Randen B.
@shaoraiden.bsky.social
Systems Programmer @ Cave Bear Games!
Indie narrative & systems designer who knows way too much about Jira Automation. Fan of psychological thrillers, time loops, and VFX. Talk to me about your favorite game!
Indie narrative & systems designer who knows way too much about Jira Automation. Fan of psychological thrillers, time loops, and VFX. Talk to me about your favorite game!
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Modern Phoenix
November 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Modern Phoenix
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Krona, Keeper of Eons - watercolour, acryla gouache on paper with some digital touchups
For Hearthstone's latest expansion, Across the Timeways.
AD: Jim Nelson
For Hearthstone's latest expansion, Across the Timeways.
AD: Jim Nelson
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Krona, Keeper of Eons - watercolour, acryla gouache on paper with some digital touchups
For Hearthstone's latest expansion, Across the Timeways.
AD: Jim Nelson
For Hearthstone's latest expansion, Across the Timeways.
AD: Jim Nelson
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azhdarchid.com/against-metr...
I really do hate the term 'metroidbrania'. I think so do many of you. Let's nip it in the bud before it becomes something people are financially invested in.
I really do hate the term 'metroidbrania'. I think so do many of you. Let's nip it in the bud before it becomes something people are financially invested in.
Against 'Metroidbrania': a Landscape of Knowledge Games
What are knowledge games? How do we relate them to each other? What sub-genres exist – and which ones might be implied?
azhdarchid.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 AM
azhdarchid.com/against-metr...
I really do hate the term 'metroidbrania'. I think so do many of you. Let's nip it in the bud before it becomes something people are financially invested in.
I really do hate the term 'metroidbrania'. I think so do many of you. Let's nip it in the bud before it becomes something people are financially invested in.
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Personally, I believe that institutions that purport to support or otherwise celebrate an industry have a responsibility to pursue material action that backs that support up.
Here, we have an example of the most abject failure to uphold that responsibility, and it's frankly embarrassing. (1/5)
Here, we have an example of the most abject failure to uphold that responsibility, and it's frankly embarrassing. (1/5)
EXCLUSIVE on @gamedeveloper.bsky.social: not only has The Game Awards not nominated a Future Class for 2025, it's told alumni it "does not have any active programming plans" for the award.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Future Class page was taken down sometime this year—eliminating a definitive archive of honorees.
The Game Awards' Future Class program remains on ice
Future Class organizer Emily Weir has informed past honorees that The Game Awards has no active plans for the program.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Personally, I believe that institutions that purport to support or otherwise celebrate an industry have a responsibility to pursue material action that backs that support up.
Here, we have an example of the most abject failure to uphold that responsibility, and it's frankly embarrassing. (1/5)
Here, we have an example of the most abject failure to uphold that responsibility, and it's frankly embarrassing. (1/5)
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It's cool how we keep proving over and over and over again that there's a significant market for narrative-heavy, character-driven, single-player experiences in video games and publishers just categorically refuse to believe us
Dispatch has sold 1 million copies in under two weeks
Dispatch has sold 1 million copies in under two weeks
The episodic superhero comedy features big-name actors like Aaron Paul and Jeffrey Wright.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
It's cool how we keep proving over and over and over again that there's a significant market for narrative-heavy, character-driven, single-player experiences in video games and publishers just categorically refuse to believe us
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this series was not an actual sports event it was a supernatural event and we must honor its strange rules
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
this series was not an actual sports event it was a supernatural event and we must honor its strange rules
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People on here will post anything. 'Baseball games have 9 innings.' No they don’t. That isn’t true.
November 2, 2025 at 4:10 AM
People on here will post anything. 'Baseball games have 9 innings.' No they don’t. That isn’t true.
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Happy halloween! I hope you conjure up some fun!
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Happy halloween! I hope you conjure up some fun!
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The following is a statement from the Writers Guild of America East and Writers Guild of America West:
“Merger after merger in the media industry has harmed workers, diminished competition and free speech, and wasted hundreds of billions of dollars better invested in organic growth…
“Merger after merger in the media industry has harmed workers, diminished competition and free speech, and wasted hundreds of billions of dollars better invested in organic growth…
October 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The following is a statement from the Writers Guild of America East and Writers Guild of America West:
“Merger after merger in the media industry has harmed workers, diminished competition and free speech, and wasted hundreds of billions of dollars better invested in organic growth…
“Merger after merger in the media industry has harmed workers, diminished competition and free speech, and wasted hundreds of billions of dollars better invested in organic growth…
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It's important to remember that this is how executives in the games industry are talking about art. The workers at Boss Fight and Netflix Games at large deserve better.
October 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
It's important to remember that this is how executives in the games industry are talking about art. The workers at Boss Fight and Netflix Games at large deserve better.
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Congratulations to @doublefine.com for the launch of Keeper! 🕯️
Looks eerie, beautiful, and perfectly strange! Just how we like it. 📷
Looks eerie, beautiful, and perfectly strange! Just how we like it. 📷
October 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Congratulations to @doublefine.com for the launch of Keeper! 🕯️
Looks eerie, beautiful, and perfectly strange! Just how we like it. 📷
Looks eerie, beautiful, and perfectly strange! Just how we like it. 📷
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Fun narrative exercise to do with your team: all the characters in your game are now muppets except for ONE who remains a human. Which character is it?
October 16, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Fun narrative exercise to do with your team: all the characters in your game are now muppets except for ONE who remains a human. Which character is it?
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I think it should remain possible to work professionally on video games without having to move
October 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I think it should remain possible to work professionally on video games without having to move
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Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
Owlcat Games sets up educational resource hub for game devs
Studio partners with Fireshine Games, 11 Bit Studios, Gaijin Entertainment, and Midwest Games to build database of over 350 learning resources
www.gamesindustry.biz
October 15, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Owlcat Games has launched a free game development learning resource, featuring over 350 learning resources including software recommendations, tutorials, and online courses
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
www.gamesindustry.biz/owlcat-games...
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In space, death is contagious. When we die, the Scarabs decontaminate our ships and lay us to rest.
But when Dalia gets cleanup request from her childhood home, she finds something she’s never seen before: a contamination that doesn’t want to be cleaned.
This is Ambrosia Sky.
But when Dalia gets cleanup request from her childhood home, she finds something she’s never seen before: a contamination that doesn’t want to be cleaned.
This is Ambrosia Sky.
September 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
In space, death is contagious. When we die, the Scarabs decontaminate our ships and lay us to rest.
But when Dalia gets cleanup request from her childhood home, she finds something she’s never seen before: a contamination that doesn’t want to be cleaned.
This is Ambrosia Sky.
But when Dalia gets cleanup request from her childhood home, she finds something she’s never seen before: a contamination that doesn’t want to be cleaned.
This is Ambrosia Sky.
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someone in a podcast I listened to today said like "all the developers that worked on legendary games in the 90s would never be able to get into the industry today" and I think that might be entirely accurate
October 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
someone in a podcast I listened to today said like "all the developers that worked on legendary games in the 90s would never be able to get into the industry today" and I think that might be entirely accurate
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Congratulations to the team that worked on the Knights of Guinevere. The pilot is amazing <3
September 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Congratulations to the team that worked on the Knights of Guinevere. The pilot is amazing <3
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As a permalancer: if you are EVER verbally offered ANY kind of promise (a raise, a contract extension, full-time employment), IMMEDIATELY ask for it in writing and be low-key relentless about it. As someone who has been strung along too many times: they can't keep getting away with this.
September 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
As a permalancer: if you are EVER verbally offered ANY kind of promise (a raise, a contract extension, full-time employment), IMMEDIATELY ask for it in writing and be low-key relentless about it. As someone who has been strung along too many times: they can't keep getting away with this.
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Unfortunately, it really isn't that surprising: these robber barons are going to lay off workers in the places with the highest costs of living (and thus labor), highest healthcare costs, and scant labor laws. That describes North America perfectly.
It's past time we fight back.
It's past time we fight back.
September 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Unfortunately, it really isn't that surprising: these robber barons are going to lay off workers in the places with the highest costs of living (and thus labor), highest healthcare costs, and scant labor laws. That describes North America perfectly.
It's past time we fight back.
It's past time we fight back.
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It should not be lost on us that the recent highlighting of small team size in the press has started during a time of tremendous undercutting of labor. I am absolutely thrilled for Team Cherry but we should always keep an eye on framing. Games are made by people. Often: lots of them!
September 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
It should not be lost on us that the recent highlighting of small team size in the press has started during a time of tremendous undercutting of labor. I am absolutely thrilled for Team Cherry but we should always keep an eye on framing. Games are made by people. Often: lots of them!
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With yet another round of industry layoffs disproportionally impacting narrative: a regular reminder that if you are a writer or narrative designer LFW and would like some eyes on a resume, cover letter, portfolio, or I can put in a good word for you anywhere, PLEASE reach out. I’ll do what I can.
September 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
With yet another round of industry layoffs disproportionally impacting narrative: a regular reminder that if you are a writer or narrative designer LFW and would like some eyes on a resume, cover letter, portfolio, or I can put in a good word for you anywhere, PLEASE reach out. I’ll do what I can.
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what if we stopped laying off every writer who has ever lived
September 4, 2025 at 9:54 PM
what if we stopped laying off every writer who has ever lived
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I got laid off from Firaxis today. I helped ship Marvel's Midnight Suns DLC and Civilization VII, and would love to talk to you about mid level Producer roles.
September 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I got laid off from Firaxis today. I helped ship Marvel's Midnight Suns DLC and Civilization VII, and would love to talk to you about mid level Producer roles.
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Take Us North is aiming to deliver a narrative experience that the world needs more of, especially now. Contribute if you can and help the team at @anima-interactive.com push this project further.
The journey begins. Take Us North is a narrative-driven game inspired by real-world stories that follows the journeys of migrants and asylum seekers on their way to cross the US-Mexico border.
Back it now on Kickstarter and help humanize migrant stories: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
Back it now on Kickstarter and help humanize migrant stories: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tak...
Take Us North
A narrative adventure/survival game that follows the journeys of migrants and asylum seekers on their way to cross the US-Mexico border
www.kickstarter.com
July 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Take Us North is aiming to deliver a narrative experience that the world needs more of, especially now. Contribute if you can and help the team at @anima-interactive.com push this project further.