Alex Delamaire
@alexdlmr.bsky.social
biz dev & comms @BBI | ex-marketing @Relic, @Hinterland, @Bethesda | opinions are my own, (re)sharing ≠ unconditional endorsement
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I'm slowly making my way through Ambrosia Sky—one (short) mission every two or three days—and it's a real delight.
A heavy atmosphere in keeping with the very nice art direction, fun gameplay, light puzzles, cool sci-fi lore, and a moving story. In space. ☝️
A heavy atmosphere in keeping with the very nice art direction, fun gameplay, light puzzles, cool sci-fi lore, and a moving story. In space. ☝️
November 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM
I'm slowly making my way through Ambrosia Sky—one (short) mission every two or three days—and it's a real delight.
A heavy atmosphere in keeping with the very nice art direction, fun gameplay, light puzzles, cool sci-fi lore, and a moving story. In space. ☝️
A heavy atmosphere in keeping with the very nice art direction, fun gameplay, light puzzles, cool sci-fi lore, and a moving story. In space. ☝️
Reposted by Alex Delamaire
let it rain on us forever
November 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
let it rain on us forever
Proud to help shine a spotlight on #GreaterVancouver #gamedevs through this Steam event @bbigames.bsky.social organized with @vangameconnect.ca & @seriouslyclara.bsky.social!
💸 130+ games, with discounts up to 90%
🕹 Dozens of studios, from indies to AAA
👀 Many hidden gems & trending upcoming titles
💸 130+ games, with discounts up to 90%
🕹 Dozens of studios, from indies to AAA
👀 Many hidden gems & trending upcoming titles
Games From Vancouver
This showcase assembles over 100 games made in the Greater Vancouver area – from beloved indie darlings to venerated franchise hits.
store.steampowered.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Proud to help shine a spotlight on #GreaterVancouver #gamedevs through this Steam event @bbigames.bsky.social organized with @vangameconnect.ca & @seriouslyclara.bsky.social!
💸 130+ games, with discounts up to 90%
🕹 Dozens of studios, from indies to AAA
👀 Many hidden gems & trending upcoming titles
💸 130+ games, with discounts up to 90%
🕹 Dozens of studios, from indies to AAA
👀 Many hidden gems & trending upcoming titles
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Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may have heard of called "Half Life 2".
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
Tom Forsyth (@[email protected])
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Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may heard of called "Half Life 2". Are you sitting comfortably? Then I sha...
mastodon.gamedev.place
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Recent discussion about the perils of doors in gamedev reminded me of a bug caused by a door in a game you may have heard of called "Half Life 2".
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
I wrote it up over on Mastodon (I find it's better at long threads):
mastodon.gamedev.place/@TomF/115589...
Massive overhaul for this sleeper hit from fellow #VancouverDevs🌄 Highly recommend giving it a try - plus it's 50% off!
If you have never heard of it, imagine Front Mission by way of XCOM and Into The Breach.
The timeline / planning system is so goddamn clever and makes you feel like a genius 🧠
If you have never heard of it, imagine Front Mission by way of XCOM and Into The Breach.
The timeline / planning system is so goddamn clever and makes you feel like a genius 🧠
Gear up, Brigadiers! The time has come to experience a completely reimagined Phantom Brigade. Our 2.0 update is live and it includes fully realized pilots, new quests, and more 🤖
store.steampowered.com/app/553540/P...
🎁 Share this post, tag a friend & follow us for a chance to win a key!
store.steampowered.com/app/553540/P...
🎁 Share this post, tag a friend & follow us for a chance to win a key!
November 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Massive overhaul for this sleeper hit from fellow #VancouverDevs🌄 Highly recommend giving it a try - plus it's 50% off!
If you have never heard of it, imagine Front Mission by way of XCOM and Into The Breach.
The timeline / planning system is so goddamn clever and makes you feel like a genius 🧠
If you have never heard of it, imagine Front Mission by way of XCOM and Into The Breach.
