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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 4h

I’ve been tempted to get a decent scope to view the night sky. Would love to be able to get really good shots of the moon.

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Lucy Blundell @kinmoku.bsky.social · 21h

📢 Exciting news! 📢

VIDEOVERSE will be coming to consoles on...

✨November 14th✨

The port includes all post-PC launch updates plus new Japanese localisation 🇯🇵

Please share! ❤️

#indiegame #visualnovel #gaming

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Theo Priestley @tprstly.com · 15h

Someone hire Col, the dude is legendary.

Worked on Alien Romulus, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Matrix 4, The Meg 2 and so much more.

col price @coldesign.bsky.social · 15h

The bay.

Im now open for new contracts and clients , film, TV and Games.
#conceptart #ConceptDesign #freelancedesigner
#worldbuilding #scifiart #freelancedesigner #freelanceartist #lookdev #gamedev #mattepainting

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 4h

I don’t think everyone needs to get upset about the government trying to sneak in IDs for everyone. I’m having to prove who I am to the government because I’m a director of a company and the system is completely broken. Can’t imagine a wider system would be any better 😂

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Rob Turpin 🇺🇦🇵🇸🏳️‍⚧️ @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social · 14h

Ship Shapes… You could probably colour these in, if you were so inclined.

#Spaceships #SciFi #Illustration

A page of black and white line drawings of spaceships.

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 11h

Thank you! Yes, that is the amazing Ste’s artwork. He was a highlight of my career to work with.

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 12h

Come and join us at PlayStation! We’re looking for a technical account manager. You’ll get to work with me - depending on your point of view a bonus or a downside 😂

careers.playstation.com/technical-ac...

Careers at Sony Interactive Entertainment I Technical Account Manager

Join Sony Interactive Entertainment in London England! Apply for the role today and start your journey with us.

careers.playstation.com

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PJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 14h

Come read My free welcome! 195 people can’t be wrong fans if you subscribe for free maybe I can break that 200 barrier!)

PJ Holden @pauljholden.com · 1d

Terran Omega The Ghosts of War Page 8 now live, if you'd like to read the entire strip for free, start right here: www.pauljholden.com/patreon.php?via=BS&campaign=page_8 #terranomegapage8

A Comic page drawn in black and white and green, this is Terran Omega Page 8.

Panel 1
Terran Omega’s hands firmly grip the staff. Power transfers.

Terran No.
s/fx VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV
Panel 2
She raises the power up staff, as she’s about to destroy some of the weird bio-cabling.
Terran NO!!
s/fx VVRRRRHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Panel 3
A blow from somewhere, she’s knocked backed.
Terran Ugh!
panel 4
She is angry, looking to see where the attack came from.
Terran SHOW YOURSELF DAMN YOU!

panel 5

Something whoosh’s past her drawing blood, bodily knocking her backwards.

Terran Urgh!!!
S/FX WHOOOOOMPH!!

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 14h

Here I am talking about the itch to make another game and a royalty statement arrives for the last game I put out there quite a while back store.steampowered.com/app/624680/P... - which is now handled by the amazing @thalamusdigital.bsky.social

Promethium on Steam

Inspired by classic Commodore 64 and arcade games, Promethium is a hard-as-nails retro inspired side-scrolling shoot-em-up that takes place over numerous levels that get harder and harder. If you’re a...

store.steampowered.com

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Martin Caine @martincaine.com · 18h

I enjoyed it. I think Legacy is still my favourite though. I applied a special theme to my game on Steam for this week only :-)

steam.positrongame.com

Positron on Steam

Positron is a fast paced arcade style game inspired by the classic arcade games of the 80's, namely Tron, Battlezone, Tempest, and Star Wars. Battle against opponents in the Arena, navigate your way o...

steam.positrongame.com

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 21h

Probably still breaking the rules.

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, it’s partly your fault ;)

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 1d

Oh dammit, it’s reached that time of year again when that part of my brain that refuses to be silenced goes “pssst, remember when you used to make video games? Make another one. Go on… go on… GO ON!”

It’s getting harder to ignore.

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 1d

Oh hell yes!

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 3d

I’ve had a sinus infection for two weeks now. It’s been kicking my arse and no sign of letting up 🤢

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 3d

I’ll probably keep the ones I appeared in - assuming I spot them 😆

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 3d

Finally getting rid of my enormous Edge collection. It’s all going up on eBay. Hopefully that will mean lots of space reclaimed.

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 3d

Was lying in bed a few Sundays back, contemplating getting up when I saw a tail go past my head to my left. Thing is, we don’t have a pet. I jump up to see a Fox heading into my home office. Damn thing had gone into three rooms and took a dump
In each, causing £400+ of damage and cleaning bills.

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 3d

I loved that it wasn’t just about the games on the grid, had more depth to the story and it also didn’t ignore the visuals of the original- which had me bouncing in the seat :)

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 3d

Had one of those lightbulb moments where the entire plot line of a story formed in my imagination. Immediately wrote it down. Now to turn it into a script and then a graphic novel. Wish I could hire a pro to draw it but it’s stuck with me…

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 3d

Loved Tron: Ares. Wanted to see it again the same day :)

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Martin Caine @martincaine.com · 3d

Please check out my game @positrongame.com on Steam:
- Written in C++
- Plays great on Steam Deck
- Maze and Snake gamemodes
- Deathmatch Arena mode coming soon
- Highly optimised, super slick
- Arcade-like gameplay and visuals

steam.positrongame.com/red

#GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 5d

Nice!

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Byron Atkinson-Jones @xiotex.bsky.social · 6d

You were a pub manager?

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Martin Caine @martincaine.com · 6d

Red and Black looking good. Please share!

Play my game @positrongame.com on Steam now: steam.positrongame.com/red

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