Julien Wera
@werejul.bsky.social
🎮 CEO & Co-Founder @ Moon Rover Games
🔨 Working on Project Aldous, cooperative action for PC/Consoles
🌐 Previously: Battlefield, Mirror's Edge, Crusader Kings, Plants vs. Zombies, and a whole lot more.
🇫🇷🇸🇪 Frenchman lost in Sweden.
🔨 Working on Project Aldous, cooperative action for PC/Consoles
🌐 Previously: Battlefield, Mirror's Edge, Crusader Kings, Plants vs. Zombies, and a whole lot more.
🇫🇷🇸🇪 Frenchman lost in Sweden.
Zombies,Run! is fantastic. I’m so happy it didn’t just disappear in the current games industry chasm.
just incredibly thrilled to announce that after months and months of uncertainty over the future of the game, and several I have bought Zombies, Run!, the game I co-created and have been making for the past 12 years:
zombiesrungame.com
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
zombiesrungame.com
observer.co.uk/the-critics/...
I’m a novelist who’s just bought a video games company. Here’s why you should care about games writing | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Zombies,Run! is fantastic. I’m so happy it didn’t just disappear in the current games industry chasm.
I'd been keeping an eye on News Tower during its early access but waiting for the 1.0 to jump in and well... I'm not disappointed. Slick presentation, very deep design, addictive and accessible at the same time. I'd recommend giving it a go !
Save 20% on News Tower on Steam
Develop your newspaper and become New York’s new media mogul! In this tycoon, build and manage your newspaper from printer to toilet. Create your editorial line and lead your journalists through…
store.steampowered.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
I'd been keeping an eye on News Tower during its early access but waiting for the 1.0 to jump in and well... I'm not disappointed. Slick presentation, very deep design, addictive and accessible at the same time. I'd recommend giving it a go !
So we did the whole #StarWars Andor + Rogue One rewatch and damn. That was some good Star Wars right there. Still getting chills from that final battle.
So… new X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter when ? We’re seriously overdue by now.
So… new X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter when ? We’re seriously overdue by now.
a star wars x-wing fighter jet is flying through a wormhole in space .
ALT: a star wars x-wing fighter jet is flying through a wormhole in space .
media.tenor.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
So we did the whole #StarWars Andor + Rogue One rewatch and damn. That was some good Star Wars right there. Still getting chills from that final battle.
So… new X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter when ? We’re seriously overdue by now.
So… new X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter when ? We’re seriously overdue by now.
State of European Tech 2025 released during this week's Slush event in Helsinki. Some positive signs and a lot still to do for Europe to properly support its tech companies, but I choose to be optimistic and hopeful.
Executive Summary
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www.stateofeuropeantech.com
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
State of European Tech 2025 released during this week's Slush event in Helsinki. Some positive signs and a lot still to do for Europe to properly support its tech companies, but I choose to be optimistic and hopeful.
Some interesting data mining on where and how much generative AI is used in a recent batch of Steam games, via TechRaptor
Report: Data from Steam Next Fest Shows How Generative AI is Used in Games | TechRaptor
How are developers using AI? We gathered data from the most recent Steam Next Fest for an in-depth look at just where generative AI is used in development.
techraptor.net
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Some interesting data mining on where and how much generative AI is used in a recent batch of Steam games, via TechRaptor
Reposted by Julien Wera
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
Reposted by Julien Wera
With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
With current pledges, the world's on track for 2.6°C of warming in 2100 compared to preindustrial levels.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
10 years ago, before the Paris agreement, it was 3.6°C
20+ years ago, we thought it would be 4-5°C
So 2.6°C is better, but the problem is that climate impacts are way worse than we predicted.
Reposted by Julien Wera
The Steam Machine will live or die on its pricing, I think, but it's hard not to be bullish. SteamOS is fantastic and the Steam Deck has been my most-used gaming machine since it came out nearly four years ago
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The Steam Machine will live or die on its pricing, I think, but it's hard not to be bullish. SteamOS is fantastic and the Steam Deck has been my most-used gaming machine since it came out nearly four years ago
Well that’s all very nice.
Valve goes all-in on hardware with Steam Machine, Controller, and new VR device
Valve goes all-in on hardware with Steam Machine, Controller, and new VR device
Valve is releasing a new Steam Controller, a console-like Steam PC, and a new VR headset.
www.gamedeveloper.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Well that’s all very nice.
This episode of the Game Maker's Notebook with @trentkusters.bsky.social and Dave Oshry from @newblood.games is a wild ride.
The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook: From Used Car Salesman to Indie Game Publisher: The New Blood Story
chats with of . Together they discuss how he went from games journalism to publishing; navigating the ins and outs of publishing on PC and how they landed their first deal; how nostalgia meets…
gamemakersnotebook.libsyn.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This episode of the Game Maker's Notebook with @trentkusters.bsky.social and Dave Oshry from @newblood.games is a wild ride.
This new Japan-only Playstation is priced lower than the cost of an Xbox Series S in Sweden.
Many friends and myself as well didn’t jump on the PS5 because of the hardware cost, waiting for cheaper hardware such as this. Too bad it won’t show its head in Europe.
Many friends and myself as well didn’t jump on the PS5 because of the hardware cost, waiting for cheaper hardware such as this. Too bad it won’t show its head in Europe.
PS5 Digital Edition Japan-only model announced
Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia has announced a Japanese-language-only SKU for PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. It will launch on November 21 for 55,000 (tax included), with pre-orders opening on November 13.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia has announced a Japanese-language-only SKU for PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. It will launch on November 21 for 55,000 (tax included), with pre-orders opening on November 13.
PS5 Digital Edition Japan-only model announced
Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia has announced a Japanese-language-only SKU for PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. It will launch on November 21 for 55,000 (tax included), with pre-orders opening on November 13.
www.gematsu.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 AM
This new Japan-only Playstation is priced lower than the cost of an Xbox Series S in Sweden.
Many friends and myself as well didn’t jump on the PS5 because of the hardware cost, waiting for cheaper hardware such as this. Too bad it won’t show its head in Europe.
Many friends and myself as well didn’t jump on the PS5 because of the hardware cost, waiting for cheaper hardware such as this. Too bad it won’t show its head in Europe.
When working on improving accessibility on Crusader Kings III, "Nested Tooltips" was one of the key features the team had very high expectations on. Seems like they might have spent some time in the same bars as @greenheartgames.bsky.social !
November 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
When working on improving accessibility on Crusader Kings III, "Nested Tooltips" was one of the key features the team had very high expectations on. Seems like they might have spent some time in the same bars as @greenheartgames.bsky.social !
Could getting drunk actually be an evolutionary benefit ? I’m not saying it, @bigthink.com is.
The "intoxication thesis": The evolutionary benefits of getting drunk
Our body's reward system is intended to encourage certain behaviors. But is alcohol a mistake or one more evolutionary gift?
bigthink.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Could getting drunk actually be an evolutionary benefit ? I’m not saying it, @bigthink.com is.
Very interesting read about the book publishing industry, with many paralells with what’s happening nowadays in games, via @thewalrus.ca
The Publishing Industry Has a Gambling Problem | The Walrus
Companies keep betting on the next bestseller. Literature is poorer for it
thewalrus.ca
November 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Very interesting read about the book publishing industry, with many paralells with what’s happening nowadays in games, via @thewalrus.ca
Our landlord added new art inside the shared toilets in the office building and well… it hits a little close to home sometimes.
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our landlord added new art inside the shared toilets in the office building and well… it hits a little close to home sometimes.
Reposted by Julien Wera
Finally, our love letter to management sim games is here 💚
Run your dream cosy tavern. Decorate every corner. Experience a witty RPG full of choices. Manage all the details... and the chaos.
Tavern Keeper is OUT NOW on Steam Early Access! 🍻
Run your dream cosy tavern. Decorate every corner. Experience a witty RPG full of choices. Manage all the details... and the chaos.
Tavern Keeper is OUT NOW on Steam Early Access! 🍻
November 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Finally, our love letter to management sim games is here 💚
Run your dream cosy tavern. Decorate every corner. Experience a witty RPG full of choices. Manage all the details... and the chaos.
