Dan Brewer
@originalbigdan.bsky.social
Founder and creative lead of Original Big Games.
From the country.
Previously Bossa, DPS, CA and SMG.
https://thedanbrewer.com/
Anything I post on here is my own opinion and not that of my employer.
From the country.
Previously Bossa, DPS, CA and SMG.
https://thedanbrewer.com/
Anything I post on here is my own opinion and not that of my employer.
If there's one thing that still disgusts me to this day, is people who push the CD tray back in, instead of pressing the button.
Monsters.
Monsters.
April 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM
If there's one thing that still disgusts me to this day, is people who push the CD tray back in, instead of pressing the button.
Monsters.
Monsters.
Game concept. Blyatro.
A Russian-themed Balatro clone that doubles down on a cheeki-breeki boi theming. Gopnik humour and dank memes. Playing for cigarettes, bonus points for a good squat, 'corruption' cards where you can break/bypass core rules and systems. F2P ofc!
A Russian-themed Balatro clone that doubles down on a cheeki-breeki boi theming. Gopnik humour and dank memes. Playing for cigarettes, bonus points for a good squat, 'corruption' cards where you can break/bypass core rules and systems. F2P ofc!
April 6, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Game concept. Blyatro.
A Russian-themed Balatro clone that doubles down on a cheeki-breeki boi theming. Gopnik humour and dank memes. Playing for cigarettes, bonus points for a good squat, 'corruption' cards where you can break/bypass core rules and systems. F2P ofc!
A Russian-themed Balatro clone that doubles down on a cheeki-breeki boi theming. Gopnik humour and dank memes. Playing for cigarettes, bonus points for a good squat, 'corruption' cards where you can break/bypass core rules and systems. F2P ofc!
So, first day of freedom!
Still job hunting like a mofo, but taking the time to work on myself and my own projects.
Mad gains all around hopefully!
Still job hunting like a mofo, but taking the time to work on myself and my own projects.
Mad gains all around hopefully!
March 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
So, first day of freedom!
Still job hunting like a mofo, but taking the time to work on myself and my own projects.
Mad gains all around hopefully!
Still job hunting like a mofo, but taking the time to work on myself and my own projects.
Mad gains all around hopefully!
There's a fellow designer who I've never worked with, but we've worked for the same companies, who regularly checks out my LinkedIn page.
Like ships in the night or lovers not to be, we wistfully chance a glimpse at eachother's LinkedIn page before fading once more into the night.
It's beautiful.
Like ships in the night or lovers not to be, we wistfully chance a glimpse at eachother's LinkedIn page before fading once more into the night.
It's beautiful.
March 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
There's a fellow designer who I've never worked with, but we've worked for the same companies, who regularly checks out my LinkedIn page.
Like ships in the night or lovers not to be, we wistfully chance a glimpse at eachother's LinkedIn page before fading once more into the night.
It's beautiful.
Like ships in the night or lovers not to be, we wistfully chance a glimpse at eachother's LinkedIn page before fading once more into the night.
It's beautiful.
So the 'ole redundancy gave me a bit of time to get a portfolio website together.
I'm no web developer, but it was nice to get a bit of career info down on a page. Along with some screenshots of the various things I've worked on. Felt nice!
thedanbrewer.com
I'm no web developer, but it was nice to get a bit of career info down on a page. Along with some screenshots of the various things I've worked on. Felt nice!
thedanbrewer.com
March 18, 2025 at 10:39 PM
So the 'ole redundancy gave me a bit of time to get a portfolio website together.
I'm no web developer, but it was nice to get a bit of career info down on a page. Along with some screenshots of the various things I've worked on. Felt nice!
thedanbrewer.com
I'm no web developer, but it was nice to get a bit of career info down on a page. Along with some screenshots of the various things I've worked on. Felt nice!
thedanbrewer.com
Just realised the worst thing about redundancy, is I'm going to get my own putdowns (formerly used against one of my mates, who was a mature student) used against me by him:
"Get a job".
Karma is a bitch.
"Get a job".
Karma is a bitch.
March 7, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Just realised the worst thing about redundancy, is I'm going to get my own putdowns (formerly used against one of my mates, who was a mature student) used against me by him:
"Get a job".
Karma is a bitch.
"Get a job".
Karma is a bitch.
Chuck McGill (Michael McKean) was Fred in Short Circuit 2? Mind blown, no more input needed!
March 3, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Chuck McGill (Michael McKean) was Fred in Short Circuit 2? Mind blown, no more input needed!
My posting on here is sporadic, but Bossa is restructuring and unfortunately my role is at risk. So I'm looking for new oppertunities!
