ross manthorp
@rmanthorp.bsky.social
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community stuff @gamemaker.io
mod(ish) @ giantbomb dot com
community stuff @gamemaker.io
mod(ish) @ giantbomb dot com
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From "Baahubali - The Eternal War - Part 1" (Indian movie, 2027).
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
November 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM
From "Baahubali - The Eternal War - Part 1" (Indian movie, 2027).
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
Co-produced with French animation studio Alcyde, and several "Arcane" artists.
Directed by Ishan Shukla ("Star Wars Visions" S2, "Schirkoa" Indian-French movie...).
Full trailer >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdUP...
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INCOMING CANON FIRE!
A deep dive into the ABSOLUM, the latest from the Streets of Rage 4 team!
I dig into how it evolves the arcade spirit of games like Capcom's Dungeons and Dragons beat-em-ups, its remix of fantasy tropes, and even its take on gender and identity.
canonfire.net/post/7992333...
A deep dive into the ABSOLUM, the latest from the Streets of Rage 4 team!
I dig into how it evolves the arcade spirit of games like Capcom's Dungeons and Dragons beat-em-ups, its remix of fantasy tropes, and even its take on gender and identity.
canonfire.net/post/7992333...
055: Absolum brings the arcade spirit of its fantasy inspirations roaring into the modern age
The latest from Guard Crush Games, one of the main developers on Streets of Rage 4, Absolum takes plenty from their work on SEGA’s brawler. The skeleton of the game can be seen in their experiments...
canonfire.net
November 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
INCOMING CANON FIRE!
A deep dive into the ABSOLUM, the latest from the Streets of Rage 4 team!
I dig into how it evolves the arcade spirit of games like Capcom's Dungeons and Dragons beat-em-ups, its remix of fantasy tropes, and even its take on gender and identity.
canonfire.net/post/7992333...
A deep dive into the ABSOLUM, the latest from the Streets of Rage 4 team!
I dig into how it evolves the arcade spirit of games like Capcom's Dungeons and Dragons beat-em-ups, its remix of fantasy tropes, and even its take on gender and identity.
canonfire.net/post/7992333...
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According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
October 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
According to Wikipedia, today is the 20th anniversary of The 1UP Show. I choose to believe this is true.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
I miss this work. More, I miss my old coworkers. Still the best and most fun job I ever had.
I’ll let Jane and Eric’s killer tune race through my mind today.
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My new open world precision "batformer" Vampire's Best Friend is out now on Steam and itch with a 10% launch discount!
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!
October 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
My new open world precision "batformer" Vampire's Best Friend is out now on Steam and itch with a 10% launch discount!
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!
Vampire hunters are after a mischievous vampire girl, and it's up to her pet bat to save the day!
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Did you know? @didyouknowgaming.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Did you know? @didyouknowgaming.com
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Unfortunately it's too late, I've already portrayed myself as the cool dog stealing sausages and you as the humidity riddled furious kitten.
September 1, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Unfortunately it's too late, I've already portrayed myself as the cool dog stealing sausages and you as the humidity riddled furious kitten.
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Nuclear Throne update 100 is launching for free on Steam on December 5th, bringing you:
- C-skins for all 13 characters.
- Custom difficulty mode.
- Localization, 60+ fps support & many more quality of life features.
- C-skins for all 13 characters.
- Custom difficulty mode.
- Localization, 60+ fps support & many more quality of life features.
September 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Nuclear Throne update 100 is launching for free on Steam on December 5th, bringing you:
- C-skins for all 13 characters.
- Custom difficulty mode.
- Localization, 60+ fps support & many more quality of life features.
- C-skins for all 13 characters.
- Custom difficulty mode.
- Localization, 60+ fps support & many more quality of life features.
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This monday we launched Circuits, designed by Jacob Land, on Puzzmo ( www.puzzmo.com/play/circuits/ ). Circuits is an amazing game that was first shared with me by Josh Wardle. As soon as I played it I knew that Puzzmo would be perfect to help get the news out about this incredible game.
August 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This monday we launched Circuits, designed by Jacob Land, on Puzzmo ( www.puzzmo.com/play/circuits/ ). Circuits is an amazing game that was first shared with me by Josh Wardle. As soon as I played it I knew that Puzzmo would be perfect to help get the news out about this incredible game.
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did we? yes we did
August 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
did we? yes we did
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new article! the copied cathedral continues into BRANCH B. drakengard 2 is The Bad One: an infamous botch-job consigned to the scrapheap of history. that's a shame, because this game is messier, weirder, and a lot more interesting than it ever really gets credit for.
The Copied Cathedral: Drakengard 2
In September 2022, something odd happened.
A group of talented NieR: Automata modders released footage of a church they added to the game on reddit and twitter. It was a pretty big accomplishment -.....
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August 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
new article! the copied cathedral continues into BRANCH B. drakengard 2 is The Bad One: an infamous botch-job consigned to the scrapheap of history. that's a shame, because this game is messier, weirder, and a lot more interesting than it ever really gets credit for.