The timeline / planning system is so goddamn clever and makes you feel like a genius 🧠
ICYMI #AmbrosiaSky🪐 - ACT ONE from our friends at @softrains.bsky.social just launched last week, with @bbigames.bsky.social lending a hand here & there!
Ambrosia Sky 🪐 | Launch Trailer
YouTube video by Soft Rains Games
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
ICYMI #AmbrosiaSky🪐 - ACT ONE from our friends at @softrains.bsky.social just launched last week, with @bbigames.bsky.social lending a hand here & there!
Reposted by Alex Delamaire
Je dis ça
Je dis rien
Je dis rien
V for Vendetta - 20th Anniversary Announcement Trailer (2026) Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman
YouTube video by IGN
www.youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Je dis ça
Je dis rien
Je dis rien
Two very relevant articles / thought pieces about the current games landscape and its changing audience(s).
First, Chris Zukowski’s.
First, Chris Zukowski’s.
The optimistic view that indie games are in a golden age right now – How To Market A Game
howtomarketagame.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Two very relevant articles / thought pieces about the current games landscape and its changing audience(s).
First, Chris Zukowski’s.
First, Chris Zukowski’s.
Masterful community management and audience insight… from a non-games industry person!
Working in the Shadows: how an Assassin's Creed researcher braved the backlash
A researcher who worked on Assassin's Creed Shadows reveals how she contacted the online trolls targeting her with abuse, with surprising results.
www.eurogamer.net
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Masterful community management and audience insight… from a non-games industry person!
"The same institutions that claim to protect the integrity of the game have built an economy dependent on its erosion."
Opinion | Gambling Is Killing Sports and Consuming America
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:47 AM
"The same institutions that claim to protect the integrity of the game have built an economy dependent on its erosion."
How about…
A French Kiss?
🤡🥁
A French Kiss?
🤡🥁
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM
How about…
A French Kiss?
🤡🥁
A French Kiss?
🤡🥁
Appropriately spooky business update 🎃
@bbigames.bsky.social has joined forces with @wearesecretmode.com on hit horror game Escape the Backrooms!
@bbigames.bsky.social has joined forces with @wearesecretmode.com on hit horror game Escape the Backrooms!
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Appropriately spooky business update 🎃
@bbigames.bsky.social has joined forces with @wearesecretmode.com on hit horror game Escape the Backrooms!
@bbigames.bsky.social has joined forces with @wearesecretmode.com on hit horror game Escape the Backrooms!
Winter is coming 😬
(or everlasting, one could argue)
All this will just keep accelerating:
• new ways of making games in a lean / derisked way (incl. as a side hustle)
• new distribution channels and arbitrages
• new monetization strategies
• rush towards captive profitable nostalgia niches
(or everlasting, one could argue)
All this will just keep accelerating:
• new ways of making games in a lean / derisked way (incl. as a side hustle)
• new distribution channels and arbitrages
• new monetization strategies
• rush towards captive profitable nostalgia niches
Video game spend among 18 to 24's is down sharply.
"Young grads are having a much tougher time finding jobs. Student-loan payments are restarting for millions of borrowers... credit-card delinquency rates have risen to their highest points since before the pandemic..."
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
"Young grads are having a much tougher time finding jobs. Student-loan payments are restarting for millions of borrowers... credit-card delinquency rates have risen to their highest points since before the pandemic..."
www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
October 21, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Winter is coming 😬
(or everlasting, one could argue)
All this will just keep accelerating:
• new ways of making games in a lean / derisked way (incl. as a side hustle)
• new distribution channels and arbitrages
• new monetization strategies
• rush towards captive profitable nostalgia niches
(or everlasting, one could argue)
All this will just keep accelerating:
• new ways of making games in a lean / derisked way (incl. as a side hustle)
• new distribution channels and arbitrages
• new monetization strategies
• rush towards captive profitable nostalgia niches
A few #Vancouver🌄 #Canada🍁 devs biased #SteamNextFest shout-outs and recommendations, if somehow you are doom-scrolling and looking for something to play this weekend 🙂
October 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
A few #Vancouver🌄 #Canada🍁 devs biased #SteamNextFest shout-outs and recommendations, if somehow you are doom-scrolling and looking for something to play this weekend 🙂
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As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
October 15, 2025 at 9:40 PM
As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
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Been following @dieaty.bsky.social's journey for a while - the man has been working relentlessly to find a path forward for his team post-Embracer collapse ❤️
Please consider helping them out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/goo...
