Shawn Borsky
@daborsk.bsky.social
Design & Product Leader • @ArtEaterPodcast co-host • Mentor @ADPList • Previously @NZXT, @Blizzard Entertainment • game industry vet, startup founder, gamer, coffee lover and educator (He/him) - http://borsky.co
Probably good to know at least the first thing about the universe before you play an RPG...
#TheExpanse #OsirisReborn
#TheExpanse #OsirisReborn
August 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Probably good to know at least the first thing about the universe before you play an RPG...
#TheExpanse #OsirisReborn
#TheExpanse #OsirisReborn
Sorry, meant to use a higher-res version of the Star Wars: Zero Company splash art.
Btw, Zero Company is an upcoming, turn-based tactics game set during the end of the Clone Wars due out in 2026.
Trailer is cool: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcxn...
Btw, Zero Company is an upcoming, turn-based tactics game set during the end of the Clone Wars due out in 2026.
Trailer is cool: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcxn...
July 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Sorry, meant to use a higher-res version of the Star Wars: Zero Company splash art.
Btw, Zero Company is an upcoming, turn-based tactics game set during the end of the Clone Wars due out in 2026.
Trailer is cool: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcxn...
Btw, Zero Company is an upcoming, turn-based tactics game set during the end of the Clone Wars due out in 2026.
Trailer is cool: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcxn...
Okay, I know Star Wars: Zero Company takes place in late Clone Wars but LOOK AT THIS ART and tell me they couldn't make an AMAZING turn-based tactics game with Cassian Andor set in the early Galactic Civil War period?! Its basically already there. EA - I have a perfect DLC for you!
July 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Okay, I know Star Wars: Zero Company takes place in late Clone Wars but LOOK AT THIS ART and tell me they couldn't make an AMAZING turn-based tactics game with Cassian Andor set in the early Galactic Civil War period?! Its basically already there. EA - I have a perfect DLC for you!
Found this Fallout Victory soda for the 4th at Grocery Outlet. Pretty good.
Nothing bad happens during a cookout in Los Angeles in the show right?
Nothing bad happens during a cookout in Los Angeles in the show right?
July 5, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Found this Fallout Victory soda for the 4th at Grocery Outlet. Pretty good.
Nothing bad happens during a cookout in Los Angeles in the show right?
Nothing bad happens during a cookout in Los Angeles in the show right?
I’m at the level of adulting where we now have a puzzle mat.
I must also admit that I had to do a test roll on a lower stakes puzzle to assuage my anxiety that the product might not work.
It does work, btw.
I must also admit that I had to do a test roll on a lower stakes puzzle to assuage my anxiety that the product might not work.
It does work, btw.
July 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I’m at the level of adulting where we now have a puzzle mat.
I must also admit that I had to do a test roll on a lower stakes puzzle to assuage my anxiety that the product might not work.
It does work, btw.
I must also admit that I had to do a test roll on a lower stakes puzzle to assuage my anxiety that the product might not work.
It does work, btw.
I recommend Chains of Freedom. (19.6 hours)
A fun XCOM-style TBRPG with a dystopian/monster backdrop. The game has surprisingly deep combat and build attribute system with minor exploration, crafting and resource management.
Story, writing and visuals are serviceable.
$20: Totally worth it.
A fun XCOM-style TBRPG with a dystopian/monster backdrop. The game has surprisingly deep combat and build attribute system with minor exploration, crafting and resource management.
Story, writing and visuals are serviceable.
$20: Totally worth it.
June 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I recommend Chains of Freedom. (19.6 hours)
A fun XCOM-style TBRPG with a dystopian/monster backdrop. The game has surprisingly deep combat and build attribute system with minor exploration, crafting and resource management.
Story, writing and visuals are serviceable.
$20: Totally worth it.
A fun XCOM-style TBRPG with a dystopian/monster backdrop. The game has surprisingly deep combat and build attribute system with minor exploration, crafting and resource management.
Story, writing and visuals are serviceable.
$20: Totally worth it.
A marketing campaign I did 13 years ago. In 2011, at HotelTonight, we had a minor campaign about taking a cross-country road trip and using HT to blaze the trail.
Y'all. When HotelTonight started. People were NOT cool with traveling without having a hotel already booked. Today, the dream is real.
Y'all. When HotelTonight started. People were NOT cool with traveling without having a hotel already booked. Today, the dream is real.
June 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A marketing campaign I did 13 years ago. In 2011, at HotelTonight, we had a minor campaign about taking a cross-country road trip and using HT to blaze the trail.