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Flip, trick & grind through a vibrant Japanese dystopia in Denshattack! Outsmart rival crews, crush a shady megacorp, and reclaim the rails with pure skill, speed & style. 🚅✨
🎮 Wishlist now: fireshinegames.co.uk/Denshattack/
🎮 Wishlist now: fireshinegames.co.uk/Denshattack/
August 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Flip, trick & grind through a vibrant Japanese dystopia in Denshattack! Outsmart rival crews, crush a shady megacorp, and reclaim the rails with pure skill, speed & style. 🚅✨
🎮 Wishlist now: fireshinegames.co.uk/Denshattack/
🎮 Wishlist now: fireshinegames.co.uk/Denshattack/
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BREAKING: Silksong will be out on September 4. Two weeks from today. Really.
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Why ‘Silksong’ Took Seven Years to Make
The highly anticipated indie game has been in production for so long that it’s become an internet meme
www.bloomberg.com
August 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
BREAKING: Silksong will be out on September 4. Two weeks from today. Really.
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
Often, games that take 7+ years to make are plagued by mismanagement and painful burnout. But for Silksong? Team Cherry was having a blast. They still are.
This is their story: www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...
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"Öoo" the bomb caterpillar exploration puzzle platformer, is out now! 🎉
Dive into an adventure packed with discovery and clever puzzles, we hope you enjoy it!
👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
Dive into an adventure packed with discovery and clever puzzles, we hope you enjoy it!
👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
August 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Öoo" the bomb caterpillar exploration puzzle platformer, is out now! 🎉
Dive into an adventure packed with discovery and clever puzzles, we hope you enjoy it!
👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
Dive into an adventure packed with discovery and clever puzzles, we hope you enjoy it!
👇
store.steampowered.com/app/2721890/...
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UFO 50 (Switch physical Standard/Deluxe) up for preorder at Fangamer ($35/$59) Companion also up for preorder ($24) buff.ly/xJdT7V0
August 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
UFO 50 (Switch physical Standard/Deluxe) up for preorder at Fangamer ($35/$59) Companion also up for preorder ($24) buff.ly/xJdT7V0
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The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Our debut @polygonbird.games title, BIRDCAGE launches on PC and consoles later this year!
Wishlist now - tinyurl.com/4cy9szsk
Our debut @polygonbird.games title, BIRDCAGE launches on PC and consoles later this year!
Wishlist now - tinyurl.com/4cy9szsk
July 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
The RADON Daughters have launched their ultimate weapon. Take control of the experimental gunship HALCYON and break out of the CAGE.
Our debut @polygonbird.games title, BIRDCAGE launches on PC and consoles later this year!
Wishlist now - tinyurl.com/4cy9szsk
Our debut @polygonbird.games title, BIRDCAGE launches on PC and consoles later this year!
Wishlist now - tinyurl.com/4cy9szsk
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Giant Bomb lives! Fandom has sold the site to us and it is now fully independent and employee-owned. We'll see you all on Tuesday for the Giant Bombcast.
For more info right now, head over to www.giantbomb.com/join
For more info right now, head over to www.giantbomb.com/join
May 10, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Giant Bomb lives! Fandom has sold the site to us and it is now fully independent and employee-owned. We'll see you all on Tuesday for the Giant Bombcast.
For more info right now, head over to www.giantbomb.com/join
For more info right now, head over to www.giantbomb.com/join
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what some of you deserve
May 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
what some of you deserve
hhahahahah replies are off shut the FUCK up
We understand your frustration and appreciate your patience — we're actively exploring creative directions for the future of GB and look forward to sharing more with you soon.
May 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
hhahahahah replies are off shut the FUCK up
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I could talk for hours about what Giant Bomb has meant to me for the last 17 years. It's a sad day.
A fan since day 1
A moderator since 2010
A sometimes employee since 2012
Shout out to the amazing community, my fellow mods, and the great friends I have because of a website. About video games.
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A fan since day 1
A moderator since 2010
A sometimes employee since 2012
Shout out to the amazing community, my fellow mods, and the great friends I have because of a website. About video games.
<>
May 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I could talk for hours about what Giant Bomb has meant to me for the last 17 years. It's a sad day.
A fan since day 1
A moderator since 2010
A sometimes employee since 2012
Shout out to the amazing community, my fellow mods, and the great friends I have because of a website. About video games.
<>
A fan since day 1
A moderator since 2010
A sometimes employee since 2012
Shout out to the amazing community, my fellow mods, and the great friends I have because of a website. About video games.
<>
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There weren't enough jobs for people before. There aren't enough jobs for people now. We are just going to lose dozens of dozens of people who thoughtfully cover, critique, and investigate the video game industry forever. It is a profound loss that will not be recovered.
May 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
There weren't enough jobs for people before. There aren't enough jobs for people now. We are just going to lose dozens of dozens of people who thoughtfully cover, critique, and investigate the video game industry forever. It is a profound loss that will not be recovered.
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The slow death of game journalism was not inevitable - it was death by 1000 cuts from people with more money than sense and in my mind began with "pivot to video," a lie perpetrated by Facebook which moved advertising dollars to video and away from web ads with falsified beefed numbers.
May 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The slow death of game journalism was not inevitable - it was death by 1000 cuts from people with more money than sense and in my mind began with "pivot to video," a lie perpetrated by Facebook which moved advertising dollars to video and away from web ads with falsified beefed numbers.