Ooft we better do something about the terrible follower count we have

Ready for a power-up? Umbra Dynamics is now live on TikTok!! Why? Why not? Its mostly going to be small chats about setting up a new games business, and the struggles with that, warts and all and a look into what we are doing or what we are playing: www.tiktok.com/@umbra.marc

Oh we have forgotten to post here in awhile...

🧠 Vector Sigma has left a few breadcrumbs... If you’ve been digging around the Umbra Dynamics website, you might’ve spotted hints about what we’re working on. 🕹️ But the good stuff? That’s firewalled. Obscured. Lightly encrypted. 🧑‍💻 Think you can hack your way in? Drop us what you’ve found. (No spoi

Next week we are at DICE Europe #gamesdev #retro

✨ Remasters are more than resolution bumps. We build bridges: Between old hardware and new players Between nostalgia and innovation Between cult classics and their comeback #indiedev #retro #gamedev

🧠 Not lost. Just waiting. Deep under Umbra HQ, Vector Sigma is restoring titles that haven’t seen light since the '90s. Every byte matters. Every file gets archived. #retro #gamesdev

⚡ More than 40 meetings. A hundred ideas. One clear mission. Gamescom 2025 was stacked — from early mornings to late nights, we were deep in conversations about IP revival, partnerships, and the future of classic games. 👾 Huge thanks to everyone we met with — we’re already firing out follow-ups, ND

📼 "We’re looking for partners who love the past as much as we do." Umbra Dynamics is here at Gamescom to meet publishers and rights holders who want to see their classic IPs (or ours) live again — with care, creativity, and cult-level respect. 🤝 Come find us. We’re about all week with the robot and

"Polygonal, janky, and perfect." The PS1/N64 era defined how a generation felt about games. We’re not just bringing those games back — we’re bringing back that feeling. 🎮 If you’re at Gamescom and grew up on chunky textures, wild soundtracks, and save icons that lived on memory cards — we should ta

Umbra Dynamics is heading to Gamescom! We’ll be on the floor all week, meeting partners, publishers, and fellow retro game fans. If you’re at the show and want to talk about reviving classic IP, come find us — or drop us a message and we’ll set something up.#gamefan #gaming #indiegames #gamedev

Just because I like the art

80% of classic games are unplayable today. We’re changing that. At Umbra Dynamics, we believe the past deserves a future. Our mission: remastering early 3D icons and preserving them for the next generation.#classicgames #game #gamedev #remaster

Pocket-sized. Era-defining. The Game Boy didn’t need power—it had presence. (especially in those sexy clear cases) It lit up car rides, school bags, and summer holidays like nothing else. Sometimes, greatness fits in your palm. ;) #GameBoy #RetroGaming #UmbraDynamics #PixelPioneers #gamedev

Before the pixels danced, they ponged. Atari didn’t just start the game—it invented the rules. From arcades to cartridges, Atari lit the fuse for the medium we love. At Umbra, we’re building on those foundations. Because preservation isn’t nostalgia—it’s progress. 🕹 #Atari #GameHistory #RetroGam

KONG IS BACK. AND HE’S LOUDER. Banana barrels, pixel chaos, and big vibrations on #Switch2. DK found his swing. Now show us yours. #DonkeyKongBananza #UmbraDynamics #RetroFuture #gamedev #indiedev #gamedev

CHOMPING THROUGH HISTORY He wasn’t just a character. He was a revolution. The maze. The ghosts. The waka-waka soundtrack. Pac-Man didn’t need guns, lore dumps or 4K. He just needed an idea that stuck, it also helped he looked like Pizza. Vector Sigma approves. #PacMan #Namco #RetroGaming #GameHi

THE PAST HAS NEVER BEEN MORE FUTURE-PROOF.” We love seeing the industry rediscover its roots. It’s why we’re here. #RetroGames #GamePreservation #Remake #UmbraDynamics #indiegame #gamedev

THE FIRST STEPS ARE THE HARDEST. But they’re also the most exciting. Umbra Dynamics is live. Let’s make games that matter. #IndieDev #NewStudio #LetsMakeStuff #UmbraDynamics #gamedev

“You. Three mates. One sofa.” Which console did local multiplayer best? N64 GoldenEye showdowns? PS2 TimeSplitters mayhem? Dreamcast 4-player Power Stone chaos? GameCube, Xbox, Saturn — they all had bangers. Drop your favourite system (and game) 👇 Let’s settle this once and for all. #LocalMultipl

THE OTHER RACER 🚗💥 ROLLCAGE wasn’t WipeOut. It was louder, faster, and had wheels on both sides. Wall-riding. Exploding. Spinning into techno chaos. If WipeOut was sleek, Rollcage was pure adrenaline. #Rollcage #UnderratedPS1 #RetroRacer #UmbraDynamics #PowerUpOrShutUp #videogames