Tavern Keeper is OUT NOW on Steam Early Access! 🍻
Run your dream cosy tavern. Decorate every corner. Experience a witty RPG full of choices. Manage all the details... and the chaos.
Tavern Keeper is OUT NOW on Steam Early Access! 🍻
Finished #Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader. Took me forever to get past the prologue, but then I couldn’t put it down. A deep and well-balanced cRPG. Very well done @owlcatgames.bsky.social
I might go back and play some more of these Pathfinder games now…
I might go back and play some more of these Pathfinder games now…
November 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Finished #Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader. Took me forever to get past the prologue, but then I couldn’t put it down. A deep and well-balanced cRPG. Very well done @owlcatgames.bsky.social
I might go back and play some more of these Pathfinder games now…
I might go back and play some more of these Pathfinder games now…
Congratulations to our old friends and colleagues from Embark on the launch of Arc Raiders today ! I’m looking forward to getting my ass absolutely handed over to me in there.
Launch Trailer | ARC Raiders
You're waiting for the world premiere of the ARC Raiders Official Launch Trailer.
We're going Topside, October 30.
Pre-Order Now! https://arcraiders.com/en/#purchase
Social Links:
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youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Congratulations to our old friends and colleagues from Embark on the launch of Arc Raiders today ! I’m looking forward to getting my ass absolutely handed over to me in there.
In an age where publishers are staying as far as they can from any type of risk, remakes/remasters couldn’t be more appealing. Some interesting data in this report.
MTM: Remakes & Remasters in 2025
R&R (new abbreviation for me!) sometimes showing better performance than originals, and generally less risky for developers & publishers.
open.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:56 PM
In an age where publishers are staying as far as they can from any type of risk, remakes/remasters couldn’t be more appealing. Some interesting data in this report.
Finished reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It was incredibly beautiful, poetic and sad. Also very much a recommended read for our times.
Read it #Booksky
Read it #Booksky
October 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Finished reading The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It was incredibly beautiful, poetic and sad. Also very much a recommended read for our times.
Read it #Booksky
Read it #Booksky
Fascinating article about the AI bubble, from @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/economy/arch...
Just How Bad Would an AI Bubble Be?
The entire U.S. economy is being propped up by the promise of productivity gains that seem very far from materializing.
www.theatlantic.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Fascinating article about the AI bubble, from @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/economy/arch...
Reposted by Julien Wera
This is really easy outrage bait, but it's worth reading the original story no one links to see this is a consequence of climate change and not a moustache-twirling Lord McVitie cackling upon his chocolate (flavoured) throne: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
October 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
This is really easy outrage bait, but it's worth reading the original story no one links to see this is a consequence of climate change and not a moustache-twirling Lord McVitie cackling upon his chocolate (flavoured) throne: www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Always very proud that our small northern country continues to be such a gaming powerhouse.
Impressive! Three Swedish games in the Steam top four. Congrats Dice, Embark and Chief Rebel!
October 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Always very proud that our small northern country continues to be such a gaming powerhouse.
This looks gorgeous, and it's a take on the horse-riding game I had thought about. Have a look.
Good News folks, you CAN now in fact, play this
The free demo for Legend of Khiimori is now available on Steam for everyone. Check it out, give it a try, tell a friend. Show everyone how much you want horse games 💪❤
The free demo for Legend of Khiimori is now available on Steam for everyone. Check it out, give it a try, tell a friend. Show everyone how much you want horse games 💪❤
October 15, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This looks gorgeous, and it's a take on the horse-riding game I had thought about. Have a look.
I’ve been looking forward to this one !
Play Tavern Keeper during Steam Next Fest ahead of its Nov 3rd Early Access launch!
🍺Charming fantasy business simulator
👩🎨 Creative decoration sandbox
📖 Bite-sized interactive story book
by Game Dev Tycoon creators @greenheartgames.bsky.social
Try the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2833530/...
🍺Charming fantasy business simulator
👩🎨 Creative decoration sandbox
📖 Bite-sized interactive story book
by Game Dev Tycoon creators @greenheartgames.bsky.social
Try the demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2833530/...
October 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I’ve been looking forward to this one !