eric stirpē
@stirpicus.bsky.social
Dad. Writer. Mostly games. Currently at Remedy. Ex-Telltale, Fortnite, Netflix, others. Nominated for an Emmy once. Just a kid from Rhode Island on a strange adventure in Finland. He/Him.
www.ericstirpe.com
www.ericstirpe.com
🚨New Wadjet Eye game announced!!!!🚨
I’m super happy to officially announce our next project, spearheaded by @threeohfour.bsky.social!
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
“Gilt” is a sci-fi/fantasy game about a priest haunted by a dying God.
Learn more (and wishlist!) over here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3979770
Gilt on Steam
Embark on a quest of redemption across the planet of Gilt to restore a disillusioned priest's faith, a dying God's power, and the waning hope of a people who have forgotten how to believe. A sci-fi fa...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🚨New Wadjet Eye game announced!!!!🚨
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Holiday re-upload!
I think something's up with my copy of Muppets Christmas Carol.
I think something's up with my copy of Muppets Christmas Carol.
November 19, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Holiday re-upload!
I think something's up with my copy of Muppets Christmas Carol.
I think something's up with my copy of Muppets Christmas Carol.
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I went from not knowing anything about this game to blasting through every single available episode, including the finale, in a single week. It started making cracks in my formerly confident argument for Silksong as GOTY. Remarkable game.
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
I went from not knowing anything about this game to blasting through every single available episode, including the finale, in a single week. It started making cracks in my formerly confident argument for Silksong as GOTY. Remarkable game.
Can we please collectively stop using the word “slop” so much it makes me uncomfortable
November 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Can we please collectively stop using the word “slop” so much it makes me uncomfortable
“What’s it like raising a child in Finland?”
“When we were listening to music my son started playing air accordion.”
“When we were listening to music my son started playing air accordion.”
November 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“What’s it like raising a child in Finland?”
“When we were listening to music my son started playing air accordion.”
“When we were listening to music my son started playing air accordion.”
Fucking hell Kevin Dart just doesn't miss.
Concept art by Kevin Dart for Big Hero 6 (2014), dir. Don Hall and Chris Williams, Walt Disney Animation Studios
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Fucking hell Kevin Dart just doesn't miss.
Men Without Hats - yes, the gentlemen behind “Safety Dance” - have a new album out today and it fucking rips???
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Men Without Hats - yes, the gentlemen behind “Safety Dance” - have a new album out today and it fucking rips???
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getting a text in the middle of the night and it's just my loathsome vizier saying "Your enemies lie in wait, my lord!!" what am I supposed to do with that. its four in the morning
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 AM
getting a text in the middle of the night and it's just my loathsome vizier saying "Your enemies lie in wait, my lord!!" what am I supposed to do with that. its four in the morning
I just squealed “look at you!!” at the sight of this car
November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I just squealed “look at you!!” at the sight of this car
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Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!!
15% off on both Steam & Epic!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ambr...
15% off on both Steam & Epic!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ambr...
Ambrosia Sky 🪐 | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Soft Rains Games
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November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is available now!!
15% off on both Steam & Epic!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ambr...
15% off on both Steam & Epic!!
store.steampowered.com/app/3580160/...
store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/ambr...
Just hit the halfway point in this and, hoo-da-lolly, I’m loving it.
November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Just hit the halfway point in this and, hoo-da-lolly, I’m loving it.
Fun new music releases today include mcbaise, Allie X, and Insecure Men.
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open.substack.com/pub/ericstir...
New Music Friday! November 7th, 2025
Smooth ‘n’ funky psychedelia and baroque pop ear-worms
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Fun new music releases today include mcbaise, Allie X, and Insecure Men.
open.substack.com/pub/ericstir...
open.substack.com/pub/ericstir...
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Watching this be proven in real time as result after result comes in is washing away so much of the ever present despair I’ve been feeling for months.
