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I've been reading The Morning Star by Karl Ove Knausgaard. I read his entire My Struggle series (which I enjoyed, clearly), and while the slice-of-life character stuff feels like a retread of Knausgaard's biography, the portentious/fantastical stuff that has slowly been creeping in is cool. Also still chipping away at my Ulysses read.
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Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks
Eric Matyas replied to Eric Matyas's topic in Game Development
Hey everyone, I had to take some time off for family matters, but I'm back to creating new music to share with you. So this week we have... On my Horror 2 page: "NIGHT STALKER 3" https://soundimage.org/horror-2/ On my Puzzle Music 8 page: "ANCIENT MAGIC" https://soundimage.org/puzzle-music-8/ And on my Sci-Fi 14 page: "OFF-WORLD DESOLATION" https://soundimage.org/sci-fi-14/ As always, they're 100% free to use in your projects in Mp3 format, just like my thousands of other music tracks. Btw, it's great to see that people are utilizing my Ogg Music packs...I'm so glad they're helpful! Here are links to them: https://soundimage.org/ogg-game-music-mega-pack/ https://soundimage.org/ogg-music-packs-2/ Enjoy, stay safe and keep creating! :-) - Earlier
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Three Moves Ahead 638: Timberborn Timberborn is one of those Early Access games that we missed covering at its original launch, and we're not sure when it's going to be actually done... so what better time to talk about it than now, honestly? Len, Ian, Mike, and Sin sink their oversized incisors into the beaver city builder to discuss its ecological themes, potential for hydrological urbanism, and where it's at in its development journey. Timberborn Listen on the Episode Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen in iTunes
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Three Moves Ahead 636: Civil War Midlife Crisis
PatientPylon replied to Rob Zacny's topic in Three Moves Ahead Episodes
Thanks for the great episode! I had a lot of fun listening to this, especially the Grand Tactician/Ahab extended metaphor. -
Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks
Eric Matyas replied to Eric Matyas's topic in Game Development
Greetings Creatives, This week's new free-to-use-with-attribution music tracks are on my Puzzle Music 8 page: "PIXEL BALLOONS" (LoFi) "PIXEL BALLOONS_v1" (LoFi) "PIXEL BALLOONS_v2" (LoFi) https://soundimage.org/puzzle-music-8/ As always, they're 100% free to use in your projects, just like my thousands of other music tracks. _________________________________________ OGG GAME MUSIC MEGA PACK - OVER 1400 TRACKS (AND GROWING) https://soundimage.gumroad.com/l/ylyre Please don't forget about my Ogg Music Mega Pack which contains over 1400 music tracks (and growing!) in higher-quality Ogg format. Great for video games, films, podcasts and more. This is a bundle of my genre music packs: Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Funny/Quirky/Weird | Puzzle | Chiptunes | Action | Dark / Ominous | Horror / Surreal | Misc These tracks sound almost as good as my original WAV recordings, but are much smaller in file size. Perfect for video games. Ogg tracks also loop better in game engines than Mp3 format. UPDATES AS I ADD NEW Ogg TRACKS I add new music all the time and send users updates so you can download my newest tracks as I release them. Any questions, feel free to reach out. :-) As always, enjoy, stay safe and keep being creative! -
Three Moves Ahead 637: Stormgate: Ashes of Earth Interview
Rob Zacny posted a topic in Three Moves Ahead Episodes
Three Moves Ahead 637: Stormgate: Ashes of Earth Interview With Stormgate leaving Early Access alongside the release of its first full single-player campaign, Ashes of Earth, Len chatted with Frost Giant's Top Tims, Tim Morten and Tim Campbell, about what has changed in the last year and what this new chapter means for the RTS. Check out this wild custom map made without triggers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSjGR4HGuiU Stormgate, Warcraft 3, Warcraft 2, Dune 2, Command and Conquer: Generals 2, Starcraft 2 Listen on the Episode Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen in iTunes -
Adventure Gamers is gone, huh? And I would think there are more adventure games than when I used to read it. We just started playing Return to Monkey Island!
