Trent Kusters
@trentkusters.bsky.social
studio director League of Geeks • co-host AIAS #GameMakersNotebook • GDC board • co-creator Armello + Solium Infernum + Jumplight Odyssey
Rolled credits on Keeper last night. A truly astounding experience that rises and rises from start to finish to become something almost transcendent in spirit.
An incredible achievement.
Do not miss this. It may be the best 5hr game you’ll play in years.
An incredible achievement.
Do not miss this. It may be the best 5hr game you’ll play in years.
Where do you think YOU'RE going?
(No, seriously. Where do you think you're going? Is it a board game night? If so, can we come with you? We love board games!)
KEEPER - Available NOW on @Xbox.com and @Steampowered.com!
doublefine.com/games/keeper
(No, seriously. Where do you think you're going? Is it a board game night? If so, can we come with you? We love board games!)
KEEPER - Available NOW on @Xbox.com and @Steampowered.com!
doublefine.com/games/keeper
November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Rolled credits on Keeper last night. A truly astounding experience that rises and rises from start to finish to become something almost transcendent in spirit.
An incredible achievement.
Do not miss this. It may be the best 5hr game you’ll play in years.
An incredible achievement.
Do not miss this. It may be the best 5hr game you’ll play in years.
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Working in the game industry
November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Working in the game industry
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with blops6, but it was the most ethically bankrupt & creatively shizofrenic game I've ever played.
A CoD campaign every few years was my guilty pleasure, but with the BDS boycott & the clear disdain for developers and their players, I'll likely never play CoD again.
A CoD campaign every few years was my guilty pleasure, but with the BDS boycott & the clear disdain for developers and their players, I'll likely never play CoD again.
Insulting to the players, insulting to the IP, insulting to the medium, the developers. And the craft itself. Fuck you executives who pushed this garbage.
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
frvr.com/blog/call-of...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI art slop, because your $70 means nothing anymore
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is littered with AI generated artwork which makes the $70 feel like a complete rip-off.
frvr.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I thoroughly enjoyed my time with blops6, but it was the most ethically bankrupt & creatively shizofrenic game I've ever played.
A CoD campaign every few years was my guilty pleasure, but with the BDS boycott & the clear disdain for developers and their players, I'll likely never play CoD again.
A CoD campaign every few years was my guilty pleasure, but with the BDS boycott & the clear disdain for developers and their players, I'll likely never play CoD again.
Hey chat is it good if your computer crashes during the game’s benchmark,
November 17, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Hey chat is it good if your computer crashes during the game’s benchmark,
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Ambrosia Sky: Act One is now available! Here's how you can support the game:
💸 Buy the game on Steam & EGS!
✅ Leave us a review!
💛 Join our community Discord!
💌 Follow us on our socials!
📚 Read our devlogs and updates!
You can find links to all of these here: linktr.ee/softrains
💸 Buy the game on Steam & EGS!
✅ Leave us a review!
💛 Join our community Discord!
💌 Follow us on our socials!
📚 Read our devlogs and updates!
You can find links to all of these here: linktr.ee/softrains
November 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Ambrosia Sky: Act One is now available! Here's how you can support the game:
💸 Buy the game on Steam & EGS!
✅ Leave us a review!
💛 Join our community Discord!
💌 Follow us on our socials!
📚 Read our devlogs and updates!
You can find links to all of these here: linktr.ee/softrains
💸 Buy the game on Steam & EGS!
✅ Leave us a review!
💛 Join our community Discord!
💌 Follow us on our socials!
📚 Read our devlogs and updates!
You can find links to all of these here: linktr.ee/softrains
All of you should be playing Ambrosia Sky. 🫵🏼
Life is unfair. Millions of people around the world dream of going to Paris, and this weekend I was in Paris and all I wanted to do was go home and continue playing Ambrosia Sky. 🤷♂️😁
November 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
All of you should be playing Ambrosia Sky. 🫵🏼
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This episode of the Game Maker's Notebook with @trentkusters.bsky.social and Dave Oshry from @newblood.games is a wild ride.
The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook: From Used Car Salesman to Indie Game Publisher: The New Blood Story
chats with of . Together they discuss how he went from games journalism to publishing; navigating the ins and outs of publishing on PC and how they landed their first deal; how nostalgia meets…
gamemakersnotebook.libsyn.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM
This episode of the Game Maker's Notebook with @trentkusters.bsky.social and Dave Oshry from @newblood.games is a wild ride.
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"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 AM
"World's first potential trillionaire has killed 600,000 people, including 400,000 children" is the only headline that anyone should ever read about Elon Musk
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One stretch goal down, and the next one revealed! Hell yeah, get it! Come and join the party!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
The Armello #Kickstarter I'm running with @leagueofgeeks.com just smashed its first stretch goal! EVERY BACKER is getting an upgraded book with gorgeous endsheets and a ribbon bookmark.
