Thomas Mackinnon
@freeze.ltd
Game Dev from Scotland - THE CORRIDOR and It Takes a War - @ghost.camp on the side - He/Him - https://store.steampowered.com/search/?developer=Thomas%20Mackinnon - @freezeposts on Twitter - I sometimes go by freeze
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Thomas Mackinnon
@freeze.ltd
· Nov 6
Save 10% on It Takes a War on Steam
Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based t...
store.steampowered.com
IT TAKES A WAR IS OUT NOW
If you enjoy it, please leave a Steam review. Apparently it helps a lot!
If you don't enjoy it, I'd rather you send a handwritten letter. An insult is always easier to swallow when you can see the person's handwriting.
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
If you enjoy it, please leave a Steam review. Apparently it helps a lot!
If you don't enjoy it, I'd rather you send a handwritten letter. An insult is always easier to swallow when you can see the person's handwriting.
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
Just pushed an update to It Takes a War which should optimise play on Steam Deck a fair bit. Still the odd minor FPS drop but very playable now! Let me know if you run into any issues!
November 29, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Just pushed an update to It Takes a War which should optimise play on Steam Deck a fair bit. Still the odd minor FPS drop but very playable now! Let me know if you run into any issues!
Finally been building up the courage to watch a few It Takes a War let's plays (finding it harder than THE CORRIDOR for some reason, not sure why) and really enjoyed this one from @willovergard.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRKu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRKu...
It Takes A War: Metanarrative Masterclass
YouTube video by Viking Blonde
www.youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Finally been building up the courage to watch a few It Takes a War let's plays (finding it harder than THE CORRIDOR for some reason, not sure why) and really enjoyed this one from @willovergard.bsky.social!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRKu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRKu...
Starting soon I'm going to be posting some of the more spoiler-y bits of It Takes a War in the marketing, especially on TikTok.
If you've not played it yet and want to go in fresh, I'd recommend avoiding my socials!
(If you're waiting for the Steam Deck patch, that should be coming this week!)
If you've not played it yet and want to go in fresh, I'd recommend avoiding my socials!
(If you're waiting for the Steam Deck patch, that should be coming this week!)
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Starting soon I'm going to be posting some of the more spoiler-y bits of It Takes a War in the marketing, especially on TikTok.
If you've not played it yet and want to go in fresh, I'd recommend avoiding my socials!
(If you're waiting for the Steam Deck patch, that should be coming this week!)
If you've not played it yet and want to go in fresh, I'd recommend avoiding my socials!
(If you're waiting for the Steam Deck patch, that should be coming this week!)
Reposted by Thomas Mackinnon
It Takes a War is OUT NOW on @itch.io
If you've played the game on Steam, you'll realise why it's taken a little longer to bring to Itch - but after some bespoke updates and changes, the standalone version of ITAW is now available.
TIME TO CONNECT 📶
pantaloon-io.itch.io/it-takes-a-war
If you've played the game on Steam, you'll realise why it's taken a little longer to bring to Itch - but after some bespoke updates and changes, the standalone version of ITAW is now available.
TIME TO CONNECT 📶
pantaloon-io.itch.io/it-takes-a-war
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
It Takes a War is OUT NOW on @itch.io
If you've played the game on Steam, you'll realise why it's taken a little longer to bring to Itch - but after some bespoke updates and changes, the standalone version of ITAW is now available.
TIME TO CONNECT 📶
pantaloon-io.itch.io/it-takes-a-war
If you've played the game on Steam, you'll realise why it's taken a little longer to bring to Itch - but after some bespoke updates and changes, the standalone version of ITAW is now available.
TIME TO CONNECT 📶
pantaloon-io.itch.io/it-takes-a-war
Reposted by Thomas Mackinnon
Wrote about @freeze.ltd’s It Takes A War for my column on @superjumpmagazine.com. I was pretty taken by this game! www.superjumpmagazine.com/wordplayer-i...
WordPlayer: It Takes a War Is a Sad, Loving Ode to Your Friend List
A lifetime of memories
www.superjumpmagazine.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Wrote about @freeze.ltd’s It Takes A War for my column on @superjumpmagazine.com. I was pretty taken by this game! www.superjumpmagazine.com/wordplayer-i...
Happy 62nd birthday Doctor Who. I reckon your 63rd year is gonna be absolutely brilliant.
November 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Happy 62nd birthday Doctor Who. I reckon your 63rd year is gonna be absolutely brilliant.
It's been nearly two weeks since It Takes a War released!
It gained over 200% more £££ than THE CORRIDOR made in the same timeframe, 150+ 93% positive Steam reviews, and many lovely articles.
