 🦆 Progress is slow, but I'm still doing important work on @awaddlefullife.bsky.social!
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
#screenshotsaturday #gamedev
Oh that sneaky photographer snapped a candid on me. I was looking right at him and I didn't even notice.
Well done secret picture box man.
Well done secret picture box man.
June 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Oh that sneaky photographer snapped a candid on me. I was looking right at him and I didn't even notice.
Well done secret picture box man.
Well done secret picture box man.
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Dwarrows is such a ChillGuy™ You can build a town and have a friendship battle with a goose who becomes your buddy and go on adventures with you in the woods.
June 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Dwarrows is such a ChillGuy™ You can build a town and have a friendship battle with a goose who becomes your buddy and go on adventures with you in the woods.
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The Zomboyz bus is so dumb and fun
June 20, 2025 at 6:13 AM
The Zomboyz bus is so dumb and fun
I'm glad society has moved passed deliberately sneezing at things, allergy season must've been an absolute mess.
June 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I'm glad society has moved passed deliberately sneezing at things, allergy season must've been an absolute mess.
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It is really really sinking in for me the degree to which LLMs are the ultimate expression of right wing anti-intellectualism. Its proponents are literally mocking the idea that anyone would ever want to learn anything, know anything, develop any actual skill, or have a thought of their own.
June 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
It is really really sinking in for me the degree to which LLMs are the ultimate expression of right wing anti-intellectualism. Its proponents are literally mocking the idea that anyone would ever want to learn anything, know anything, develop any actual skill, or have a thought of their own.
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My conversation with @danielalbu.bsky.social about my career and how Monkey Island and the other LucasArts adventure games were remastered airs in about 90 minutes. I'll try to jump into the chat at some point. Hope to see you there! :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyPE...
Oliver Franzke on Reviving LucasArts Classics like Full Throttle, Grim Fandango & Monkey Island!
YouTube video by Tech Talk with Daniel Albu
www.youtube.com
June 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My conversation with @danielalbu.bsky.social about my career and how Monkey Island and the other LucasArts adventure games were remastered airs in about 90 minutes. I'll try to jump into the chat at some point. Hope to see you there! :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyPE...
Re-thought our HUD after some feedback, deciding to center it instead of being spread out on the corners.
At least the way I play, I look at the rear-view mirror a lot anyway and it's far less distance to travel for my eyes than the ultra-wide screen corners.
#indiedev #gamedev
At least the way I play, I look at the rear-view mirror a lot anyway and it's far less distance to travel for my eyes than the ultra-wide screen corners.
#indiedev #gamedev
June 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Scaravan 66 is heading to Steam Early access July 16th! We now have a Discord to discuss suggestions, bugs, strategies, cool moments, etc...
Join the Discord discord.gg/d56vheUkR4
** Also, wishlist on Steam! **
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#indiegame #gaming 🎮
Join the Discord discord.gg/d56vheUkR4
** Also, wishlist on Steam! **
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#indiegame #gaming 🎮
June 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Scaravan 66 is heading to Steam Early access July 16th! We now have a Discord to discuss suggestions, bugs, strategies, cool moments, etc...
Join the Discord discord.gg/d56vheUkR4
** Also, wishlist on Steam! **
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#indiegame #gaming 🎮
Join the Discord discord.gg/d56vheUkR4
** Also, wishlist on Steam! **
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#indiegame #gaming 🎮
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The game I've been leading at Double Fine got announced today! Coming in October this year!
From @leepetty.bsky.social and Double Fine Productions, our new game is Keeper - a beautiful and surreal third-person, atmospheric puzzle adventure, and a story told without words.
On October 17 2025 — The Keeper Shall Awaken! Wishlist today, and find out more on www.doublefine.com
On October 17 2025 — The Keeper Shall Awaken! Wishlist today, and find out more on www.doublefine.com
June 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The game I've been leading at Double Fine got announced today! Coming in October this year!
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Yes but did you see how sick this boss fight is in our trailer?
Ya'll need to go give Scarvan 66 a wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame 🎮
Ya'll need to go give Scarvan 66 a wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame 🎮
May 23, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Yes but did you see how sick this boss fight is in our trailer?
Ya'll need to go give Scarvan 66 a wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame 🎮
Ya'll need to go give Scarvan 66 a wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/3238240/...
#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame 🎮
