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Victoria Torres

@victorres.bsky.social

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Handling Designer at Fuse Games, prev. Bithell, CreativeAssembly. I'm a Queer Gal, Whimsical Pal, and general enjoyer of keeping The Dread™ away by injecting art into the world

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Victoria Torres @victorres.bsky.social · Aug 21

So true! Every time I see a dev rant about production as a discipline, it’s a game of “ok but who hurt you”

The dynamic when they meet a good producers is also very much like “problematic shelter dog that becomes a cuddle ball once it feels safe”

Bruno Dias @brunodias.bsky.social · Aug 21

I think a lot of people have been beaten down by bad producers and bad process but on my last job where I regularly interfaced with a producer having a producer was a blessing I was thankful every day. This is true even if there was inherent friction between my role and the producer's!

Victoria Torres @victorres.bsky.social · Aug 20

HELL YEAH FARLS!!! Get’im!!! 🎉💃

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Victoria Torres @victorres.bsky.social · Aug 20

I’m very excited to report that I’ve started a new position at @fusegames.bsky.social as a Handling Designer!

Excited to get going and help make some awesome games!

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Victoria Torres @victorres.bsky.social · Aug 8

If you've got any leads (and I know leads are scarce right now) please feel free to reach out to any of these lovely people, the supremely talented people on the team:

bsky.app/starter-pack...

bsky.app

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Victoria Torres @victorres.bsky.social · Aug 8

Another certified Games Industry™ moment 🙃🫠

Gutted for the team, and everyone else involved. I've spent the last 3-and-a-bit years surrounded by the funniest, friendliest, and most talented people I've ever worked with.

Here's hoping everyone lands on their feet (they should, they're amazing)

Mike Bithell @mikebithell.bsky.social · Aug 8

Sad news today. Bithell Games, having been unable to secure a new larger scale project, is reducing in size. This means that eleven jobs are being made redundant. This constitutes the majority of our full-time staff.

It became clear leading up to the release of our most recent game that we were not immune to the challenges faced by many game development teams seeking funding partners in 2024 and 2025. We’ve fortunately been able to communicate these challenges ahead of time, and work with affected staff to ease departures as much as possible via severance packages.

It’s important to state that this was an incredible team of exceptionally talented people. If you’re a developer reading this, and you’re hiring; anyone among those affected would be a great addition to your studio, please reach out if we can help to put you in touch.

This news will not impact the availability of our existing self published games and ongoing support for them. We are incredibly grateful for our audience, and hope that your interest in our work follows individual team members as they head into other roles.

Bithell Games was always defined and elevated by our people. Today we
are less.

- Mike Bithell

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Victoria Torres @victorres.bsky.social · May 13

And since you're here check out this painting I made of a turtle some time ago!

I've only just started painting and it's a whole load of fun

Victoria Torres @victorres.bsky.social · May 13

Twice I've opened up BlueSky for a few days, and twice I've put it down after a bit. But as more of my friends begin to exist here and only here, I feel I should try and develop an app addiction again, for my social life!

Third time's the charm, right?

Victoria Torres @victorres.bsky.social · Oct 14

The game I’ve been working on a while finally has a trailer! Give it a look if you’re interested 👀

Mike Bithell @mikebithell.bsky.social · Oct 14

*taps Bluesky mic*

Just announced our next game, TRON: Catalyst. It's an isometric story driven action game, coming to consoles and PC in 2025. I am so proud of my team, and excited to be continuing our adventures in the iconic universe of TRON. Wishlist now! store.steampowered.com/app/3025590/...

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