Feeling kinda fungi today, so I took a walk to Maspie Den in Falkland. #scotland #fungi #mushrooms

If you’re at the Games Day at the Big Real event in Dundee today, find me during the breaks and say hello! (You can also get a chance to play Reforj!) #gamedev #indygames #dundee #reforj

Reforj looks pretty good on a 9k wraparound screen. I wish everyone could play it on one of these!

My cat is having none of my shit today.

Mark your calendar, grab some popcorn and tune in to the first ever official Reforj stream on Thursday 8th May at 3pm BST! Join Tom, our lead designer, plus Joe and Nathan for a guide to Reforj, a tour of its mechanics and a live Q&A. Tune in here: 🔴 youtu.be/nYmO5Lh4fro 🟣 twitch.tv/4JStudios

We've had some overwhelmingly positive feedback from the Reforj Pre-Alpha! We're already working on shipping the first fixes and planning the next update. Sign up now for a chance to become a Pioneer: reforj.game

I’m really enjoying Prowl’s in-depth feedback and coverage of REFORJ. Every bit of feedback is helpful, positive and negative alike (but this one does have a lot of nice things to say!) youtu.be/_kK6lhPy-8Y?...

Following the outdated and lifethreatening decision over transrights from the UK Supreme Court ,as a sector we owe it to our friends, colleagues and the transcommunity to speak up for change. Please sign this openletter from the cultural sector to the EHRC airtable.com/appJjTpDvAuS...

Just one day until the first Pioneers can explore the world of Reforj! Content Creators can release videos and streams from today, so watch out...

REFORJ 30th April I can’t wait to show you where I’ve been spending all of my time lately! #gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj youtu.be/RjyUhpXEew4

Here’s Nathan, 4J’s community manager, to tell you more about Reforj’s upcoming Pioneer Program! See you 30th April! #gamedev #indygames #scotland #reforj youtu.be/c90xQNcYpmQ

You’re about to find out why I’ve been so quiet lately…

This is it, nerds. All that Fallout playin' is going to come in real handy soon

This week we explored a massive forest and a scenic river flowing through a cave... We even spotted an interesting creature! 🔍 More on this mob to come: discord.gg/Reforj

Gaming fans, this one's for you! @terrorbytesdoc.bsky.social is a five-part doc exploring the past, present, and future of horror in video games💀🕹️ Check out my write-up @soundspheremag.bsky.social: screensphere.co.uk/news/terrorb... #TERRORBYTES #HorrorGaming #SurvivalHorror #Documentary #Gaming

Some of the team have been exploring caves, caverns and moonlit landscapes. Join the conversation: discord.gg/Reforj

When I was an SME for Northrop Grumman, I wasn’t allowed to bring my phone into the facility, we worked inside of a big faraday cage, and every conference call was on a DOD-approved encrypted line. To talk about VIDEO GAMES. Let that sink in a moment.

One of the team built this medieval town square using tools available in-game. What would you build in Reforj? Tell us on Discord: discord.gg/Reforj

The launch trailer for TERRORBYTES is finally here! @mossrc.bsky.social and his crew know the horror genre inside and out, and their passion came through in their incisive questions and amazing guest lineup! I was honored to be included, and I hope you’ll check it out! #gamedev #horror #indygames

The NYT Spelling Bee says this is not a word, but they are clearly wrong. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

STV News talked to me about some of the gaming goodness coming out of Scotland this year, including #Reforj! #gamedev #indiegames #scotland news.stv.tv/scotland/gta...

Here’s a bit of concept art for Reforj’s first creature, the Tunneler Scout! Fun fact: My dog is also named Scout, though he’s much cuddlier than these guys, and he’s housebroken. #reforj #gamedev #indiegames #conceptart

Recently had the pleasure of writing a #synthwave OST for the new game from @ant-workshop.com: Into The Restless Ruins. Demo link in comments 👇 A rogue-like, with deckbuilding elements. Coming to all major platforms in Spring 2025. #synthfam #retrowave #indiegame #indiegames #retro #pixelart

My daughter was debugging her game prototype, struggling for hours, on the verge of tears. When she finally found the bug (a single typo) she let out this sound, a sort of primal scream, mad cackling laughter, sobbing, rage, joy, all at once. And THAT is why I am a not a programmer. #gamedev

My wee whippet making last minute flight checks before takeoff at Tentsmuir Beach, Scotland. #scotland #whippets #doggos

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how much restraint was required for me to not change the copy of our latest post to read “take a peak”? Also, check out the environmental concept art from Reforj!

