Duncan Bell
@duncanbellsa.bsky.social
Lead UI/UX Designer at Rebellion. Previous projects: Atomfall, Sniper Elite 5, Evil Genius 2
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If you want to see how UI text size and contrast scaling can be done across a game's UI, up to TRULY HUGE SIZES and high contrast, alongside a whole host of other great options and design, you will struggle to find better than Atomfall. This is well earned, congratulations Rebellion!
The winner for AA Excellence at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. Atomfall!
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
January 30, 2026 at 10:40 AM
If you want to see how UI text size and contrast scaling can be done across a game's UI, up to TRULY HUGE SIZES and high contrast, alongside a whole host of other great options and design, you will struggle to find better than Atomfall. This is well earned, congratulations Rebellion!
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The winner for AA Excellence at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. Atomfall!
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
January 29, 2026 at 6:19 PM
The winner for AA Excellence at the 2025 GAConf Accessibility Awards is.. Atomfall!
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
Info on all the finalists & winners: www.gaconf.com/gaconf-award...
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We have the details on when and where to watch the GAconf Awards 2025 (@gaconf.bsky.social), with captions and separate streams with BSL, ASL, or audio description.
Spoiler: tune in January 29, at 10am PST (6pm GMT) to find out who came out on top this year!
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/14/w...
Spoiler: tune in January 29, at 10am PST (6pm GMT) to find out who came out on top this year!
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/14/w...
When and where to watch the GAconf Awards 2025 - Can I Play That?
We have the details on when and where to watch the GAconf Awards 2025, with captions, BSL, ASL, or audio descriptions.
caniplaythat.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:41 PM
We have the details on when and where to watch the GAconf Awards 2025 (@gaconf.bsky.social), with captions and separate streams with BSL, ASL, or audio description.
Spoiler: tune in January 29, at 10am PST (6pm GMT) to find out who came out on top this year!
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/14/w...
Spoiler: tune in January 29, at 10am PST (6pm GMT) to find out who came out on top this year!
caniplaythat.com/2026/01/14/w...
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Every time I watch ALIEN I am transfixed thinking to myself "there's no way they've left themselves enough room to get the third horizontal line in that E without it looking like a squashed-in mess!" but no, every single time there it is, and it's beautiful. Most tense part of the movie tbh.
September 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Every time I watch ALIEN I am transfixed thinking to myself "there's no way they've left themselves enough room to get the third horizontal line in that E without it looking like a squashed-in mess!" but no, every single time there it is, and it's beautiful. Most tense part of the movie tbh.
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Still missing the wonderful team who did this, huge congrats, your hard work has helped so many players and recognition is so well deserved! 🖤
To tag a few:
@richdmay.bsky.social @elderpegasus.bsky.social @duncanbellsa.bsky.social @jonathanlhoward.bsky.social
(Thank you CIPT for adding alt text!)
To tag a few:
@richdmay.bsky.social @elderpegasus.bsky.social @duncanbellsa.bsky.social @jonathanlhoward.bsky.social
(Thank you CIPT for adding alt text!)
Congratulations to Atomfall from Rebellion, for winning the Develop:Star Awards 2025 for best in-game accessibility!
Read our review by @abitofaccess.com to learn why Atomfall is a deserved winner in this category.
caniplaythat.com/2025/03/26/a...
Read our review by @abitofaccess.com to learn why Atomfall is a deserved winner in this category.
caniplaythat.com/2025/03/26/a...
July 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Still missing the wonderful team who did this, huge congrats, your hard work has helped so many players and recognition is so well deserved! 🖤
To tag a few:
@richdmay.bsky.social @elderpegasus.bsky.social @duncanbellsa.bsky.social @jonathanlhoward.bsky.social
(Thank you CIPT for adding alt text!)
To tag a few:
@richdmay.bsky.social @elderpegasus.bsky.social @duncanbellsa.bsky.social @jonathanlhoward.bsky.social
(Thank you CIPT for adding alt text!)
This weekend I opened up Unity and decided to make a prototype inspired by '10 second war', where you can record your actions and replay them via clones to try finish a level as quick as possible. Clone movements and actions are recorded, but enemies reactions are realtime. #gamedev
June 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This weekend I opened up Unity and decided to make a prototype inspired by '10 second war', where you can record your actions and replay them via clones to try finish a level as quick as possible. Clone movements and actions are recorded, but enemies reactions are realtime. #gamedev
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Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush, The Evil Within) has officially relaunched, with a new look, website, and hiring for an unannounced action game.
The studio was closed by Microsoft a few years after its acquisition, but revived by Krafton.
(Tango Gameworks site)
The studio was closed by Microsoft a few years after its acquisition, but revived by Krafton.
(Tango Gameworks site)
June 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Tango Gameworks (Hi-Fi Rush, The Evil Within) has officially relaunched, with a new look, website, and hiring for an unannounced action game.
The studio was closed by Microsoft a few years after its acquisition, but revived by Krafton.
(Tango Gameworks site)
The studio was closed by Microsoft a few years after its acquisition, but revived by Krafton.
(Tango Gameworks site)
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🤌
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#90s #Animation #Cartoon #art #RenStimpy #nicktoons #nickelodeon
#90s #Animation #Cartoon #art #RenStimpy #nicktoons #nickelodeon
May 20, 2025 at 2:29 AM
🤌
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Atomfall is a really smart piece of design. A relatively small team who put together an open world RPG with loads of novel ideas. It was great to finally get answers to how they pulled it off.
Danny sits down with Ben Fisher, Head of Design at Rebellion, to discuss their latest game: Atomfall.
youtu.be/R9ixoNQ6gt4
youtu.be/R9ixoNQ6gt4
May 2, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Atomfall is a really smart piece of design. A relatively small team who put together an open world RPG with loads of novel ideas. It was great to finally get answers to how they pulled it off.
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I enjoyed the OG movies and the prequels of course, but as I kid what I really loved from Star Wars were games
In 2008 GameTrailers did a comprehensive 10-part retrospective of all SW videogames (that released by that point) and it was so enlightening! Def a comfort watch now
youtu.be/riEEZ0NYh4s
In 2008 GameTrailers did a comprehensive 10-part retrospective of all SW videogames (that released by that point) and it was so enlightening! Def a comfort watch now
youtu.be/riEEZ0NYh4s
Gametrailers Star Wars Retrospective Complete
YouTube video by shinmoru
youtu.be
May 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I enjoyed the OG movies and the prequels of course, but as I kid what I really loved from Star Wars were games
In 2008 GameTrailers did a comprehensive 10-part retrospective of all SW videogames (that released by that point) and it was so enlightening! Def a comfort watch now
youtu.be/riEEZ0NYh4s
In 2008 GameTrailers did a comprehensive 10-part retrospective of all SW videogames (that released by that point) and it was so enlightening! Def a comfort watch now
youtu.be/riEEZ0NYh4s
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Coming back from the Atomfall party, and it was very nice. Very slightly drunk. Have cake.
April 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Coming back from the Atomfall party, and it was very nice. Very slightly drunk. Have cake.
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Today was the #Atomfall wrap party and my mission was to get as many of my fellow devs to sign my cricket bat as possible.
Mission complete.
Mission complete.
April 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Today was the #Atomfall wrap party and my mission was to get as many of my fellow devs to sign my cricket bat as possible.
Mission complete.
Mission complete.
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So great to see this out and hear from some of the team that made it happen and accessibility consultant @thewobblygamer.bsky.social !
youtu.be/NbKlA7_Y-vc?...
youtu.be/NbKlA7_Y-vc?...
Atomfall - Accessibility Trailer | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PS5 & PS4
YouTube video by Rebellion
youtu.be
April 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
So great to see this out and hear from some of the team that made it happen and accessibility consultant @thewobblygamer.bsky.social !
youtu.be/NbKlA7_Y-vc?...
youtu.be/NbKlA7_Y-vc?...
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17. As BIG fans of tea, post-apocalyptic stories, and vibrant landscapes, we of course had to check out #Atomfall – and we were *delighted* for how accessible it is! ☢️
Auto-movement and auto-reload are super helpful. The text scaling, HUD customization, and subtitles rock. SO good.
#AccessibleGames
Auto-movement and auto-reload are super helpful. The text scaling, HUD customization, and subtitles rock. SO good.
#AccessibleGames
April 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
17. As BIG fans of tea, post-apocalyptic stories, and vibrant landscapes, we of course had to check out #Atomfall – and we were *delighted* for how accessible it is! ☢️
Auto-movement and auto-reload are super helpful. The text scaling, HUD customization, and subtitles rock. SO good.
#AccessibleGames
Auto-movement and auto-reload are super helpful. The text scaling, HUD customization, and subtitles rock. SO good.
#AccessibleGames
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You can try the Microsoft just released a Quake 2 demo that runs on genAI.
It forgets where you are you each time you look at the floor and soft-locks when it's to dark. A technological marvel.
You can try the "Copilot Gaming Experience" here: copilot.microsoft.com/wham
It forgets where you are you each time you look at the floor and soft-locks when it's to dark. A technological marvel.
You can try the "Copilot Gaming Experience" here: copilot.microsoft.com/wham
April 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
You can try the Microsoft just released a Quake 2 demo that runs on genAI.
It forgets where you are you each time you look at the floor and soft-locks when it's to dark. A technological marvel.
You can try the "Copilot Gaming Experience" here: copilot.microsoft.com/wham
It forgets where you are you each time you look at the floor and soft-locks when it's to dark. A technological marvel.
You can try the "Copilot Gaming Experience" here: copilot.microsoft.com/wham
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The player count for post-nuclear survival game Atomfall has hit a big milestone, and developer Rebellion has shared some fun stats to celebrate.
The player count for post-nuclear survival game Atomfall has hit a big milestone, and developer Rebellion has shared some fun stats to celebrate.
Atomfall's player count has passed a major milestone within its first week of release, developer and publisher Rebellion has announced.
Read this article on TechRaptor
dlvr.it
April 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The player count for post-nuclear survival game Atomfall has hit a big milestone, and developer Rebellion has shared some fun stats to celebrate.
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I got to finish my review of #Atomfall for accessibility and the game surprised me what it had! There's a lot to be praised for what the team at @rebellion.com have done even for blind players while missing key features like a screen reader or nav assist.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5
youtu.be/TYjtfbkTIIE
⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5
youtu.be/TYjtfbkTIIE
Every Game Should Learn From THIS! - Atomfall Accessibility Review
YouTube video by Steve Saylor
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I got to finish my review of #Atomfall for accessibility and the game surprised me what it had! There's a lot to be praised for what the team at @rebellion.com have done even for blind players while missing key features like a screen reader or nav assist.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5
youtu.be/TYjtfbkTIIE
⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5
youtu.be/TYjtfbkTIIE
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"The path to Oberon is clearer now..."
Atomfall is OUT NOW on Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and PC via Steam, Epic and PlayStation 4 & 5⚛️
🛒 Play Now | reb.to/AtomfallOutNow
📰 Learn More | reb.to/AtomfallBlogON
youtu.be/xcYJlo0Jdl8
Atomfall is OUT NOW on Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and PC via Steam, Epic and PlayStation 4 & 5⚛️
🛒 Play Now | reb.to/AtomfallOutNow
📰 Learn More | reb.to/AtomfallBlogON
youtu.be/xcYJlo0Jdl8
Atomfall - Accolades Trailer | Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PS5 & PS4
YouTube video by Rebellion
youtu.be
March 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
"The path to Oberon is clearer now..."
Atomfall is OUT NOW on Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and PC via Steam, Epic and PlayStation 4 & 5⚛️
🛒 Play Now | reb.to/AtomfallOutNow
📰 Learn More | reb.to/AtomfallBlogON
youtu.be/xcYJlo0Jdl8
Atomfall is OUT NOW on Game Pass, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and PC via Steam, Epic and PlayStation 4 & 5⚛️
🛒 Play Now | reb.to/AtomfallOutNow
📰 Learn More | reb.to/AtomfallBlogON
youtu.be/xcYJlo0Jdl8
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Our review is in! Atomfall proves immersion and accessibility aren't exclusive, giving players a lot of freedom, but managing to keep them on track. It's a shame it misses some essential blind accessibility features but for the rest it receives top marks!
caniplaythat.com/2025/03/26/a...
caniplaythat.com/2025/03/26/a...
Atomfall accessibility review - Can I Play That?
Atomfall proves immersion and accessibility aren't exclusive. It fails on essential blind accessibility, it receives top marks for the rest.
caniplaythat.com
March 26, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Our review is in! Atomfall proves immersion and accessibility aren't exclusive, giving players a lot of freedom, but managing to keep them on track. It's a shame it misses some essential blind accessibility features but for the rest it receives top marks!
caniplaythat.com/2025/03/26/a...
caniplaythat.com/2025/03/26/a...
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ATOMFALL IS BLOODY GREAT
Danny's having a blast in Atomfall's post-war Northern England, Jesse's brewing up thoughts on Wanderstop, WWE 2K25 elbow drops its way into Frank's heart, and Jeremy gets introspective with a playable essay about how the internet used to be cool.
youtu.be/qzzD2cSM1ws
youtu.be/qzzD2cSM1ws
March 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM
ATOMFALL IS BLOODY GREAT
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Atomfall is a gripping survival-action adventure that takes some of the best elements of Fallout and Elden Ring, and synthesises them into its own fresh mutation.
Our review: bit.ly/4iFvbNr
Our review: bit.ly/4iFvbNr
March 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Atomfall is a gripping survival-action adventure that takes some of the best elements of Fallout and Elden Ring, and synthesises them into its own fresh mutation.
Our review: bit.ly/4iFvbNr
Our review: bit.ly/4iFvbNr
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In a career of being nominated for things we know we can't win, I don't think I've ever been more sure of not winning something than the IGF for Excellence in Design last night. Somehow, it was also the first time I've been wrong.
Properly stunned, hugely grateful, deeply confused.
Properly stunned, hugely grateful, deeply confused.
March 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
In a career of being nominated for things we know we can't win, I don't think I've ever been more sure of not winning something than the IGF for Excellence in Design last night. Somehow, it was also the first time I've been wrong.
Properly stunned, hugely grateful, deeply confused.
Properly stunned, hugely grateful, deeply confused.