Brian Gomez

Feeling kinda fungi today, so I took a walk to Maspie Den in Falkland.

#scotland #fungi #mushrooms

If you’re at the Games Day at the Big Real event in Dundee today, find me during the breaks and say hello! (You can also get a chance to play Reforj!)

#gamedev #indygames #dundee #reforj

Reforj looks pretty good on a 9k wraparound screen. I wish everyone could play it on one of these!

A black cat seated at a kitchen table, giving the photographer some brutal side-eye.

My cat is having none of my shit today.

Mark your calendar, grab some popcorn and tune in to the first ever official Reforj stream on Thursday 8th May at 3pm BST!

Join Tom, our lead designer, plus Joe and Nathan for a guide to Reforj, a tour of its mechanics and a live Q&A.

Tune in here:
🔴 youtu.be/nYmO5Lh4fro
🟣 twitch.tv/4JStudios

Thanks, I hope you get a chance to play it soon! We just launched our pre-alpha test two days ago.

Writing a GDD is having the hard conversation, even if it’s with yourself. As soon as you need to explain a system, loop, mechanic, etc. to another person (even if that other “person” is just your design journal) you discover things — edge cases, exploits, contradictions, etc.

From a former Disney colleague, Armando Soto: “If you find yourself on a project with an unclear vision energy devoted to changing or clarifying the vision is going to be more productive than solving all the endless problems and progressing with an unclear vision. Have the hard conversations.”

Go without a GDD and you get the Roomba production methodology: head off blindly in any direction, run into a wall, pivot, repeat.

We've had some overwhelmingly positive feedback from the Reforj Pre-Alpha! We're already working on shipping the first fixes and planning the next update.

Sign up now for a chance to become a Pioneer: reforj.game

YouTube video by Prowl Reforjed The BEST Building System EVER In A Survival Game | Reforj Pre-Alpha

I’m really enjoying Prowl’s in-depth feedback and coverage of REFORJ. Every bit of feedback is helpful, positive and negative alike (but this one does have a lot of nice things to say!)

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Following the outdated and lifethreatening decision over transrights from the UK Supreme Court ,as a sector we owe it to our friends, colleagues and the transcommunity to speak up for change.

Please sign this openletter from the cultural sector to the EHRC

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Just one day until the first Pioneers can explore the world of Reforj!

Content Creators can release videos and streams from today, so watch out...

“That sounds like commie talk…” says the people lining up to fellate the former head of the KGB and his favorite orange sock puppet.

YouTube video by 4JStudios Introducing the Reforj Pioneer Program!

REFORJ
30th April

I can’t wait to show you where I’ve been spending all of my time lately!

#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj

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YouTube video by 4JStudios Everything You Need to Know - Reforj Pioneer Program FAQ

Here’s Nathan, 4J’s community manager, to tell you more about Reforj’s upcoming Pioneer Program!

See you 30th April!

#gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj

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You’re about to find out why I’ve been so quiet lately…

This is it, nerds. All that Fallout playin' is going to come in real handy soon

This week we explored a massive forest and a scenic river flowing through a cave...

We even spotted an interesting creature! 🔍

More on this mob to come: discord.gg/Reforj

TerrorBytes: A Thrilling Five-Part Documentary Dive into Horror Gaming's Legacy and Future - Screensphere Horror has always thrived in the shadows, and for decades, horror video games have lurked there, too — dismissed as niche entertainment compared to cinematic horror. But TerrorBytes: The Evolution...

Gaming fans, this one's for you! @terrorbytesdoc.bsky.social is a five-part doc exploring the past, present, and future of horror in video games💀🕹️

Check out my write-up @soundspheremag.bsky.social:

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#TERRORBYTES #HorrorGaming #SurvivalHorror #Documentary #Gaming

Some of the team have been exploring caves, caverns and moonlit landscapes.

Join the conversation: discord.gg/Reforj

When I worked at Disney, had I accidentally texted a journo the color of Darth Icky’s lightsaber or the lyrics to Elsa’s big coming out song, I’d be out on my arse, instantly. Career ending move. Can we not hold Hegseth to the same level of discretion as Mickey Mouse?

When I was an SME for Northrop Grumman, I wasn’t allowed to bring my phone into the facility, we worked inside of a big faraday cage, and every conference call was on a DOD-approved encrypted line. To talk about VIDEO GAMES. Let that sink in a moment.

One of the team built this medieval town square using tools available in-game.

What would you build in Reforj?
Tell us on Discord: discord.gg/Reforj

The launch trailer for TERRORBYTES is finally here! @mossrc.bsky.social and his crew know the horror genre inside and out, and their passion came through in their incisive questions and amazing guest lineup! I was honored to be included, and I hope you’ll check it out!

#gamedev #horror #indygames

I’m an American expat, and every time I start to feel homesick, I remember how sick home is.

Screenshot of the NYT Spelling Bee game with the word HOGMANAY spelled out, the name of the Scottish New Year Celebration.

The NYT Spelling Bee says this is not a word, but they are clearly wrong. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Will 2025 be the biggest year for Scottish video games? Scottish games industry hopes to bounce back in 2025 with the biggest video game release of a decade on the horizon.

STV News talked to me about some of the gaming goodness coming out of Scotland this year, including #Reforj!

#gamedev #indiegames #scotland

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Here’s a bit of concept art for Reforj’s first creature, the Tunneler Scout!

Fun fact: My dog is also named Scout, though he’s much cuddlier than these guys, and he’s housebroken.

#reforj #gamedev #indiegames #conceptart

Recently had the pleasure of writing a #synthwave OST for the new game from @ant-workshop.com: Into The Restless Ruins.

Demo link in comments 👇

A rogue-like, with deckbuilding elements. Coming to all major platforms in Spring 2025.

#synthfam #retrowave #indiegame #indiegames #retro #pixelart