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Three Moves Ahead 636: Civil War Midlife Crisis
Tom West replied to Rob Zacny's topic in Three Moves Ahead Episodes
It was great to hear Rob Zacny again, thanks for asking him onto the episode. I especially enjoyed his explanation of Shelby Foote. It’s always tricky when dealing with problematic people or views and he did an excellent job. As always, 3MA remains at the top of my podcast queue. -
Building a Free Library of Images for Everyone
Eric Matyas replied to Eric Matyas's topic in Game Development
Hey Everyone, I have some cool new ground textures to share with you. They're 100% free to use with attribution, just like my thousands of other textures, music tracks and sounds. You'll find them on my TXR - GROUND - Seamless page. https://soundimage.org/txr-ground-seamless/ Speaking of music...don't forget to check this out: OGG GAME MUSIC MEGA PACK - OVER 1400 TRACKS (AND GROWING) https://soundimage.gumroad.com/l/ylyre My Mega Pack contains over 1400 music tracks (and growing!) in higher-quality Ogg format. Great for video games, films, podcasts and more. This is a bundle of my genre music packs: Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Funny/Quirky/Weird | Puzzle | Chiptunes | Action | Dark / Ominous | Horror / Surreal | Misc These tracks sound almost as good as my original WAV recordings, but are much smaller in file size. Perfect for video games. Ogg tracks also loop better in game engines than Mp3 format. A MUSIC PACK THAT GROWS WITH YOU I add new music all the time and send users updates so you can download my newest tracks as I release them. Enjoy...and as always, please stay safe and keep being creative! :-) -
Three Moves Ahead 636: Civil War Midlife Crisis
Rob Zacny posted a topic in Three Moves Ahead Episodes
Three Moves Ahead 636: Civil War Midlife Crisis Aftermath's Riley MacLeod has developed a sudden interest in the American Civil War, and we've assembled a 3MA all-star team featuring Rob Zacny, Rowan Kaiser, Len Hafer, and Luke Plunkett to walk him through this difficult and confusing time. We use Ultimate General: Civil War as a launching pad to discuss the conflict itself, the games based on it, as well as the tricky elements of adapting it for an entertainment product through the wonder-filled eyes of a strategy newbie. Inspired by the article, "Bad News, I’m A 43-Year-Old Man And I’ve Recently Taken An Interest In The Civil War," https://aftermath.site/civil-war-middle-age Ultimate General: Civil War, Hearts of Iron IV, Panzer Corps, Panzer General, Panzer General 2, Grand Tactician: The Civil War, Total War: Napoleon Listen on the Episode Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen in iTunes -
Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks
Eric Matyas replied to Eric Matyas's topic in Game Development
Greetings Everyone, More new free tracks are ready for you on my Fantasy 12 page: "DREAMY HOLLOW " (LoFi) "FOREST WEDDING " (LoFi) "KINGDOM IN DESPAIR" (LoFi) https://soundimage.org/fantasy-12/ As always, they're 100% free to download and use in Mp3 format with attribution. I hope some of my tracks are helpful! :-) OGG GAME MUSIC MEGA PACK - OVER 1400 TRACKS (AND GROWING) https://soundimage.gumroad.com/l/ylyre My Mega Pack contains over 1400 music tracks (and growing!) in higher-quality Ogg format. Great for video games, films, podcasts and more. This is a bundle of my genre music packs: Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Funny/Quirky/Weird | Puzzle | Chiptunes | Action | Dark / Ominous | Horror / Surreal | Misc These tracks sound almost as good as my original WAV recordings, but are much smaller in file size. Perfect for video games. Ogg tracks also loop better in game engines than Mp3 format. THE PACK THAT GROWS WITH YOU I add new music all the time and send users updates so you can download my newest tracks as I release them. As always, enjoy, stay safe and keep being creative! -
Designer Notes 90: Patrice Desilets - Part 2
Soren Johnson posted a topic in Designer Notes Episodes
Designer Notes 90: Patrice Desilets - Part 2 In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game designer Patrice Desilets, best known for his work on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the Assassin’s Creed series, and Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey. They discuss why they couldn’t put rewind into Assassin’s Creed, the problem with designing for a meeting, and why he needed to have players beat up the pope. This episode was recorded on April 15, 2025. Games discussed: Assassin’s Creed, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the Civilization series, Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, 1666 Amsterdam, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey Listen on the Episode Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen in iTunes -
Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks
Eric Matyas replied to Eric Matyas's topic in Game Development
Hey Everyone, This week's new free Mp3 music tracks are on my Fantasy 12 page: "GRUMPY MONSTER’S NAP-TIME" (LoFi) "THE BOG OF ETERNAL STINK" (LoFi) "CONTEMPLATION IN THE CASTLE" (LoFi) https://soundimage.org/fantasy-12/ I must say, "The Bog of Eternal Stink" really works well as a LoFi track...it sounds truly stinky...blech! CUSTOM MUSIC for "Warbound" I'm in the middle of creating an entire score (around 30 tracks) for "Warbound," a strategy-based RPG. If you're interested, I've provided a link to the game on my custom music page: https://soundimage.org/custom-work/ I believe the music in it right now is temp-music (not mine) but the game looks really good. I can hardly wait to hear my tracks in it! If anyone needs help with custom music, feel free to contact me! OGG GAME MUSIC MEGA PACK - OVER 1400 TRACKS (AND GROWING) https://soundimage.gumroad.com/l/ylyre My Mega Pack contains over 1400 music tracks (and growing!) in higher-quality Ogg format. Great for video games, films, podcasts and more. This is a bundle of my genre music packs: Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Funny/Quirky/Weird | Puzzle | Chiptunes | Action | Dark / Ominous | Horror / Surreal | Misc These tracks sound almost as good as my original WAV recordings, but are much smaller in file size. Perfect for video games. Ogg tracks also loop better in game engines than Mp3 format. The Pack that Grows with You I add new music all the time, plus Gumroad allows me to send users updates so you can download my newest tracks as I release them. As always, enjoy, stay safe and keep being creative! -
Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks
Eric Matyas replied to Eric Matyas's topic in Game Development
Hi All, This week's brand new free-to-use-with-attribution music tracks are: On my Sci-Fi 14 page: "TRAIN TO 4th SECTOR" "SOLAR STORM" https://soundimage.org/sci-fi-14/ On my Positive/Upbeat page: "CUTIE PATOOTIE" https://soundimage.org/positive-upbeat/ _____________________________________________ OGG GAME MUSIC MEGA PACK - OVER 1400 TRACKS (AND GROWING) https://soundimage.gumroad.com/l/ylyre My Mega Pack contains over 1400 music tracks (and growing!) in higher-quality Ogg format. Great for video games, films, podcasts and more. This is a bundle of my genre music packs: Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Funny/Quirky/Weird | Puzzle | Chiptunes | Action | Dark / Ominous | Horror / Surreal | Misc These tracks sound almost as good as my original WAV recordings, but are much smaller in file size. Perfect for video games. Ogg tracks also loop better in game engines than Mp3 format. The Pack that Grows with You I add new music all the time, plus Gumroad allows me to send users updates so you can download my newest tracks as I release them. Enjoy! :-) -
Three Moves Ahead 635: Three Moves Ahead 635 - The Strategy Games of Steam Next Fest 2025
Rob Zacny posted a topic in Three Moves Ahead Episodes
Three Moves Ahead 635: Three Moves Ahead 635 - The Strategy Games of Steam Next Fest 2025 Len, Mike Williams, and Dominic Tarason run down the most exciting and interesting strategy and tactics games (and a couple from outside our usual wheelhouse) of Steam Next Fest 2025. From squat mechs to Italian vampires, there's a little something for everyone. Dice Gambit, Jail Dice: Roll to Break, Absalum, FBC: Firebreak, Nightmare Frontier, Grit and Valor - 1949, Blue Prince, Mecharashi, Mars Attracts Listen on the Episode Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen in iTunes -
Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks
Eric Matyas replied to Eric Matyas's topic in Game Development
