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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 2d

Designed with hardcore players in mind, the new #Homeworld: Vast Reaches update features challenges that serve as the ultimate test of skill and strategy. These maps offer various difficulty levels, challenging you to prove yourself as the best commander in the universe. Wishlist: bit.ly/3Ku8MpN

FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 4d

Immerse yourself in this dramatic single-player campaign featuring new challenge levels 💥 In #Homeworld: Vast Reaches, you'll direct your fleet to attack, defend, or capture resources to build up your arsenal of ships & achieve victory. Wishlist today! bit.ly/3Ku8MpN

FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 5d

Homeworld: Vast Reaches is coming to #SteamVR on October 23rd in this bold new story set between #Homeworld 1 & 2. Get up close and personal to epic space battles, commanding your ships in real-time all around you. Wishlist today 🚀 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2949240/Homeworld_Vast_Reaches/

Homeworld: Vast Reaches on Steam

Command a fleet of spaceships in real-time strategic battles as the beloved Homeworld saga comes to VR. Your fleet is at your fingertips to lead to victory in a bold new story and challenging levels.

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 8d

Meta players who already own the game will receive a free update on the same day, bringing the new content to their headsets. Haven’t joined the fleet yet? Buy today and be ready for battle! www.meta.com/experiences/...

Homeworld: Vast Reaches on Meta Quest

Immerse yourself in a bold new story in the beloved Homeworld saga that brings real-time strategic space battles to VR. In Homeworld: Vast Reaches you play as Fleet Command, controlling your ships in ...

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 8d

Fleet, prepare to engage! Homeworld: Vast Reaches is coming to SteamVR on October 23rd with upgraded visuals & new challenging levels designed with Homeworld players in mind. Try the free demo during Steam Next Fest 🎉 store.steampowered.com/app/2949240/...

Homeworld: Vast Reaches on Steam

Command a fleet of spaceships in real-time strategic battles as the beloved Homeworld saga comes to VR. Your fleet is at your fingertips to lead to victory in a bold new story and challenging levels.

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 15d

It's been one year since Dimensional Double Shift launched, AND it has reached over 800,000 downloads during its early access phase. 🎉 We’re proud to have worked on this project with our friends at Owlchemy Labs. Grab your buds and play TODAY! https://bit.ly/3IiLKB

Dimensional Double Shift on Meta Quest

From the creators of Job Simulator comes an all new omniversal hand tracked cooperative multiplayer game: Dimensional Double Shift! Join up to four players as you cook, fix, refuel, shred, smash, and ...

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 16d

Learn from our Studio Creative Director, Richard Rouse III, and other veteran #gamedevs in the industry how wide-ranging design opinions can be 💭 Watch the popular "Rules of the Game" session from #GDC 2025 available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTE_bVUeHCQ

Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers

YouTube video by Game Developers Conference

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 17d

From the blog vault: "Sparking Creativity: Tips for Running Your Own Jam Day" #gamestudio #gamedev https://farbridge.com/news/blog/sparking-creativity-tips-for-running-your-own-jam-day

Sparking Creativity: Tips For Running Your Own Jam Day — FarBridge

In our latest #SparkingCreativity installment, Patrick Curry and Melissa Swanepoel discuss everything they've learned over the years about running a monthly internal jam day. They share tips for incor...

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 23d

In our MR/VR space strategy title, #Homeworld: Vast Reaches, you take on the role of Tyrra Soban, a new Fleet Command under the guidance of Karan S’jet. Your enemies aim to seize your hyperspace core, even if it destroys your Homeworld to get it 💥 https://bit.ly/3Ku8MpN

Homeworld: Vast Reaches on Steam

Immerse yourself in a bold new story in the beloved Homeworld saga that brings real-time strategic space battles to VR. Your fleet is at your fingertips in this all-new game where you can execute stra...

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 24d

Get the inside scoop on what we're up to at FarBridge! Sign up for our email list to stay up-to-date on game dev tips, updates, and upcoming announcements every quarter 📩 https://farbridge.co/signup/

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 25d

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! 🎉 Show your support, connect with your local groups, and help build a future that benefits everyone. That's #GoodCommunity! https://farbridge.com/news/blog/celebrating-good-community-during-hispanic-heritage-month

Celebrating Good Community during Hispanic Heritage Month — FarBridge

When we launched our Good Community blog series, we aimed to showcase organizations that follow our same values: sharing knowledge of the games industry to uplift others and fostering a welcoming envi...

