Nick Quackenbush
@quackles.bsky.social
Associate Art Director @ System Era Softworks working on the next thing after Astroneer
Father of 2 and Husband to 1
Aliens Fireteam Elite, Star Trek Online, Rise of the Triad; He/Him
https://www.artstation.com/quack
http://linkedin.com/in/nickquackenbush
Father of 2 and Husband to 1
Aliens Fireteam Elite, Star Trek Online, Rise of the Triad; He/Him
https://www.artstation.com/quack
http://linkedin.com/in/nickquackenbush
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Nick Quackenbush
@quackles.bsky.social
· Oct 17
Hey new Bluesky followers!
I'm an Associate Art Director at System Era Softworks, doing cool things with cool people in the Astroneer universe.
I love all things video games, but proceduralism makes me super hot.
I mostly repost cool video game things from cool folks!
www.artstation.com/quack
I'm an Associate Art Director at System Era Softworks, doing cool things with cool people in the Astroneer universe.
I love all things video games, but proceduralism makes me super hot.
I mostly repost cool video game things from cool folks!
www.artstation.com/quack
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SES VLOG 041 is live! In this final vlog we take a look back but also discuss the future, including:
🗺️ ASTRONEER 2026 roadmap
☄️ @starseekergame.systemera.net beta plans
📽️ New @systemera.net videos
full video link: youtu.be/HDPAcPM8g0k
🗺️ ASTRONEER 2026 roadmap
☄️ @starseekergame.systemera.net beta plans
📽️ New @systemera.net videos
full video link: youtu.be/HDPAcPM8g0k
February 9, 2026 at 10:09 PM
SES VLOG 041 is live! In this final vlog we take a look back but also discuss the future, including:
🗺️ ASTRONEER 2026 roadmap
☄️ @starseekergame.systemera.net beta plans
📽️ New @systemera.net videos
full video link: youtu.be/HDPAcPM8g0k
🗺️ ASTRONEER 2026 roadmap
☄️ @starseekergame.systemera.net beta plans
📽️ New @systemera.net videos
full video link: youtu.be/HDPAcPM8g0k
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
if you want to sign up for future tests: starseeker.firstlook.gg/signup/reveal
also also, maybe you should wishlist!! www.starseekergame.com/en
also also, maybe you should wishlist!! www.starseekergame.com/en
Sign Up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_4jo12W0-o&t=1s&pp=ygURc3RhcnNlZWtlciBkaXJlY3Q%3D
starseeker.firstlook.gg
February 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
if you want to sign up for future tests: starseeker.firstlook.gg/signup/reveal
also also, maybe you should wishlist!! www.starseekergame.com/en
also also, maybe you should wishlist!! www.starseekergame.com/en
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Hey friends, it miiiight be a good idea to check your inbox!! We are still doing internal playtests but are selecting a few folks to join us ahead of beta later this year. 📨
If you don't see an email this time, don't worry, we promise you will get in when beta rolls out! 🚀
If you don't see an email this time, don't worry, we promise you will get in when beta rolls out! 🚀
February 2, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Hey friends, it miiiight be a good idea to check your inbox!! We are still doing internal playtests but are selecting a few folks to join us ahead of beta later this year. 📨
If you don't see an email this time, don't worry, we promise you will get in when beta rolls out! 🚀
If you don't see an email this time, don't worry, we promise you will get in when beta rolls out! 🚀
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
I just generated all images for Kenney Game Asset All-in-1's Steam release... using Kenney Game Assets All-in-1! Just press "generate" and drag the files onto Steam, it'll auto select which goes where!
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
February 1, 2026 at 7:39 AM
I just generated all images for Kenney Game Asset All-in-1's Steam release... using Kenney Game Assets All-in-1! Just press "generate" and drag the files onto Steam, it'll auto select which goes where!
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
kenney.itch.io/kenney-game-...