WELCOME TO RACCOON CITY 🧟‍♂️ Low-res zombies. High-pitched tension. Fixed cameras. Tank controls. Somehow still scarier than most modern horror. This isn’t nostalgia. This is survival. #ResidentEvil #RetroHorror #PolygonalPanic #UmbraDynamics #VideoGames

LOADING… RIDGE CITY 🏎️ The drift. The beat. The vibes. Ridge Racer didn’t ask for realism. It gave you style at 200kph. Respect the polygon. #RidgeRacer #PolygonPower #RetroRacing #VectorSigmaApproved #VideoGames

INSERT COIN TO CONTINUE 🕹️ Before battle passes, before loot crates — there was this. The sound of a coin hitting metal. A flickering screen. You didn’t buy skins. You earned glory. Vector Sigma remembers. #InsertCoin #ArcadeCulture #RetroGaming #UmbraDynamics #PowerUpOrShutUp #VideoGames

Just because... #Videogames

🥊 “Synthwave fists and bassline kicks.” If you know, you know: Streets of Rage 2 is 16-bit beat-'em-up perfection. youtu.be/kN_CLwXGD4M?... #StreetsOfRage #YuzoKoshiro #RetroSoundtracks

🎧 “Graffiti. Beats. Rebellion.” Jet Set Radio didn’t ask for permission — it skated straight into our hearts and sprayed neon funk everywhere. youtu.be/RGA4PilHdr0?... #JetSetRadio #RetroSoundtracks #UmbraDynamics

🚀 “Fast. Futuristic. Fun.” Before there was synthwave TikTok and neon branding, WipEout blasted techno straight into our skulls at 400kph. The soundtrack? Still flawless. 🎧 Now playing: WipEout OST youtu.be/dUQxO8ZFU9g?... #WipEout #RetroSoundtracks #UmbraDynamics #VectorSigma #PS1Vibes #videogames

🛠️ “We’re building something… could be brand new. Could be 30 years old.” Either way, Vector Sigma is deep in the code — sparks flying, eyes glowing. Stay tuned. #RetroRevival #GameDev #VectorSigma #UmbraDynamics

🛹 “Skate. Spin. Shred. Repeat.” The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater soundtrack turned living rooms into skateparks — and radios into riot starters. Full volume. No brakes. youtu.be/ZRxAWl2bZBM?... #TonyHawkProSkater #RetroSoundtracks #UmbraDynamics #SkateOrCry

📡 WEEKEND UPLINK ESTABLISHED Retro gaming protocols fully online. Connecting... Loading... Playing... (what should I play?) #WeekendUplink #VectorSigma #RetroGaming #UmbraDynamic

💿 “Insert disc. Raise volume. Brace for impact.” The Destruction Derby 2 soundtrack didn’t just set the tone — it slammed it into a wall at 130mph. - WOWZER! Turn it UP! 🎧 youtu.be/30kF4WMpXbs?... #DestructionDerby2 #RetroSoundtracks #UmbraDynamics #PlayLoud

🕹️ "Vector Sigma's Throwback: The NES Turns 40!" "Four decades ago, in October 1985 the Nintendo Entertainment System launched in the US and revolutionized home gaming. Today, we honor its legacy with a nod to the classics. What's your favorite NES memory?" #NES40th #RetroGaming #UmbraDynamics

🧠 VECTOR SIGMA’S RETRO GAMING TIP #004: “A firm smack and a little breath of hope solves 87% of cartridge malfunctions.” (Science pending peer review.) #VectorSigma #RetroTips #UmbraDynamics #MondayMood

🏁 "Revving up nostalgia! Today marks 25 years since Excitebike 64 raced onto the N64. Here's to the jumps, the crashes, and the pixelated glory. Keep on riding!" #Excitebike64 #RetroGaming #25thAnniversary

🏁 "Revving up nostalgia! Today marks 25 years since Excitebike 64 raced onto the N64. Here's to the jumps, the crashes, and the pixelated glory. Keep on riding!" #Excitebike64 #RetroGaming #25thAnniversary

Different strokes for different files but love a bit of Lotus Turbo Challenge.

Today was quite a day for classic game releases: 1993: Prince of Persia for the NES in Europe / 1997: Wave Race 64 for the 64 in Europe / 2004: Pikmin 2 on the GameCube in Japan / 2008: Grand Theft Auto IV on PS3 and Xbox 360 / 2009: WarioWare D.I.Y. available for the Nintendo DS #retro #games

On this day back in 1990 Bomberman was released on the Famicom in Japan. #onthisday #retro #videogames

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl where releases on this day in 2007 - holy smokes! That game can legally drink now (in the UK) #pokemon #retro #HappyBirthday

Loading 1997 vibes with our first lap around BlueSky #retro #videogames