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Alejandro Arque

@darkvegetamad.bsky.social
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Former Creative Director @SuperMGames on #SwitchbackVR #Directive8020 • Former Sr. GD @SquareEnix on Life is Strange 1/2/BTS/TC • #BaftaCommittee • #Limitbreak Mentor• GameDevHeroes Leadership

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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Something is awakening… 🩸 After 20 years of making games, , I’m joining forces with industry veterans to create something new. We’re looking for a publisher, investor or funding partner to help bring it to life. Interested? Know someone? Please share or tag them. Every share helps. Stay Spooky. 👻💀
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
To everyone I worked with keep doing what you do best, I can’t wait to play what you’re creating. I have so many great memories from our time together. Thank you I am super excited about the future and all the interesting things that are coming next! Stay spooky! 👻💀
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A huge thank you to the Producer of Directive 8020 for making me feel so welcome when I joined the team, special mention to Feel For Music for our incredible collaboration, which brought back some great memories of our time working together on the music of Life is Strange.
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I’m extremely proud of everyone I’ve worked with during all this time. And I wanted to give a huge shout-out to the original core team I helped build and created SwitchbackVR, and I’m super grateful for the trust and for how this experience has helped me grow as a Game Director.
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
And as a lot of you might know, after nearly 6 years, my time at @SuperMGames has come to a close! It feels like it was yesterday that I joined, super excited to help create horror games... and what a journey it has been!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I really hope you like it... I might have rambled a bit
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
or in Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/2Y4C...
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Press Start: The Alejandro Arque Story
Level Design Lobby · Episode
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I did a podcast! Max Pears on The Level Design Lobby invited me to have a chat with him about my years making games, Directive 8020, Switchback VR, Life is Strange, game direction, design, building teams and many other things! Thanks Max for having me! #GameDev #GameDirector #GameDesign #VideoGames
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Press Start: The Alejandro Arque Story
YouTube video by Level Design Lobby
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
We just started redundancy process. I’ve been told that my role is at risk, although no decision has been made at this stage. Naturally, it’s not an easy place to be, and my thoughts are with everyone affected. Please if you know any affected show them some love and support.
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Today I got in the post the 10th anniversary edition of #Soma from @frictionalgames.bsky.social @abylight.bsky.social !! It is one of my favourite games, the story is still engraved in my memory!!!! If you have not play it yet and like horror or a good narrative... this is a must play!!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
I am massively stoke to see this in the London Tube... and I even spotted a bus near my house.... Excited for the release!!!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Spotted nearly the Cassiopea crew in The london Tube... only missing cooper if you see her send a picture and approach with caution! @thedarkpictures.bsky.social @supermassivegames.bsky.social #Directive8020
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
First hour playing #Saros from Housemarque and I am already in love with it! Its visuals are astonishing and the controls are incredible!!! If you liked Returnal, you need this one Plus seeing Jane Perry brings sooo many memories from returnal! And Rahul has already my heart!!!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
I really love this trailer it showcases the game sooooo well!! Are you ready? I am super excited for the launch www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxom...
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Directive 8020 - PS5 Pro Trailer | PS5 Games
YouTube video by PlayStation
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Des Gayle @kiddesimo.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The @kickstarter.com for "There's a Last Time for Everything" has entered into it's final week! Join us whilst there is still time. www.kickstarter.com/projects/alt... #taltfe #shortfilm #ProjectWeLove
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
OMG It has been 3 years already? Loved working in this project and the team were an incredible, I will work with all of them again in a blink of an eye! I hope everyone that played it had fun and got some good scares! What were you fav moments? #SwitchbackVR #Horror #DarkPictures
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Des Gayle @kiddesimo.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
📢 Good time zone CHARACTER Concept Artists! If you: ❤️ love drawing diverse characters ➕ 🧠 know what will & wont give a 3d modeller headaches ➕ 🪭 are a big fan of LIS 2 ➕ 🗓️ are available from next week ⌚ Please send me portfolio links using the Contact form on the website: www.alteredgene.co.uk
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
A very Good friend and college has launched a Kickstarter for a short animated movie!! Please check it out, share and if you like it pledge!!!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
A bit of behind the scenes with Lashana Lynch!!! Release is getting closer.... #horrorgame #horror youtu.be/wStc2BAs3dQ?...
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Directive 8020 - Official Behind-the-Scenes Clip | IGN Fan Fest 2026
YouTube video by GameTrailers
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Soooo date is out 12th of May!!!! Please go wish-list and pre-order if you are into Horror in space!!!! And btw love the song of Comply by #bloodredshoes (you should listen to the music...) #Horror @supermassivegames.bsky.social youtu.be/61OMILUgVyo?...
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Directive 8020 - Comply | Pre-Order Trailer
YouTube video by Supermassive Games
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
This video has brought tears to my eyes... Dragon Ball has been in my life for 40 years and hearing this homage with Hans Zimmer music.... Plus they announced the last story Toriyama wrote into anime! 😭 youtu.be/VSPa8C2WYTw?...
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[DRAGON BALL] 40th Anniversary Special Video
YouTube video by 東映アニメーション公式YouTubeチャンネル
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
The longlist of the #BAFTAGAMES awards have been announced!!! Amazing list!! This year we have been spoiled with incredible games @baftagames.bsky.social youtu.be/GHPfOGQx78I?...