Some intriguing stuff here, like the talking planet, Solaris-style.
Please consider helping them out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/goo...
Some intriguing stuff here, like the talking planet, Solaris-style.
‼️ Our Kickstarter for The Signal is NOW LIVE ‼️
Explore, craft, and survive on Sirenis, an alien world that's claimed countless victims before you. Uncover the mystery behind the planet and put your building skills to the test.
#indiegame #IndieDevs #indiegaming #videogames
Explore, craft, and survive on Sirenis, an alien world that's claimed countless victims before you. Uncover the mystery behind the planet and put your building skills to the test.
#indiegame #IndieDevs #indiegaming #videogames
October 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Been following @dieaty.bsky.social's journey for a while - the man has been working relentlessly to find a path forward for his team post-Embracer collapse ❤️
Please consider helping them out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/goo...
Some intriguing stuff here, like the talking planet, Solaris-style.
Please consider helping them out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/goo...
Some intriguing stuff here, like the talking planet, Solaris-style.
Reposted by Alex Delamaire
We're at #VancouverGameGarden all weekend with @softrains.bsky.social showcasing Ambrosia Sky!
If you're local, come say hello! The event is free and the games are plenty (and wonderful)!
We'd love to see you!
If you're local, come say hello! The event is free and the games are plenty (and wonderful)!
We'd love to see you!
September 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We're at #VancouverGameGarden all weekend with @softrains.bsky.social showcasing Ambrosia Sky!
If you're local, come say hello! The event is free and the games are plenty (and wonderful)!
We'd love to see you!
If you're local, come say hello! The event is free and the games are plenty (and wonderful)!
We'd love to see you!
Looking forward to @vangamegarden.bsky.social🌱🕹 this weekend and hanging out with fellow independent studios & creators!
@bbigames.bsky.social is providing hardware, while @stevenmessner.bsky.social and I will have #AmbrosiaSky🪐 from our friends at @softrains.bsky.social available to play 😀
@bbigames.bsky.social is providing hardware, while @stevenmessner.bsky.social and I will have #AmbrosiaSky🪐 from our friends at @softrains.bsky.social available to play 😀
Vancouver Game Garden
Vancouver Game Garden is an independent games showcase featuring local developers in Vancouver, Canada.
vangamegarden.com
September 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Looking forward to @vangamegarden.bsky.social🌱🕹 this weekend and hanging out with fellow independent studios & creators!
@bbigames.bsky.social is providing hardware, while @stevenmessner.bsky.social and I will have #AmbrosiaSky🪐 from our friends at @softrains.bsky.social available to play 😀
@bbigames.bsky.social is providing hardware, while @stevenmessner.bsky.social and I will have #AmbrosiaSky🪐 from our friends at @softrains.bsky.social available to play 😀
Not sure who needs this - but:
As I had to clean and set up a hand-me down PC over the weekend, I found a terrific ✨ Win 11 decluttering / optimization install guide✨
(preview in Spanish somehow, but guide in English)
Great for gamers 🕹️, but not only!
Made the OS noticeably more responsive 💪
As I had to clean and set up a hand-me down PC over the weekend, I found a terrific ✨ Win 11 decluttering / optimization install guide✨
(preview in Spanish somehow, but guide in English)
Great for gamers 🕹️, but not only!
