David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
@gamedeventura.bsky.social
Creative game person @ichigoichieGames.bsky.social. ex-iNiS, ex-Propellerhead. Purveyor of weird indie music games Tactichord, Backbeat, and Hexagroove. https://tactichord.com
ゲームと音楽制作ソフトを作っています。日本とスウェーデンに暮らし、よく四国を一周してる
ゲームと音楽制作ソフトを作っています。日本とスウェーデンに暮らし、よく四国を一周してる
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It's official! We're working on an all new turn-based tactics 👨🎤 #HeavyMetal 🎸 #indiegame
Wishlist ⭐️Tactichord: Glam Strategy⭐️ on Steam now! tactichord.com
#glam #TBT #StrategyGames #80s
Wishlist ⭐️Tactichord: Glam Strategy⭐️ on Steam now! tactichord.com
#glam #TBT #StrategyGames #80s
I can finally talk about this now. We have a new game we're working on with the help of the EU government and some very talented upcoming artists.
Please visit the Steam page and wishlist, tell your friends, and rock on.
Please visit the Steam page and wishlist, tell your friends, and rock on.
I'm unexpectedly at Stockholm Comic Con today showing our upcoming game Tactichord: Glam Strategy!! 🎸🎊
November 2, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I'm unexpectedly at Stockholm Comic Con today showing our upcoming game Tactichord: Glam Strategy!! 🎸🎊
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
We're starting the first playtest of our hair metal-meets-XCOM thriller Tactichord: Glam Strategy with a livestream!
Tune in to our Steam page at Saturday night 16:30 PDT / 19:30 EDT / 00:30 (Nov 2nd) Stockholm to learn all about our time-limited playtest!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/338...
Tune in to our Steam page at Saturday night 16:30 PDT / 19:30 EDT / 00:30 (Nov 2nd) Stockholm to learn all about our time-limited playtest!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/338...
October 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We're starting the first playtest of our hair metal-meets-XCOM thriller Tactichord: Glam Strategy with a livestream!
Tune in to our Steam page at Saturday night 16:30 PDT / 19:30 EDT / 00:30 (Nov 2nd) Stockholm to learn all about our time-limited playtest!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/338...
Tune in to our Steam page at Saturday night 16:30 PDT / 19:30 EDT / 00:30 (Nov 2nd) Stockholm to learn all about our time-limited playtest!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/338...
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
Only one week until our Tactichord Steam playtest! We don't have time to create a costume selector UI, so I we can only pick one right now. Mixing and matching is possible however. Which costumes should we go with?
#indiegame #lowpoly #characterdesign #tbt
#indiegame #lowpoly #characterdesign #tbt
October 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Only one week until our Tactichord Steam playtest! We don't have time to create a costume selector UI, so I we can only pick one right now. Mixing and matching is possible however. Which costumes should we go with?
#indiegame #lowpoly #characterdesign #tbt
#indiegame #lowpoly #characterdesign #tbt
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We are happy to announce: Tactichord: Glam Strategy playtest will go LIVE 1st of November!
Sign up on Steam to be one of the first people to try out the game 🎸
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
Let's rock! ⚡
#FollowFriday #Indie #Indiegame #IndieGamedev #gaming #playtest
Sign up on Steam to be one of the first people to try out the game 🎸
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
Let's rock! ⚡
#FollowFriday #Indie #Indiegame #IndieGamedev #gaming #playtest
October 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
We are happy to announce: Tactichord: Glam Strategy playtest will go LIVE 1st of November!
Sign up on Steam to be one of the first people to try out the game 🎸
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
Let's rock! ⚡
#FollowFriday #Indie #Indiegame #IndieGamedev #gaming #playtest
Sign up on Steam to be one of the first people to try out the game 🎸
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
Let's rock! ⚡
#FollowFriday #Indie #Indiegame #IndieGamedev #gaming #playtest
来週弊社のXCOM + ギターヘアメタルゲームのSteam初プレイテストを実施します。ターン制ストラテジーやレトロな雰囲気が好きな方、ゲームを試すのは無料なのでぜひプレイテストに参加していただけると嬉しいです。Steamページにプレイテストの登録できます。🎸💖
今すぐ登録：
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
今すぐ登録：
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
October 21, 2025 at 2:26 PM
来週弊社のXCOM + ギターヘアメタルゲームのSteam初プレイテストを実施します。ターン制ストラテジーやレトロな雰囲気が好きな方、ゲームを試すのは無料なのでぜひプレイテストに参加していただけると嬉しいです。Steamページにプレイテストの登録できます。🎸💖
今すぐ登録：
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
今すぐ登録：
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
For #MotivationMonday we would love to show the before and after of our official poster for our upcoming game: "Tactichord: Glam Strategy"! 🎸 Our artists have made our visions come to life. ⚡
#indiedev #indiegame #gaming
Our playtest is now open:
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
#indiedev #indiegame #gaming
Our playtest is now open:
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
October 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
For #MotivationMonday we would love to show the before and after of our official poster for our upcoming game: "Tactichord: Glam Strategy"! 🎸 Our artists have made our visions come to life. ⚡
#indiedev #indiegame #gaming
Our playtest is now open:
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
#indiedev #indiegame #gaming
Our playtest is now open:
store.steampowered.com/app/3389400?...
