Brianne Battye
@briannebattye
Writer of fiction, poetry, and video games. Currently at Motive, previously at BioWare. Friend to cats, rabbits, Mimikyus. You can find more about my writing here:
Finished a playthrough of The Quarry. Creature feature horror set in an empty summer camp. Some of the camp councillors survived the night... Others not so much...
Finished my journey through Dredge--and both of its DLC expansions. Absolutely loved the atmosphere of this game.
It's a reference to Darinius, the first Archon of the Tevinter Imperium. From The World of Thedas, Volume 2...
Circe says just do your best. Whatever "your best" looks like today is enough.
Saphi is hard at work! This chair is by my desk in my home office. When I go to work, so does she!
Learned about Ares Inception from Spacehabs Studio Inc. A Mars mission simulator. It was great to hear about this team's love of science and how they've consulted with people from the CSA and NASA.
Saw a bit of Legumi Lagoon by Teddykaboom. An RPG with a bean-loving little guy. I haven't played the game Legumi, but if you were a fan of that, this is the sequel!
Played some Sak'd by Alchemy Interactive. Platforming and combat as a sentient pillow who must help the dreamlands!
Played some PinPow by @shroudysoftware.bsky.social Instead of rolling dice for combat, you play some pinball to attack! Super cute!
Played a bit of The Rabbit Haul by Caldera Interactive. Gardening during the day, tower defense at night when animals come for your food. I love the bunny's angry little face!
Played a bit of The Meaning of Auri by Area 42. You're an alien who has come to study earth and must translate animal languages. You must piece together the symbols and words they use!
Got to see some of Grey Wake by @secondfiddlestudio.bsky.social Exploration plus story plus gorgeous art.
Got to play Akiiwan: Relaxing Survival by @littlebuffalogames.bsky.social A gentle survival game with lovely art. Also I found a rabbit! 🥰
For the GMs and world builders - I got a run through of Stellar Navigator which allows you to build your own planets/solar system. Plus you can leave notes for lore or what your campaign got up to!
Enjoyed seeing and hearing about people's projects at North American Games Industry Summit. So great to see all the love and talent poured into these games.
Tried some Big Wave Beach by Hang Five. Fast surfing, dodging obstacles. I got better each run!
Got to play some Wiped Clean by @luminarycreations.bsky.social Cleaning up after a crime syndicate... But I'm also undercover looking for clues to what they're up to. Fun premise!
Saw a bit of Star Apprentice Dazzling Danmaku Detective by Will-o-Works Magical Girl Detective meets bullet hell! The character art is so sweet.
Got to check out a bit of Once We're Home by @ottermakegames.bsky.social This dog is so cute! 🥰
There is a fantastic museum of paleontology in Alberta so I have been very lucky to see many fossils.
I've somehow ended up talking about dinosaurs with multiple people this week. So, just curious... What's your favourite dinosaur? I've always been enchanted by any and all sauropods.