So, here's a thread thanking/shouting out all the people who helped along the way...
It gained over 200% more £££ than THE CORRIDOR made in the same timeframe, 150+ 93% positive Steam reviews, and many lovely articles.
So, here's a thread thanking/shouting out all the people who helped along the way...
November 19, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It's been nearly two weeks since It Takes a War released!
It gained over 200% more £££ than THE CORRIDOR made in the same timeframe, 150+ 93% positive Steam reviews, and many lovely articles.
So, here's a thread thanking/shouting out all the people who helped along the way...
It gained over 200% more £££ than THE CORRIDOR made in the same timeframe, 150+ 93% positive Steam reviews, and many lovely articles.
So, here's a thread thanking/shouting out all the people who helped along the way...
I occasionally get asked if there's a way you can support me more.
Well now there is! No FPS would be complete without AWFUL WEAPON SKINS!
For £2.49 you too can have access to these hideous monstrosities. Think of it as a tip jar with an obnoxious bonus: store.steampowered.com/app/4119550/...
Well now there is! No FPS would be complete without AWFUL WEAPON SKINS!
For £2.49 you too can have access to these hideous monstrosities. Think of it as a tip jar with an obnoxious bonus: store.steampowered.com/app/4119550/...
November 13, 2025 at 3:42 PM
I occasionally get asked if there's a way you can support me more.
Well now there is! No FPS would be complete without AWFUL WEAPON SKINS!
For £2.49 you too can have access to these hideous monstrosities. Think of it as a tip jar with an obnoxious bonus: store.steampowered.com/app/4119550/...
Well now there is! No FPS would be complete without AWFUL WEAPON SKINS!
For £2.49 you too can have access to these hideous monstrosities. Think of it as a tip jar with an obnoxious bonus: store.steampowered.com/app/4119550/...
mine doesn't tbf
After the 'Arc Raiders' controversy, Nexon CEo says it's important to assume that every game company is using Ai.
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www.gamesindustry.biz/nexon-ceo-sa...
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www.gamesindustry.biz/nexon-ceo-sa...
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 PM
mine doesn't tbf
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Just pushed another update that makes these fixes hopefully even more robust for a couple of you who were still having problems. Continue to let me know if you have any further issues!
I've just pushed an update to It Takes a War that will hopefully fix any remaining texture issues people were having. I've tested it as thoroughly as I can but please let me know if you experience any issues as a result of this patch. 🙂
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Just pushed another update that makes these fixes hopefully even more robust for a couple of you who were still having problems. Continue to let me know if you have any further issues!
Reposted by Thomas Mackinnon
I've now rolled credits on both. They're similar but very different, and both well worth a play!
Games Journalists:
In two days No Players Online, a meta-fictional spooky game about an "online" shooter is releasing on steam.
In two days It Takes A War, a meta-fictional spooky game about an "online" shooter is releasing on steam.
This is an indie Armageddon/Deep Impact situation.
In two days No Players Online, a meta-fictional spooky game about an "online" shooter is releasing on steam.
In two days It Takes A War, a meta-fictional spooky game about an "online" shooter is releasing on steam.
This is an indie Armageddon/Deep Impact situation.
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
I've now rolled credits on both. They're similar but very different, and both well worth a play!
Apparently if you ask very nicely you can get around this and as such THE CORRIDOR owners can now get 20% off of ITAW using the "complete the bundle" option.
If you already purchased full price, feel free to refund and then rebuy using the bundle!
store.steampowered.com/bundle/62577...
If you already purchased full price, feel free to refund and then rebuy using the bundle!
store.steampowered.com/bundle/62577...
November 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Apparently if you ask very nicely you can get around this and as such THE CORRIDOR owners can now get 20% off of ITAW using the "complete the bundle" option.
If you already purchased full price, feel free to refund and then rebuy using the bundle!
store.steampowered.com/bundle/62577...
If you already purchased full price, feel free to refund and then rebuy using the bundle!
store.steampowered.com/bundle/62577...
I've just pushed an update to It Takes a War that will hopefully fix any remaining texture issues people were having. I've tested it as thoroughly as I can but please let me know if you experience any issues as a result of this patch. 🙂
November 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I've just pushed an update to It Takes a War that will hopefully fix any remaining texture issues people were having. I've tested it as thoroughly as I can but please let me know if you experience any issues as a result of this patch. 🙂
absolutely adore this review, thank you so much! i'm so glad it resonated!!!
New review! Today we're being mean about @freeze.ltd's new team-based tactical shooter, and the group of people we got teamed up with when we tried it out.
