StephenTBW
@stephentbw.bsky.social
Writer/dev/retired King of the Janitors
I also scout indie games. Making something small and spooky? We should talk about it!
Game Journalism:
www.tactical-reload.com
Personal:
www.nohappyendings.net
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I also scout indie games. Making something small and spooky? We should talk about it!
Game Journalism:
www.tactical-reload.com
Personal:
www.nohappyendings.net
Banner by @gloomilo.bsky.social
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StephenTBW
@stephentbw.bsky.social
· Sep 24
I lost a bet to my sister so I had to make a vampire video game. Tricks on her! I wanted an excuse to learn variables in GB Studio. This is the most complicated one of these I’ve worked on, so far (7 endings!). Check it out when you get the chance! It’s free. 🔗 👇
In case you wanted a little extra holiday stress, Nintendo is adding 4 more games to their classics catalog tomorrow 🔗 👇 🐸 💪 🪽 🥷
November 26, 2025 at 3:36 AM
In case you wanted a little extra holiday stress, Nintendo is adding 4 more games to their classics catalog tomorrow 🔗 👇 🐸 💪 🪽 🥷
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here is another stage background i drew for my castlevania-like "Lady Dracula".
this is a background from the Treasury stage. it features a giant golden skull and a statue of a crow in silhouette against an orange sky.
try the Lady Dracula demo and wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/3624840/...
this is a background from the Treasury stage. it features a giant golden skull and a statue of a crow in silhouette against an orange sky.
try the Lady Dracula demo and wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/3624840/...
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 AM
here is another stage background i drew for my castlevania-like "Lady Dracula".
this is a background from the Treasury stage. it features a giant golden skull and a statue of a crow in silhouette against an orange sky.
try the Lady Dracula demo and wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/3624840/...
this is a background from the Treasury stage. it features a giant golden skull and a statue of a crow in silhouette against an orange sky.
try the Lady Dracula demo and wishlist:
store.steampowered.com/app/3624840/...
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some characters i've been modeling for our game Mircea at Lonely House (ᵔᴥᵔ)
November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
some characters i've been modeling for our game Mircea at Lonely House (ᵔᴥᵔ)
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November 23, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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those edges are so, so cool:
I got mail today! Absolutely love these editions @sgj.bsky.social Indian Lake Trilogy, and those sprayed edges.
November 17, 2025 at 8:41 PM
those edges are so, so cool:
And here’s the December list of PlayStation Plus departures ⛓️💥 👇
November 18, 2025 at 5:35 AM
And here’s the December list of PlayStation Plus departures ⛓️💥 👇
Here’s everything scheduled to leave Game Pass in two weeks ⛓️💥 👇
November 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Here’s everything scheduled to leave Game Pass in two weeks ⛓️💥 👇
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A polite little Somnian creature insisted we show you this trailer (it was very stubborn about it) ✨
Stories of Somnia, by @lydiangames, is joining the Monster Theater troupe: a 20+ hour RPG woven with secrets, Dreamkin, and magic arts.
Arriving in 2026.
We hope the dream finds the right people!
Stories of Somnia, by @lydiangames, is joining the Monster Theater troupe: a 20+ hour RPG woven with secrets, Dreamkin, and magic arts.
Arriving in 2026.
We hope the dream finds the right people!
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A polite little Somnian creature insisted we show you this trailer (it was very stubborn about it) ✨
Stories of Somnia, by @lydiangames, is joining the Monster Theater troupe: a 20+ hour RPG woven with secrets, Dreamkin, and magic arts.
Arriving in 2026.
We hope the dream finds the right people!
Stories of Somnia, by @lydiangames, is joining the Monster Theater troupe: a 20+ hour RPG woven with secrets, Dreamkin, and magic arts.
Arriving in 2026.
We hope the dream finds the right people!
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I had the honor of making this painting for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
November 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I had the honor of making this painting for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein.
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spiders, print ad screenshot & caption, arcade (1982) archive.org/details/play...
August 12, 2025 at 8:53 AM
spiders, print ad screenshot & caption, arcade (1982) archive.org/details/play...
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Poison swamps
November 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Poison swamps
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Too big for single post
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Too big for single post
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gaming magazines used to be so true........
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
gaming magazines used to be so true........
Here’s everything scheduled to leave Game Pass in two weeks 🔗 👇
November 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Here’s everything scheduled to leave Game Pass in two weeks 🔗 👇
Here is some Halloween Blender practice—my friend gave me a list of 24 things I needed to include and I kinda think I nailed it. It’s like a spread out of an I Spy book 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Here is some Halloween Blender practice—my friend gave me a list of 24 things I needed to include and I kinda think I nailed it. It’s like a spread out of an I Spy book 🎃
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it is always so fun working on high areas of the map and fine tuning the beautiful vistas you see from up top :)
- work in progress!
(game is ABYSS X ZERO for those who do not know! an upcoming low-poly 3D metroidvania, developed by me and @ironfairy.bsky.social)
#gamedev #lowpoly #indiegame
- work in progress!
(game is ABYSS X ZERO for those who do not know! an upcoming low-poly 3D metroidvania, developed by me and @ironfairy.bsky.social)
#gamedev #lowpoly #indiegame
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
it is always so fun working on high areas of the map and fine tuning the beautiful vistas you see from up top :)
- work in progress!
(game is ABYSS X ZERO for those who do not know! an upcoming low-poly 3D metroidvania, developed by me and @ironfairy.bsky.social)
#gamedev #lowpoly #indiegame
- work in progress!
(game is ABYSS X ZERO for those who do not know! an upcoming low-poly 3D metroidvania, developed by me and @ironfairy.bsky.social)
#gamedev #lowpoly #indiegame
This is tomorrow morning btw
October 28, 2025 at 11:48 PM
This is tomorrow morning btw
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SIGNALIS was released 3 years ago today.
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!
October 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
SIGNALIS was released 3 years ago today.
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!
It still feels like a dream that people still play,
discuss and create fanart of our game today ✨
Thank you for your support throughout the years!
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Sadako crawling out of your tv, turning motion smoothing off, then crawling back in
October 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Sadako crawling out of your tv, turning motion smoothing off, then crawling back in
@azario.bsky.social you're quoted in the newest Heartworm trailer
October 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
@azario.bsky.social you're quoted in the newest Heartworm trailer