Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Consider this another +1 in favor of Obsidian! Fast, free, no fear of lock-in, and hyper adaptable for lots of workflows! And you can sync stuff via simple cloud services, their own service (small cost) or many other ways. 011
Reposted by Bastien Gorissenbrotaru @brotaru.bsky.social · 01/09/2026badabim badaboum next brotaru will be very cool 🦖 🪩 #brotaru #belgiangames #indiegamesevent #belgiangameindustry 293
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Man I need to get this one! Played a lot of the demo, but haven't had the chance to dive in yet! 110
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 29/08/2026And let me end with a bit of mush. As I was leaving the Koelnmesse for the last time this year, thinking about the event, my playlist randomly landed on "The Path" by Haken. A song that appropriately ends with: Adapt to this world It's a chance we must take We'll sing our song We'll play our hand 010
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 29/08/2026On a personal note, I'm happy to still see so many people continuing to push XR out of love or conviction. I'd miss our little slice of the games industry if it were to go away completely someday. In the meantime, now that Gamescom is over, we'll go back to Making Cool Stuff. 120
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 29/08/2026And on the hardware side, people are still looking forward to the next releases (Steam Frame, Project Swan, ...). While they might not rejuvenate the whole market, they mean there is still some things to try, and some more exploration to do. XR is not quite dead yet :D 130
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Here and there, you see people still entering the field with fresh ideas, as well as established devs finding ways to support their titles or change their business model to adapt to the new realities of the field. There were actually more VR titles on the show floor than last year! 120
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Hopefully Gamescom, hopefully! These big industry events have a way to leave me with so much food for thought... This year the XR conversations were leaning on the resigned/pessimistic side (many people considering pivoting to flat screen). But not everyone is jumping ships... 170
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Of course it's when I have to leave Gamescom for the day that I spot a game with a sign saying "The Indie Xebogears". Guess I know what I'm testing tomorrow... 030
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Meetings and business are cool, but sometimes it's also about being a fan! #FFXIVgamescom 050
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Great to have met new and old faces already tonight! A good start to the week! 030
Reposted by Bastien GorissenTeam Panoptes 🔙 Gamescom @teampanoptes.bsky.social · 19/08/2026In a few hours, at 8PM Central European Time, we'll be live at twitch.tv/teampanoptes for the first public Panoptic II Update / Q&A session ! Come and join Thomas & Bastien as they will give an update on the progress made and the happenings of the studio!twitch.tvTeamPanoptes - TwitchTeam Panoptes is a Belgian video game studio, crafting immersive VR games focused on innovative gameplay. | https://www.twitch.tv/directory/game/Panoptic/videos/all | team@panopticgame.com — TeamPanop... 033
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Still a wonderful experience that really brings out some of the best VR can give you! 150
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 17/08/2026That top-notch compositing using the new Blender 5.2 video editor feature speaks for itself! But jokes asides, we're super keen on meeting new (and old) faces during the event! We know mixers will be primarily about that, but in case you want some more relaxed, 1-on-1 conversations, hit us up! 051
Reposted by Bastien GorissenThomas Van Bouwel 🔜 GCAP @tovanbo.bsky.social · 13/08/2026The ✨Mimic Update✨ is now live for Laser Dance! Six new challenging levels with a new green laser that only moves when you move 🕺 Try it here 👉 tinyurl.com/2vdkur3p 21914
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 29/07/2026You can add us ( @teampanoptes.bsky.social ), to the list, we are publicly on record as committing to a non-AI policy ! 000
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Brotaru is the best and was instrumental in building up the Brussels/Belgian indie game community at a time when it was small and fractionned. The fact it's been going strong for more than 10 years is incredible! 110
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Generative AI might be what pushes me off music streaming completely... Second guessing every new artist you come across or even new releases by ones you follow is just so tiring and awful. 040
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Great vid as usual, but a bit taken aback by the supposition that wuxia / xianxa tags are mainly for Chinese users' benefit. In a time where c-novels are super popular (as are more and more games from these genres), that sounded like saying the "anime" tag is only targeted at Japanese people. 110
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 25/03/2026It's finally here! Another step towards making the game more real! Go forth and wishlist ! 🙏 062
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 24/03/2026We're working overtime to bring this to life, felt good to show some of that hard work! Thanks a ton @jamiefeltham.bsky.social for the opportunity ! 041
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 19/03/2026This means so much to read Guillaume <3 I'm so glad you found your way to where you are now, and I'm excited to see where your path will continue to take you! 010
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Happy to talk but not going to GDC this year... Been in VR since 2016! 000
Reposted by Bastien GorissenTeam Panoptes 🔙 Gamescom @teampanoptes.bsky.social · 17/02/2026New Patreon post alert! We're talking about our dream goals for Panoptic II, and inviting you to add your contributions!patreon.comPanoptic II - Project goals and wishlist | Team PanoptesGet more from Team Panoptes on Patreon 021
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Bonus Lore : We called this level "Demo Level" internally so much that when writing this, we forgot we had officially renamed it to "The Quarry" ! 141