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Jane Douglas Reveals The 2026 BAFTA Games Awards Longlist | BAFTA
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
I cannot stress enough how much of a must play this game is!!!! The gameplay is super fun too!!! (I am thinking on playing again to make sure I get perfect dispatching... but I would love to keep my ending). I am sure it is easy to know which characters I loved...
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
I finished #Dispatch this weekend and loved every single bit of it! The pacing, the writing, the amazing VO, the choices, the music... it was like watching a TV show in games format!!! I cannot recommend this enough if you like narrative games!! Looking forward to their next game @adhocstudio.com
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Just saw #Frankenstein form Guillermo Del Toro and.... what a masterpiece!!! Such an amazing photography, illumination, acting!!! (Both the Creature and Victor are incredible) Such a nice way to bring this gothic tale to the screen!!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
I am over the moon to have been Co-opted to join the BAFTA Games Committee for the next two years! Super excited to get to work with @tarasaunders.bsky.social and deputy chair @kiddesimo.bsky.social and of course with all the rest of the committee (I am very humbled) @baftagames.bsky.social
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
This game have an incredible Chrono Trigger feel to it!!! I am sooo excited to get my hands on it! I think the 2D-HD style suits it toooo much! #ThreadsOfTime @riyogames.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdd8...
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Threads of Time | PC Gaming Show | TGS 2025
YouTube video by Riyo Games
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I am extremely hyped about #Saros from Housemarque !!! I loved Returnal and Saros feels such a continuation... plus... Carcossa.... very lovecraftian... Next year is already shaping to be an extremely good year for games www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwJj...
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SAROS - Gameplay Reveal Trailer
YouTube video by Housemarque Games
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
This looks out of this world!!! It reminds me to PT so much!! I cannot wait to play it... #KojimaProductions #OD www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHCq...
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OD - KNOCK Teaser Trailer - [ESRB] 4K
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
I did not even know there was a hype... I saw it in crunchyroll and I loved the cover... hahahhah I love the power inbalance he has and his main objective and how it looks like a videogame...
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
OHHHH Thanks a lot for the Soundtrack link!!! I am working with it!!!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
OMG this week I discovered Solo Leveling (finishing second season already)! The main character is cool/badass AF and the soundtrack is ace!!! Is anyone else watching it?
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Des Gayle @kiddesimo.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Hahahhaha i do the same... we will be able to explore land of Pharloom on peace!!!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Temptation...
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
They need to!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
I have a bit of a lack of sleep today because Silksong got me until quite late!!! I am enjoying it a lot, @teamcherry.bsky.social has done it again! Congrats for the incredible game! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyyN...
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Hollow Knight: Silksong – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Launch Trailer
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
Have a peak at our 13 min gameplay for Gamescom!!! Super excited for all of you to play it! #Gamescom #horrorgame #horror
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BAFTA Games @baftagames.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Entries for the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards are now open 📢 The awards will take place on Friday 17 April 2026 🗓️ Head to the link below to find out more about updates to entry requirements and deadlines, eligibility criteria and voting rules. 👉 www.bafta.org/awards/award...
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
WOOO muy interesantes ambos!!!! el Crypt lo tenia pendiente, el otro no lo conocia!!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
hahahaha no worries!!! yes I did back them in Kickstarter, it reminded me to Chrono Trigger, which is one of my fav games of all time!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Hi lovely internet, I am craving for a good Zelda like game (top-down/isometric view), I have played already Death's door, moonlighter, Tunic, the last 2 top down Zelda and Hyper Light Drifter!! Any good recommendations?
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
It was soooo awesome to talk about design with you two!!!
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Marie Foulston @tigershungry.co.uk · 25/07/2025
I've looked & I could have missed it, maybe its saved in their drafts but @ukieofficial.bsky.social TIGA, BFI, that new video game council. Which UK body representing games is stepping up to publicly speak about the mass censorship of the cultural form they represent? www.polygon.com/news/615910/...
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Adult games are forcing the game industry into a spiritual crisis
Itchio joins Steam in pulling games due to pressure from extreme groups with an ongoing campaign aimed at payment processors
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
You got me instantly!!!! So thank you for doing this game! Eager to see more on the Kickstarter updates!
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
I just tried their Demo and it is super fun!! The game is oozing with style and attitude!!! Love it! (plus the team is from my hometown) #gamedev #indiegame
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Enrique Colinet 'Baxayaun' @enriquecoli.net · 15/07/2025
WELL... Let me check first what's the perception of this story from the other side and I'll tell you later how right they were. I mean, before reading the text, I can totally understand why DS would be pissed at Yager... BUT we were also pissed at another company that didn't do its part in time.
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Alejandro Arque @darkvegetamad.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Omw to @developconference.com !!! Super excited to see old friends and meet new ones!! If you see me around, say hello please!!! #gamedev #DeveloperLife #DevelopBrighton
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AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
We are delighted to announce that AdventureX will happen on 22-23 November at LSBU Hub in London. Save the date! Ticket sales are expected to open in August. More tickets will be available than in 2023! Applications to exhibit/speak at #AdvX25 will open next week from Mon 23 June - 14 July.
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The Dark Pictures @thedarkpictures.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Laura Eisele doesn’t just build systems - she builds futures. As Senior Mission Officer, her vision and technical mastery have shaped the Cassiopeia from blueprint to launch. No one – or thing – knows the ship better. Watch her interview: youtu.be/ph-otxiBxb0 Wishlist now: directive8020.com
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