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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The optimizing image blurs video is fun, and it was an interesting read going into the physics of porcelain sub surface #TechArt #GameDev

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The Disney renaissance movies used to look different. They were planned to be printed on 35 mm film -- that's how they were first released. Modern editions skip that last step in the process. It was a highly developed, overlooked craft, as we explore: animationobsessive.substack.com/p/disneys-fi...

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Stepping off your commuter train just as Nine Inch Nails "Every Day is Exactly the Same" kicks in for sure puts you into a headspace.

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Some nice stuff in the technical post-mortem presentation for The Alters

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

It's #WIPWednesday Next batch of jumpy boys. Two ends of the spectrum with a 2nd edition squad of metal assault marines, and a squad of plasma Inceptors. The #DarkAngels armour recipe means I get quick progress to this stage. Now to pick out all the bits #WarhammerCommunity #Nerdlings

Five 2nd edition metal assault marines with jumppacks and three plasma Inceptors with just the green armour of the Dark Angels painted

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Beware the pile. I've owned them since 2nd edition. I know I fielded the Whirlwind in a couple of games of 8th, and the Predator hit the field once in 9th. Now I owe it to them to paint them and field them at least once in 11th as the legends they are. #WarhammerCommunity #Oldhammer #Nerdlings

A picture of an unpainted Space Marine Whirlwind and Predator from 2nd edition

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Calling done on these first born jump pack assault marines. I was contemplating doing engine glows in the packs, but they have been in progress so long I think it is best to draw a line and move onto the next unit. #WarhammerCommunity #Nerdlings #DarkAngels #Warhammer40k

A squad of 10 first born assault marines painted as Dark Angels of the 5th company

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Fabrizio Espindola @fabrizioespindola.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Wondering how to create the fake 3D sticker effect using sprites in Godot? Here's the answer. This effect will be included in 'The Complete Godot VFX Handbook,' but we need at least 1K people subscribed to move forward. Wishlist it here! 🔥 jettelly.com/store/comple... #indiedev #gamedev

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

My #WIPWednesday Been applying my bone armour recipe to the rest of the Sternguard squad after it worked well on my 2 hour marine challenge. Also feel I have been applying transfers all week on the squad of assault marines, and I still have another 5 to paint #WarhammerComminuty #Nerdlings

10 assault marines almost finished. Showing markings transfers all applied

Remaining 4 marines of the sternguard with the bone armour paint recipe applied

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Inside you are two wolves...

Physical copies of Project Hail Mary and Event Horizon on a table

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

On Sunday I tool part in a 'Paint a Space Marine in 2 hours' challenge set by @katieplays40k.bsky.social on Twitch. I had to stop early due to a call, but I was surprised by how far I got. I tend to batch paint, so progress normally feels slow. #WarhammerCommunity #Nerdlings #WIPWednesday

A Space Marine Sternguard veteran in the process of being painted in Dark Angels Deathwing colours.

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I built a Talonmaster in the later part of 9th edition. It sat unused all through 10th. So, it was time for a reconfigure to better align to the new Landspeeder. #Warhammer40K #WarhammerCommunity #GamesWorkshop #WednesdayWIP #DarkAngels

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Another unit wrapped up. My armour recipe is pretty quick to do... It is then all the other bits. Just needed some transfers to finish them off. Used a homemade microsol solution to help get those tactical arrows to sit on the shoulders. #Warhammer40K #WarhammerCommunity #DarkAngels

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Mike Bithell @mikebithell.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Proud to announce the next game Vampirium: 1997 Dracula is king of the United British Empire. Kill his enemies and find your own path through a minimalist immersive sim sandbox. Wishlists and retweets massively appreciated (and, you know, massively helpful) store.steampowered.com/app/4035190/...

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Vampirium: 1997 on Steam

1997. Dracula is King of England. At his command, master your dark gifts to assassinate his enemies and secure his vampiric empire. Infiltrate locked-down locations, adapt and survive in living enviro...

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

No painting for a while, but my basement is nice and cool. So a little session each evening to chill has got these scouts over the line. I avoid doing faces, so having a squad of old metal to do definitely took me out of my comfort zone. #Warhammer40K #WarhammerCommunity #OldHammer #DarkAngels

A squad of five space marine scouts painted as Dark Angels chapter.

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Time for all those amazing 64kb scene people to show us the way www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHac...

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Brute Concrete - a 64K intro by UFDD

YouTube video by Rainbow Clash Official

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Excited to see the results of this years @baftagames.bsky.social Young Game Designer. I was part of the judging panel for the Game Making 10-14 age group, I've already experienced what these young creatives have put together. Please celebrate this new generation at the awards show on Thursday 18th.

A snapshot of the Young Games Designer brochure, listing the names of the judging panels, with the post author's name highlighted.

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Jodie Azhar @jodieazhar.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Any freelance tech artists looking for work? Atm I know someone looking for an Unreal materials specialist

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

From just this image I can imagine so much. The opportunity for so many convoluted puzzle solutions.

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Just seeing the news of the passing of John Blanche. Such an inspirational artist. The texture of his work informed so much of the world of WH40k. The layers of grime and detail, the twisting of visages. I'm glad I got to shake his hand at a Games Day in the 90s and thank him. #WarhammerCommunity

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Today marked the start of my next #GameDev adventure, joining Lighthouse Games as a Principal Technical Artist. A few familiar faces from Splash Damage helped me get settled in quickly.