Y'all. When HotelTonight started. People were NOT cool with traveling without having a hotel already booked. Today, the dream is real.
Y'all. When HotelTonight started. People were NOT cool with traveling without having a hotel already booked. Today, the dream is real.
I would have donated anyway but I’ll take free cat photos always.
April 27, 2025 at 11:16 PM
I would have donated anyway but I’ll take free cat photos always.
Y'all, South of Midnight is excellent!
Its a bit slow to start but once, its hits its stride - I couldn't stop playing. Its fun, excellent craftmanship (and insanely creative).
But, for me - the game really unlocks if you play it with a controller!
Its a bit slow to start but once, its hits its stride - I couldn't stop playing. Its fun, excellent craftmanship (and insanely creative).
But, for me - the game really unlocks if you play it with a controller!
April 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Y'all, South of Midnight is excellent!
Its a bit slow to start but once, its hits its stride - I couldn't stop playing. Its fun, excellent craftmanship (and insanely creative).
But, for me - the game really unlocks if you play it with a controller!
Its a bit slow to start but once, its hits its stride - I couldn't stop playing. Its fun, excellent craftmanship (and insanely creative).
But, for me - the game really unlocks if you play it with a controller!
I again offer direct proof that NZXT cases can support up to 10lbs of cat.
April 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
I again offer direct proof that NZXT cases can support up to 10lbs of cat.
Discovering that you need to add animated gifs as video for them to play.
March 27, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Discovering that you need to add animated gifs as video for them to play.
I am not going to make a Ghibli version of myself but I will say that this trend has really highlighted to me how thoughtful and delightful Studio Ghibli's style really is.
Absolutely, nothing can beat real Ghibli especially in motion. There is so much subtle life and heart in their craft.
Absolutely, nothing can beat real Ghibli especially in motion. There is so much subtle life and heart in their craft.
March 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I am not going to make a Ghibli version of myself but I will say that this trend has really highlighted to me how thoughtful and delightful Studio Ghibli's style really is.
Absolutely, nothing can beat real Ghibli especially in motion. There is so much subtle life and heart in their craft.
Absolutely, nothing can beat real Ghibli especially in motion. There is so much subtle life and heart in their craft.
Y'all, it is insane to me what a massive QoL difference it makes in the Suikoden 1 &2 remaster that you can run in 8 directions now.
Many of the areas/dungeons have diagonal visual art but you used to have to do this zig-zag thing. Now it feels natural and the new sprite fits perfectly.
Many of the areas/dungeons have diagonal visual art but you used to have to do this zig-zag thing. Now it feels natural and the new sprite fits perfectly.
March 27, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Y'all, it is insane to me what a massive QoL difference it makes in the Suikoden 1 &2 remaster that you can run in 8 directions now.
Many of the areas/dungeons have diagonal visual art but you used to have to do this zig-zag thing. Now it feels natural and the new sprite fits perfectly.
Many of the areas/dungeons have diagonal visual art but you used to have to do this zig-zag thing. Now it feels natural and the new sprite fits perfectly.
Hey team. I am offering a sweet discount (-50%) for my new design subscription service, Design by Coffee.
Once you start, you get addicted.
designbycoffee.com
CODE: FOUNDATION50
Once you start, you get addicted.
designbycoffee.com
CODE: FOUNDATION50
March 25, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Hey team. I am offering a sweet discount (-50%) for my new design subscription service, Design by Coffee.
Once you start, you get addicted.
designbycoffee.com
CODE: FOUNDATION50
Once you start, you get addicted.
designbycoffee.com
CODE: FOUNDATION50
I have launched Design by Coffee!
A design subscription from a design leader (me) with 23 years of experience based on turn-around time.
Check it out and join at designbycoffee.com
A design subscription from a design leader (me) with 23 years of experience based on turn-around time.
Check it out and join at designbycoffee.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I have launched Design by Coffee!
A design subscription from a design leader (me) with 23 years of experience based on turn-around time.
Check it out and join at designbycoffee.com
A design subscription from a design leader (me) with 23 years of experience based on turn-around time.
Check it out and join at designbycoffee.com
At NZXT, many of us have cats which is why our cases are tempered glass and steel - they can support any cat size on top.
The trick is for the power button to be flat enough requiring just enough pressure.
Also putting it on the front like our H6 Flow creates different cat problems…
The trick is for the power button to be flat enough requiring just enough pressure.
Also putting it on the front like our H6 Flow creates different cat problems…
March 9, 2025 at 7:09 PM
At NZXT, many of us have cats which is why our cases are tempered glass and steel - they can support any cat size on top.
