Posting this here coz on X trolls will attack from under that bridge.
Richard Browne
@rpwbrowne.bsky.social
Over 35 years in the games business ; former Domark, Psygnosis, Philips, Microprose, Universal, THQ, Digital Extremes. Now consulting, advising and developing IP.
Just for those not following closely ; ANY press you're seeing from ID/Bethesda or any other Microsoft studio is MICROSOFT PR. It is NOT the studios. It's called damage control and it's VERY tightly marshaled. As such there are truths and untruths in every single piece.
Develop was Grand. Brighton oh so hot but so many great people forging great memories.
Back in the UK and things have seemingly gone a bit Jurassic. Watching for Raptor attack.
While I'm also in cynic mode I'll note the guy who oversaw all these studios that are facing 3200 job losses, Matt Booty, is still getting a hefty paycheck this month.
Really proud to be involved with @devgamm.bsky.social awards again this year. Last year there were some truly stunning entries. Apply and share a $130k cash prize pool. Submissions are free and open until September 7. Don’t miss out: devgamm.com/awards2026/
Ain’t no way Truman is falling for that. The Blue Sky Tank needs a lick of paint!
Spent an hour or two chatting with Peter George Bell on the Purpose Made Podcast. An old man ranting at clouds or sage wise old owl. You can decide - youtu.be/UUWjS2i7TWY?...
“It's In Dire Straits" — 38 Years In Gaming, What's Actually Breaking | Richard Browne
YouTube video by Purpose Made Podcast
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If you're in Brighton or Köln this year . . I look forward to seeing you!
Finland week! Great interview with my old friends from Housemarque by @thegamebusiness.com www.thegamebusiness.com/p/can-playst...
Great piece about my friend Harry Krueger and what he's building in his post Housemarque years . . (translate does a great job) yle.fi/a/74-20229633
Pelialan legendan piti menestyä Japanissa, mutta löysikin itsensä Suomesta – eikä aio lähteä
Harry Krueger haluaa tehdä viimeisen pelinsä omilla ehdoillaan Helsingissä. Siksi hän siirtyi Housemarquen luovasta johtajasta oman studion perustajaksi.
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Ah when ticket prices were sane and @ticketmaster.com weren’t so vile and actually just sold tickets.
Fantastic event with The Game Business live today ; wonderful hosting by Christopher Dring ; fascinating discussions with Laura Miele and Matthew Ball and a brilliant career retrospective with Jason Rubin ; with a lovely cameo by @yosp-jp.bsky.social
Blue Moon this weekend . . .very nice headed into a busy crazy hectic week of fun.
Very proud to present my dear friend Amir with the Visionary award for Up and Comer @gamesbeat.bsky.social this afternoon. Many thanks @deantak.bsky.social and the panel for recognizing this incredible individual.
GDC was spiffy as always. But quiet. Definitely quiet. But honestly that was a good thing, conversations were easier and more frequent in many ways.