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 06/02/2026One of the highlights of the weekend for me for sure, technical issues and all! 010
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Thanks a lot to @ben.roadtovr.com for the great write-up !! 020
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 11/01/2026Best of luck if you try again! There's an old obscure jrpg I'd love to try to run but I'm too afraid of the time it would consume...to.run 010
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 11/01/2026The urge to speedrun after each GDQ is strong... :D 110
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 17/12/2025Time to see if what we've been working on bears fruit! Please comme assail us with a million questions ! 040
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 08/12/2025A bit nervous, but super excited that we will finally be able to unveil something new! We have wanted to make a follow-up to Panoptic for a while, and we have some cool ideas we think you are going to like! And if not, good thing we want to develop it more in the open, so you can tell us! 040
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 08/11/2025I love my Razer Naga Pro with the interchangeable side buttons but at work I cannot let go of my vertical mouse (Logitech). 000
Reposted by Bastien GorissenChris Hanney @hanney.bsky.social · 06/11/2025LASER DANCE IS HERE! Without doubt my favourite VR game in *years* launched today ✨ THE PITCH: Turn your living room into a laser obstacle course @tovanbo.bsky.social has made the best possible VR game. SO GOOD 👉 Get it now! www.meta.com/en-gb/experi... 1299
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 24/10/2025So exciting!!! Congrats Thomas on the launch, I cannot waiiiiiit ! 060
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 21/09/2025"I'm going to write another headline about China, but at what cost?" 0220
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 15/09/2025Not "very close" anymore! Escape From Mandrillia is out of early access and the staggering amount of work @germanban.bsky.social has poured into it really makes it a special project, one I am so happy to see reach Full Release! Go PC vs. VR games!! 120
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 09/09/2025I feel it's also Root's secret sauce (both the board game and it's digital adaptation). Got so many who would never touch an "actual" war game to dive in and enjoy themselves on the back of the style alone. 020
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 23/08/2025IDILI is a super promising horror game digging deep into Sardinian folklore to bring to life an immersive environment based on stunning, real locations. Fascinating game! There's an Early Access version, but I was told to be on the lookout for a big update! store.steampowered.com/app/2595700/...store.steampowered.comIDILI on SteamIDILI is a first-person Survival Horror video game. Discover Sardinian tradition and experience its terrifying legends as they come to life in your hands. Investigate, explore, escape. You will have t... 020
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 23/08/2025@midowstudios.bsky.social has another VR game tailor-made to appeal to me: a card-based, turn-based spell slinging game called Discovery of Magic. The designer is full of cool ideas for the game, and it's one of the best spellcasting systems I have seen in VR! midowstudios.com/discovery-of...midowstudios.comDiscovery of MagicA free to play, VR multiplayer game where you train yourself to master the art of casting spells and progress to discover new ones. 141
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 23/08/2025VR games were few and far between this year, but I fell in love with Echoes of Mora from @selkiesinteractive.bsky.social . VR (or flat screen) that's Everybody's Gone to the Rapture meets amazing style and a lovely swimming mechanic! Go see them in hall 10! Or store.steampowered.com/app/3129050/...store.steampowered.comEchoes of Mora on SteamEmbark on a mysterious journey, filled with intriguing interactions and meaningful encounters, as you explore a sunken village and travel through time to help Mora find her lost brother. Playable in V... 100
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 23/08/2025As devs, there are many reasons to love Gamescom : opportunities, friends, parties... But above all, I love meeting other passionate developers and listen to them talk about their work, it always reminds me why we do this, and I leave the halls with renewed enthusiasm. So here, meet a few of them: 182
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 22/08/2025This would be really funny! But more seriously, it was great seeing you and the game there was really nice! Even though it still feels mind-boggling to have reached a point where highlighting "games that promote democracy" is even required. But you're doing the good work! 120
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Playing at 3 or 4 unlocks so much deck potential ! You can try crazy builds, and the jump to often 2 clues per location to 3 also rewards investing into some heavy-hitting cards! Highly agreed either way: 2 player is a tighter puzzle, 3+ is just more epic and open! 120
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 27/07/2025Just a heads-up, we're planning a small quality of life update later this year! We're working on several projects at the same time, but we want to give Silhouette some love too! 0121
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Persona 4/5 come to mind immediately for sheer kinetic joy of use. Chrono Cross impressed me for its beauty on psx. And FFXIV changing with each extension is epic! 110
Bastien Gorissen @bago.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Finished reading Heart: The City Beneath by @rowanrookanddecard.bsky.social (after rewatching the amazing review by @itsquinns.bsky.social ) and rarely have I found a setting so evocative, and gave such an urge to run it as a GM! Kudos! 060
Reposted by Bastien GorissenVictoria Tran ✨ @victoriatran.bsky.social · 18/07/2025✨ MY BOOK IS OUT NOW ✨ "Mastering Community Management" is finally here! 😭 Learn what goes into community management for video games from pre- to post-production. ❤️ Get my step-by-step strategy for creating meaningful online spaces! Shares appreciated. AHH!! Buy: www.victoriatran.com/book 841086314
