Games Industry alum. Former Board Director at @uk_ie; ex @Codemasters, @Jagex, @PayloadStudios
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I don't post much these days, but Bioware are responsible for some of the greatest games of all time, including some of my personal favourites. I've probably played KOTOR on more systems than any other game.
Terrible news for all affected, and a very sad day for the industry :(
Few games are only pitched to one publisher, and almost all publishers have passed on hit games.
You'll rarely hear about what might have been, but it happens all the time.
Nobody can see the future, and these are both examples of huge risks that could easily not have worked.
"I've made some of the worst game choice decisions," says Xbox boss Phil Spencer
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ALT Cover art for Destiny's latest expansion, The Final Shape
I'm either a born and bred Englishman, or I'm genetically more Spanish than any other nationality.
Both happen to be true, but in a couple of hours I'll tell you which one I'm sticking with 😂⚽
#EURO2024
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❌ Restricting degrees in favour of apprenticeships won't solve the long term skills challenges the video games industry faces.
We respond to proposals announced today to scrap some degrees to fund apprenticeships.
Full story: ow.ly/HHWh50S00Ih
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For over twenty years London Studio has been home to some exceptionally talented and wonderful people in the games industry. As we close the doors, and all go forward to new adventures, we wanted to say a heartfelt thank you, to all our past and present, players and colleagues who have supported us over the years. We’ve had one wild and wonderful journey! 👋💙
I have never wishlisted a game so quickly
Our next project is... Slay the Spire 2!
Announced as part of the #iiishowcase, Slay the Spire 2 is coming to Steam Early Access in 2025.
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More info coming later this year, stay tuned... 🐋
If you'd have told me this morning that the only better selling games tonight than @TerraTechWorlds would be Dragons Dogma, Counter Strike, Helldivers & Horizon, I wouldn't have believed you.
Game development is hard AF, but when the hard work pays off like this, it's worth it
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🏎️ @terratechworlds's Early Access is out on Steam with a 10% discount and lots of content coming over the next few months!
Build, explore, expand and fight enemies in this open-world sandbox, solo or in co-op: store.steampowered.com/app/2…
We've just launched @terratechworlds!
Incredible work by a brilliant team. Now a different kind of hard work begins...
🎉 TerraTech Worlds is out now! 🎉
That's right: you can play solo or with friends, at ANY MOMENT OF YOUR CHOOSING! We've just given you the perfect weekend plans.
So run, don't walk, to the Steam page and pick this baby up with a 10% discount at launch: store.steampowered.com/app/2…
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The sequel to the million-selling sandbox builder, which recently had a permanent seat in the top 10 of the most recent Steam Next Fest, arrives on March 22 on Steam. This new launch trailer shows off a bit of what you can expect from the gameplay: bit.ly/3TK0ZXo
ALT TerraTech Worlds: Official Launch Trailer
What do you do during a week where Dragons Dogma II, Horizon Forbidden West, Rise of the Ronin and Princess Peach are all launching...
YOU RELEASE A GAME IS WHAT YOU DO! 🤖
Check out the Early Access launch trailer for @TerraTechWorlds - Out on Friday!
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Calling all content creators! In March, you can request keys for:
🪨 Goblin Stone
🪞 Nightingale
👥 As Dusk Falls
🗡️ Blade Prince Academy
🚙 TerraTech Worlds
🎲 Baldur’s Gate 3
and more on Stash: stash.icopartners.com/
It's been a long time coming, but we're excited to finally be launching the Studio's first new game in over 9 years.
TerraTech Worlds lands on Steam Early Access on March 22nd!
Check out the Early Access overview and first year roadmap on our Steam page. And of course WISHLIST!
We're delighted to announce that TerraTech Worlds will be coming to Early Access on March 22nd, 2024!
Wishlist us over on Steam to be notified once the game is available to play! 🚀
👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2…
Today I was reminded how difficult game development can be, but also how amazing good colleagues are.
➡️Encounter problem
➡️Focus on the issue, not who's at fault
➡️Quickly gather relevant people
➡️Come to a sensible, achievable solution
➡️Execute
Love this team @PayloadStudios
Almost 20 years since I started working in the games industry and I have never seen anything like this before.
So many friends and past colleagues affected, and the pace of redundancies seems to be increasing.
If anyone I know needs references or intros, do get in touch.
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Hi! Are you a YouTube creator? Or a Twitch streamer? Or even making videos on TikTok? If you answered yes to one or more of these and you'd like to cover TerraTech Worlds on your channel then please get in touch with us at [email protected]
We'd love to hear from you!