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after the white monster energy hits
(workin' on some ragdoll silliness)
(workin' on some ragdoll silliness)
January 30, 2026 at 6:44 PM
after the white monster energy hits
(workin' on some ragdoll silliness)
(workin' on some ragdoll silliness)
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working on some cute UI elements ✨🌯
January 27, 2026 at 8:24 PM
working on some cute UI elements ✨🌯
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how it started: how it's going:
Station work continues! Excited to invite some of you onto the ESS Starseeker for an internal playtest later this year 🚀⏰
Station work continues! Excited to invite some of you onto the ESS Starseeker for an internal playtest later this year 🚀⏰
January 21, 2026 at 11:44 PM
how it started: how it's going:
Station work continues! Excited to invite some of you onto the ESS Starseeker for an internal playtest later this year 🚀⏰
Station work continues! Excited to invite some of you onto the ESS Starseeker for an internal playtest later this year 🚀⏰
If you vote for Columnar Basalt I know longer recognize your opinion...
Today in Game Development: fight! fight! fight!
(brainstorming environment art ideas)
(brainstorming environment art ideas)
January 14, 2026 at 10:03 PM
If you vote for Columnar Basalt I know longer recognize your opinion...
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We had our first internal friends and family server playtest at the end of 2025!!! That means we will start running public betas soon. Make sure to sign up for access at starseekergame.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:32 PM
We had our first internal friends and family server playtest at the end of 2025!!! That means we will start running public betas soon. Make sure to sign up for access at starseekergame.com
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
swivel 3d professional, magazine screenshot, macintosh (1993) archive.org/details/mico...
January 7, 2026 at 6:27 AM
swivel 3d professional, magazine screenshot, macintosh (1993) archive.org/details/mico...
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Next year we'll announce our new game 4 years in the making!
While you're waiting, here's a first little preview of what's to come 🤜💥
Get ready for a story-driven action-adventure game in an open-environment, with non-stop drama and goofiness. 🎢
See you in 2026 with @arteinteractive.bsky.social !
While you're waiting, here's a first little preview of what's to come 🤜💥
Get ready for a story-driven action-adventure game in an open-environment, with non-stop drama and goofiness. 🎢
See you in 2026 with @arteinteractive.bsky.social !
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Next year we'll announce our new game 4 years in the making!
While you're waiting, here's a first little preview of what's to come 🤜💥
Get ready for a story-driven action-adventure game in an open-environment, with non-stop drama and goofiness. 🎢
See you in 2026 with @arteinteractive.bsky.social !
While you're waiting, here's a first little preview of what's to come 🤜💥
Get ready for a story-driven action-adventure game in an open-environment, with non-stop drama and goofiness. 🎢
See you in 2026 with @arteinteractive.bsky.social !
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OUT NOW: Dungeon Puzzle Sweeper!
The perfect game to play at the airport or under the dinner table this holiday season 🎄 It auto-saves, has online leaderboards, and it's optimized for mobile!
Free on itch! britown.itch.io/sweeper
Please repost and tell your friends!
#gamedev #indiegame #itch
The perfect game to play at the airport or under the dinner table this holiday season 🎄 It auto-saves, has online leaderboards, and it's optimized for mobile!
Free on itch! britown.itch.io/sweeper
Please repost and tell your friends!
#gamedev #indiegame #itch
December 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
OUT NOW: Dungeon Puzzle Sweeper!
The perfect game to play at the airport or under the dinner table this holiday season 🎄 It auto-saves, has online leaderboards, and it's optimized for mobile!
Free on itch! britown.itch.io/sweeper
Please repost and tell your friends!
#gamedev #indiegame #itch
The perfect game to play at the airport or under the dinner table this holiday season 🎄 It auto-saves, has online leaderboards, and it's optimized for mobile!
Free on itch! britown.itch.io/sweeper
Please repost and tell your friends!