Nightstand reading: GOTH - A History by Lol Tolhurst, founding member of The Cure. I’m halfway through it and I don’t want it to end. I’ve listened to so many episodes of he and Budgie’s excellent podcast, Curious Creatures, that it’s Lol’s voice reading the book to me in my head.

Took a very chilly walk from Pitlochry to Killiecrankie and Soldier’s Leap, with a detour to the Linn of Tummel. #scotland #winter #pitlochry

Anyone that has experienced a Scottish winter knows why I’m relieved to finally see these guys popping up. #scotland #winter

Exciting news x 3 * Into the Restless Ruins has a fab publishing partner in Wales Interactive! * It's coming to Steam & consoles this spring!! * There's a brand new Next Fest demo that you can play RIGHT NOW!!! Check it / play it / wishlist it / share it / go go go!

I asked my dog if he’d like to go for a wee walk, but he just looked at me like this and I’m pretty sure his answer is “Fuck off.”

My daughter Googled me and apparently their AI thinks me and @crecente.bsky.social are the same person… ✅ Dark hair ✅ Dark skin ✅ Beard ✅ Game Industry ✅ Named Brian Yup. That checks out. We must be the same dude.

That thing where you go out for a walk along the seaside, but have to turn back because giant hairy cows are blocking the path. #scotland #coos

If you've played the demo of Into the Restless Ruins and enjoyed it, can you leave a short review on the demo's steam page? I'd really like to get that review number up before Next Fest! Thank you! store.steampowered.com/app/2974270/...

Same spot, a couple days apart. Scottish weather can be fickle.

Sunday’s activities: Gothing it up in creepy old cemeteries and abbey ruins in one of my old stomping grounds. They also built a taco stand. They had a Latino living there for two years, and they build a taco stand AFTER I leave?!? Oh, the indignation… #scotland #culross #creepyweevillages

I used to live in this village, and every time I passed this sign I thought of witch farts. I visited again today and yup, it still makes me smile. #witchfarts #culross #scotland

Christmas decorations are stashed away for another year but I can’t bring myself to take down the faerie lights. Scottish winter days are so dreich and dreary, it couldn’t hurt to leave ‘em up til spring, right? I can’t be the only one that does this. #scotland #winter

I could play with this feature all day. It’s one of my favorite things to demo when we have guests in the studio. #gamedesign #gamedev #indygames

Winter in Scotland. It’s not the cold that gets to you, it’s the darkness. I get to the studio before the sun rises, and it’s gone by the time I leave. However… sunset views like this right on 4J Studios’ doorstep are stunning. #scotland #gamedev #dundee

American Psycho

My view, right now. Hillwalking with the dog to Signal Rock, Glencoe. #scotland #travel #glencoe

How I started my day, and how I ended it: A morning walk along Loch Melfort, and watching the sun go down on Tarbert Harbor. #scotland #travel #argyll #sunrise #sunset

Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe was a bit damp and frosty today. #scotland #winter #travel #lochawe

Stopped by St. Conan’s Kirk on Loch Awe on my way to the west coast. It’s one of my favorite spots in all of Scotland. It feels like it was designed to harmonize with the natural beauty around it. #scotland #travel #lochawe

Meeting some of the locals at St. Fillans, Loch Earn. #scotland #travel #perthshire #lochearn

Frankenstein is my favourite novel. Mary Godwin was sent to Dundee by her father to recuperate from illness (and get her away from Percy Shelley — a lot of good that did…) She stayed close to where I live now. Dundee’s influence on her is evident from page one. #frankenstein #shelley #gothiclit

We’re getting some nice views of the Aurora Borealis over Scotland just now. These were snapped moments ago over the Tay in the northeast. I can barely feel my fingers as I type this, it’s so cold, but worth it! #aurora #northernlights #scotland #travel

@scottrogers.bsky.social My daughter is making paper prototypes for her game dev course and liked it so much she wants to try designing a board game. This seemed like a necessary Christmas purchase! She was very happy to receive it. I’ll need to have you sign it for her next time we’re in town!

With Hogmanay it seemed like a good time to signal boost to the gamedevs of my adopted home, Scotland. If you're a Scotland-based or Scotland-born gamedev drop your name in the replies to be added (only self-nominations thanks folks). Reposts welcome & HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🙌🏻 go.bsky.app/RVGcV8u