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · 29d

#RWBY: Grimm Eclipse Special Edition is one of the first native Windows games available on Google Play Games, providing more players worldwide with access to the game! Try it free today: https://play.google.com/pc-store/games/details?id=com.farbridge.rwbysp

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Sep 10

Assemble a team of up to 4 friends to run the Gas N’ Grill, an omnidimensional diner and garage in Dimensional Double Shift. Travel to different dimensions & serve their inhabitants. The real on-the-job training begins here! https://www.meta.com/experiences/dimensional-double-shift/4449903565103159/

Dimensional Double Shift on Meta Quest

From the creators of Job Simulator comes an all new omniversal hand tracked cooperative multiplayer game: Dimensional Double Shift! Join up to four players as you cook, fix, refuel, shred, smash, and ...

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Sep 9

A throwback to this year's #LudoNarraCon panel with Richard Rouse III, Deborah Hendersen, and Jesse Schell. They explore differences in game narratives while also examining what connects the best storytelling in games. #gamedevs https://youtu.be/pXQnO93XAAg?si=8_uMzvQjVeBzyh_8

Very Different Tales - How Game Stories Change by Genre & Medium

YouTube video by Fellow Traveller

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Sep 5

Grab your FREE copy of "Well Played: For the Love of Games" by Drew Davidson, a curated book of essays diving deep into some of the best video games ever made. Our very own Patrick Curry, FarBridge's CEO, is featured 🕹️ https://playstorypress.org/books/well-played-for-the-love-of-games/

FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Sep 4

In #RWBY: Grimm Eclipse Special Edition, Horde Mode features 5 unique maps focused on intense co-op action, strategy, and defense turrets. Protect security nodes and survive waves of Grimm! Grab your friends and play today: https://play.google.com/pc-store/games/details?id=com.farbridge.rwbysp

Promotional graphic for "RWBY: Grimm Eclipse" featuring four main characters in action during a 4-player multiplayer co-op game scene set in a dark, industrial environment.

FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our friends at Wayside Press have launched their game "Political Arena" on Steam early access! This game is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics. Customize and play as the politician of your dreams (or nightmares)! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1670920/Political_Arena/

Save 20% on Political Arena on Steam

POLITICAL ARENA is a one-of-a-kind strategy/sim sandbox about American politics. Seek fame or infamy in a richly simulated political world, complete with high stakes legislative strategizing, backroo...

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Aug 28

The FarBridge team is taking a well-deserved break over the holiday weekend. Make sure to wear sunscreen and stay hydrated! See ya on Tuesday 👋

FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Aug 18

RWBY: Grimm Eclipse Special Edition brings a fully canon storyline with full voiceover from the cast of the show and an original score from RWBY’s composer, ensuring fans can fully immerse themselves in the world of @officialrwby.bsky.social 🙌 Try it free today: play.google.com/store/apps/d...

FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Aug 15

#RWBY: Grimm Eclipse Special Edition is currently featured on the Google Play Games app 🎉 Get your friends together and try it for free today! play.google.com/pc-store/gam...

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Aug 14

#RWBY: Grimm Eclipse Special Edition is now available with Google Play Games on PC! Get ready for intense combat action as you battle Grimm across familiar locations of Remnant, including new areas never before seen in the show 👀 Try it free today! play.google.com/pc-store/gam...

RWBY: Grimm Eclipse SE | Download and Play on PC - Google Play Store

RWBY: Grimm Eclipse SE is a 4 player, online co-op, hack & slash action game Download and play RWBY: Grimm Eclipse SE on your PC.

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Aug 13

FarBridge is a seasoned team of creative developers passionate about telling stories and making worlds you can get lost in (on any platform). Since 2017, we've had the privilege of working on a diverse variety of experiences. We can't wait to show you what's next for our studio!

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Aug 6

Spooky season is around the corner! It's still HOT here in Texas, but we're already starting our extended Halloween celebrations. Take a peek at the FarBridge team's favorite horror films at our blog and add a few to your @letterboxd.social wishlist while you're at it 😉 farbridge.com/news/blog/wo...

Worlds to Get Scared In: Our Favorite Horror Films — FarBridge

Did you know FarBridge loves the horror genre? We asked the team to tell us about their favorite horror films and what comes to mind when they think horror.

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Jul 31

Have you checked out the Hexas Dimension Pack for Dimensional Double Shift? Set in Hexas, you'll be working at the Gas N’ Grill’s hottest station, featuring new gameplay, a browser room, and unlockable rewards. 🤠https://www.meta.com/experiences/hexas-dimension-pack/684163873940710/

Hexas Dimension Pack on Meta Quest

Saddle up, shift workers! Gas N’ Grill is now open in Hexas, where the food is bigger, the trucks are louder, and the customers are… demons?! Dish out brisket, fix up monster trucks, and wrangle some ...

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FarBridge @farbridgeco.bsky.social · Jul 29

The FarBridge Away Team is heading to #Gamescom2025 🛫 Want to work together or learn more about our gaming studio? Let us know! We’d love to treat you to a cup of coffee ☕ #gamedev #gamestudio

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