@brooksgordon.bsky.social
Technical Art Director at Red Hook Studios for Darkest Dungeon I & II. 27 year game industry veteran / owner Black Gate Studios / RPGer / technical artist / programmer / animator / drummer. (he/him)
TAKE ACTION: No tech for ICE!
Today we're launching an action aimed at ๐จ๐ฆ company Hootsuite ๐ฆ, a registered B corp required to respect human rights... and somehow a company actively seeking a billion dollar "social listening" contract with ICE.
Speak up here!
www.openmedia.org/NoTech4ICE
The 19th Annual IndieCade Festival is happening now on Steam.
IndiCade is dedicated to the discovery, development and recognition of independent artists and developers from around the world.
Check out the 2025 nominees, and selections from previous years: store.steampowered.com/sale/indieca...
The 10th Anniversary Darkest Dungeon Community Showcase video is live!
Thank you to everyone who submitted. The Darkest Dungeon community is an incredible place, and it is an honour to show off some of the amazing art our community members have created over the years.
#darkestdungeon
A Statement from the Red Hook Founders When we founded Red Hook, our goal was to support ourselves while making a game of our own dreams. Simple to describe, but not easy. We knew the difficulty, of course, because we had previously worked on other projects at other companies. We had seen our share of canceled games, failed games, or games that were good but couldnโt find a large audience. 10 years ago, on Jan 19th, 2016, Darkest Dungeon was โcompletedโ and released as 1.0. It was immediately clear that we had bottled lightning. Back in the pre-release days, we didnโt dare to entertain the fantasy that our work would resonate to the extent it has, or find such a passionate and creative audience. But it did. As we reflect upon this 10 year run (11 if you include early access), the fullness of time has made us realize that connecting with you, the audience, proved to be one of the most fulfilling and thrilling parts of the entire dungeon crawl. Thanks to you and your perseverance, the game wasnโt just flash in the pan. This game about resilience showed its own resilience. A hardscrabble and mean game about making the best of a bad situation created an incredibly good situation for us and the development team. We are so grateful for everyone who has ever engaged with Darkest Dungeon over the years - whether by playing, making art, filming letโs plays and guides, getting yourself tattooed, writing, posting, commenting, and of course critiquing. (And yes, we love reading about the occasional party wipe due to spiders. Patently unfair, but always funny.) Whether you have been with us since the days of Kickstarter or just completed the tutorial yesterday (hopefully Reynauld and Dismas both survived), we are happy you are here. And stay tuned - we're not out of the dungeon yet. This expedition, at least, promises success. โThe Ancestor โChris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman
Happy Birthday Darkest Dungeon!
Red Hook Studios co-founders Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman have shared the following message to mark the 10th anniversary of Darkest Dungeonโs 1.0 release.
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Darkest Dungeon II is 40% off on Nintendo Switch!
Weโve also discounted our DLC with 30% off The Binding Blade, and 20% off both Inhuman Bondage and the Infernal Supporter Pack.
This sale is only on for a limited time.
4 Darkest Dungeon heroes - Grave Robber, Flagellant, Runaway and Jester - stand surrounded by massive mosquito/human hybrid monstrosities. The image reads 'Curse of the Court - Out now on Xbox and Nintendo Switch'
Kingdoms: Curse of the Court is available now on Nintendo Switch and Xbox.
Play our third Kingdoms adventure module, and face off against the Crimson Courtiers as you race to stop the spread of the Crimson Curse! See full patch notes here: www.darkestdungeon.com/patch-notes/
Stuart Chatwood, the composer for Darkest Dungeon and Darkest Dungeon II, sits in front of a massive console in a recording studio.
The Darkest Dungeon II soundtrack has expanded yet again with Curse of the Court!
We joined @stuartchatwood.bsky.social at Armoury Studios in Vancouver and spoke to him about composing for our Kingdoms game mode. Read the full interview: www.darkestdungeon.com/news/new-int...
๐ท: Erich Kohlweg
4 Darkest Dungeon heroes - Grave Robber, Flagellant, Runaway and Jester - stand surrounded by massive mosquito/human hybrid monstrosities. The image reads 'Curse of the Court - Out now on PlayStation'
Kingdoms: Curse of the Court is available now on PlayStation!
Fight back swarms of vampirically-corrupted nobles and free your kingdom from the clutches of the Crimson Curse.
Curse of the Court will be coming to Xbox + Nintendo Switch at a later date. We hope to provide a more exact timeline soon!
We're #hiring!
Join the team at Red Hook Studios, the creators of the Darkest Dungeon series.
We're currently on the hunt for a Build Engineer and a Senior Level Designer with experience in Unreal Engine.
View the full job postings here: www.darkestdungeon.com/contact/
#gamedev
3 heroes from Darkest Dungeon II - The Runaway, Occultist and Plague Doctor - stand in front on a glowing yellow-white halo. The image reads 'Steadfast Steward's Update - Coming to consoles'
The Steadfast Stewardโs update will be coming to consoles on September 9!
Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation will receive this massive quality of life update, as well as the free Hero Origin Pack, next week.
Please note that this update will NOT include the Kingdoms module Curse of the Court.
An image featuring 3 Runaways in different outfits. The Runaway in the center holds a burning hot poker and is gripping a large rucksack. She is flanked by two other Runaways, looking to each side. In the background is a sign post with a glowing lamp hanging from it.
Our 3rd hero to receive a rework in the Steadfast Stewardโs update was the Runaway!
