Thomas Mackinnon
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Thomas Mackinnon
@freeze.ltd
Game Dev from Scotland - THE CORRIDOR and It Takes a War - @ghost.camp on the side - He/Him - https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Thomas%20Mackinnon - @freezeposts on Twitter - I sometimes go by freeze
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IT TAKES A WAR IS OUT NOW

If you enjoy it, please leave a Steam review. Apparently it helps a lot!

If you don't enjoy it, I'd rather you send a handwritten letter. An insult is always easier to swallow when you can see the person's handwriting.

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Save 10% on It Takes a War on Steam
Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based t...
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I occasionally get asked if there's a way you can support me more.

Well now there is! No FPS would be complete without AWFUL WEAPON SKINS!

For £2.49 you too can have access to these hideous monstrosities. Think of it as a tip jar with an obnoxious bonus: store.steampowered.com/app/4119550/...
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
mine doesn't tbf
After the 'Arc Raiders' controversy, Nexon CEo says it's important to assume that every game company is using Ai.

[1/2]

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November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
this is good stuff, thank you @bensledge.co.uk !!

www.pcgamesn.com/it-takes-a-w...
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Just pushed another update that makes these fixes hopefully even more robust for a couple of you who were still having problems. Continue to let me know if you have any further issues!
I've just pushed an update to It Takes a War that will hopefully fix any remaining texture issues people were having. I've tested it as thoroughly as I can but please let me know if you experience any issues as a result of this patch. 🙂
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Reposted by Thomas Mackinnon
I've now rolled credits on both. They're similar but very different, and both well worth a play!
Games Journalists:

In two days No Players Online, a meta-fictional spooky game about an "online" shooter is releasing on steam.

In two days It Takes A War, a meta-fictional spooky game about an "online" shooter is releasing on steam.

This is an indie Armageddon/Deep Impact situation.
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
another lovely review, thank you Xbox Tavern!!

www.xboxtavern.com/it-takes-a-w...
It Takes a War Review (PC) - Xbox Tavern
It Takes a War to know it takes a war to know it takes a war to know
www.xboxtavern.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Apparently if you ask very nicely you can get around this and as such THE CORRIDOR owners can now get 20% off of ITAW using the "complete the bundle" option.

If you already purchased full price, feel free to refund and then rebuy using the bundle!

store.steampowered.com/bundle/62577...
November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I've just pushed an update to It Takes a War that will hopefully fix any remaining texture issues people were having. I've tested it as thoroughly as I can but please let me know if you experience any issues as a result of this patch. 🙂
November 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
absolutely adore this review, thank you so much! i'm so glad it resonated!!!
New review! Today we're being mean about @freeze.ltd's new team-based tactical shooter, and the group of people we got teamed up with when we tried it out.

Weird community, weirder vibes, kinda weird video. 4:3 aspect ratio looks nice, though!

Watch it here:
A Totally Legitimate Negative Review, There’s Definitely Nothing Else Going On Here | It Takes a War
YouTube video by IndieLoupe
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November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Reposted by Thomas Mackinnon
Had a lovely afternoon reading this great little review, learning about a game I had never heard of, then playing said game. Games writing! It's good! (And so is "It Takes a War")
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Getting asked about this a fair bit so: Unfortunately Steam no longer allows you to give a discount via a bundle if the bundle only has two games in it, so I can't give THE CORRIDOR owners a discount.

When I make my *third* game though, yes, you better believe you'll get a DEAL!
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As far as I'm aware I have fixed all major bugs people have found in It Takes a War so far. I will try and fix the remaining minor ones tomorrow! Please let me know if you run into any further issues.

For now, I will take a very long sleep...
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
extremely kind, thank you so much @ripefly.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
it's good to be back - high up on new and trending, thank you all for your extremely kind words so far
November 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
we have a WONDERFUL bundle going with the WONDERFUL despelote, a game from earlier this year which I absolutely adored. you owe it to yourself to pick up both!

store.steampowered.com/bundle/61073...
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Thank you for the stellar 9/10 review Christ Centered Gamer! Sorry for the swearing...

www.christcenteredgamer.com/reviews/pc-m...
It Takes A War (PC)
It Takes A War review
www.christcenteredgamer.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
IT TAKES A WAR IS OUT NOW

If you enjoy it, please leave a Steam review. Apparently it helps a lot!

If you don't enjoy it, I'd rather you send a handwritten letter. An insult is always easier to swallow when you can see the person's handwriting.

store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
Save 10% on It Takes a War on Steam
Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based t...
store.steampowered.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
im really nervous about releasing it takes a war tomorrow so please be nice to me
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
If you are a creator or press of any size (yes, even if your videos only get 5 views!) and wish to cover "It Takes a War" please DM me with a link to what you do and I'll try to get you hooked up before release. 🙏
November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
THURSDAY

THIS WEEK

EXPERIENCE TDM_FILTH IN... IT TAKES A WAR

WISHLIST NOW: store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...

"STOP SHOUTING!"
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
THE CORRIDOR is part of this fantastic bundle for charity, check it out!

www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/mo...
Movember Game 'Stache Charity Bundle (2025) | Steam Game Bundle | Fanatical
Fanatical is proud to present this year’s Movember Game...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Reposted by Thomas Mackinnon
ONE WEEK TO GO!

If you've not played the standalone prelude to It Takes a War yet, now's the perfect time. A short 5 minute tee-up to the upcoming tactical team shooter from @freeze.ltd which launches on Nov 6th

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#indiegames | #gamedev
October 30, 2025 at 12:02 PM
at launch, It Takes a War is going to be in a duo bundle with another fantastic game that released earlier this year. if you've not played it, I would highly recommend grabbing both at a DISCOUNTED RATE!
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
a video I've thought about a lot over the last month: www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Hs...
You Don't Hate Remasters Enough
YouTube video by Whitelight
www.youtube.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Reposted by Thomas Mackinnon
ICYMI in the @galaxiesshow.com Autumn Showcase yesterday - It Takes a War will launch on Nov 6.

Here's our new trailer. Comments from the chat yesterday included "wtf is this", "what is happening!?" & "CRINGE RIPOFF OF COUNTER STRIKE"

Enjoy x

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#indiegames
October 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM