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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 17d

"I'm going to write another headline about China, but at what cost?"

Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 23d

Not "very close" anymore! Escape From Mandrillia is out of early access and the staggering amount of work @germanban.bsky.social has poured into it really makes it a special project, one I am so happy to see reach Full Release! Go PC vs. VR games!!

germanban @germanban.bsky.social · Oct 19

Well, let's try this out lol

I'm developing a game (very close to get out of Early Access!)

It combines VR and "flat" gameplay; full horror for the VR player, hunted by the PC player(s). It has giant alien Mandrills!

You can get it on Steam at steam.pm/app/1936360

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Sep 9

I feel it's also Root's secret sauce (both the board game and it's digital adaptation). Got so many who would never touch an "actual" war game to dive in and enjoy themselves on the back of the style alone.

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Aug 23

IDILI is a super promising horror game digging deep into Sardinian folklore to bring to life an immersive environment based on stunning, real locations. Fascinating game! There's an Early Access version, but I was told to be on the lookout for a big update!
store.steampowered.com/app/2595700/...

IDILI on Steam

IDILI is a first-person Survival Horror video game. Discover Sardinian tradition and experience its terrifying legends as they come to life in your hands. Investigate, explore, escape. You will have t...

store.steampowered.com

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Aug 23

@midowstudios.bsky.social has another VR game tailor-made to appeal to me: a card-based, turn-based spell slinging game called Discovery of Magic. The designer is full of cool ideas for the game, and it's one of the best spellcasting systems I have seen in VR! midowstudios.com/discovery-of...

Discovery of Magic

A free to play, VR multiplayer game where you train yourself to master the art of casting spells and progress to discover new ones.

midowstudios.com

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Aug 23

VR games were few and far between this year, but I fell in love with Echoes of Mora from @selkiesinteractive.bsky.social . VR (or flat screen) that's Everybody's Gone to the Rapture meets amazing style and a lovely swimming mechanic! Go see them in hall 10! Or store.steampowered.com/app/3129050/...

Echoes of Mora on Steam

Embark on a mysterious journey, filled with intriguing interactions and meaningful encounters, as you explore a sunken village and travel through time to help Mora find her lost brother. Playable in V...

store.steampowered.com

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Aug 23

As devs, there are many reasons to love Gamescom : opportunities, friends, parties... But above all, I love meeting other passionate developers and listen to them talk about their work, it always reminds me why we do this, and I leave the halls with renewed enthusiasm.

So here, meet a few of them:

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Aug 22

This would be really funny! But more seriously, it was great seeing you and the game there was really nice! Even though it still feels mind-boggling to have reached a point where highlighting "games that promote democracy" is even required. But you're doing the good work!

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Aug 10

Playing at 3 or 4 unlocks so much deck potential ! You can try crazy builds, and the jump to often 2 clues per location to 3 also rewards investing into some heavy-hitting cards! Highly agreed either way: 2 player is a tighter puzzle, 3+ is just more epic and open!

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 27

Just a heads-up, we're planning a small quality of life update later this year! We're working on several projects at the same time, but we want to give Silhouette some love too!

Nathie @nathievr.bsky.social · Jul 26

This is one of the most unique VR game I've played in a while. It is called Silhouette, a relaxing puzzler where you cast shadows with your hands to solve challenges.

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 27

Thank you!!

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 23

Persona 4/5 come to mind immediately for sheer kinetic joy of use. Chrono Cross impressed me for its beauty on psx. And FFXIV changing with each extension is epic!

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 23

Finished reading Heart: The City Beneath by @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social (after rewatching the amazing review by @itsquinns.bsky.social ) and rarely have I found a setting so evocative, and gave such an urge to run it as a GM! Kudos!

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Victoria Tran ✨ @victoriatran.bsky.social · Jul 18

✨ MY BOOK IS OUT NOW ✨

"Mastering Community Management" is finally here! 😭

Learn what goes into community management for video games from pre- to post-production. ❤️ Get my step-by-step strategy for creating meaningful online spaces!

Shares appreciated. AHH!!

Buy: www.victoriatran.com/book

Holding up my book "Mastering Community Management: Chaos, Compassion, and Connection in Games".

Picture of me in between shelves of books, holding up my book.

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 13

Joining the chorus, feel free to ask questions if you have some! Enjoy the new toy!

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 13

That she did, super evocative stuff! And thanks :)

Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 13

Had a go of an impromptu session using The Stygian Library yesterday and it was great fun! Looking forward to checking out all of the other stuff we got from y'all yesterday!

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 13

Thank you to all the organizers, speakers, panel hosts, volunteers and attendees of @gamestransformed.bsky.social for an incredible event! Now let's take that energy and make some dope shit!

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 3

Such a good, tight game! It's really a shame the company was shut down and there is little hope to for the planned expansions to see the light of day...

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jul 2

It's been a hot minute since I have been as obsessed with a game as I currently am with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. It is basically all I think about since finishing it a few days ago...

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jun 21

I feel like the L5R 5th edition rules can fit all three if GM'd right. I especially liked the diplomatic/social encounters rules, and the way stats (rings) combine with skills lets you be very expressive in ways you approach solving situations.

Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · Jun 19

Will be crossing over to London just for this, cannot wait! The lineup is just fantastic!!

Games Transformed @gamestransformed.bsky.social · Jun 16

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

We're pleased to reveal the lineup poster for Games Transformed 2025!

We’ll be joined by Meg Jayanth, Chris Bratt, Gareth Damian Martin, Clapton CFC, Innuendo Studios & many more!

Join us on Saturday 12 July for Games Transformed 2025.

TICKETS: www.tickettailor.com/events/games...

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · May 22

The work @tovanbo.bsky.social is doing on Laser Dance is incredible, go give the game a wishlist and be sure to jump in this fall!

Laser Dance @laserdancegame.bsky.social · May 20

ICYMI, here's our segment from yesterday's Creature Feature on IGN.

TL;DR - Laser Dance is coming to ✨Early Access✨ later this fall!

In the meantime, be sure to wishlist the game on the Quest store ➡️ bit.ly/3W0huQf

Laser Dance - Official Early Access Announcement Trailer | Creature Feature Showcase 2025

YouTube video by IGN VR

www.youtube.com

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Norahliv/Rachel @norahliv.bsky.social · May 5

Today I'd like to show you some of the concept art I've been working on with @teampanoptes.bsky.social , to develop the visual universe of their upcoming VR game @skystranded.bsky.social 🎮. It's always a pleasure to cook up new worlds 🍳🌁
As always, made with Blender ✨

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Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · May 2

Waking up to the news of Polygon being sold and its staff laid off is the worst... For years it has been one of my favorite gaming and culture-relatef news source. Best of luck to everyone affected!

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