Weird community, weirder vibes, kinda weird video. 4:3 aspect ratio looks nice, though!
Watch it here:
Weird community, weirder vibes, kinda weird video. 4:3 aspect ratio looks nice, though!
Watch it here:
A Totally Legitimate Negative Review, There’s Definitely Nothing Else Going On Here | It Takes a War
YouTube video by IndieLoupe
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
absolutely adore this review, thank you so much! i'm so glad it resonated!!!
Reposted by Thomas Mackinnon
Had a lovely afternoon reading this great little review, learning about a game I had never heard of, then playing said game. Games writing! It's good! (And so is "It Takes a War")
The ultra realistic graphic and pure combat of It Takes a War have to experienced to be believed.
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
www.rogue.site/editorials/i...
It Takes a War review that is not a review of It Takes a War
It Takes a War is bad. It Takes a War is brilliant.
www.rogue.site
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Had a lovely afternoon reading this great little review, learning about a game I had never heard of, then playing said game. Games writing! It's good! (And so is "It Takes a War")
Getting asked about this a fair bit so: Unfortunately Steam no longer allows you to give a discount via a bundle if the bundle only has two games in it, so I can't give THE CORRIDOR owners a discount.
When I make my *third* game though, yes, you better believe you'll get a DEAL!
When I make my *third* game though, yes, you better believe you'll get a DEAL!
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Getting asked about this a fair bit so: Unfortunately Steam no longer allows you to give a discount via a bundle if the bundle only has two games in it, so I can't give THE CORRIDOR owners a discount.
When I make my *third* game though, yes, you better believe you'll get a DEAL!
When I make my *third* game though, yes, you better believe you'll get a DEAL!
As far as I'm aware I have fixed all major bugs people have found in It Takes a War so far. I will try and fix the remaining minor ones tomorrow! Please let me know if you run into any further issues.
For now, I will take a very long sleep...
For now, I will take a very long sleep...
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
As far as I'm aware I have fixed all major bugs people have found in It Takes a War so far. I will try and fix the remaining minor ones tomorrow! Please let me know if you run into any further issues.
For now, I will take a very long sleep...
For now, I will take a very long sleep...
extremely kind, thank you so much @ripefly.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
extremely kind, thank you so much @ripefly.bsky.social
it's good to be back - high up on new and trending, thank you all for your extremely kind words so far
November 6, 2025 at 7:43 PM
it's good to be back - high up on new and trending, thank you all for your extremely kind words so far
we have a WONDERFUL bundle going with the WONDERFUL despelote, a game from earlier this year which I absolutely adored. you owe it to yourself to pick up both!
store.steampowered.com/bundle/61073...
store.steampowered.com/bundle/61073...
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
we have a WONDERFUL bundle going with the WONDERFUL despelote, a game from earlier this year which I absolutely adored. you owe it to yourself to pick up both!
store.steampowered.com/bundle/61073...
store.steampowered.com/bundle/61073...
Thank you for the stellar 9/10 review Christ Centered Gamer! Sorry for the swearing...
www.christcenteredgamer.com/reviews/pc-m...
www.christcenteredgamer.com/reviews/pc-m...
It Takes A War (PC)
It Takes A War review
www.christcenteredgamer.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Thank you for the stellar 9/10 review Christ Centered Gamer! Sorry for the swearing...
www.christcenteredgamer.com/reviews/pc-m...
www.christcenteredgamer.com/reviews/pc-m...
IT TAKES A WAR IS OUT NOW
If you enjoy it, please leave a Steam review. Apparently it helps a lot!
If you don't enjoy it, I'd rather you send a handwritten letter. An insult is always easier to swallow when you can see the person's handwriting.
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
If you enjoy it, please leave a Steam review. Apparently it helps a lot!
If you don't enjoy it, I'd rather you send a handwritten letter. An insult is always easier to swallow when you can see the person's handwriting.
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
Save 10% on It Takes a War on Steam
Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based t...
store.steampowered.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
IT TAKES A WAR IS OUT NOW
If you enjoy it, please leave a Steam review. Apparently it helps a lot!
If you don't enjoy it, I'd rather you send a handwritten letter. An insult is always easier to swallow when you can see the person's handwriting.
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
If you enjoy it, please leave a Steam review. Apparently it helps a lot!
If you don't enjoy it, I'd rather you send a handwritten letter. An insult is always easier to swallow when you can see the person's handwriting.
store.steampowered.com/app/3919530/...
im really nervous about releasing it takes a war tomorrow so please be nice to me
November 5, 2025 at 2:14 PM
im really nervous about releasing it takes a war tomorrow so please be nice to me