Emeric Thoa
@emericthoa.bsky.social
Game designer & producer at The Game Bakers.
Currently working on game Cairn.
Previously made Furi, Haven and other stuff. Japan lover, amateur cook.
Currently working on game Cairn.
Previously made Furi, Haven and other stuff. Japan lover, amateur cook.
Anyway, my most awaited game for 2026 is still...
December 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Anyway, my most awaited game for 2026 is still...
Screamer seems to be a shonen racing game and I'm into that apparently.
"We need cars." 👌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh5E...
"We need cars." 👌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh5E...
Screamer - Story Trailer
YouTube video by Milestone Team
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Screamer seems to be a shonen racing game and I'm into that apparently.
"We need cars." 👌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh5E...
"We need cars." 👌
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh5E...
Apparently they made a game just for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6kM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6kM...
Orbitals – Announce Trailer [English Dub] | Coming to Nintendo Switch™ 2 in 2026!
YouTube video by Kepler Interactive
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Apparently they made a game just for me.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6kM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6kM...
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Play it here! thegamebakers.itch.io/haven-5
Haven 5th anniversary by Game Bakers
A mini runner game in the Haven universe
thegamebakers.itch.io
December 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Play it here! thegamebakers.itch.io/haven-5
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We can’t get enough of Yu and Kay!
Team’s all hands on deck to finish Cairn but we HAD to do something special for Haven’s Fifth anniversary
We gave a small team a few days to make a Haven MINIGAME! A little something extra from our hearts as tribute to Haven’s awesome community <3
Team’s all hands on deck to finish Cairn but we HAD to do something special for Haven’s Fifth anniversary
We gave a small team a few days to make a Haven MINIGAME! A little something extra from our hearts as tribute to Haven’s awesome community <3
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We can’t get enough of Yu and Kay!
Team’s all hands on deck to finish Cairn but we HAD to do something special for Haven’s Fifth anniversary
We gave a small team a few days to make a Haven MINIGAME! A little something extra from our hearts as tribute to Haven’s awesome community <3
Team’s all hands on deck to finish Cairn but we HAD to do something special for Haven’s Fifth anniversary
We gave a small team a few days to make a Haven MINIGAME! A little something extra from our hearts as tribute to Haven’s awesome community <3
Before the game awards deliver an absolute verdict, here are some games I played this year and really deserve recognition in my opinion.
Best "non consensual game design approach", Baby Steps.
Really a unique game, both hilarious and enraging. 200% edgy.
Best "non consensual game design approach", Baby Steps.
Really a unique game, both hilarious and enraging. 200% edgy.
December 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Before the game awards deliver an absolute verdict, here are some games I played this year and really deserve recognition in my opinion.
Best "non consensual game design approach", Baby Steps.
Really a unique game, both hilarious and enraging. 200% edgy.
Best "non consensual game design approach", Baby Steps.
Really a unique game, both hilarious and enraging. 200% edgy.
Also, Cairn has too many features and content, so I did the mistake too. But I'm so proud of all the ideas, execution and soul in the game that it was worth the extra efforts, money and risk... don't do this at home kids.
December 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Also, Cairn has too many features and content, so I did the mistake too. But I'm so proud of all the ideas, execution and soul in the game that it was worth the extra efforts, money and risk... don't do this at home kids.
It's common knowledge that a classic indie mistake is to aim for a too big scope and creep for features. But from my experience, it's also the most common mistake in AAA. I've seen so many AAA games killed or fail because direction asked for "bigger than GTA" to a 100 people team.
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It's common knowledge that a classic indie mistake is to aim for a too big scope and creep for features. But from my experience, it's also the most common mistake in AAA. I've seen so many AAA games killed or fail because direction asked for "bigger than GTA" to a 100 people team.
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I did lots of exclusive drawings for the collector's edition of Cairn!
Ready to take your climbing experience to the next level?
Cairn’s deluxe edition gives you three exclusive keepsakes to personalize Aava’s backpack. You’ll also be able to get ready for your climb thanks to Marcel and Pontus’ rugged expedition survival guide!
Cairn’s deluxe edition gives you three exclusive keepsakes to personalize Aava’s backpack. You’ll also be able to get ready for your climb thanks to Marcel and Pontus’ rugged expedition survival guide!
December 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I did lots of exclusive drawings for the collector's edition of Cairn!
Hey aspiring indie devs, here is an example of a strong hook.