And our next stretch goal? A full set of COVER ART PRINTS for every backer! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
And our next stretch goal? A full set of COVER ART PRINTS for every backer! www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 AM
One stretch goal down, and the next one revealed! Hell yeah, get it! Come and join the party!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
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Let's goooo! Can we hit the first stretch goal in DAY ONE? :O
Less than $4k away from unlocking the first stretch goal of the campaign; brilliantly painted endsheets by @tycarey.bsky.social of the King's rise and fall, as well as a golden bookmark ribbon to save progress in your adventure.
Share the good word far and wide!
kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
Share the good word far and wide!
kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Let's goooo! Can we hit the first stretch goal in DAY ONE? :O
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We're all going to write pieces about what you can learn from tonight but it's actually pretty simple: The frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
We're all going to write pieces about what you can learn from tonight but it's actually pretty simple: The frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Let's goooo! Can we hit the first stretch goal in DAY ONE? :O
Less than $4k away from unlocking the first stretch goal of the campaign; brilliantly painted endsheets by @tycarey.bsky.social of the King's rise and fall, as well as a golden bookmark ribbon to save progress in your adventure.
Share the good word far and wide!
kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
Share the good word far and wide!
kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
November 5, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Let's goooo! Can we hit the first stretch goal in DAY ONE? :O
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😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
😎😎😎😎 GOOD THINGS CAN STILL HAPPEN 😎😎😎😎
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When your 10 year old IP is crushing kickstarters in just three hours. Hell yeah, gang! We love to see it.
Can't wait to have this pretty book in my hands. 📔👀🤤
Can't wait to have this pretty book in my hands. 📔👀🤤
Congratulations, Armellians! Another legendary artifact from the Kingdom Armello has been brought into the real world.
Big love to our friend @tdcpresents.bsky.social on a successful campaign!
First stretch goal has been announced and is almost there!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
Big love to our friend @tdcpresents.bsky.social on a successful campaign!
First stretch goal has been announced and is almost there!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
November 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
When your 10 year old IP is crushing kickstarters in just three hours. Hell yeah, gang! We love to see it.
Can't wait to have this pretty book in my hands. 📔👀🤤
Can't wait to have this pretty book in my hands. 📔👀🤤
Already >50% funded in less than 30 mins! Spread the word and get in there! 🦁👑📔📈
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
📣The Kickstarter is now LIVE for The Founding and the Fall, a premium hardcover collection of Armello novellas by author, @tdcpresents.bsky.social.
There are some limited number pledge tiers with some pretty special Armello merch, so get in there early!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
There are some limited number pledge tiers with some pretty special Armello merch, so get in there early!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
November 4, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Already >50% funded in less than 30 mins! Spread the word and get in there! 🦁👑📔📈
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
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You left. Now they're dead.
Immersive sim narrative first person cleaner AMBROSIA SKY is coming out NEXT WEEK!
"beautiful, intimate, and deeply affecting" - @ign.com
"equal parts System Shock and Powerwash Simulator" -
@pcgamer.com
Steam & Epic, November 10, 9am EST. Links below!
Immersive sim narrative first person cleaner AMBROSIA SKY is coming out NEXT WEEK!
"beautiful, intimate, and deeply affecting" - @ign.com
"equal parts System Shock and Powerwash Simulator" -
@pcgamer.com
Steam & Epic, November 10, 9am EST. Links below!
October 31, 2025 at 6:49 PM
You left. Now they're dead.
Immersive sim narrative first person cleaner AMBROSIA SKY is coming out NEXT WEEK!
"beautiful, intimate, and deeply affecting" - @ign.com
"equal parts System Shock and Powerwash Simulator" -
@pcgamer.com
Steam & Epic, November 10, 9am EST. Links below!
Immersive sim narrative first person cleaner AMBROSIA SKY is coming out NEXT WEEK!
"beautiful, intimate, and deeply affecting" - @ign.com
"equal parts System Shock and Powerwash Simulator" -
@pcgamer.com
Steam & Epic, November 10, 9am EST. Links below!
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This game has one of the smoothest difficulty curves I've ever felt in a "puzzle sickos" game. I've been stumped for the exactly correct amount of time by every single puzzle. It's a quite the feat. Highest recommendation.
(I'm playing on my phone, but I'm sure other platforms would be good too.)
(I'm playing on my phone, but I'm sure other platforms would be good too.)
Spooky Express has just launched into Halloween and it's the perfect cozy-spooky puzzler for the long nights.
Take charge of the Spooky Express; the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania.
spooky.express
Take charge of the Spooky Express; the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania.
spooky.express
October 31, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This game has one of the smoothest difficulty curves I've ever felt in a "puzzle sickos" game. I've been stumped for the exactly correct amount of time by every single puzzle. It's a quite the feat. Highest recommendation.
(I'm playing on my phone, but I'm sure other platforms would be good too.)
(I'm playing on my phone, but I'm sure other platforms would be good too.)
Extremely excited for this. @tdcpresents.bsky.social, original author of all of Armello's novellas, came to us with a fever dream of bringing them into the real world as a premium hardcover omnibus. Not only have we worked with him to do so, but licensed Armello to him so that this is truly his.
The date is set. Next week all of Armello's Novellas, including a brand new one, The Bandit Clan, will be available on Kickstarter in a glorious premium hardcover omnibus! Written by Alex Kain and designed by LoG co-founder, Ty Carey.
Info & updates here! 👇🏼
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
Info & updates here! 👇🏼
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lea...
October 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Extremely excited for this. @tdcpresents.bsky.social, original author of all of Armello's novellas, came to us with a fever dream of bringing them into the real world as a premium hardcover omnibus. Not only have we worked with him to do so, but licensed Armello to him so that this is truly his.
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🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
Malys 1.0 Launch Trailer
Malys is OUT NOW on Steam!Play the game via bit.ly/playmalysExorcise the infernal and exact vengeance in this unholy roguelite deckbuilder from David Gaider ...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:02 PM
🔥 Malys is OUT NOW in 1.0! 🔥
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
For a game about demons, you've all been absolute angels - thank you for your support along the way & we're so happy to share Malys' full release with you 🖤
Check out the launch trailer and then get exorcising below!
The latest Draknek joint just dropped, and right in time for halloween! Where are my spooky puzzle sickos at? Get on it! 🚂👻
Reminder: Spooky Express is OUT NOW!
🚂🧟🧛
Take charge of the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania.
Steam: s.team/a/3352310
itch: draknek.itch.io/spooky-express
iOS: apps.apple.com/app/id673842...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
🚂🧟🧛
Take charge of the only rail service willing to carry the undead passengers of deepest, darkest Trainsylvania.
Steam: s.team/a/3352310
itch: draknek.itch.io/spooky-express
iOS: apps.apple.com/app/id673842...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d...
October 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The latest Draknek joint just dropped, and right in time for halloween! Where are my spooky puzzle sickos at? Get on it! 🚂👻
I've been cautious to never tell him this, but I've always admired how @dave.newblood.games and his team have built one of the most iconic (and successful) indie publishers, somehow by defiantly doing things their way, and only their way.
So I finally made Dave tell us all how he did it. ENJOY! 🤘🏼
So I finally made Dave tell us all how he did it. ENJOY! 🤘🏼
On the #GameMakersNotebook, @trentkusters.bsky.social chats with @newblood.games' @dave.newblood.games about his games journey, their first publishing deal, the boomer shooter genre, their approach to the publisher/dev revenue split, and why their motto "We Hate Money" has led to prolonged success:
October 22, 2025 at 7:29 AM
I've been cautious to never tell him this, but I've always admired how @dave.newblood.games and his team have built one of the most iconic (and successful) indie publishers, somehow by defiantly doing things their way, and only their way.
So I finally made Dave tell us all how he did it. ENJOY! 🤘🏼
So I finally made Dave tell us all how he did it. ENJOY! 🤘🏼
I have an international squad of mad mates I adventure with annually, and Oscar is the maddest of them all (adventure-wise).
He's cycled the length of Britain(!) and made yet another stunning film in his uniquely charming brand of storytelling. Perfect weekend viewing!
youtu.be/k6Yp-5jbPN0?...
He's cycled the length of Britain(!) and made yet another stunning film in his uniquely charming brand of storytelling. Perfect weekend viewing!
youtu.be/k6Yp-5jbPN0?...
I Tried Cycling The Length of Britain: 1,750kms & 17 Days On The Road | Land’s End to John O’Groats
YouTube video by Oscar Boyd
youtu.be
October 18, 2025 at 6:09 AM
I have an international squad of mad mates I adventure with annually, and Oscar is the maddest of them all (adventure-wise).
He's cycled the length of Britain(!) and made yet another stunning film in his uniquely charming brand of storytelling. Perfect weekend viewing!
youtu.be/k6Yp-5jbPN0?...
He's cycled the length of Britain(!) and made yet another stunning film in his uniquely charming brand of storytelling. Perfect weekend viewing!
youtu.be/k6Yp-5jbPN0?...
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good news! we've successfully addressed the problem where people were getting too emotionally entangled with our chatbot. we're happy to announce you'll be able to fuck it soon
October 15, 2025 at 12:06 AM
good news! we've successfully addressed the problem where people were getting too emotionally entangled with our chatbot. we're happy to announce you'll be able to fuck it soon