A new team member has appeared! Excited to welcome Keanan to the fold to help us with art on our upcoming //veryexcitingnotyetannounced// project in partnership with NovyJump!
O U T P O S T 4
@outpost004.bsky.social
We design games and applications. Human-centered design by design-centered humans. Currently 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 for design commissions. Proud affiliate of @gumbonyc.bsky.social We're not on X anymore.
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A PureGym member who is legally blind and uses a cane says he was told last week that his membership could be canceled under a policy that requires members—including those using the accessibility door—to ensure others aren't sneaking in behind them. hellgatenyc.com/puregym-tail...
Blind PureGym Member Says Staffer Told Him to Monitor Door for 'Tailgaters'
"The very idea that you would enlist disabled people to effectively perform an ad hoc security detail and to make sure that no one's sneaking into the ADA door is fucking absurd."
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I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.
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Mamdani and even the haters can now breathe a sign of relief: He is in fact more than able to marshal the extremely well-equipped city for less than a foot of snow. hellgatenyc.com/mayor-mamdan...
Yes, Mayor Mamdani Can Handle a Snowstorm
And more links for your frozen Monday.
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Breaking NYT: The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
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DO NOT PLUG SPACE HEATERS INTO POWER STRIPS DO NOT PLUG SPACE HEATERS INTO POWER STRIPS DO NOT PLUG SPACE HEATERS INTO ANYTHING BUT A GROUNDED, WALL SOCKET
Not only is Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator coming out on Steam January 29th... I can announce today it'll also be coming to Xbox soon as part of a *seven game deal*. Exciting days ahead--and a whole lot of cool games! store.steampowered.com/app/3642000/...
At O4, we recently consulted on Myrtle Grove: A Clair V. Mystery (by @thomasofwilson.bsky.social ), reviewing its narrative and dialog systems as the project scales in complexity. 👉 Read the full case study here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-s...
Started a new gig with @outpost004.bsky.social ! I'd met their co-founder Kyle through @gumbonyc.bsky.social years ago and I wouldn’t have gotten this opportunity without that community. Being part of a 3,000+ creative network makes us all better at what we do. ❤️ #newgig #community
Keep working on your beautiful connections with other good people! We are the majority. We will take power back. We WILL build a better world. Sooner than you think!
Clayton Cubitt@claytoncubitt.bsky.social · last yr.I need all good people to look around and see what this plague of overconfident evil people is doing to society, and I need you good people to understand: ABANDON YOUR IMPOSTER SYNDROME. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE.
A while back, we had the pleasure of working with Josh Hirshfield of Pyrebug Studios on concept art for their adrenaline-fueled game Godwalker.
SKATE STORY: Echoes of the Underworld Bundle on Steam is a special edition including the base game and a 23-track, two-volume Soundtrack by @bloodcultures.bsky.social and John Fio (@audiosprite.bsky.social) Get 10% off when purchasing both below. devolver.link/4rZ5aO6
A glimpse into our studio culture... We've been working out of @gumbonyc.bsky.social for 5 years now. It's been an unexpected, liberating, and beautiful experience that has provided us with invaluable resources and connections. #studioculture #gamedevlife #nymakesgames
GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣 Our alumni say it best! 🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me." ✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship #GDC2026 #gamedev
🔊 Nocturne: improvised voices, part 2
O U T P O S T 4@outpost004.bsky.social · 9mo ago🔊 Nocturne: improvised voices, part 1 Nocturne is a VR musical instrument designed for emotional depth and power. Through its intuitive interface and breadth of features, it empowers anyone to start making music without requiring years of practice. #metaquest #screenshotsaturday #indiemusician
🔊 Nocturne: improvised voices, part 1 Nocturne is a VR musical instrument designed for emotional depth and power. Through its intuitive interface and breadth of features, it empowers anyone to start making music without requiring years of practice. #metaquest #screenshotsaturday #indiemusician
On the last Bandcamp Friday of 2025, check out our indie music albums. Bandcamp is a platform that helps democratize music and actually help keep making music sustainable. outpost4.bandcamp.com
But actually - you CAN hang out with us. Get in touch. Tonight was a triumph for @skatestory.com ! Every game is a miracle and communities like @gumbonyc.bsky.social make miracles happen w/ the support of orgs like @madein-ny.bsky.social . Proud to be a part of the NYC creative ecosystem.
Nocturne, our studio's flagship product, is getting some major updates. Our public roadmap drops soon. Can't wait to share what's coming next!
next update is on Tuesday if you even care
norn noszka@nornnoszka.bsky.social · 10mo ago4/33 she is so back
NYC’s indie game community is a constant source of energy. Through @gumbonyc.bsky.social we’ve worked with devs like @thomasofwilson.bsky.social on Myrtle Grove and Citrus. Gumbo's been integral in keeping us connected to experimental design, narrative experimentation, and new technical approaches.
Broadway Piano rescue brought us in to build a full backend service. We built a CRM integration and added our own proprietary intake and scheduling tools. We paired our logistics solutions with bespoke illustrations and infographics to elevate their brand in a competitive services sector.
Hello 👋 We're Outpost4, a New York–based multimedia design and development studio building cross-disciplinary teams that deliver rigorous, bespoke solutions designed to scale with your business. If you are looking to work with a studio that blends creativity with reliability, let's talk!
three exemplary gumbonians made this, check it out!
Michael Kamm@michaelkamm.games · 10mo agoEamon (@waxliongames.bsky.social), 888, and I made a game for the ThinkyCon Jam called "No Goblin Next to Goblin"! It's a "reverse" puzzle game where you create rules to arrange creatures in a unique way! Check it out here: sharkwithlasers.itch.io/no-goblin-ne...