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
In Episode 4 of #EnduringPlay, a #GameDev podcast, @gamedeventura.bsky.social from @ichigoichiegames.bsky.social gets candid about the ups & downs of running indie studios; from the dark moments to the satisfaction of sustainable hours for quality games. Listen at enduringplay.com + other platforms!
September 23, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In Episode 4 of #EnduringPlay, a #GameDev podcast, @gamedeventura.bsky.social from @ichigoichiegames.bsky.social gets candid about the ups & downs of running indie studios; from the dark moments to the satisfaction of sustainable hours for quality games. Listen at enduringplay.com + other platforms!
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
In Episode 4 of #EnduringPlay: A #GameDev Podcast, @gamedeventura.bsky.social of @ichigoichiegames.bsky.social shares his insights on being an open-minded creative director in games adapting based on player feedback Listen now at enduringplay.com: www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-pla...
September 21, 2025 at 11:56 PM
In Episode 4 of #EnduringPlay: A #GameDev Podcast, @gamedeventura.bsky.social of @ichigoichiegames.bsky.social shares his insights on being an open-minded creative director in games adapting based on player feedback Listen now at enduringplay.com: www.gamedevelopmentstrategyguide.com/enduring-pla...
My feet are exhausted! My skin is toast (more on that later), but for now I'm gonna crash. Tomorrow is another exhibition day.
Day 1 of #malmogameweek is complete! We had awesome players stop by to try the Tactichord battle of the bands challenge and it was tight until the end. Come by Malmö Mässan tomorrow when there will be a fresh competition and 2 game codes up for grabs.
#indiegame #gamemarketing
#indiegame #gamemarketing
August 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
My feet are exhausted! My skin is toast (more on that later), but for now I'm gonna crash. Tomorrow is another exhibition day.
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
The end of Gamescom coverage comes into view, here's an enormous preview of all the other games I played at the show. Including Super Meat Boy 3D, Tactichord, LEGO Voyagers, He-Man and Piggy One Super Spark! For @nintendonwr.bsky.social 👇
nintendoworldreport.com/feature/7220...
nintendoworldreport.com/feature/7220...
Gamescom 2025 - All the Other Games I've Played - Feature
nintendoworldreport.com
August 29, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The end of Gamescom coverage comes into view, here's an enormous preview of all the other games I played at the show. Including Super Meat Boy 3D, Tactichord, LEGO Voyagers, He-Man and Piggy One Super Spark! For @nintendonwr.bsky.social 👇
nintendoworldreport.com/feature/7220...
nintendoworldreport.com/feature/7220...
On the way to #gamescom2025, eventually (delayed ✈️)
August 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
On the way to #gamescom2025, eventually (delayed ✈️)
You know I've been called a lot of things by a lot of home appliances but...
August 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
You know I've been called a lot of things by a lot of home appliances but...
It's the twentieth anniversary of the first production game I worked on from start to finish, Ossu! Tatakae! Ouendan! Thanks to Retro Gamer and Alan Wen for the interview!
August 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
It's the twentieth anniversary of the first production game I worked on from start to finish, Ossu! Tatakae! Ouendan! Thanks to Retro Gamer and Alan Wen for the interview!
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
wrote about the spirit of public good that birthed public media in the U.S., the Senate's vote to halt all federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and what this really means for your favorite NPR and PBS stations, both local and national: slate.com/technology/2...
LBJ Called It a “Miracle.” Trump’s GOP Just Voted to Kill It.
Congress is gutting the last free information source for many rural Americans. The reason why is ridiculous.
slate.com
July 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
wrote about the spirit of public good that birthed public media in the U.S., the Senate's vote to halt all federal funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and what this really means for your favorite NPR and PBS stations, both local and national: slate.com/technology/2...
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
July 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
In Japan this week I showed our upcoming game Tactichord at @tokyoindies.com First time at the event, was a lot of fun!
July 18, 2025 at 1:47 AM
In Japan this week I showed our upcoming game Tactichord at @tokyoindies.com First time at the event, was a lot of fun!
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
Bitsummitビジネスデイ、開始です！
IP1-18でお待ちしております
（3Fのステージのすぐ左！）
Bitsummit business day. We're at IP1-18, to the left of the stage on 3F!
GAMES: www.tokyoindies.com/posts/bitsum...
IP1-18でお待ちしております
（3Fのステージのすぐ左！）
Bitsummit business day. We're at IP1-18, to the left of the stage on 3F!
GAMES: www.tokyoindies.com/posts/bitsum...
July 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Bitsummitビジネスデイ、開始です！
IP1-18でお待ちしております
（3Fのステージのすぐ左！）
Bitsummit business day. We're at IP1-18, to the left of the stage on 3F!
GAMES: www.tokyoindies.com/posts/bitsum...
IP1-18でお待ちしております
（3Fのステージのすぐ左！）
Bitsummit business day. We're at IP1-18, to the left of the stage on 3F!