Her Wanderer path was updated to give her access to Stealth synergy, and Arsonist has been retooled as a high risk mid-ranks damage role with guaranteed self-Burn effects that fuel other skills.
Arc System Works have collated all their presentations (in Japanese) on achieving their unique character style including skinning, rigging and rendering on this central โAcademyโ page.
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James and I talked with Polygon about Draw Steel!!
www.polygon.com/draw-steel-m...
Backed!
29.07.2025 21:17 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Never heard of this title before today, but the animation looks great!
26.07.2025 00:56 โ ๐ 2 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Mythic Bastionland is now up for general sale.
Order directly from Bastionland Press (now including Canada):
bastionlandpress.com/collections/...
Or for those in the US and Central/South America, please go to: plusoneexp.com/collections/...
Hey guys, I need some help! I'm working on an arcade word game where you find and complete four-letter words. If you can spare 20-30 minutes, I'd love to hear what you think!
Playable in browser with tutorial and three game modes.
๐๏ธ: TypeSomeWordHere
melancholerik.itch.io/word-cade
An image featuring Darkest Dungeon II's Kingdoms key art in the center. The key art features 4 Darkest Dungeon heroes - Grave Robber, Man-at-Arms, Plague Doctor and Highwayman - surrounding a burning inn. The image reads 'Tacticon Featured Game. Steam Festival Celebrating Strategy Games 2025. July 17-21'
Darkest Dungeon II is 50% off now on Steam as part of Tacticon: store.steampowered.com/app/1940340/...
Both our DLC packs, The Binding Blade and Inhuman Bondage, are also discounted at 20% off and 25% off respectively.
#Tacticon runs July 17-21 and is a celebration of strategy games on Steam!
The word is OUT #TTRPG! I can finally say that I've been working on a fourth edition of Mutants & Masterminds and that an "Origin" playtest edition is releasing in PDF and a limited print run at the end of the month for Gen Con! Stay tuned to @greenroninpub.bsky.social and to M&M Monday for more!
14.07.2025 23:05 โ ๐ 332 ๐ 88 ๐ฌ 10 ๐ 36According to feedly, which is where I follow your blog, you're at 150 followers. I am convinced this metric won't help you at all. Anyway, I enjoyed this latest installment quite a bit, and want to play a sorcerer in that game now. Cheers!
03.07.2025 23:38 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Feel like retreating to your own island away from the chaos and heartbreak of these days?
I have the game for you: Eilands.
Itโs along the lines of Tiny Glade and Townscaper, but the focus is on nature.
Still in early development. Stay in touch for more info!
#indiegame #cozygame
A stone shrine appears in the background of the image. The shrine has a golden bell, and a stained glass window depicting the image of a torch. In front of the shrine are the words 'Steadfast Steward's Update'
The next Darkest Dungeon II update is taking shape.
This update is set to release ahead of our third Kingdoms module. Weโll be working closely with the community to make changes to existing features, finish off hero reworks and more.
Learn more: www.darkestdungeon.com/news/steadfa...
An image of the Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary edition and all of its pack ins. A PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch boxes are displayed, alongside a black steelbook. The image also features a combat diorama with heros and monsters, a papercraft stage coach and a set of playing cards featuring heroes from Darkest Dungeon II. Download cards for the Darkest Dungeon II soundtrack and DLC are also visible.
Pre-orders are available now for the Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition!
PlayStation 5: www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7CP2JBF
Nintendo Switch: www.amazon.com/dp/B0F7CCTMGD
The Darkest Dungeon II: Anniversary Edition will ship in Q4 of 2025.
#darkestdungeon2
Get Inhuman Bondage for 10% off on Nintendo Switch: www.nintendo.com/store/produc...
Pick up this DLC to get access to The Catacombs, a new mini-region full of slime sodden enemies, as well as a new hero - The Abomination.
The launch sale ends May 7!
#darkestdungeon2
Looks like we've lost yet another one. :(
kotaku.com/polygon-sold...
As we said to those at iO9, ComicBook.com, etc. if you're a TTRPG reporter and out of work, please do reach out. We may be able to help!
You should also consider supporting: www.patreon.com/qquest
01.05.2025 16:34 โ ๐ 13 ๐ 1 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
Dare you... PONDER MY ORB?!?!
01.05.2025 19:39 โ ๐ 125 ๐ 12 ๐ฌ 1 ๐ 2
The Robot is Finished.
I love him.
I believe Ben Milton described RPGs as a "folk tradition" and I thought that was pretty apt.
11.04.2025 20:15 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0
A thin barefoot woman holding a sickle and wearing a wooden mark. She has several pouches stuff full of herbs on her belt. Mushrooms sprout from her shoulders. The image reads 'Dedicant'
A large cauldron sits on wooden logs and skulls. There is a menacing horned face molded into the side of the cauldron. The image reads 'Cauldron'
A witch wearing a horned animal skull on her head. She holds a dagger with a curled blade in one hand, and a wooden doll in the other. Several mushrooms are bursting out of her back.
A tall heavy set woman wearing a wooden mask. She is clothed only in a loin cloth, and wears wooden guards on her forearms. He long dark hair falls over her chest. She holds up a wood staff that has mushrooms growing from the top of it. Her shoulders are covered in mushrooms.
โThe unseen threads of witchcraft are at work, pulling at the seams of the Kingdom.โ
The Coven conspires against youโฆ
Secrets of the Coven, our second Kingdoms module, comes to Darkest Dungeon II on April 14 (PC and Mac only at this time)!
#darkestdungeon2