#gamedev #indiegame #itch
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Features:
- 3 enemies (ghost = goes invincible, bouncing slime and flying bat)
- 2 sec timer
- coin multiplier gets destroyed if enemy is killed first
- online high score
- randomized lvls and spwn
- 3 enemies (ghost = goes invincible, bouncing slime and flying bat)
- 2 sec timer
- coin multiplier gets destroyed if enemy is killed first
- online high score
- randomized lvls and spwn
December 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Features:
- 3 enemies (ghost = goes invincible, bouncing slime and flying bat)
- 2 sec timer
- coin multiplier gets destroyed if enemy is killed first
- online high score
- randomized lvls and spwn
- 3 enemies (ghost = goes invincible, bouncing slime and flying bat)
- 2 sec timer
- coin multiplier gets destroyed if enemy is killed first
- online high score
- randomized lvls and spwn
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
🎨Making icons my next game - a tiny RPG with lots of loot, short fights and short runs all set in a classic fantasy pixel style.
Going for a a dark fantasy style, using a color palette of 56 colors.
#gamedevart #pixelart #indiegamedev #gameart
Going for a a dark fantasy style, using a color palette of 56 colors.
#gamedevart #pixelart #indiegamedev #gameart
December 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🎨Making icons my next game - a tiny RPG with lots of loot, short fights and short runs all set in a classic fantasy pixel style.
Going for a a dark fantasy style, using a color palette of 56 colors.
#gamedevart #pixelart #indiegamedev #gameart
Going for a a dark fantasy style, using a color palette of 56 colors.
#gamedevart #pixelart #indiegamedev #gameart
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
Quarantine Zone opens its security gates on January 12 with a massive number of new additions!
🔍 new tools for infection scanning
🏗️ deeper base building and upgrades
🔫 more intense base defense sequences
Play the demo and wishlist now on Steam!
🔍 new tools for infection scanning
🏗️ deeper base building and upgrades
🔫 more intense base defense sequences
Play the demo and wishlist now on Steam!
Quarantine Zone | Official Gameplay Overview | Gates Open on January 12
YouTube video by DevolverDigital
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Quarantine Zone opens its security gates on January 12 with a massive number of new additions!
🔍 new tools for infection scanning
🏗️ deeper base building and upgrades
🔫 more intense base defense sequences
Play the demo and wishlist now on Steam!
🔍 new tools for infection scanning
🏗️ deeper base building and upgrades
🔫 more intense base defense sequences
Play the demo and wishlist now on Steam!
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
It's so cute, with its wittle guns..
December 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
It's so cute, with its wittle guns..
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Drew a fucking massive transformer for the Battersea power station shop.
December 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Drew a fucking massive transformer for the Battersea power station shop.
Anyone else the coolest person at their job?
December 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Anyone else the coolest person at their job?
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
made a fun little godot-blender viewport camera sync miniapp
no addons on either side, no build steps, just a single js module file that's loaded in tauri that has code in all 6 languages (html, css, js, python, gdscript, bash)
no addons on either side, no build steps, just a single js module file that's loaded in tauri that has code in all 6 languages (html, css, js, python, gdscript, bash)
December 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
made a fun little godot-blender viewport camera sync miniapp
no addons on either side, no build steps, just a single js module file that's loaded in tauri that has code in all 6 languages (html, css, js, python, gdscript, bash)
no addons on either side, no build steps, just a single js module file that's loaded in tauri that has code in all 6 languages (html, css, js, python, gdscript, bash)
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
The last waystation before the Chaoslands
11x17 pen and paper
#surreal #macabre #PenAndPaper #TraditionalArt #DarkSurrealism #DarkArt #Art #InkSky #GrimDark
11x17 pen and paper
#surreal #macabre #PenAndPaper #TraditionalArt #DarkSurrealism #DarkArt #Art #InkSky #GrimDark
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
The last waystation before the Chaoslands
11x17 pen and paper
#surreal #macabre #PenAndPaper #TraditionalArt #DarkSurrealism #DarkArt #Art #InkSky #GrimDark
11x17 pen and paper
#surreal #macabre #PenAndPaper #TraditionalArt #DarkSurrealism #DarkArt #Art #InkSky #GrimDark
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This sketch became a mammoth of a thing
November 30, 2025 at 2:59 AM
This sketch became a mammoth of a thing
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
November 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
Reposted by Nick Quackenbush
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure."