Robert Tatnell
@robbodev.bsky.social
Indie game developer, experienced creative lead and 100% of Gizmo Garden ▫️ I made Hokko Life ▫️ Prev. Arrowhead, Lionhead, Sony ▫️ he/they
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Robert Tatnell
@robbodev.bsky.social
· Sep 8
Realised I hadn't done an #introduction here yet!
I'm Robert a #gamedev of 15+ years now. Worked at some indie, and some not-so-indie studios. My first "solo" game was Hokko Life released 2022.
Previously I did Art Direction, VFX, Lighting & Techy stuff on titles like Fable, Gauntlet, Killzone
I'm Robert a #gamedev of 15+ years now. Worked at some indie, and some not-so-indie studios. My first "solo" game was Hokko Life released 2022.
Previously I did Art Direction, VFX, Lighting & Techy stuff on titles like Fable, Gauntlet, Killzone
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Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
January 22, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Help us make hope normal again.
Join the Green Party now.
Join the Green Party now.
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When children are allowed to pilot mechas and school becomes the launch pad ❤️ (from "Gosaurer", 1993)
January 21, 2026 at 1:16 PM
When children are allowed to pilot mechas and school becomes the launch pad ❤️ (from "Gosaurer", 1993)
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Animations Tezo Kyungdon Lee.
www.instagram.com/tezodonlee
www.instagram.com/tezodonlee
January 20, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Animations Tezo Kyungdon Lee.
www.instagram.com/tezodonlee
www.instagram.com/tezodonlee
I just gave blood again. You should too. It only takes about 45 minutes and you could save a life.
Here's the sign up page, go for it!
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
Here's the sign up page, go for it!
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
Give Blood
my.blood.co.uk
January 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM
I just gave blood again. You should too. It only takes about 45 minutes and you could save a life.
Here's the sign up page, go for it!
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
Here's the sign up page, go for it!
my.blood.co.uk/sign-up/?int...
Man, there really is nothing like Animal Crossing eh?
January 18, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Man, there really is nothing like Animal Crossing eh?
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This was a fun series of photos to flick through!
Got the old brain bubbling away on some fun character / game ideas 🤔
Got the old brain bubbling away on some fun character / game ideas 🤔
What does your car say about you? A global portrait of people and their rides, from Shanghai to Santa Monica
You can tell a lot about someone from the vehicle they drive, as Martin Roemers’ collection of photographs show. Introduction by author William Boyd
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 10:44 AM
This was a fun series of photos to flick through!
Got the old brain bubbling away on some fun character / game ideas 🤔
Got the old brain bubbling away on some fun character / game ideas 🤔
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From "Comet in Moominland" official animated short film by Karlotta Freier.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltk...
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltk...
January 9, 2026 at 10:51 AM
From "Comet in Moominland" official animated short film by Karlotta Freier.
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltk...
>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=dltk...
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Since bluesky supports video I thought I would share 2d animation that I did on #b3d #greasepencil back in 2019.
2d hand-drawn animation with grease pencil(back then there was no modifier hah), compositing and video editing are done in Blender. #artpost
#eevee
2d hand-drawn animation with grease pencil(back then there was no modifier hah), compositing and video editing are done in Blender. #artpost
#eevee
November 7, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Since bluesky supports video I thought I would share 2d animation that I did on #b3d #greasepencil back in 2019.
2d hand-drawn animation with grease pencil(back then there was no modifier hah), compositing and video editing are done in Blender. #artpost
#eevee
2d hand-drawn animation with grease pencil(back then there was no modifier hah), compositing and video editing are done in Blender. #artpost
#eevee
Little Amélie.
An absolutely stunning film that's so very human. Quite possibly my favourite film of this year.
An absolutely stunning film that's so very human. Quite possibly my favourite film of this year.
December 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Little Amélie.
An absolutely stunning film that's so very human. Quite possibly my favourite film of this year.
An absolutely stunning film that's so very human. Quite possibly my favourite film of this year.
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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PSA: Our roadmap for 2026:
December 16, 2025 at 10:22 AM
PSA: Our roadmap for 2026:
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Exclusive BTS: In a season crowded with sloppy AI-generated Christmas ads, a hand-drawn Norwegian recycling PSA broke through. Inspired by Don Bluth–era animation, the 30-second short is cute, devastating, and entirely human.
www.cartoonbrew.com/advertising/...
www.cartoonbrew.com/advertising/...
December 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Exclusive BTS: In a season crowded with sloppy AI-generated Christmas ads, a hand-drawn Norwegian recycling PSA broke through. Inspired by Don Bluth–era animation, the 30-second short is cute, devastating, and entirely human.
www.cartoonbrew.com/advertising/...
www.cartoonbrew.com/advertising/...
