Ruud @ Engine
@mrrudi.bsky.social
Veteran game developer / Former pixel artist / World designer. Worked on over 160+ games from MSX2 to SNES to Gameboy Color to PS5/Xbox Series X|S. Occasional nice guy. (He/Him)
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The Séance of Blake Manor (Steam) is $14.62 on Fanatical w/ code OMENVIP buff.ly/aF2K44e #ad
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December 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
The Séance of Blake Manor (Steam) is $14.62 on Fanatical w/ code OMENVIP buff.ly/aF2K44e #ad
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Happy Friday everyone! 💫
Have you wishlisted ROMEO yet? We'd really appreciate it if you did 😘💕
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3050900/...
PS5: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
Have you wishlisted ROMEO yet? We'd really appreciate it if you did 😘💕
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3050900/...
PS5: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
December 20, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Happy Friday everyone! 💫
Have you wishlisted ROMEO yet? We'd really appreciate it if you did 😘💕
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3050900/...
PS5: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
Have you wishlisted ROMEO yet? We'd really appreciate it if you did 😘💕
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3050900/...
PS5: store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
Xbox: www.xbox.com/en-US/games/...
Instead of listening to someone whine about how boring it is to make large games....maybe spend some bucks on a game crafted with a love of the medium, and a love of the craft...check out The Knightling!
Speaking of The Knightling...
We couldn't afford to spend our entire dev budget on a trailer at THAT award show, but you can see it on Steam! And I'm so chuffed that even though this game is CRIMINALLY overlooked, 100% of our recent reviews were positive! 🛡️
store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
We couldn't afford to spend our entire dev budget on a trailer at THAT award show, but you can see it on Steam! And I'm so chuffed that even though this game is CRIMINALLY overlooked, 100% of our recent reviews were positive! 🛡️
store.steampowered.com/app/1471650/...
December 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Instead of listening to someone whine about how boring it is to make large games....maybe spend some bucks on a game crafted with a love of the medium, and a love of the craft...check out The Knightling!
If you hate taking 7 years to make a single game with 300 people, make different games...
December 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
If you hate taking 7 years to make a single game with 300 people, make different games...
I know I have a bunch of female writers and devs here...
I’m planning a column about women and games next year. I want to discuss how stories about women are told/received in games, and how does womens’ criticism exist- where/what is it? If you are a woman game writer/dev/critic and would like to share your thoughts, dm or email [email protected] !
December 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I know I have a bunch of female writers and devs here...
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💥💥💥LOOKING FOR A JOB💥💥💥
Hi everyone, after few bad news, I am now urgently in need of a job !
I can do:
-Environment Art
-Prop Art
-Shader & Textures
-VFX
Both available for contract work and freelance !!
Portfolio:
clen.artstation.com
thank you for your time ❤️
Hi everyone, after few bad news, I am now urgently in need of a job !
I can do:
-Environment Art
-Prop Art
-Shader & Textures
-VFX
Both available for contract work and freelance !!
Portfolio:
clen.artstation.com
thank you for your time ❤️
December 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
💥💥💥LOOKING FOR A JOB💥💥💥
Hi everyone, after few bad news, I am now urgently in need of a job !
I can do:
-Environment Art
-Prop Art
-Shader & Textures
-VFX
Both available for contract work and freelance !!
Portfolio:
clen.artstation.com
thank you for your time ❤️
Hi everyone, after few bad news, I am now urgently in need of a job !
I can do:
-Environment Art
-Prop Art
-Shader & Textures
-VFX
Both available for contract work and freelance !!
Portfolio:
clen.artstation.com
thank you for your time ❤️
PC Gamer's opinion seems valid 😄
December 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
PC Gamer's opinion seems valid 😄
Normally playtesting gets a bit boring but it's all I do on some projects.
This one never got boring.
This one never got boring.
December 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Normally playtesting gets a bit boring but it's all I do on some projects.
This one never got boring.
This one never got boring.
So I guess I should just stop recommending to play more indie games?
Weird to want to make that a gated community. 😁😂
Weird to want to make that a gated community. 😁😂
New rule this year: If you post "Play more indie games" during the game awards, you are required to make a thread recommending 50 of them.
December 15, 2025 at 1:20 PM
So I guess I should just stop recommending to play more indie games?
Weird to want to make that a gated community. 😁😂
Weird to want to make that a gated community. 😁😂
So my healthcare premium for next year would go up 220% at the absolute cheapest. Thanks Trump.
a cat with a sad look on its face is laying down on a yellow blanket
ALT: a cat with a sad look on its face is laying down on a yellow blanket
media.tenor.com
December 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
So my healthcare premium for next year would go up 220% at the absolute cheapest. Thanks Trump.