I'm based in Guildford so I'm really looking at local jobs or anything that supports fully remote. Lead Designer or Game Director based on proj size! :)
I'm based in Guildford so I'm really looking at local jobs or anything that supports fully remote. Lead Designer or Game Director based on proj size! :)
February 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
My posting on here is sporadic, but Bossa is restructuring and unfortunately my role is at risk. So I'm looking for new oppertunities!
I'm based in Guildford so I'm really looking at local jobs or anything that supports fully remote. Lead Designer or Game Director based on proj size! :)
I'm based in Guildford so I'm really looking at local jobs or anything that supports fully remote. Lead Designer or Game Director based on proj size! :)
Guildford game dev summit was really good!
I sat in the funding track all day and it felt like I was learning top tier information from legitimate and local sources.
Highly recommend!
I sat in the funding track all day and it felt like I was learning top tier information from legitimate and local sources.
Highly recommend!
February 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Guildford game dev summit was really good!
I sat in the funding track all day and it felt like I was learning top tier information from legitimate and local sources.
Highly recommend!
I sat in the funding track all day and it felt like I was learning top tier information from legitimate and local sources.
Highly recommend!
Could we employ Ai to scout the internet for screenshots taken containing little indicators that you can swipe to another image. The Ai should then photoshop out the indicators and replace the image.
This is to stop me, as a dumb human. Trying to swipe static screenshots.
This is to stop me, as a dumb human. Trying to swipe static screenshots.
February 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Could we employ Ai to scout the internet for screenshots taken containing little indicators that you can swipe to another image. The Ai should then photoshop out the indicators and replace the image.
This is to stop me, as a dumb human. Trying to swipe static screenshots.
This is to stop me, as a dumb human. Trying to swipe static screenshots.
I really enjoyed this trailer. The player feedback bubbles make it feel super legitmate too!
youtu.be/ZvQT4k4mWo0
youtu.be/ZvQT4k4mWo0
Eternal Strands - Official Launch Trailer
YouTube video by IGN
youtu.be
January 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I really enjoyed this trailer. The player feedback bubbles make it feel super legitmate too!
youtu.be/ZvQT4k4mWo0
youtu.be/ZvQT4k4mWo0
What flavour are the new mystery flavour Super Mario Pringles?
After trying them, (with kids), we were surprised that they were so spicy!
But we reckon they're "Spicy meatball" flavour. Which I think is on brand with commercialised Italians!
After trying them, (with kids), we were surprised that they were so spicy!
But we reckon they're "Spicy meatball" flavour. Which I think is on brand with commercialised Italians!
January 26, 2025 at 5:58 PM
What flavour are the new mystery flavour Super Mario Pringles?
After trying them, (with kids), we were surprised that they were so spicy!
But we reckon they're "Spicy meatball" flavour. Which I think is on brand with commercialised Italians!
After trying them, (with kids), we were surprised that they were so spicy!
But we reckon they're "Spicy meatball" flavour. Which I think is on brand with commercialised Italians!
#DontGetGot already getting some awesome previews. Love this article from Vice:
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
‘Don’t Get Got’ Mixes ‘Among Us’ With Jumpscare Horror for a Game I Won’t Soon Forget (Hands-on Impressions)
After finishing 'Surgeon Simulator', it seems that the team wanted to torture us psychologically with 'Don't Get Got', and I'm here for it.
www.vice.com
January 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
#DontGetGot already getting some awesome previews. Love this article from Vice:
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
www.vice.com/en/article/d...
Check out Bossa's new treat! Wishlists appreciated - it's out later today and we'd appreciate any buzz about it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3467390/...
Follow @dontgetgotgame.bsky.social for more info.
store.steampowered.com/app/3467390/...
Follow @dontgetgotgame.bsky.social for more info.
DON'T GET GOT on Steam
Get the key. Get up to 8 of your friends in trouble. Get out. DON’T GET GOT.
store.steampowered.com
January 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Check out Bossa's new treat! Wishlists appreciated - it's out later today and we'd appreciate any buzz about it!
store.steampowered.com/app/3467390/...
Follow @dontgetgotgame.bsky.social for more info.
store.steampowered.com/app/3467390/...
Follow @dontgetgotgame.bsky.social for more info.
In unrelated matters, do you think I could expense new underwear?
January 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In unrelated matters, do you think I could expense new underwear?
Bossa Games & CULT Games - "Prototype 299"
YouTube video by Bossa Games
youtu.be
January 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
When playing Unreal tournament at Uni, we were playing off of my copy and pasted installation. My username was Big Dan as there were two Dan's. So then everyone was Big Dan, so I renamed to the OriginalBigDan.
Quite dull really!