Skate story: they wanted to make a skateboard game but can't take on EA on it. They went for an "extremely different" visual style + epic fantasy quest to stand out.
That's how you fight when small.
bsky.app/profile/skat...
Skate story: they wanted to make a skateboard game but can't take on EA on it. They went for an "extremely different" visual style + epic fantasy quest to stand out.
That's how you fight when small.
bsky.app/profile/skat...
Just wrapped on the launch trailer.
SKATE STORY launches December 8th on PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2
SKATE STORY launches December 8th on PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2
December 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Hey aspiring indie devs, here is an example of a strong hook.
Skate story: they wanted to make a skateboard game but can't take on EA on it. They went for an "extremely different" visual style + epic fantasy quest to stand out.
That's how you fight when small.
bsky.app/profile/skat...
Skate story: they wanted to make a skateboard game but can't take on EA on it. They went for an "extremely different" visual style + epic fantasy quest to stand out.
That's how you fight when small.
bsky.app/profile/skat...
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The climb of a lifetime starts on January 29, 2026! Set out to conquer the legendary Mount Kami. Find your route, uncover lost history, and survive the ascent. Every encounter and discovery will test your resolve.
Warm up with Cairn's demo:
bit.ly/Cairn-PS5Demo
Warm up with Cairn's demo:
bit.ly/Cairn-PS5Demo
December 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
The climb of a lifetime starts on January 29, 2026! Set out to conquer the legendary Mount Kami. Find your route, uncover lost history, and survive the ascent. Every encounter and discovery will test your resolve.
Warm up with Cairn's demo:
bit.ly/Cairn-PS5Demo
Warm up with Cairn's demo:
bit.ly/Cairn-PS5Demo
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That footstep sound effect is just SO satisfying
November 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
That footstep sound effect is just SO satisfying
The movies I went to see in the theater this year.
First line strongly recommended, all great!
Last one is a pass. Bookmark for VoD!
First line strongly recommended, all great!
Last one is a pass. Bookmark for VoD!
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The movies I went to see in the theater this year.
First line strongly recommended, all great!
Last one is a pass. Bookmark for VoD!
First line strongly recommended, all great!
Last one is a pass. Bookmark for VoD!
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Haven est un autre exemple cool dans le style (avec du doublage !)
youtu.be/CRdXuQAq7tA?...
youtu.be/CRdXuQAq7tA?...
November 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Haven est un autre exemple cool dans le style (avec du doublage !)
youtu.be/CRdXuQAq7tA?...
youtu.be/CRdXuQAq7tA?...
Il y a quelques semaines j'ai participé à une table ronde avec des gens très bien, sur le sujet du réalisme dans le jeu vidéo, et c'était stimulant :)
Résumé en image, et lien du podcast. Vous accompagnera très bien pendant que vous épluchez les légumes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOk4...
Résumé en image, et lien du podcast. Vous accompagnera très bien pendant que vous épluchez les légumes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOk4...
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Il y a quelques semaines j'ai participé à une table ronde avec des gens très bien, sur le sujet du réalisme dans le jeu vidéo, et c'était stimulant :)
Résumé en image, et lien du podcast. Vous accompagnera très bien pendant que vous épluchez les légumes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOk4...
Résumé en image, et lien du podcast. Vous accompagnera très bien pendant que vous épluchez les légumes.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOk4...
Went to see Arco yesterday, and it's fantastic. Highly recommended.
November 23, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Went to see Arco yesterday, and it's fantastic. Highly recommended.
Dispatch has a brillant visualization of "random(a-b)".
a is the skill required for succeeding in the mission.
b is the skills your assigned heroes have.
The success or failure depends of hockey puck bouncing within the superposed shapes. If it ends in your skill shape, mission is a success!
a is the skill required for succeeding in the mission.
b is the skills your assigned heroes have.
The success or failure depends of hockey puck bouncing within the superposed shapes. If it ends in your skill shape, mission is a success!
November 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Dispatch has a brillant visualization of "random(a-b)".
a is the skill required for succeeding in the mission.
b is the skills your assigned heroes have.
The success or failure depends of hockey puck bouncing within the superposed shapes. If it ends in your skill shape, mission is a success!
a is the skill required for succeeding in the mission.
b is the skills your assigned heroes have.
The success or failure depends of hockey puck bouncing within the superposed shapes. If it ends in your skill shape, mission is a success!
It's powerful, it's moving, it's short, it's fun, it's important and it's... FREE.
Children rights day giveaway is a great time to play this gem (one of my GOTY for sure).
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Children rights day giveaway is a great time to play this gem (one of my GOTY for sure).
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
November 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
It's powerful, it's moving, it's short, it's fun, it's important and it's... FREE.
Children rights day giveaway is a great time to play this gem (one of my GOTY for sure).
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
Children rights day giveaway is a great time to play this gem (one of my GOTY for sure).
Grab it on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/2747770/...
or Itch: artefrance.itch.io/wednesdays
before November 21th 9PM CET!
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On rattrape le retard sur Bluesky : le 8 novembre, on a enregistré une émission en public en compagnie d'Emeric Thoa.
Silence on joue aux 24 heures de «Libé» ! «Cairn» avec Emeric Thoa, «Ball X Pit», «The Seance of Blake Manor»
Cette semaine, un épisode enregistré en public à la Cité de la musique. On y parle d’alpinisme, de spiritisme et de petites «béboules».
www.liberation.fr
November 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
On rattrape le retard sur Bluesky : le 8 novembre, on a enregistré une émission en public en compagnie d'Emeric Thoa.
Side effect of a 2300 days streak on duolingo 🇯🇵, I’m playing Cairn in Japanese and I don’t feel totally lost (reading the subtitles i mean). ✌️
November 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Side effect of a 2300 days streak on duolingo 🇯🇵, I’m playing Cairn in Japanese and I don’t feel totally lost (reading the subtitles i mean). ✌️
C'était très sympa de participer au dernier Silence on Joue, en public à la cité de la musique !
On y parle de BallxPit, The Seance of Blake Manor et un petit peu de Cairn bien sûr ! (et plus généralement de Game Bakers).
Et on se marre aussi 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgK8...
On y parle de BallxPit, The Seance of Blake Manor et un petit peu de Cairn bien sûr ! (et plus généralement de Game Bakers).
Et on se marre aussi 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgK8...
S19E11 au Musée de la musique - «Cairn» avec Emeric Thoa, «Ball X Pitt», «The Séance of Blake Manor»
YouTube video by Silence, on joue !
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
C'était très sympa de participer au dernier Silence on Joue, en public à la cité de la musique !
On y parle de BallxPit, The Seance of Blake Manor et un petit peu de Cairn bien sûr ! (et plus généralement de Game Bakers).
Et on se marre aussi 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgK8...
On y parle de BallxPit, The Seance of Blake Manor et un petit peu de Cairn bien sûr ! (et plus généralement de Game Bakers).
Et on se marre aussi 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgK8...
Finished Baby Steps.
18h total but 5 hours alone on these 30 meters (the train wagons). Probably the biggest test of perseverance in my gamer’s life (with those 12h spent on sekiro’s final boss?)
18h total but 5 hours alone on these 30 meters (the train wagons). Probably the biggest test of perseverance in my gamer’s life (with those 12h spent on sekiro’s final boss?)
November 15, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Finished Baby Steps.
18h total but 5 hours alone on these 30 meters (the train wagons). Probably the biggest test of perseverance in my gamer’s life (with those 12h spent on sekiro’s final boss?)
18h total but 5 hours alone on these 30 meters (the train wagons). Probably the biggest test of perseverance in my gamer’s life (with those 12h spent on sekiro’s final boss?)
I love that someone in a meeting about how the chat feature in gmail suggested to add a little waving hand icon to attract users attention, and it got approved. "Good idea John!"
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I love that someone in a meeting about how the chat feature in gmail suggested to add a little waving hand icon to attract users attention, and it got approved. "Good idea John!"
I've rewatched Working Girl (1988) recently and I'm still thinking about those haircuts...
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
I've rewatched Working Girl (1988) recently and I'm still thinking about those haircuts...
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THE GAME IS OUT, I REPEAT, THE GAME IS OUT
Hopefully I squashed all the bugs, hope everyone enjoys it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2980260/...
Hopefully I squashed all the bugs, hope everyone enjoys it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2980260/...
Save 25% on Hypogea on Steam
Escape from a mysterious underground megastructure in this short atmospheric 3d-platformer.
store.steampowered.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
THE GAME IS OUT, I REPEAT, THE GAME IS OUT
Hopefully I squashed all the bugs, hope everyone enjoys it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2980260/...
Hopefully I squashed all the bugs, hope everyone enjoys it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2980260/...