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Arie Kaplan
@ariekaplan.bsky.social
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Screenwriter for television, video games, and transmedia. Award-winning author. Graphic novelist. Third male lead, "New Faces of 1937." Find out more at ariekaplan.com, amazon.com/author/ariekaplan, and
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Here’s a blog post where I talk about the “Thanksgiving dinner” spread in “Pumpkin Spice,” a children’s book which was written by yours truly and illustrated by the super-talented Monique Dong: www.ariekaplan.com/happy-thanks... #pumpkinspice #Thanksgiving2025 #Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving
November 25, 2025 at 8:53 PM
ariekaplan.bsky.social
Check out this blog post to see a video of me talking about what it's like working on "Shadows of Dawn": www.ariekaplan.com/watch-me-tal... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #videogames #FPS #RPG @nextplayergames.bsky.social @darkcrystal3d.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Player review - Hot take from our friend Noah!
Next Player Games community Discord and social media links: linktr.ee/nextplayerga...
#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #gameplay #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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The Neighbors Are Coming was a book made before the aliens came. Little did we know they would not be this friendly...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...
#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #art #artist
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
Our game is...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...
#IYKYK #nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #gamedevelopement
a person is holding a sword with the words perfectly balanced as all things should be
ALT: a person is holding a sword with the words perfectly balanced as all things should be
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November 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
People often wonder what game designers do... here's a sneak peek.
Remember to check out our KS campaign: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...

#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #puzzlegame
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
Player review - Support the Kickstarter campaign for tons of exclusive rewards!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...

#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #kickstarter #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #ue5 #gamedesign #scifi
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
You still have time to be an early bird and get more bang for your buck. Come pledge to our kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #kickstarter #videogames #UE #UE5
Shadows of Dawn: A Community-Driven Sci-Fi Survival FPS
An Immersive FPS/RPG Experience for PC, PS5, and Xbox
www.kickstarter.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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The "Shadows of Dawn" Kickstarter campaign is LIVE: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex... #nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #fpsgames #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopment #GameDev #GameArt #videogames @nextplayergames.bsky.social @darkcrystal3d.bsky.social @chernabog1988.bsky.social @ishiakura.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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chernabog1988.bsky.social
It's-a-me!
nextplayergames.bsky.social Next Player Games @nextplayergames.bsky.social · 28d
Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Ari, responsible for designing many systems such as the tech tree, mini-games and player stats, among others.
youtu.be/cC46rhM6GQE?...
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #systemdesign
Meet the Team - Systems Designer Ari - FULL VIDEO
YouTube video by NextPlayerGames
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November 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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OMG!!! It’s LIVE y’all!!! Come support the journey and join the discord help shape the game!!
November 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
Our Kickstarter campaign is live. Join Shadows of Dawn and become part of our community!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #videogames #UE #UE5
Shadows of Dawn: A Community-Driven Sci-Fi Survival FPS
An Immersive FPS/RPG Experience for PC, PS5, and Xbox
www.kickstarter.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
You still have time to be an early bird and get more bang for your buck. Come pledge to our kickstarter!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #kickstarter #videogames #UE #UE5
November 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
We saw them coming. Were they friendly? Aggressive? We were hopeful it would be alright.
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Tim, responsible for level design, VFX, combat design and more!!
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist
November 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Join Our Development Journey!

​@kickstarter campaign live on 11/11/25!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...

#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #gamedev #fpsgames #kickstarter #gaming #3dgamedevelopment #scifi #unrealengine #gamingcommunity
November 8, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
Player review!
Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9

Kickstarter:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...

Next Player Games: linktr.ee/nextplayerga...

#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #rpg #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #ue #ue5 #gamedesign #scifi
November 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
Player review!
Discord: discord.gg/nDXJY26Pb9

Kickstarter:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/nex...
Socials: linktr.ee/nextplayerga...

#nextplayergames #shadowsofdawn #playerreview #review #gamereviews #games #gaming #fpsgames #gamedev #gamedevelopement #creative #gameart #discord #scifi
November 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
You were 3D printed in an abandoned lab. Who did it? Why? Find out in Shadows of Dawn.
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #GameDev #Gamemechanics #FPS #RPG #gamedevelopement #gamedev #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #artist
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
Quick list of our 3D artist's MUST HAVES
www.youtube.com/shorts/HLsGC...
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gameart #3dart #3dartist #blender #maya #zbrush #GameDev #gamedevelopement #Creative #art #UE #UE5 #coffee #vibes #comfy #aestheticDecor #cutedesk #plants #deskdecor #officelife #computersetup
STARTERPACK - 3D Artist #3dart #ShadowsofDawn #NextPlayerGames #gaming #gamergirl #scifi #cutedesk
YouTube video by NextPlayerGames
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November 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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chernabog1988.bsky.social
Compilation video of my latest gear paintings over the last few years:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d4h...
#art #3dPrinting #kineticArt #artist
Gear Painting Compilation 02
YouTube video by Ari Kleinberg
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November 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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nextplayergames.bsky.social
Meet the team one creative mind at a time. This week Ari, responsible for designing many systems such as the tech tree, mini-games and player stats, among others.
youtu.be/cC46rhM6GQE?...
#nextplayergames #ShadowsofDawn #gamedesign #GameDev #gamedevelopement #meettheteam #systemdesign
Meet the Team - Systems Designer Ari - FULL VIDEO
YouTube video by NextPlayerGames
youtu.be
November 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
ariekaplan.bsky.social
Hey, look! It's Li'l Nosferatu, reading his favorite book, "Pumpkin Spice!" Awwww!

(And before you ask: Yes, that's a blatant plug. I'm the author of "Pumpkin Spice." But also, I created Li'l Nosferatu and I built the Li'l Nosferatu puppet. So I get to make the plug. - AK) #Halloween
November 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
ariekaplan.bsky.social
Before I was a writer, I was a cartoonist. Because it's Halloween, here are some of the monster-themed gag cartoons I've drawn over the years: www.ariekaplan.com/a-truly-mons... #halloween2025 #Halloween #happyhalloween #amwriting #amdrawing #cartoons #cartoonsforkids #happyhalloween2025
October 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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My children's book "Pumpkin Spice" was featured in "Cracking the Cover," "Kids Bookshelf," and "Kiddos Magazine." To find out more, read this blog post: www.ariekaplan.com/pumpkin-spic... #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspiceseason #pumpkinspicelatte #halloween2025 #Halloween #jackolantern🎃 #jackolanterns
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 PM