As ever... the vast, vast majority of people don't want the hellscape the right is forcing on us. they really are the minority viewpoint. vocal? yes. powerful? unfortunately, yes. But there are so many more people who don't want to live in the world they're trying to make.
November 5, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Watching this be proven in real time as result after result comes in is washing away so much of the ever present despair I’ve been feeling for months.
I am so excited for the AdHoc crew about this. Back in the Telltale days we would have been thrilled - THRILLED - to have sold a million copies of anything over a series' lifespan, much less in two weeks. Geez! So awesome.
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.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I am so excited for the AdHoc crew about this. Back in the Telltale days we would have been thrilled - THRILLED - to have sold a million copies of anything over a series' lifespan, much less in two weeks. Geez! So awesome.
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New awareness campaign
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New awareness campaign
A lovely write-up about one of the most influential artists of the 00s internet artpunk era
It wasn't deep. It didn't have much to say. But Xiao Xiao inspired millions to try Flash animation for themselves.
A Beijing artist made this series -- and turned stick fights into a phenomenon. We're exploring why and how he did it:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/when-stick...
A Beijing artist made this series -- and turned stick fights into a phenomenon. We're exploring why and how he did it:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/when-stick...
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM
A lovely write-up about one of the most influential artists of the 00s internet artpunk era
After twelve years of gracing the world with her floofs, her screams, her beauty, and her single braincell, we sadly had to say goodbye to our dear cat Milo today. My mornings won’t be the same without her.
November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
After twelve years of gracing the world with her floofs, her screams, her beauty, and her single braincell, we sadly had to say goodbye to our dear cat Milo today. My mornings won’t be the same without her.
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I' LL BE THE HIT OF THE PARTY
November 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I' LL BE THE HIT OF THE PARTY
I’m wading through a lot of baseball posts this morning and this is probably my favorite one
god’s light does not touch this baseball diamond
November 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I’m wading through a lot of baseball posts this morning and this is probably my favorite one
Some fun new finds from Down Under today, plus an old favorite drops a new single. open.substack.com/pub/ericstir...
New Music Friday! October 31st (OooOOOooh)
An old favorite drops a new single, plus some new finds from Down Under
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October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Some fun new finds from Down Under today, plus an old favorite drops a new single. open.substack.com/pub/ericstir...
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A reminder that the original Hallowe'en jack o' lanterns date back to 18th century Ireland if not earlier, were based on a shady boozy blacksmith called Stingy Jack who cheated the devil & was trapped between 2 worlds, were carved from turnips and looked like this:
October 31, 2025 at 7:59 AM
A reminder that the original Hallowe'en jack o' lanterns date back to 18th century Ireland if not earlier, were based on a shady boozy blacksmith called Stingy Jack who cheated the devil & was trapped between 2 worlds, were carved from turnips and looked like this:
This post on Reddit about someone sharing a game I worked on with their younger brother made me crumble further and further into ancient dust with each word.
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
This post on Reddit about someone sharing a game I worked on with their younger brother made me crumble further and further into ancient dust with each word.
Gasped while reading this on the train.
The book marks Simogo's 15 year milestone by covering the studio's history cover to cover, and even sheds some light on projects that never saw the light of day! The inspirations behind their games come out swinging in this rich retrospective 🕔
lostincult.co.uk/simogo
lostincult.co.uk/simogo
Heartbeats, Dreams and Laser Eyes: 15 Years of Simogo
"We’re driven by the curiosity to explore interesting and surprising ideas." This succinct mission statement – and the odd cup of nuclear-strength coffee – has fuelled Simogo since 2010. Formed by Southend Interactive alumni Simon Flesser and Magnus 'Gordon' Gardebäck after the release of Xbox Live Arcade darling (and Billie Eilish favourite) ilomilo, the Malmö duo have released a string of critically acclaimed and award-winning games across multiple platforms.
lostincult.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Gasped while reading this on the train.
Captured at my friend’s party last week giving accidental ‘70s Hollywood Sleaze.
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Captured at my friend’s party last week giving accidental ‘70s Hollywood Sleaze.