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Rishi Alwani

@rishialwani.bsky.social

Always nice to see a team I’m working with feature in the only world-renowned column on games music from the region.

Drop C++ is the most interesting thing to happen in India games journalism in years so I’m glad Karan Pradhan took the time out to give Tathvamasi Studios room to tell their story.

karan pradhan @karanpradhan.bsky.social · 5d

The first Drop C++ of the year is here!

This time around, we've got Jitin David and Finny Kurian discussing the 2D rhythm-based platformer Suri: The Seventh Note on @storymode-info.bsky.social . Check it out!

storymode.info/interview/mu...

Drop C++: An audience with Jitin David and Finny Kurian

The duo is working on Tathvamasi Studios' upcoming 2D rhythm platformer Suri: The Seventh Note

storymode.info

January 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

The first Drop C++ of the year is here!

This time around, we've got Jitin David and Finny Kurian discussing the 2D rhythm-based platformer Suri: The Seventh Note on @storymode-info.bsky.social . Check it out!

storymode.info/interview/mu...

Drop C++: An audience with Jitin David and Finny Kurian

The duo is working on Tathvamasi Studios' upcoming 2D rhythm platformer Suri: The Seventh Note

storymode.info

January 8, 2026 at 5:58 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

In three short weeks, 2025's going to be behind us, so what better time to reflect on the year that was?

Here's a look at @storymode-info.bsky.social's favourite games of the year.

storymode.info/features/sto...

#GOTY #pcgaming #XboxSeriesX #PlayStation5

Story Mode's favourite games of 2025: A shortlist

Because we don't believe there can or should be one best game of the year

storymode.info

December 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

Hot damn!

Story Mode is on Blabbermouth!

@storymode-info.bsky.social | @blabbermouthnet.bsky.social!!

blabbermouth.net/news/ex-fear...

Ex-FEAR FACTORY Drummer RAYMOND HERRERA Says DAVE MUSTAINE 'Did Not Like' His Remix Of MEGADETH's 'Symphony Of Destruction'

In a new interview with Story Mode, former FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera, who is also a composer and producer of music for video games, television, feature films and transmedia, spoke about his...

blabbermouth.net

December 2, 2025 at 5:36 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

Volume 9 of Drop C++ is here!

This time we speak to Raymond Herrera (formerly of Fear Factory, Brujeria and Arkaea) about the world of licensing music, remixes and more

storymode.info/interview/mu...

#raymondherrera #fearfactory #musicingames #brujeria #arkaea

Drop C++, Volume 9: An interview with Raymond Herrera

Fear Factory co-founder and ex-drummer, he's been on the soundtrack of 60 to 70 games

storymode.info

December 1, 2025 at 3:36 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

After two playthroughs of Dispatch, the @storymode-info.bsky.social review is live!

Check it out: storymode.info/reviews/disp...

#DispatchGame | @adhocstudio.com

Dispatch kicks ass and sparks life into an increasingly stale genre - Story Mode

This has all the makings of a hugely-successful multimedia IP

storymode.info

November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

And so the existence of a sequel to 2020's Raji: An Ancient Epic has been confirmed! Here's some quick thoughts on the reveal trailer for Raji: Kaliyuga shown off at the Xbox Partner Preview:

storymode.info/news/raji-ka...

#rajikaliyuga #rajithegame

Raji: Kaliyuga doesn't just exist, it actually looks pretty decent

A sequel to 2020's Raji: An Ancient Epic had been rumoured for a while

storymode.info

November 23, 2025 at 4:51 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

Cricket 26 first impressions coming to @storymode-info.bsky.social real soon.

Keep watching this space.

@bigantstudios.bsky.social | #Cricket26

November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

🚨Exclusive🚨

Spoke to Aeos Games' Rohan Mayya about their upcoming Soulslike based on Indian mythology, Unleash the Avatar.

Check out the @storymode-info.bsky.social interview right here:

storymode.info/interview/de...

