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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 1d

"The biggest surprise of TGS for me was [People of Note], an indie RPG from a western studio. It gets surprisingly deep surprisingly quickly—if you have a Pavlovian response to the term “time signature” I think you’ll find yourself drooling uncontrollably while playing this game next year.”

After years of being criticized as old-fashioned, turn-based RPGs are absolutely crushing it with new ideas

You can't open up the Steam store without finding a promising turn-based RPG in 2025.

www.pcgamer.com

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 11d

You're right! We'll get on that when back from Tokyo. 🫡

We're not quite ready to announce the cast, but stay tuned! It'll be a spectacular one!

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 12d

At Tokyo Game Show, demoing People of Note! Swing on by if you're here, Hall 6, Row C01! @annapurna.com

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

Stay tuned on that front! Nothing to announce now, but maybe...

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

I'm actually going to confirm for you that it doesn't, though that doesn't mean there might not be an easter egg somewhere. 🥚

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

YES HE IS

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

HYPE

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

Wishlist here! store.steampowered.com/app/1626170/...

People of Note on Steam

In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where each battle is a musical performan...

store.steampowered.com

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

Proudly presenting People of Note, a turn-based RPG musical, releasing in 2026 in association with Annapurna Interactive.

You don't wanna miss this one, folks.

(Reposted with fixed trailer!)

People of Note | Reveal Trailer

YouTube video by Annapurna Interactive

youtu.be

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

BRB fixing post

Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

Thanks, Ludwig!

Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

NO HE DOES NOT

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 15d

Tune in...5 PM Pacific!

youtu.be/MHXf5t1MC1k

ANNAPURNA INTERACTIVE TGS SHOWCASE 2025

YouTube video by Annapurna Interactive

youtu.be

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 16d

Tokyo Game Show, here we comeeeeee

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 17d

What a game tho

Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 21d

Hey, uh....send me a DM.

Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 22d

FINALLY

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 22d

Soooo many

Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 22d

It's finally time.

Tune in to the Annapurna Direct, at 5 PM PT on Tuesday, September 23rd, for the unveiling of Iridium Studios' next game.

You won't be disappointed.

Annapurna Interactive Direct From Tokyo 2025 | Teaser Trailer

YouTube video by Annapurna Interactive

www.youtube.com

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · 28d

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · Sep 8

Not for long tho

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · Sep 6

This rocks so hard

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · Aug 25

I would answer that as a game that's free on PlayStation Plus, Steam concurrent numbers are absolutely not indicative of a game's short-term performance, let alone long-term. In addition, a large flat fee (undisclosed) was surely paid by Sony, to ensure value is added to their ecosystem.

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · Aug 25

Natalie worked with us on our upcoming game (announcing very soon!) for years. She has our highest recommendation and her body of work is already pretty insane. Do you want good art and good vibes? Hire her!

Natalie Spitzel | Looking for work!! @nat-the-dev.bsky.social · Aug 25

I don't have the proper words to say more than this now but

I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.

If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.

thank you

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Iridium Studios @iridiumstudios.bsky.social · Aug 25

Hey if you're any kind of director on a team and you *have* to lay someone off, maybe be a human about it and talk to them and express your thanks for their incredibly hard work and wonderful art

Why do I have to say this

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