GAMES: www.tokyoindies.com/posts/bitsum...
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
the Steam Summer Sale is nearing its end, make sure to get all of the amazing In Stars and Time stuff on sale!! That means the art book and game, plus a discount on the full experience bundle! 💞
store.steampowered.com/app/1677310/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1677310/...
July 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
the Steam Summer Sale is nearing its end, make sure to get all of the amazing In Stars and Time stuff on sale!! That means the art book and game, plus a discount on the full experience bundle! 💞
store.steampowered.com/app/1677310/...
store.steampowered.com/app/1677310/...
Our Tactichord cutscene #comic artist Ellen is back in the office this month so I needed to add another monitor to my setup. For most of the administrative things I do this isn't necessary, but it's much appreciated when comparing lots of panels like this. #indiegame #handdrawn
June 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Our Tactichord cutscene #comic artist Ellen is back in the office this month so I needed to add another monitor to my setup. For most of the administrative things I do this isn't necessary, but it's much appreciated when comparing lots of panels like this. #indiegame #handdrawn
To make things a little less physically confrontational, we've migrated the Tactichord "drum slam" to a "drum spin" that is a shout out to Twisted Sister's Dee Snider from "We're Not Gonna Take It". I also added some thunder #sfx to the special attack #vfx.
#lowpoly #indiegame #animation
#lowpoly #indiegame #animation
June 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
To make things a little less physically confrontational, we've migrated the Tactichord "drum slam" to a "drum spin" that is a shout out to Twisted Sister's Dee Snider from "We're Not Gonna Take It". I also added some thunder #sfx to the special attack #vfx.
#lowpoly #indiegame #animation
#lowpoly #indiegame #animation
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
🚨 Detective Dotson is 50% off on Steam 🚨
Please consider buying this short and sweet cozy bollywood adventure.
It's a 96% "Very Positive" rated game
But we have completely gone under the radar 😅
🙏 Please repost and tag a friend 🙏
We need your ❤️
Please consider buying this short and sweet cozy bollywood adventure.
It's a 96% "Very Positive" rated game
But we have completely gone under the radar 😅
🙏 Please repost and tag a friend 🙏
We need your ❤️
June 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
🚨 Detective Dotson is 50% off on Steam 🚨
Please consider buying this short and sweet cozy bollywood adventure.
It's a 96% "Very Positive" rated game
But we have completely gone under the radar 😅
🙏 Please repost and tag a friend 🙏
We need your ❤️
Please consider buying this short and sweet cozy bollywood adventure.
It's a 96% "Very Positive" rated game
But we have completely gone under the radar 😅
🙏 Please repost and tag a friend 🙏
We need your ❤️
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
Did you know that we make not only music video games but music productivity software as well? We've collaborated with Reason Studios on their Arpeggio Lab creative MIDI tool. Discover new melodic ideas with the Arpeggio Lab today!
Read more here: www.reasonstudios.com/arpeggiolab
Read more here: www.reasonstudios.com/arpeggiolab
May 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Did you know that we make not only music video games but music productivity software as well? We've collaborated with Reason Studios on their Arpeggio Lab creative MIDI tool. Discover new melodic ideas with the Arpeggio Lab today!
Read more here: www.reasonstudios.com/arpeggiolab
Read more here: www.reasonstudios.com/arpeggiolab
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
It's #screenshotsaturday so here's part of the gameplay loop of Tactichord: Glam Strategy that we're very excited about. As you play through a level, you get to choose the lyrics that the charming Joey will sing at the end of the level, during the wrap-up musical video!
#indiedev #gamedev #lowpoly
#indiedev #gamedev #lowpoly
May 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It's #screenshotsaturday so here's part of the gameplay loop of Tactichord: Glam Strategy that we're very excited about. As you play through a level, you get to choose the lyrics that the charming Joey will sing at the end of the level, during the wrap-up musical video!
#indiedev #gamedev #lowpoly
#indiedev #gamedev #lowpoly
Reposted by David Ventura @ ゲーム開発アトリエ🎶🎨
It's another #screenshotsaturday so here's an action shot of glammed up Lance hitting a powerful shred on an hapless hater!
#lowpoly #indiedev #gamedev
#lowpoly #indiedev #gamedev
May 24, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It's another #screenshotsaturday so here's an action shot of glammed up Lance hitting a powerful shred on an hapless hater!
#lowpoly #indiedev #gamedev
#lowpoly #indiedev #gamedev
Lightning #VFX in Tactichord has been a part of the design since the first concept, but we haven't found a satisfying way to implement it yet. In terms of luminescence I think we're very close, though motion and form we still have a bit of a ways to go.
#lowpoly #indiegamedev #stylized
#lowpoly #indiegamedev #stylized
June 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Lightning #VFX in Tactichord has been a part of the design since the first concept, but we haven't found a satisfying way to implement it yet. In terms of luminescence I think we're very close, though motion and form we still have a bit of a ways to go.
#lowpoly #indiegamedev #stylized
#lowpoly #indiegamedev #stylized