The trick is for the power button to be flat enough requiring just enough pressure.
Also putting it on the front like our H6 Flow creates different cat problems…
The trick is for the power button to be flat enough requiring just enough pressure.
Also putting it on the front like our H6 Flow creates different cat problems…
Did I mention that nearly EVERYTHING in this game is painstakingly animated!
The only negative is that the full game isn't out yet!
The only negative is that the full game isn't out yet!
February 7, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Did I mention that nearly EVERYTHING in this game is painstakingly animated!
The only negative is that the full game isn't out yet!
The only negative is that the full game isn't out yet!
If you would like to take a break from doom scrolling.
Please take a look at this peaceful, delightful game called Lost and Found Co from my friends at Bit Egg Inc.
Its basically an insanely delightful Where's Waldo game.
You can Wishlist on Steam and play the demo for free!
t.co/5GYTeeS4rg
Please take a look at this peaceful, delightful game called Lost and Found Co from my friends at Bit Egg Inc.
Its basically an insanely delightful Where's Waldo game.
You can Wishlist on Steam and play the demo for free!
t.co/5GYTeeS4rg
February 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
If you would like to take a break from doom scrolling.
Please take a look at this peaceful, delightful game called Lost and Found Co from my friends at Bit Egg Inc.
Its basically an insanely delightful Where's Waldo game.
You can Wishlist on Steam and play the demo for free!
t.co/5GYTeeS4rg
Please take a look at this peaceful, delightful game called Lost and Found Co from my friends at Bit Egg Inc.
Its basically an insanely delightful Where's Waldo game.
You can Wishlist on Steam and play the demo for free!
t.co/5GYTeeS4rg
Of to a great start! Yesterday, Untethered hit #1 on Amazon Best Sellers in Human-Computer Interaction and Two-Hour Computers & Technology Short Reads!
I designed the book for busy people who want to think about mobile differently.
Grab a copy: geni.us/untethered-
I designed the book for busy people who want to think about mobile differently.
Grab a copy: geni.us/untethered-
January 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Of to a great start! Yesterday, Untethered hit #1 on Amazon Best Sellers in Human-Computer Interaction and Two-Hour Computers & Technology Short Reads!
I designed the book for busy people who want to think about mobile differently.
Grab a copy: geni.us/untethered-
I designed the book for busy people who want to think about mobile differently.
Grab a copy: geni.us/untethered-
Just got the first run of hardcover versions of my book. Now it feels real.
More about it: www.untetheredbook.com
Also! We are giving away 100 Kindle copies over on Good Reads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
More about it: www.untetheredbook.com
Also! We are giving away 100 Kindle copies over on Good Reads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
January 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Just got the first run of hardcover versions of my book. Now it feels real.
More about it: www.untetheredbook.com
Also! We are giving away 100 Kindle copies over on Good Reads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
More about it: www.untetheredbook.com
Also! We are giving away 100 Kindle copies over on Good Reads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
My grandpa lived in Florida on a farm and used to send people boxes of oranges and grapefruit. I thought it was just a personality quirk.
I get it now.
The attached images are not a before/after. That is my lemon and lime tree right now - after the giant pile…
I get it now.
The attached images are not a before/after. That is my lemon and lime tree right now - after the giant pile…
January 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
My grandpa lived in Florida on a farm and used to send people boxes of oranges and grapefruit. I thought it was just a personality quirk.
I get it now.
The attached images are not a before/after. That is my lemon and lime tree right now - after the giant pile…
I get it now.
The attached images are not a before/after. That is my lemon and lime tree right now - after the giant pile…
Christmas came early! I just got the first set of paperbacks for my new book, Untethered that comes out in January!
It’s weird and deeply satisfying to hold three years worth of work physically in my hand.
Sign up at untetheredbook.com to get notified when it is available.
It’s weird and deeply satisfying to hold three years worth of work physically in my hand.
Sign up at untetheredbook.com to get notified when it is available.
December 23, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Christmas came early! I just got the first set of paperbacks for my new book, Untethered that comes out in January!
It’s weird and deeply satisfying to hold three years worth of work physically in my hand.
Sign up at untetheredbook.com to get notified when it is available.
It’s weird and deeply satisfying to hold three years worth of work physically in my hand.
Sign up at untetheredbook.com to get notified when it is available.
Made Japchae for the first time. Delicious. Although I understand now why it’s considered a labor of love.
December 21, 2024 at 6:44 AM
Made Japchae for the first time. Delicious. Although I understand now why it’s considered a labor of love.