Made the OS noticeably more responsive 💪
Mi Guía Definitiva de optimización para Windows 11 v2
www.reddit.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Not sure who needs this - but:
As I had to clean and set up a hand-me down PC over the weekend, I found a terrific ✨ Win 11 decluttering / optimization install guide✨
(preview in Spanish somehow, but guide in English)
Great for gamers 🕹️, but not only!
Made the OS noticeably more responsive 💪
As I had to clean and set up a hand-me down PC over the weekend, I found a terrific ✨ Win 11 decluttering / optimization install guide✨
(preview in Spanish somehow, but guide in English)
Great for gamers 🕹️, but not only!
Made the OS noticeably more responsive 💪
Reposted by Alex Delamaire
In space, no one can hear you scream... for joy!
Citizen Sleeper and Hardspace: Shipbreaker are teaming up for the Space Capitalism Steam Bundle! Two awesome sci-fi games, together at a permanent 10% discount!
Buy it here: store.steampowered.com/bundle/58811...
Citizen Sleeper and Hardspace: Shipbreaker are teaming up for the Space Capitalism Steam Bundle! Two awesome sci-fi games, together at a permanent 10% discount!
Buy it here: store.steampowered.com/bundle/58811...
September 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
In space, no one can hear you scream... for joy!
Citizen Sleeper and Hardspace: Shipbreaker are teaming up for the Space Capitalism Steam Bundle! Two awesome sci-fi games, together at a permanent 10% discount!
Buy it here: store.steampowered.com/bundle/58811...
Citizen Sleeper and Hardspace: Shipbreaker are teaming up for the Space Capitalism Steam Bundle! Two awesome sci-fi games, together at a permanent 10% discount!
Buy it here: store.steampowered.com/bundle/58811...
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Aaaaaahd one more leaving early access this week.
halp
halp
Mars First Logistics 1.0 comes out on Friday! Here are some of my favourite builds from Steam Workshop:
September 22, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Aaaaaahd one more leaving early access this week.
halp
halp
"One small step for Steam players, a giant leap for us Shipbreaker makers" 😉
We finally crossed the "Very Positive" all-time reviews threshold on @steampowered.com for @shipbreakergame.bsky.social!
Massive thanks to all our players!
Follow @bbigames.bsky.social for future Hardspace news 👀
We finally crossed the "Very Positive" all-time reviews threshold on @steampowered.com for @shipbreakergame.bsky.social!
Massive thanks to all our players!
Follow @bbigames.bsky.social for future Hardspace news 👀
September 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
"One small step for Steam players, a giant leap for us Shipbreaker makers" 😉
We finally crossed the "Very Positive" all-time reviews threshold on @steampowered.com for @shipbreakergame.bsky.social!
Massive thanks to all our players!
Follow @bbigames.bsky.social for future Hardspace news 👀
We finally crossed the "Very Positive" all-time reviews threshold on @steampowered.com for @shipbreakergame.bsky.social!
Massive thanks to all our players!
Follow @bbigames.bsky.social for future Hardspace news 👀
Pretty happy with how this new #AmbrosiaSky🪐 #trailer turned out!
Hats off to @stevenmessner.bsky.social & @bbigames.bsky.social's in-house editor Todd Curry who helped put it together for our friends at @softrains.bsky.social 😃
Hats off to @stevenmessner.bsky.social & @bbigames.bsky.social's in-house editor Todd Curry who helped put it together for our friends at @softrains.bsky.social 😃
Ambrosia Sky 🪐 | Story Trailer
YouTube video by Soft Rains Games
www.youtube.com
September 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Pretty happy with how this new #AmbrosiaSky🪐 #trailer turned out!
Hats off to @stevenmessner.bsky.social & @bbigames.bsky.social's in-house editor Todd Curry who helped put it together for our friends at @softrains.bsky.social 😃
Hats off to @stevenmessner.bsky.social & @bbigames.bsky.social's in-house editor Todd Curry who helped put it together for our friends at @softrains.bsky.social 😃