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CROSSOVER EPISOOODDDE part 2!! I do these crossover episodes with protagonists of games I've beaten! Really, just ones on the xbox
Guess who played and beat hyper light drifter
#HLD#jsab#just shapes and beats#chicory a colorful tale#chicory#echo solar ash#solarash#solar ash#ori#ori art#ori and the blind forest#ori and the will of the wisps#pikuniku#pikuniku fanart#FE#fe ea#hyper light drifter fanart#hyper light drifter
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF HEART MACHINE
A Decade of Creativity and Community
A decade ago, we began a journey that would lead to the birth of Heart Machine - a game studio committed to crafting immersive, vibrant experiences that resonate with players on a profound level. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we reflect on our history, achievements, community, and the exciting future that lies ahead.
THINKING BACK
Glitch City, Kickstarter, and Hyper Light Drifter
In 2013, we took a leap of faith and launched a Kickstarter campaign for our debut project, Hyper Light Drifter. Little did we know that this campaign would not only secure the funds needed to bring our project to life, but also ignite a beautiful connection with supporters, players, and community members who believed in us from the outset.
Fueled by a need for camaraderie and knowledge, we spent those early days of Drifter’s development as a part of Glitch City, a then-small collective of independent game developers, artists, and creators all working together out of Alx’s basement. Those early days and (often) sleepless nights vision were critical in defining our design philosophies, studio culture, and grassroots community connections - setting the stage for what was to come.
Our Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Early Contributors
To date, thanks to the incredible support of our community, the Kickstarter for Hyper Light Drifter remains one of the most successful game projects on the platform. It smashed through the initial funding goal of $27,000 and ultimately raised over $600,000.
To our early backers who believed in us and our vision, and those fellow devs who helped us through endless rounds of playtesting and feedback, we extend our deepest gratitude. Your unwavering support enabled us to bring our dreams to life and emboldened us to continually push the boundaries of game design.
Special shout out to core Drifter team members: Alx Preston, Beau Blyth, Teddy Dief, Casey Hunt, Rich Vreeland, Akash Thakkar, Sean Ward, Lisa Brown, and Cosimo Galluzzi.
The critical reception following the release of Hyper Light Drifter was incredible - beyond our wildest expectations. We never could have anticipated the accolades and recognition it received, or the impact it made on players far and wide. It was humbling, and affirmed our dedication to continue to make great games to share with the world.
Moving Into a New Dimension
We started development on Solar Ash about a year before the multi-platform release of Hyper Light Drifter. Early on, we joined forces with Annapurna Interactive, whose expertise and resources facilitated our exploration of 3D game development. Over the next five years, Annapurna's support played a pivotal role in bringing this ambitious project to fruition. The vastness of the game's ethereal landscapes and fluid movement mechanics opened new avenues for worldbuilding and storytelling.
To date, Solar Ash continues to engage new players and inspire returning ones to create beautiful works inspired by the game. It is following in the footsteps of its predecessor and is now available on a a wide array of game platforms for a worldwide audience.
All of the positive reception that followed Solar Ash’s release proved that our community was ready to continue along this new aesthetic path with us. Just as Drifter smashed through its initial Kickstarter goals, we are poised to once again smash the boundaries of possibility with our upcoming projects.
HEART MACHINE TODAY
Reimagining a Familiar World
As we celebrate our 10-year milestone, we're thrilled to now be well underway with our newest title set in the familiar Hyper Light Universe. This new project, Hyper Light Breaker, builds upon the foundations we've laid, evolving our creative vision in unexpected ways.
A Shared Journey
Our journey would not be complete without acknowledging the invaluable contributions of our community. From community leaders who pave the way forward with creativity and kindness, to creators who challenge us with incredible skill and passion, to modders who continuously breathe new life into our games, to wiki writers who meticulously document every detail, to speedrunners who push the boundaries of possibility – you are the heartbeats that keep our worlds alive.