Greeting Fellow Creatives, I have brand new Mp3 tracks to share with the community. Free to download and use with attribution: On my City/Urban 3 page: "THE INSOMNIAC WANDERS" https://soundimage.org/city-urban-3/ On my Funny 8 page: "QUIRKY CONGA" https://soundimage.org/funny-8/ And on my Introspective/Emotions page: "QUIET CONTEMPLATION" https://soundimage.org/introspective/ Ogg MUSIC PACKS Please don't forget about my Ogg Music Packs which enable you to download all of my music tracks at once in my most popular genres...a huge time-saver. Plus Ogg tracks sound more rich and full than Mp3 and loop better in game engines. https://soundimage.org/ogg-game-music-mega-pack/ https://soundimage.org/ogg-music-packs-2/ As always, I hope some of my music is helpful in your projects! :-) -
Designer Notes 89: Patrice Desilets - Part 1
Soren Johnson posted a topic in Designer Notes Episodes
Designer Notes 89: Patrice Desilets - Part 1 In this episode, Soren interviews veteran game designer Patrice Desilets, best known for his work on Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, the Assassin’s Creed series, and Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey. They discuss being hired as the first developer at Ubisoft Montreal, the similarities between improv theater and game design, and why he wants to remove UI from his games. This episode was recorded on April 15, 2025. Games discussed: Lode Runner, Choplifter, Metroid, Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart, Hype: The Time Quest, Chrono Trigger, Donald Duck: Goin’ Quackers, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Rainbow Six, the Civilization series, Prince of Persia, Knockout Kings, Assassin’s Creed Listen on the Episode Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen in iTunes -
Free Music / SFX Resource - Over 2500 Tracks
Eric Matyas replied to Eric Matyas's topic in Game Development
Hey Everyone, To kick off July, I have a couple of fun tracks ready on my City/Urban 3 page: "SMALL TIME CROOKS" (LoFi) "THE CLASSIC PRIVATE EYE" (LoFi) https://soundimage.org/city-urban-3/ As always, they're 100% free to use in your projects with attribution, just like my thousands of other music tracks and sounds. Attribution information is here: https://soundimage.org/attribution-info/ Enjoy, stay safe and keep being creative! :-) -
The Big Adventure Playthrough - MISSION COMPLETE
Chairman Yang replied to Ben X's topic in Video Gaming
Definitely recommend it, as I felt the same about my playthrough of the originals many years ago but love season 2 and 3 now (season 1 is pleasant but a bit dull). I don't know if it's the remaster improvements, the dearth of games in this style, me caring less about asset/location re-use, or just appreciating the writing more with age, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed these games this time around. More than Hit The Road, for sure. -
Three Moves Ahead 634: 9 Kings Len, Mike Williams, Luke, and Jon roll out the red carpet for 9 Kings, a tile placement base defense game with roguelite elements. It's hard to describe, honestly. But trust us: it's worth a look. 9 Kings, Balatro Listen on the Episode Page Listen on Soundcloud Listen in iTunes
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I wasn't a massive fan of the Telltale S&Ms originally (though I thought they really picked up in season 3), but Skunkape did such an incredible job with the remasters that I am tempted to pick them up and give the games another go at some point... Glad you enjoyed the write-ups!
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The Big Adventure Playthrough - MISSION COMPLETE
Chairman Yang replied to Ben X's topic in Video Gaming
Loved these write-ups...thanks! Aside from Hit The Road, any chance the Telltale Sam and Max remasters are on your backlog? I feel like they're underappreciated games and would be curious to hear your impressions on them. -
Ron Gilbert is making Monkey Island 3!!!! or maybe just counting down to something
Chairman Yang replied to ThunderPeel2001's topic in Video Gaming
I enjoyed the game but was oblivious to how many secrets and optional solutions there were. Not thrilled by the ending but I still might do a replay for everything else... -
Got one, and I'm enjoying MKW like everyone else, but I'm actually primarily using my Switch 2 for backwards-compatible games. Playing Sam and Max: Beyond Time and Space right now and it's quite a bit nicer with the framerate boost (seemingly 60 FPS). I'm also impressed with how well the game itself has held up; by far better than Hit The Road, in my estimation.
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I'm a very infrequent poster (2015 was my last it seems) and am always interested in resurrecting forums. They're by far my favorite medium for video game discussion. Let's do it!