Exclusive: Aeos Games' Rohan Mayya on Unleash the Avatar

The Soulslike based on Indian mythology could be out as soon as late 2026/early 2027

storymode.info

October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

A few thoughts on today's State of Play:

storymode.info/news/state-o...

#StateOfPlay #MarvelWolverine #SAROS #CrimsonDesert #ZeroParades

@playstation.com

State of Play, September 2025: Logan, Arjun Devraj and JC Denton steal the show(case) – Story Mode

storymode.info

September 25, 2025 at 6:59 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

I recently played #LostSoulAside and came away distinctly unimpressed. My primary source of pique was its complete lack of identity and/or originality.

Read the full @storymode-info.bsky.social review here:

storymode.info/reviews/lost...

@playstation.com

Lost Soul Aside is an exhausting exercise in combat, combat and more combat

UltiZero Games' debut offering is a stylish game that offers very little else

storymode.info

September 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

Last month, I had the opportunity to speak with @jesperkyd.bsky.social about his work on various franchises including @hitman.ioi.dk, @assassinscreed.ubisoft.com and Warhammer, his approach to music and more.

Check out the @storymode-info.bsky.social interview here: storymode.info/interview/mu...

September 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

Truly curious what Lost Soul Aside’s like.

Stay tuned for the @storymode-info.bsky.social review!

#LostSoulAside | @playstation.com

August 28, 2025 at 11:54 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

16-ish months since the launch of 1000xRESIST, the game may have remained (mostly) the same, but the world around it has changed.

I spoke to @remysiu.com about how he looks back on the game, the recognition it has received and more.

Read: storymode.info/interview/de...

@sunsetvisitor.studio

August 28, 2025 at 3:56 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

"Glad Evil Empire [got to] do its thing, because this is one of the best games I’ve played this year," reads the @storymode-info.bsky.social review of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗮.

Read it here: storymode.info/reviews/the-...

@evilempirestudio.bsky.social | @ubisoft.com | #princeofpersia

August 27, 2025 at 4:03 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

Just completed the wonderful Herdling by Okomotive. Keep watching this space for the @storymode-info.bsky.social review.

@okomotive.ch | @panic.com

August 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

In the first edition of 'That One Song' on @storymode-info.bsky.social, we look at Ezio's Family by Jesper Kyd (composed originally for the Assassin's Creed II soundtrack).

@ubisoft.com | @jesperkyd.bsky.social

That One Song: The story behind Ezio’s Family, as told by composer Jesper Kyd

The track formed the musical centrepiece of Assassin’s Creed II, and appeared in numerous editions thereafter

storymode.info

August 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM

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Jason Graves Music

@jasongravesmusic.bsky.social

Had a fantastic chat with Karan from Story Mode about the world of game and movie music! 🎶 @karanpradhan.bsky.social

Vol 7: Chat with Jason Graves
He's behind music for Tomb Raider, Dead Space, Until Dawn, and more.

storymode.info/interview/music/vol-7-an-audience-with-jason-graves/ #GameMusic

July 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

Some more #DeathStranding2!

storymode.info/opinion/deat...

Death Stranding 2 sorts the ‘skill issue’ for you, but there’s a cost

You may end up losing something far more than cargo — you may end up losing your dignity

storymode.info

July 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

A whole bunch of #DeathStranding2 stuff coming your way!

First up, let’s answer the big question: Should you play Death Stranding 2 if you haven’t completed the first game?

storymode.info/opinion/not-...

June 29, 2025 at 3:30 AM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

Check out the @storymode-info.bsky.social review of #StellarBlade that launched on PC yesterday.

storymode.info/reviews/stel...

@stellarblade.bsky.social

Stellar Blade (Complete Edition) is an excellent PC port and a must-play for fans of Nier and Soulslikes

While its arbitrary sexualisation is incongruous with the plot, this is one of the best games on PC right now.

storymode.info

June 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM

karan pradhan

@karanpradhan.bsky.social

Despelote is the finest football game I've played in years. Check out the Story Mode review of the game here:

storymode.info/reviews/desp...

@panic.com