Over the years, we've had the privilege of connecting with our wonderful community at conventions and events across the digital and physical world. These gatherings allowed us to share our passion, hear your stories, and learn from your insights. Your presence and enthusiasm continue to inspire us.
We’re so grateful to: Polare, Lukas, Durtle, Clark, Yrrzy, CornMayor, Aza, Andreas, Conscy, Perfectly Mediocre, Thunderbrave, Bryonato, Utsu, NicowithaC, Covert Muffin, Sylvi, among many many others who make our work worth doing.
Our Company Vision
At Heart Machine, we've built more than games. We've cultivated a company culture that values kindness, inclusivity, and pushing the envelope. Our mission has always been not only to entertain but also leave a lasting impact. This dedication has enabled us to support and grow a thriving studio of some of the most talented, thoughtful, and fun people in the entire industry.
Our ethos revolves around fostering a work environment that prioritizes professional advancement, mental and physical health, and employee happiness. This commitment takes shape in various dimensions of our culture. We proudly offer Heart Machine University (HMU), a collaborative peer-teaching initiative where we cover everything from how to LARP or make sculptures out of driftwood to environment, concept, and tech art techniques. We also organize activities like group gaming and anime sessions, provide access to networking and learning resources, and support social and charitable initiatives to reinforce our team’s sense of purpose. As a studio, we strive to hang our culture on a framework where each individual can flourish and achieve their own growth and learning goals.
It’s no accident that the trajectory of these past 10 years has led us to forming the team we have now. We have always and will continue to adhere to our culture of high quality standards, emphasis on creative innovation, and heart-first leadership practices.
LOOKING AHEAD
As we stand at the threshold of the next chapter, we're excited to announce that Hyper Light Breaker will be arriving in Early Access in 2024. This project represents our ongoing commitment to pushing boundaries, taking risks, and creating experiences that captivate and challenge players in our specifically unique ways.
Beyond Hyper Light Breaker, we have other projects currently under wraps that will continue to define us as a studio. We can't wait to share these journeys with you as we forge into this next decade.
Thank you thank you thank you for joining us on this incredible ride. Heart Machine wouldn't be the same without each and every one of you. Here's to the many more adventures that lie ahead!
With love and gratitude,
The Heart Machine Team
#hyper light drifter#solar ash#solarash#annapurna#gearbox#kickstarter#hyper light breaker#game development#gamedev#indiegamedev#indiegames
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All of my comfort characters ive had through the years!!
#rainworld#stray#helluva boss#undertale#solar ash#downfall#furry#sfw furry#furry art#art#my art#helluva boss octavia#undertale papyrus#solar ash rei#stray b12#stray cat#rain world#doodles#endless moving nights#iterator oc#cats#robots#solarash#under tale#rainworld oc#oc#oc’s#rw#rw art#rain world art
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Solar Ash gets new trailer, releases December 8
A new trailer has been released for Solar Ash, which is set to release December 8, 2022.
Set amidst a surreal dreamscape filled with long-abandoned ruins of great civilizations past, you play as Rei, a Voidrunner determined to stop at nothing to save her planet from falling prey to the Ultravoid’s path of eternal hunger.
Fight through mobs of grotesque creatures, grind rails with sheer delight, grapple to wild heights, take down enormous bosses, and surf the ashen clouds of shattered, bygone worlds swallowed by the void.
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the veruki vanished over a hundred years ago. that’s actually barely anything at all huh
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Quick Thoughts - Solar Ash
I bought Solar Ash a while ago because I watched someone run it on GDQ. Moving fast and platforming is some of the most fun gameplay. The big bad guys are fun to beat up as long as the camera can follow along. #Blog #Indie #Solarash
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Check out my review of SOLAR ASH here.