This game made me smile so much, sad to see it not do the numbers :(
Keita Takahashi said 'To a T' didn't sell well enough. He moved back to Japan with his family, unsure if he will stay in the industry.
store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/...
www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...
store.steampowered.com/app/1875320/...
www.gamesradar.com/games/advent...
December 15, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This game made me smile so much, sad to see it not do the numbers :(
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NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT 😍
PinKeep is a pinball deckbuilding roguelite – Master the ball and flippers to collect resources and defeat your enemies!
Demo coming in January, wishlist now! 👇
PinKeep is a pinball deckbuilding roguelite – Master the ball and flippers to collect resources and defeat your enemies!
Demo coming in January, wishlist now! 👇
December 11, 2025 at 8:46 PM
NEW GAME ANNOUNCEMENT 😍
PinKeep is a pinball deckbuilding roguelite – Master the ball and flippers to collect resources and defeat your enemies!
Demo coming in January, wishlist now! 👇
PinKeep is a pinball deckbuilding roguelite – Master the ball and flippers to collect resources and defeat your enemies!
Demo coming in January, wishlist now! 👇
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If you’ve a spare 5 minutes, ‘tiny hiroshima’ on Instagram is well worth a look (5 minutes can turn easily into an hour so apologies for that)
December 11, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If you’ve a spare 5 minutes, ‘tiny hiroshima’ on Instagram is well worth a look (5 minutes can turn easily into an hour so apologies for that)
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Going back to Unity after noodling in Godot for a few weeks and MY LORD making and testing code changes in Unity is so painfully slow.
December 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Going back to Unity after noodling in Godot for a few weeks and MY LORD making and testing code changes in Unity is so painfully slow.
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Loop animation by Lili des Bellons & Crux studio (France).
www.instagram.com/crux.animati...
www.instagram.com/crux.animati...
December 3, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Loop animation by Lili des Bellons & Crux studio (France).
www.instagram.com/crux.animati...
www.instagram.com/crux.animati...
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🎙️Mike & Rami Are Still Here🎙️
The new podcast from me & @ramiismail.com
Listen to two old men from the video game industry ask the real questions, like "why am I so tired all of the time", and "who the heck are Ant and Dec?"
Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you want
mikeandrami.com
The new podcast from me & @ramiismail.com
Listen to two old men from the video game industry ask the real questions, like "why am I so tired all of the time", and "who the heck are Ant and Dec?"
Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you want
mikeandrami.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🎙️Mike & Rami Are Still Here🎙️
The new podcast from me & @ramiismail.com
Listen to two old men from the video game industry ask the real questions, like "why am I so tired all of the time", and "who the heck are Ant and Dec?"
Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you want
mikeandrami.com
The new podcast from me & @ramiismail.com
Listen to two old men from the video game industry ask the real questions, like "why am I so tired all of the time", and "who the heck are Ant and Dec?"
Listen on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you want
mikeandrami.com
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Japan's best stop-motion studio isn't loud about it. But the quiet charm of its work speaks for itself.
We're exploring the specialness of dwarf studios in this issue:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/inside-dwa...
We're exploring the specialness of dwarf studios in this issue:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/inside-dwa...
November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Japan's best stop-motion studio isn't loud about it. But the quiet charm of its work speaks for itself.
We're exploring the specialness of dwarf studios in this issue:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/inside-dwa...
We're exploring the specialness of dwarf studios in this issue:
animationobsessive.substack.com/p/inside-dwa...
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Launch date update! Wed December 3rd 2025!
Sky Skater is a minimal, chillout hover skate toy with a score attack mode to stretch your skills. Think Back to the future 2 meets Chopper from 2000A.D (yes, we're old).
Add it to your collection and be ready to soar! upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater
Sky Skater is a minimal, chillout hover skate toy with a score attack mode to stretch your skills. Think Back to the future 2 meets Chopper from 2000A.D (yes, we're old).
Add it to your collection and be ready to soar! upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater
November 24, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Launch date update! Wed December 3rd 2025!
Sky Skater is a minimal, chillout hover skate toy with a score attack mode to stretch your skills. Think Back to the future 2 meets Chopper from 2000A.D (yes, we're old).
Add it to your collection and be ready to soar! upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater
Sky Skater is a minimal, chillout hover skate toy with a score attack mode to stretch your skills. Think Back to the future 2 meets Chopper from 2000A.D (yes, we're old).
Add it to your collection and be ready to soar! upstreamarcade.itch.io/sky-skater
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Terumaru, a bright young lightbulb and the mascot of the Tokyu Denki electric company, trapped in a door yesterday:
November 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Terumaru, a bright young lightbulb and the mascot of the Tokyu Denki electric company, trapped in a door yesterday: