Darren Weekes
@tddaz.bsky.social
Senior level designer at Splash Damage
Sphinx, Gears Tactics, Star Wars Hunters, Project Astrid
When I'm not gamedeving, I'm riding my bikes!
https://tddaz.artstation.com/
Sphinx, Gears Tactics, Star Wars Hunters, Project Astrid
When I'm not gamedeving, I'm riding my bikes!
https://tddaz.artstation.com/
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Darren Weekes
@tddaz.bsky.social
· Oct 18
Hello! I'm Darren, a level designer on the wild gamedev ride. I worked on some cool stuff! Cooler stuff is coming :)
Some interesting level design nuggets in this one!
+ How they reworked huge open world maps into extraction shooter arenas
+ Content density & interactivity changes
+ Pushing for understandable elements without ui feedback
youtu.be/ST_fD5NL_pg
+ How they reworked huge open world maps into extraction shooter arenas
+ Content density & interactivity changes
+ Pushing for understandable elements without ui feedback
youtu.be/ST_fD5NL_pg
The Evolution of ARC Raiders EP2 - The Life of a Raider
YouTube video by ARC Raiders
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Some interesting level design nuggets in this one!
+ How they reworked huge open world maps into extraction shooter arenas
+ Content density & interactivity changes
+ Pushing for understandable elements without ui feedback
youtu.be/ST_fD5NL_pg
+ How they reworked huge open world maps into extraction shooter arenas
+ Content density & interactivity changes
+ Pushing for understandable elements without ui feedback
youtu.be/ST_fD5NL_pg
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played half life 2 and let my chat write in-game commands live
November 26, 2025 at 9:17 PM
played half life 2 and let my chat write in-game commands live
Sea of souls is one hell of a book! The best depiction I've read so far of the absolute hellscape it must be to live and work on an imperial voidship. Highly recommended
Listen to Sea of Souls by Chris Wraight on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0CMV3H2P...
Listen to Sea of Souls by Chris Wraight on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0CMV3H2P...
Sea of Souls
Check out this great listen on Audible.com. Audiobook 7 in the Dawn of Fire Series Fleet Secundus marches toward the Eye of Terror, ready to strike at the heart of the Archenemy. However, a battle for...
www.audible.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Sea of souls is one hell of a book! The best depiction I've read so far of the absolute hellscape it must be to live and work on an imperial voidship. Highly recommended
Listen to Sea of Souls by Chris Wraight on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0CMV3H2P...
Listen to Sea of Souls by Chris Wraight on Audible. www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0CMV3H2P...
Hell of a week to be off sick :(
November 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Hell of a week to be off sick :(
Moody sky the other day
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Moody sky the other day
Best video I did this year 🚴♂️
Video is up for my Dungeness nuclear power station ride. I really enjoyed this one.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjD0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjD0...
Cycling London to Rye via Dungeness Nuclear Power Station ⚡
YouTube video by Darren's on a bike
www.youtube.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Best video I did this year 🚴♂️
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The first episode of the Arc Raiders series we produced for Embark is now live.
For years folks were asking what happened to the original PvE hero-shooter version of the game.
Well, now you know…
youtu.be/tdorU3sjt_0?...
For years folks were asking what happened to the original PvE hero-shooter version of the game.
Well, now you know…
youtu.be/tdorU3sjt_0?...
The Evolution of ARC Raiders EP1 - Finding ARC Raiders
YouTube video by ARC Raiders
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The first episode of the Arc Raiders series we produced for Embark is now live.
For years folks were asking what happened to the original PvE hero-shooter version of the game.
Well, now you know…
youtu.be/tdorU3sjt_0?...
For years folks were asking what happened to the original PvE hero-shooter version of the game.
Well, now you know…
youtu.be/tdorU3sjt_0?...
First trip out with the new camera. I am quite impressed! All the old photo spots are new again 📸
November 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
First trip out with the new camera. I am quite impressed! All the old photo spots are new again 📸
I splurged on a proper camera and this guy is my unwilling test subject. He looks happy about it!
November 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I splurged on a proper camera and this guy is my unwilling test subject. He looks happy about it!
Definitely want to buy the Arc Raiders soundtrack, 100% my jam youtu.be/kLDsXYNeOZc?...
ARC Raiders Background Music | 1987 Retro Synth with Minimalistic Ambient Vibes
YouTube video by Zarafan Wave
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Definitely want to buy the Arc Raiders soundtrack, 100% my jam youtu.be/kLDsXYNeOZc?...
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For today's #ScreenshotSaturday, I figured I'd post an example 15 second video for the showcase I'm putting together! Hope you can participate, and maybe consider wishlisting KOOK on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2329690/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2329690/...
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
For today's #ScreenshotSaturday, I figured I'd post an example 15 second video for the showcase I'm putting together! Hope you can participate, and maybe consider wishlisting KOOK on Steam as well!
store.steampowered.com/app/2329690/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2329690/...
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The Rockstar union case made its way into UK Parliament earlier today
Video game giant Rockstar has sacked more than 30 workers across the UK, including my constituents working at their Edinburgh office. I urged Ministers to support workers who have lost their jobs, and stop this from happening again.
November 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The Rockstar union case made its way into UK Parliament earlier today
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Announcing: New @steampowered.com Hardware, coming in 2026:
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Hardware
The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026.
steampowered.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Announcing: New @steampowered.com Hardware, coming in 2026:
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Steam Controller
Steam Machine
Steam Frame.
Watch our jazzy announcement video and wishlist now: steampowered.com/hardware
Pedalled a lot recently www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDed...
A Huge MTB Tour of the Surrey Hills
YouTube video by Darren's on a bike
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Pedalled a lot recently www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDed...
last time I played they were singing a completely new song! Completely changes the ambience of the entire area. That is so extra :)
I'm putting the Sirens bossfight in Hades 2 up there with the Opera singer in Nier Automata and Ludwig from the Bloodborne dlc.
Perfect fusion of build up, intro, mechanics and music. Massively replayable as well 💪
Perfect fusion of build up, intro, mechanics and music. Massively replayable as well 💪
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
last time I played they were singing a completely new song! Completely changes the ambience of the entire area. That is so extra :)
Golden hour at Leith Hill yesterday 🌄
November 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Golden hour at Leith Hill yesterday 🌄
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My level editor for Unreal Engine called Scythe just got a new major update! Here's what's in it: 🧵 (1/)
November 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
My level editor for Unreal Engine called Scythe just got a new major update! Here's what's in it: 🧵 (1/)
Really pushed the boat out on today's ride. 130k off-road with 2.2k meters elevation. A full tour of the Surrey Hills. Never again 😂 12 hours of pain.
November 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Really pushed the boat out on today's ride. 130k off-road with 2.2k meters elevation. A full tour of the Surrey Hills. Never again 😂 12 hours of pain.
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AETHUS is an underground survival-crafting game, focused around a proper story with full voice-acting, that I'm developing solo after leaving my AAA job!
Think a more story-driven #Subnautica, set in alien caverns... 👩🚀⛏️
Check out the demo and wishlist on Steam!
#PitchYaGame
Think a more story-driven #Subnautica, set in alien caverns... 👩🚀⛏️
Check out the demo and wishlist on Steam!
#PitchYaGame
November 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
AETHUS is an underground survival-crafting game, focused around a proper story with full voice-acting, that I'm developing solo after leaving my AAA job!
Think a more story-driven #Subnautica, set in alien caverns... 👩🚀⛏️
Check out the demo and wishlist on Steam!
#PitchYaGame
Think a more story-driven #Subnautica, set in alien caverns... 👩🚀⛏️
Check out the demo and wishlist on Steam!
#PitchYaGame
One of the benefits of living in London that no one talks about much is that I can go visit the filming location for Never Gonna Give You Up whenever I want.
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One of the benefits of living in London that no one talks about much is that I can go visit the filming location for Never Gonna Give You Up whenever I want.
I think I know where Kojima gets his character names
Dick Shotman
United States, Census, 1950
United States, Census, 1950
November 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I think I know where Kojima gets his character names
Oh no, I think I'm getting interested in photography
November 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Oh no, I think I'm getting interested in photography
8 hour off-road ride today has wiped me out. But daaamn the views were good
November 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
8 hour off-road ride today has wiped me out. But daaamn the views were good