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

With the new Eradicators with heavy bolters coming in Armageddon, I can see my firstborn heavy bolters Devastors coming to the field again. I wonder if we will see other options for Eradicators in 11th? Dark Angels heavy plasma? #New40k #Oldhammer #WarhammerCommunity

Collection of old space marines with heavy bolters, with a picture of the new eradicator with heavy bolter

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today is my last day at Splash Damage, closing out 10 years at the studio. Next week, a new adventure begins... #GameDev

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

I spent last night's painting session putting quarters on kneepads of the Intercessor squad for company designations. I am now wondering why I picked to do 5th. Might try adding some chipping to the marking. Anybody else regret emblems? Tips? #WarhammerCommunity #PaintingWarhammer #Nerdlings

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

When attending a talk by Monument Valley 3 developers, it was clear how closely art and design worked to craft the game. I would be worried of losing that team relationship if utilising contractors Development costs raised in the article, I would question 3-4 year dev cycles before staffing costs

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Duncan Jones @manmademoon.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

In celebration of the ROGUE TROOPER PREMIER being announced at the magnificent ANNECY INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL & MARKET this June, (that was a mouthful,) clamp your sensors on these POSTERS from Paolo Rivera and Chris Weston respectively-

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I missed my WIPWednesday last week, but I am getting closer to having these Scouts and Intercessors at a point I can call done. I have the dreaded eyes to do... Sorted the bases in the last couple of sessions. Pigment powder for dusty boots. #WarhammerCommunity #PaintingWarhammer #Nerdlings

Space marine in the process of being painted

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

"Film you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Star Wars/Trek, HP, LOTR, Marvel." ------ Easy mode by being nearly 50 years old and growing up in a video rental store. I have films I watched more than six times in a summer.

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a close up of a person holding a crystal ball

Alt: David Bowie as the Goblin king in the film Labyrinth spinning crystal balls

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

With this and Gaussian splatting to do 360 replays realtime visualisations continue to blur the lines between videogame and broadcast.

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

This one is near and dear. I would read comics in my parent's shop after close, 2000AD especially. With this being realised in Unreal Engine my professional interests are now intertwined with the wonder of childhood memories being brought to life. @manmademoon.bsky.social youtu.be/byd5PRryi_Y

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Rogue Trooper | Official Teaser Trailer

YouTube video by 2000 AD

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

On Friday I got dressed up to attend the #BaftaGameAwards and as usual I forget to take pictures once everything is in full swing. The awards were fantastic, with a great spread of accolades across the many amazing nominations that kept me guessing at what name was going to be read out.

The post author in a tuxedo on the red carpet

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

All ready for the @baftagames.bsky.social awards. Is it going to be another Expedition 33 sweep?

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I thought I was going a little mad, that I was doing something wrong. Nope, the backlight function in the hair shader has been broken for a decade... #Unreal #GameDev #TechArt issues.unrealengine.com/issue/UE-39061

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The Unreal Engine Issues and Bug Tracker

Welcome to the Unreal Engine Issue and Bug Tracker. You can check the status of an issue and search for existing bugs. See latest bug fixes too.

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Jendrik Illner @jendrikillner.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Graphics Programming weekly - Issue 436 - April 12th, 2026 www.jendrikillner.com/post/graphic...

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

#WIPWednesday Into the final stretch with these Scouts and Intercessors. I do have a wonder if I made things more of a faff with the sculpted chapter marking shoulder pads. I do need to get the scouts on to the current 28.5mm bases. #WarhammerCommunity #PaintingWarhammer #Nerdlings

Space Marine scouts in the process of being painted

Space Marine Intercessors in the process of being painted

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The Ensemble is a fantastic initiative to celebrate. Congratulations to all those in this years cohort

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#WIPWednesday means continuing to work on the scouts. Highlighting passes on the armour, cloth and leather. I also got to a happy spot with my Dark Angels armour recipe, which I feel strikes the right balance between results and speed. #WarhammerCommunity

Space Marine Scout miniatures in the process of being painted

Space Marine Intercessor painted green for the Dark Angels chapter

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

If you see this, drop some armour The relic in its most recent deployment. I've got to strip it back to make it the venerable Deathwing transport. #WarhammerCommunity #OldHammer

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

#WIPWednesday and I continue to chip away at these 2nd edition Space Marine Scouts. I forgot the challenges of these old minis. So many random details and mould lines. #WarhammerCommunity #OldHammer

A close up of a metal 2nd edition space marine scout sergeant, with some aeras of detail still showing the undercoat

Five metal 2nd edition space marine scouts held in painting handles sitting on a desk with varying levels of paint applied

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Getting ready to kick-off my fourth year of mentoring with @limitbreak.co.uk #GameDev

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Friday was another great evening at @baftagames.bsky.social , celebrating the best British game nominees for this years awards, chaired by the brilliant @aoifelockhart.bsky.social #GameDev

BAFTA best British game showcase hosted by Aoife Wilson.

Ben Fisher, Head of Design, Rebellion and Gareth Martin, Creator, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector

Emily Brown, Lead Designer, ustwo Games, Lili Ibrahim, Lead Artist, ustwo Games, Luke Finlay-Maxwell, Lead Designer, Two Point Studios, and Kirsty Rigden, CEO, FuturLab.

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Limit Break Mentorship @limitbreak.co.uk · 30/03/2026

Limit Break, the award winning mentorship program for marginalised people working in the UK games industry returns! 💖 Part of a marginalised group in games looking for a mentor? 💖 Want to help level up the next gen of game devs? Apply to be a mentor &/or mentee now! ⤵️ limitbreak.co.uk/apply

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Mark the calendar. And if you are in a position to contribute your skills and experience as a mentor, I highly recommend it.

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Jon Murphy @burntkona.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I'm not an Ork player, but I love how dynamic this miniature for Wazdakka Gutsmek is. #WarhammerCommunity #Adepticon

An orc on a large red bike launches into the air off a rock ramp, jet engine blasting smoke behind

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