What actor's facial expression in a movie/TV show will stay with you for the rest of your life?
December 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
What actor's facial expression in a movie/TV show will stay with you for the rest of your life?
In case anyone is wondering (really, no one was wondering), but no, I did not watch the Game Awards. I value players and other devs raving about the Seance of Blake Manor or Old Skies on here much more.
December 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
In case anyone is wondering (really, no one was wondering), but no, I did not watch the Game Awards. I value players and other devs raving about the Seance of Blake Manor or Old Skies on here much more.
There is a reason Zelda Williams is the princess we don't deserve.
December 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
There is a reason Zelda Williams is the princess we don't deserve.
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars, LOTR, or Marvel.
December 7, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Movie you've watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars, LOTR, or Marvel.
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Our 3rd-ever Grasshopper Direct IS GO!!!🥳
🔽Check it out HERE!🔽
youtu.be/4bDyifq49Jc
#GrasshopperDirect #RomeoIsADeadMan
🔽Check it out HERE!🔽
youtu.be/4bDyifq49Jc
#GrasshopperDirect #RomeoIsADeadMan
December 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The USPS posting a NINE BILLION DOLLAR LOSS!!! sounds terrible. Certainly worse than if you said "USPS costs thirty dollars per person per year" even though that means the same thing and more accurately describes a government service
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Well we did not win a Dutch Game Award for Technical Achievement (for Life is Strange) but our CEO was honored with a Career Achievement award! Ivo was one of the original founders of Engine Software, and has lead this company for 30 years. We can't think of anyone more deserving! Congrats Ivo!
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Well we did not win a Dutch Game Award for Technical Achievement (for Life is Strange) but our CEO was honored with a Career Achievement award! Ivo was one of the original founders of Engine Software, and has lead this company for 30 years. We can't think of anyone more deserving! Congrats Ivo!
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Hi everyone! I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. I’m looking for Illustrator, Animator, Concept Artist, and Art Director roles. Anything with a 2D pipeline, I'm good at it, and I ship games.
I have a classical painting background and 20 years of stylized art experience
I have a classical painting background and 20 years of stylized art experience
July 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Hi everyone! I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. I’m looking for Illustrator, Animator, Concept Artist, and Art Director roles. Anything with a 2D pipeline, I'm good at it, and I ship games.
I have a classical painting background and 20 years of stylized art experience
I have a classical painting background and 20 years of stylized art experience
re: Horses
To me, it sounds like a terrible game with no interesting mechanics, with a pretentious 'look at us being edgy' theme, written as a fucked-up Faustian commentary on society or something, from a 'famous' devteam I'd never heard of. Absolutely not my cup of tea.
1/3
To me, it sounds like a terrible game with no interesting mechanics, with a pretentious 'look at us being edgy' theme, written as a fucked-up Faustian commentary on society or something, from a 'famous' devteam I'd never heard of. Absolutely not my cup of tea.
1/3
December 4, 2025 at 1:28 PM
re: Horses
To me, it sounds like a terrible game with no interesting mechanics, with a pretentious 'look at us being edgy' theme, written as a fucked-up Faustian commentary on society or something, from a 'famous' devteam I'd never heard of. Absolutely not my cup of tea.
1/3
To me, it sounds like a terrible game with no interesting mechanics, with a pretentious 'look at us being edgy' theme, written as a fucked-up Faustian commentary on society or something, from a 'famous' devteam I'd never heard of. Absolutely not my cup of tea.
1/3
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I'm bored today so I decided it's time to announce the secret project.
SECRET PROJECT REVEALED
YouTube video by Gary Whitta
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I'm bored today so I decided it's time to announce the secret project.
@sokpop.co and I suppose also for Best Game 😅
December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
@sokpop.co and I suppose also for Best Game 😅
@aceottorney.bsky.social Congrats on your award Rene! Glad you found your place, and get recognized for it.
December 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
@aceottorney.bsky.social Congrats on your award Rene! Glad you found your place, and get recognized for it.
Congratulations @sokpop.co for the Dutch Game Award for best design #Grunn
December 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Congratulations @sokpop.co for the Dutch Game Award for best design #Grunn
@wispfire.com Congrats on winning best narrative game!
December 3, 2025 at 7:48 PM
@wispfire.com Congrats on winning best narrative game!