Quite dull really!
explain your username:
I was advised in the 90s to select a memorable handle, unlikely to be taken on any platform.
doom as I am dreadful
funk for I have the groove
I was advised in the 90s to select a memorable handle, unlikely to be taken on any platform.
doom as I am dreadful
funk for I have the groove
explain your username:
My name is Maddie and I ask questions
My name is Maddie and I ask questions
January 12, 2025 at 1:05 PM
When playing Unreal tournament at Uni, we were playing off of my copy and pasted installation. My username was Big Dan as there were two Dan's. So then everyone was Big Dan, so I renamed to the OriginalBigDan.
Quite dull really!
Quite dull really!
Set up a Microsoft account and login for my 5 year old, on a Windows laptop today.
Christ there's so much more bullshit from kids to have to learn/bypass today. From cookie popups, to sticky keys, to touchpad gestures. Eurgh! I'm sure I can turn it all off, but eurgh.
Good luck kid!
Christ there's so much more bullshit from kids to have to learn/bypass today. From cookie popups, to sticky keys, to touchpad gestures. Eurgh! I'm sure I can turn it all off, but eurgh.
Good luck kid!
January 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Set up a Microsoft account and login for my 5 year old, on a Windows laptop today.
Christ there's so much more bullshit from kids to have to learn/bypass today. From cookie popups, to sticky keys, to touchpad gestures. Eurgh! I'm sure I can turn it all off, but eurgh.
Good luck kid!
Christ there's so much more bullshit from kids to have to learn/bypass today. From cookie popups, to sticky keys, to touchpad gestures. Eurgh! I'm sure I can turn it all off, but eurgh.
Good luck kid!
Reposted by Dan Brewer
hello! we’re Future Friends Games and we help cool developers by publishing and promoting cool indie games!!!
if you are reading this, pls like and share this pinned post to make us look cool! here are some games we’ve worked on
if you are reading this, pls like and share this pinned post to make us look cool! here are some games we’ve worked on
October 22, 2024 at 10:49 AM
hello! we’re Future Friends Games and we help cool developers by publishing and promoting cool indie games!!!
if you are reading this, pls like and share this pinned post to make us look cool! here are some games we’ve worked on
if you are reading this, pls like and share this pinned post to make us look cool! here are some games we’ve worked on
2025 has involved puking toddler at 3-4 in the morning, but then a lie-in until 12:30.
Ups and downs!
Ups and downs!
January 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
2025 has involved puking toddler at 3-4 in the morning, but then a lie-in until 12:30.
Ups and downs!
Ups and downs!
Reposted by Dan Brewer
This will never get old 🤣
December 31, 2024 at 12:06 PM
This will never get old 🤣
I'm not often a political poster, but this is a cracking response to the Russian government's whining.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
I hope they do sort it out soon so the actual normal people of Russia can get back to owning me on DOTA.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
I hope they do sort it out soon so the actual normal people of Russia can get back to owning me on DOTA.
If Russia is so concerned about Ukraine’s defensive action then Russia should stop invading: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
www.gov.uk
December 24, 2024 at 10:29 AM
I'm not often a political poster, but this is a cracking response to the Russian government's whining.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
I hope they do sort it out soon so the actual normal people of Russia can get back to owning me on DOTA.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
I hope they do sort it out soon so the actual normal people of Russia can get back to owning me on DOTA.
Damned good start to the Christmas holidays so far.
Swimming in the morning, then nap for the little girl whilst the boy, wife and I made paper chains.
Then in Minecraft after lunch, the boy and I discovered a Trials chamber in Minecraft.
Then the girl and the wifeling made frangipane mince pies!
Swimming in the morning, then nap for the little girl whilst the boy, wife and I made paper chains.
Then in Minecraft after lunch, the boy and I discovered a Trials chamber in Minecraft.
Then the girl and the wifeling made frangipane mince pies!
December 21, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Damned good start to the Christmas holidays so far.
Swimming in the morning, then nap for the little girl whilst the boy, wife and I made paper chains.
Then in Minecraft after lunch, the boy and I discovered a Trials chamber in Minecraft.
Then the girl and the wifeling made frangipane mince pies!
Swimming in the morning, then nap for the little girl whilst the boy, wife and I made paper chains.
Then in Minecraft after lunch, the boy and I discovered a Trials chamber in Minecraft.
Then the girl and the wifeling made frangipane mince pies!
My wife, a bit of a Potter fan has discovered a new show that I think she loves.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, on Amazon prime video.
Now there's a venn diagram for the books!
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, on Amazon prime video.
Now there's a venn diagram for the books!
December 19, 2024 at 9:38 PM
My wife, a bit of a Potter fan has discovered a new show that I think she loves.
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, on Amazon prime video.
Now there's a venn diagram for the books!
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, on Amazon prime video.
Now there's a venn diagram for the books!