After a solid run of about 13 years at Double Fine, It seems I have found myself with an abundance of free time. If you know anyone hiring for games VFX, please let me know!
Aaron Jacobs
@aaronmjacobs.com
Senior systems programmer at @doublefine.com. Helped make Keeper, Psychonauts 2, Rhombus of Ruin, and Day of the Tentacle Remastered. I like taking pictures of space. Avatar by @michaelfirman.bsky.social.
DF is losing some really amazing people today. They are some of the smartest kindest people you can ever work with. Please be on the look out for them as they search for what's next!
Hi everyone, today me and 22 others at Double Fine were hit by layoffs today. All the people who lost their jobs today care so much about the games they make and the people they work with. If anyone is looking for a tools SE with 7 years of experience and who brings baked goods on Mondays lmk.
Justin is always incredibly helpful, and an all around great guy. He set me up with my work computer on my first day at DF, got me oriented in the office, and DROVE ME HOME at the end of the day. Always going the extra mile. An IT champion.
Justin Beckegger@skarrg.bsky.social · 4w ago15 years at double fine comes to an end. It’s understandable since I’d been mostly dealing with MS and well… role closed. I hope they can survive.
Silvio is a top-notch engineer. For anyone in my network who is looking for a programmer who can do A LOT, here he is
Don Silvio@omichron.bsky.social · 4w agoI suppose this is as good a time as any to update my profile information, seeing as I was one of the 23 people laid off by Double Fine today. Twelve years ended today. I wish it could have been twelve years more.
Joining the chorus of people who are inevitably going to vouch for Ben
Ben Johnson 🏺👻@gamedesignerben.bsky.social · 4w agoLayoffs hit Double Fine today, and I'm sorry to report that I was one of the ones hit. If you need a game designer with tech chops and 2+ decades of experience, here I am.
I worked on Mina the Hollower for 4+ years - enemies, objects, bosses, npcs, weapons, sidearms, trinkets, menus, cheats, systems, and more. and now yall can buy it. so go buy it!! :O
🏺 KILN is HERE 🏺 Grab your aprons, spin up those imaginations, sculpt your finest clay body, and meet us on The Wedge. We can't wait to see all your amazing pots 🫖...and then smash them into smithereens on the battlefield! 💥 Buy Now: https://www.doublefine.com/games/kiln#buynow
GG to all the very-early-morning climbers who managed to make it to our annual GDC Bouldering Meetup! Already thinking about how to make next year even better... 🤘🕹️
Today's the day! Starting at 3pm you can join us at the historic Midway for Day of the Devs and get your hands on a bunch of all new indie games, including Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Soundgrass, and Mixtape. https://bit.ly/dotd-gdc
We're happy to announce that development on Mirror Magica continues into the foreseeable future, and a demo is out now: gameheads.itch.io/mirror-magica. We would also like to announce that Mirror Magica will be shown off at this year's BIG Fest at GDC on March 9th. More details will be shared soon!
Fly through of part of a Keeper level directly in the Unreal Engine editor. Part way through I turn on all of the game objects the player doesn't see -- it takes a lot to make games work.
The wait is almost over. Mina the Hollower launches Spring 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Steam.
🚨🏺Introducing our newest game: KILN!🏺🚨 An online multiplayer, pottery party brawler! Teams of colorful spirits sculpt ceramic battle armor on a pottery wheel, and the size and shape of your pots determine your play-style and abilities. Coming 2026 (yep, THIS year)! youtu.be/mi0iRV0U3VY
Kiln Announce Trailer - YouTube
An online multiplayer, pottery party brawler! Launching 2026
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SURPRISE! A new Keeper update just dropped with some EXCITING features! 🖤 NOIR MODE 🖤 A custom-tuned black & white experience! ⬅️ ULTRAWIDE SUPPORT➡️ For maximum immersion! 👁️ HIGH CONTRAST MODE 👁️ Accessibility options for players with vision impairments! More Info: youtu.be/watch?v=Qhyf...
Keeper · Back In Black (and White) Update
Surprise! We’re starting December with a really cool KEEPER update, and it’s one we’re very excited to put into your hands. This update is all about color: 1. Noir Mode - A silly experiment by one…
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@2playerproductions.bsky.social continuing to do fantastic work - check out the Keeper doc!
Double Fine@doublefine.com · 9mo ago🚨 "The Making of Double Fine's Keeper" is now available! 🚨 Many of you have been asking for this one; we're happy to say the cameras continued to roll here at the studio during Keeper's development. Come see how this very special game came to be, from the team themselves! 😊 youtu.be/1OOfRTfMnx0
This illustrates the full process of capturing the "Essence" of a mesh to be used in a morph. The distance field is retrieved and then the mesh is projected onto the cube-shaped "screen" in order to pack its surface properties into two cubemaps.
I'm so lucky to have been a part of this team, just an incredibly talented, passionate, and hard-working group of people. I'm excited for everyone to see what we've been up to :) Wild that the game is out and available for people to play!
Double Fine@doublefine.com · 10mo ago🎉 KEEPER HAS AWAKENED 🎉 Watch this brand new launch trailer full of otherworldly eye candy, and then get ready for a reality-bending experience full of surprise, absurdity and delight! ** OUT NOW on Xbox and Steam** @xbox.com / @steampowered.com doublefine.com/games/keeper
Incredibly proud of this team ❤️ Super exciting that they'll be showing the game at the Tokyo Game Show!
GAMEHEADS@wearegameheads.bsky.social · 11mo agoGreat news to share today! Mirror Magica by team @kusagikreative.bsky.social has been selected by IGDA Japan to be showcased at the Tokyo Game Show. @chocoboboy.bsky.social will be in attendance to show off the game. You can learn more about Mirror Magica below. youtu.be/QxJHhU8_5UM
Really glad I don’t have to keep this a secret any more!
Double Fine@doublefine.com · last yr.From @leepetty.bsky.social and Double Fine Productions, our new game is Keeper - a beautiful and surreal third-person, atmospheric puzzle adventure, and a story told without words. On October 17 2025 — The Keeper Shall Awaken! Wishlist today, and find out more on www.doublefine.com
News from me! Last week was my last week at Double Fine. It was an exciting time and I am very grateful to have learned so much at a beloved studio. This means I am looking for work! If you need someone with social media/community expertise, please reach out. Eager to start a fresh adventure!
We're back, in box form! The second run of PsychOdyssey is now available from @fangamer.com Get your copy here - www.fangamer.com/products/psy... Points of interest - New lower price - $65! New wallet style series holder But what's different? No Steelbook No individual numbering
Game dev friends! If you’re in town for GDC, I’d love to meet up. Let me know if you’d like to grab lunch / coffee!
ATTN: #GDC2025 folks - we'll be doing our annual bouldering meetups at Dogpatch Boulders again this year, so pack your climbing shoes! Monday March 17, 7am-9am Thursday March 20, 7am-9am Open to all skill levels, it's a very chill time. 🤙
