@robertmegone.com
Game Developer - Worked on: Elroy and the Aliens, Return To Monkey Island, Darkside Detective, Beyond A Steel Sky, Thimbleweed Park, Broken Sword 5. Dad to two wonderful girls. http://www.robertmegone.com
I just backed Broken Relic by @sandpenguin.bsky.social on Kickstarter, it looks fantastic and there's a free demo to check out. Take a look www.kickstarter.com/projects/bro...
Unfortunately, my role as Senior Narrative Designer at Playtonic has been made redundant. I'm now open to Senior/principal writing & Narrative Design roles UK - Remote/Hybrid.
You can find my portfolio at www.gameswriting.coffee #gamedevjobs #gamedev #indiedev
Much of the development of Thimbleweed Park was spent at home with my 18 month old daughter on my lap, just watching. I think it was a bonding experience for us both that we wouldn't have had if I was stuck in an office. I dread to think how many kids she dropped spoilers on in nursery.
Let's go! I can't wait to get stuck into this!
Our @tadej.bsky.social chatted with the legendary Dean Takahashi from VentureBeat about how it took us 11+ years to make 'Elroy and the Aliens'. π
Full article in thread! π
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Admittedly, this has been on long term projects and developers have always had the opportunity to request more information. This isn't always an options when outsourcing, but as an internal QA, it's good to follow up on your stuff.
Bug reports are for humans. Treat the reader like one. Describe the issue clearly, like you're talking to them. Keep it simple, skip the fluffβ9 times out of 10, they just want to investigate and move on. (I know this doesnβt apply to every team, but it's worked for me.)
Also, for the record: I firmly advocate that QA are game developers. If you help shape the game or improve the experience, youβre developing the game. Simple as that.
Game QA/Programmers - whatβs your take? I prefer clear, concise bug reports over bloated templates. No "expected vs actual" or repro stats unless needed. Just describe the issue clearly, maybe a screenshot/vid. Worked well for most small teams Iβve been on, but curious how others feel. #gamedev #qa
"If youβre looking for a charming, dynamic adventure through the Western Frontier, strap in those boots and saddle up."
Verdict: Highly Recommended
Thanks so much Vice!
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Wowzers! π96%! 56/58 positive reviews on Steam! Elroy and the Aliens is rated "Very Positive".
If you liked it, please consider leaving a review! It helps our #indiegame a ton! π
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9/10! π€© The review of 'Elroy' from CGM warms our hearts. β₯οΈ Thanks, Jordan Biordi, for the amazing article!
π Our Adventure Game, inspired by LucasArts and the magic of the 80s and 90s is up & ready to explore on this #ScreenshotSaturday!
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Yay! Elroy is among "Featured & Recommended" games on Steam! π€© Do you see it?
It's Friday! Perfect time to start playing an #AdventureGame, I say. π€
Just in case, I've put the link in the thread. π
In honour of Elroy and the Aliens which launched yesterday, I built some Lego Minifigures for the main characters. Itβs out now with a 10% launch discount for a short time. @elroythegame.com
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I wrote a little poem about the time in 1999 I downloaded the Times Exclusive Tomb Raider level as a kid and racked up a huge telephone bill at my Grandmaβs house. My Dad was furious! π
Friends! Weβre beyond excited to announce that "Elroy and the Aliens," our hand-drawn adventure game, is OUT NOW! π
Here's the launch trailer π
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Every step we took in crafting this world felt like a small healing process, seeing it come to life has been an incredibly cathartic experience. Iβm proud to share it with you all, and hope it resonates with anyone whoβs ever faced loss, uncertainty, or a need for a little hope.
It was as if the game gave me a space to process my grief, to find meaning in the chaos, and to reconnect with a part of myself that had felt lost. The characters journey helped me navigate my own.
It's hard to express what this game means to me, I started this project shortly after losing my father and immediately felt safe. The story wrapped me up in a wonderfully warm world where the characters were going through many of the emotions I was myself struggling with.
Take off in T-4 hours. π
#ElroyAndTheAliens is launching today at 18:00 CET / 9 am PDT / 5 pm BST / 12 pm EDT.
Iβm struggling to contain my excitement. I cannot wait until Elroy is out there for you all to enjoy!
Letβs go! Trust me, this game is far more than a gas pumping simulator. I canβt wait for you all to get a chance to play it. Ε½ivela Motiviti!
Spykor will be pumping for 2 more days. After that it's up to you.
An adventure game coming straight from our hearts. β₯οΈ Hand-drawn and animated in 2D. Fully voiced. Original score.
Elroy and the Aliens is launching on April 2nd!
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This game is the culmination of many years of love and a desire to get things right. The team passion on this project is infections and I love working with the amazing team at @elroythegame.com
Desert ghost town, 1993. Elroy & Peggie stop at a dusty old diner while exploring the mystery of ancient alien technology.
The last #ScreenshotSaturday before our adventure game launches on April 2nd! 4 days to go!π
Elroy is part of @ign.com's "The Biggest Game Releases of April 2025" announcement. π₯° youtu.be/44px7EZDeKY?...
π 9 days to go until launch. Excited!
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Are you ready for the sweet smell of the cactus flower? π΅ Inspired by LucasArts games and Spielberg's movies, Elroy is dropping on Steam on April 2nd!
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If you use the binoculars, you can clearly see the 'Elroy and the Aliens' game launch coming up in 13 days.
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Inspired by sitting in my pajama on a Saturday morning in 1993, playing DOTT for the first time on my mom's PC. Demo on #SteamNextFest right now!
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