Adam Bromell
@adambromell.info
🟥 Game dev c. 2001. College dropout. 🟩 Co-founder, Astroneer’s dad @systemera.net 🟦 Creative Dir. @starseekergame.systemera.net ⬛ Photography www.instagram.com/yeti.snaps
Gotta catch ‘em all. There’s an app called Spot that pings you when a plane, the ISS, a train, or a tracked sea creature is passing nearby. React fast enough and you AR-snap a photo straight into your collection. I’m nearly on my 80th plane and it’s been four days.
In our first month, over 220,000 players have joined us on the ESS Starseeker!!! Thanks for all the feedback, both positive and critical. We are making big changes to the roadmap in response, starting with our first update next week! Stay tuned for more details. 🚀 🚀
Obsessed with this photo I grabbed from my seat during last Thursday’s game. Lighting 🤝 Moment
Organizing a disorganized space remains my #1 way to destress. Batteries. Tape. Furniture pads. Erasers. Stud finder. Cable conduits. Key caps. Magic the Gathering decks. Watch straps. Tape measure. Tylenol. All of it. Everything. Stored in cubbies. Snug as a bug and I am calm.
I recently updated my personal website. It's design is built on an idea I've chased for decades and the source of that inspiration: the Nutrition Facts label. New design: adambromell.info First blog post: adambromell.substack.com/p/read-the-label
A short lens means security doesn’t stop me from taking photos during the game. 😤
My dream game experience launched today: an online PvE co-op action game within the Astroneer universe. A game about community, connectivity, selflessness, and generosity. Today it is out in early access on all platforms and I can't wait to see where the ESS Starseeker goes next.
Seven Years
As you read this STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions will have launched on all platforms into Early Access.
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STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions@starseekergame.systemera.net · 2mo agoThe day has finally arrived. STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions is now available in Early Access! Join the crew today to begin your journey on Steam, the Xbox for PC App, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
It’s officially launch week for STARSEEKER! And that means big things are coming your way. Check out our nifty launch guide to find out everything you need to know to prepare ➡️ buff.ly/2s2DZM3 First up, we have a handy map showing global release times for Early Access! 🗺️
Come check out STARSEEKER next week ahead of its early access release and help us kick the tires on server loads and network tests.
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions@starseekergame.systemera.net · 2mo agoEarly Access is just a few short weeks away! 🗓️ Help us prepare for takeoff with our final playtest. We’ll have a Network Test running on June 5th and 6th to do some final checks on our servers. Find out how to participate here: buff.ly/eK7aLxB
In case you missed it: We’ve got big plans for our Early Access period! New gear, new landing zones, new gameplay rewards, and more are all on the way. Check out our roadmap to learn more 👇 and get ready for our launch on June 11! 📃: buff.ly/NHpHi2N
If you missed it. We announced that STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expedtions is out in early access on June 11th. Here’s our first Field Report (development mini docs!). The ESS Starseeker is, to me, the main character of the game. It’s great to finally talk about. youtu.be/UuBRdyPPQm0?...
Building the ESS Starseeker | SES Field Report
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Starseeker is out June 11th on all platforms in early access. The earliest doodle I could find in a notebook was dated May 20th, 2019. I've been thinking about this game for 7 years almost to the day. And now its out in a few weeks????
STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions@starseekergame.systemera.net · 3mo agoGet ready to join the crew! 🚀 Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions is coming to Early Access on June 11. Work together with the space station to take on planet-wide challenges, lead expeditions into alien worlds, and more!
What is an "indie game" in 2026? Studio independence? Budget? Team size? Execution quality? Style? All of the above? None of the above?
Making video games for a living means you get to say "throbber" as a professional to other professionals and no one is allowed to laugh.
Where I get concerned is what does Claude/AI learn about 3D modeling itself in pursuit of asset prompting. Sigh. www.blender.org/press/anthro...
Anthropic joins the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron — Blender
Anthropic is joining the Blender Development Fund as Corporate Patron.
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Just saw the Exit 8 movie and that shit ROCKED!!! New high water mark for game adaptations imo
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 A slow burn with stellar animation and art. I couldn’t help but think about Cairn when I watched. Mountaineering being the obvious connection but more so in how it unpacks obsession and dedication; if you’ve ever stubbornly needed to finish something at high cost(s), this will resonate.
There’s not many emotional states that a warm salted bagel won’t fix.
Basking in some Creative Director privileges by using this yet-to-be-released art from STARSEEKER as my wallpaper. This art of the ESS Starseeker mid-jump by Spencer is soooo damn good. 🤩 cc @starseekergame.systemera.net
Want even more Starseeker action? Catch our stream after the Triple i Showcase to take a look at the game and get some questions answered 👇 Tune in at 11:15 AM PT on April 9: www.twitch.tv/ses_dev
Don’t forget to mark your calendars! 🗓️ We’ll have a special announcement during the @iii-initiative.bsky.social showcase. Tune in tomorrow starting at 9 am PT to watch the stream and see what we have in store. 📺️: youtu.be/ShrDsKDQjtc?...
Miro ➡️ Capacities has been a great flow for capturing ideas (game designs, art projects). Visualize and map it out in Miro then move that over to Capacities for expanding on and detailing. Miro for the top down and Capacities for the bottom up.
Best way to start your day is with a little ✨ destruction ✨ Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at some of the destruction physics we’ve been working on!
Starseeker will be part of the @iii-initiative.bsky.social showcase on April 9th 👀 Come see what we’ve been cooking up 🔥
We created the @starseekergame.systemera.net key art in @unrealengine.bsky.social allowing us to fully explore the scene and create this unique flythrough that captures the moment 🎬