#solarash #review #actionplatformer #videogames #gaming #heartmachine #AnnapurnaInteractive #platformer #xbox #gamepass
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okay so basically i already love this game. I think I have never done fanart faster
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Two fixations squashed together, have a JSAB x Solar Ash crossover for tonight! God, I love my wife❤️❤️
I've been trying to get out of the Jsab fandom for a while, and barely draw anything related to it besides the asks, so this was a nice refresher
#jsab#just shapes and beats#solar ash#crossover art#crossovers#jsab au#rei solar ash#cyd solar ash#echo solar ash#solarash#I think i did good#especially with the rendering
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Solar Ash Is OUT NOW!
Wow, been a while! SO, look, Solar Ash is out on PS5+4 and Epic Games Store, so please go pick up a copy!
We will be using this blog format soon for exciting things in the near future. Stay tuned.
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Finished with this Solar Ash Print. Very interested about the story behind this new title from Heart Machine. I’m thankful for developers like Heart Machine and StudioMDHR to produce new ideas on their beautiful platforms.
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A list of all announced PS5 titles that are already confirmed to come to PC too
Stray (already has a page on Steam)
Project Athia (a PC version has been confirmed in this official tweet from Square Enix)
Deathloop (a PC version has been confirmed in the middle of the first paragraph of this official PS blog post)
GhostWire: Tokyo (a PC version has been confirmed in the second sentence of this offical PS blog post)
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (already has a page on the Epic Games Store)
Goodbye Volcano High (already has a page on Steam), though there is some controversy around one of the writers (Kate Gray) who wrote an article for Kotaku that featured Harry Potter porn games with depictions of rendered teenage versions of the actors
Jett: The Far Shore (already has a page on the Epic Games Store)
Solar Ash [Kingdom?] (already has a page on the Epic Games Store)
Little Devil Inside (the offical website shows PC and Wii U [lol] as available platforms amongst others)
This game also has it’s fair share of problems. The screenshot below has been taken very deliberately to show a horribly racist enemy type that was briefly shown)
#Technically GTAV too but#you know#that's been out for a long time now#playstation 5#PS5#Stray#KITTEE#Solar Ash#SolarAsh#Solar Ash Kingdom#SolarAshKingdom#Jett: The Far Shore#Jett Set Radio lol#goodbye volcano high#GVH#kena#kena bridge of spirits#ghostwire tokyo#Ghostwire#tokyo#GW:T#Deathloop#DL#project athia#Athia#PA#Available on pc#Remember Yathzee's immortal words#however good exclusives look#IT DOESN'T JUSTIFY FORCING US TO BUY A CLUNKY NEW CONSOLE WITH NO BACKWARDS COMPATABILITY
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(Links+viDEEo in profile!) Happy New Year! 🎊🥳🥂 In the end, it's all about DA METS...er...DA MERCH, all of which you can snag at @imageanime ! Pre-game for New Year's DEE with the final Recap of 2021...viDEEo now available on DEE @youtube! Then at 12pm EST, we kick off a roughly 12hr marathon for New Year's DEE over on twitch.tv/digitaleratwitch ! Join DEE team for a variety of gameplay, including a special 2hr Happy Hour block we invite you to join us for! We continue to wish you all a happy and safe holiday and hope you'll join us as we kick off 2022! . . . . #youtube #youtuber #twitchstreamer #twitchaffiliate #esports #gaming #videogames #xbox #playstation #sony #nintendo #nintendoswitch #amongus #goosegooseduck #indiegames #legodimensions #solarash #happy2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/CYMcOPvLKaz/?utm_medium=tumblr
#youtube#youtuber#twitchstreamer#twitchaffiliate#esports#gaming#videogames#xbox#playstation#sony#nintendo#nintendoswitch#amongus#goosegooseduck#indiegames#legodimensions#solarash#happy2022
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Solar Ash is out today
Solar Ash, the new game from Heart Machine and Annapurna Interactive, is out today.
Journey through a surreal, vivid and highly stylized world filled with mystery, wild high-speed traversal, endearing characters, and massive enemy encounters. The Void beckons…
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