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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The Time Trials DLC levels come out this Monday! This video took me about 18 tries to get it right, so please enjoy it. :D

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Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 10/09/2026

Shroom and Gloom is for everyone out there that likes eating weird little dudes. Out now on Steam. 🍄

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

How is this a pre-selected recommended app after I update my BIOS? In what possible universe?

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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

"GlitchedVision gives ChainStaff a 8.4 (84). Pick this up if you’re looking for a fun retro romp through a metal album full of explosions, aliens, and slick movement tech."

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Late night rehearsals for some new Stick it to the Stickman music!

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Trevor Strong @trevorstrong.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Back to doing some recording. I'm doing it myself so I'm the producer and the artist. As the artist I am getting tired of the ridiculous things the producer is making me do. As the producer I am wondering why I ever agreed to work with someone so touchy and unprofessional.

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It's Only Rock & Roll @itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

"This is your here, this is your now, let it be magical!" Remembering Ronald James Padavona , aka Ronnie James Dio , who was born today 10th July 1942, #photooftheday #Dio 📸 © officialdio

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Evil Dead Burn is pretty phenomenal. Walks that fine line between pure sadism and dark humor. Some of the best, most creative shots in the franchise. Minor CGI-related gripe robs it of an 11/10, relegating it to a mere 10/10. Possibly the only long-running horror franchise without a bad entry?

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runningerror @runningerror.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

ChainStaff (amazing soundtrack and art design) Captain Wayne (didn‘t knew I needed high speed pirate Duke Nukem but apparently I did)

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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Less than 24 hours left to get it on the cheap!!!

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

It's unsurprising that a megacorp with FIFTEEN goddamn management layers doesn't understand institutional knowledge and brain trusts. Gutting id's tech team is unthinkably stupid. If you can't figure out how to monetize the best in the world, maybe you're in the wrong goddamn business.

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(Screams From The) Burning Ambulance @burningambulance.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Listening to live recordings of Rainbow from 1976 and... imagine being the founding guitarist for *Deep Purple* and thinking, You know what? I need *even more solo time*; I'm gonna start a whole new band, and the guitar solos are gonna be *ten minutes long*, because fuck EVERYONE.

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Nathan Fouts, ChainStaff is Out Now @mommysbestgames.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

ChainStaff is 20% off in the #SteamSummerSale and the Soundtrack and Artbook are as well! Great review: "It plays the way it looks, like a double LP gatefold prog rock record. Complex and deep and heady... Fantastic game." store.steampowered.com/app/2976260/...

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Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 04/07/2026

America is 250. Broforce is $2.99. 🇺🇸 💸 🔫 🦅 💥

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

80s American pop culture shaped my life and brain, and for that I'm forever grateful. Hope y'all are having a great party. #America250 #USA250 #IndependenceDay #FourthofJuly

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The Blind Archer (Commission Waitlist Open) @theblindarcher.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

And that concludes my first run of ChainStaff. Verdict? If you like run-n-gun platformers, play it. Gameplay kicks ass, art style's amazing, and the soundtrack rips.

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Just another day working with the fine folks over at @freelives.bsky.social

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Strategic Tape Reserve @strategictaper.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

The reason artists write out scores for their music is in case they get audited, in which case they can prove with documentation that they’re compliant with music theory.

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Your game deserves great music. Limited commissions open for 2027. Spread the word. #indiegames #gamemusic

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Devolver Digital @devolverdigital.com · 15/06/2026

Devolver has some tasty goods in the latest Steam Next Fest! 🍄 Shroom and Gloom 🤝 Heave Ho 2 ⚡️ Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 🔨 Virtue and a Sledgehammer

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The SML Podcast @thesmlpodcast.com · 14/06/2026

SML 1142 ends with The Ultimate Weapon from @deonvanheerden.bsky.social with Craig Cairns on vocals off of the ChainStaff soundtrack from @mommysbestgames.bsky.social! Get your face melted with this one! @ocremix.org you hear this one yet? www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dWD...

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The SML Podcast - Episode 1142: Mommy's Best Direct

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Veda Scott @vedascott.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Every time you book a gig, do you assume it’s the last one and you’ll never work again or are you too mentally stable to be in entertainment in the first place

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

"Liz Lemon! I got tickets to the Knicks game. Some Make-a-Wish kid wanted to meet me, so his community banded together to make sure I wouldn't go. You in?"

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

"Zoggin' 'eck, that's a big tin boi!" A look behind the muzik of one of my favorite cutscenes from Warhammer 40K: Shootas, Blood and Teef, developed by @rogueside.bsky.social. #indiegamemusic #composer #warhammer40K #indiegamedev

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Pretty sad that 90% of YT vids covering SFX for film boil down to "search for what you need in our sponsor's SFX pack and drag it in. Buy my course." Ugh.

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A little bass duet from the Chainstaff OST. The Molting Grounds are so visually arresting, writing something to do them justice felt like a fool's errand. This introduction sought to compliment the gorgeous imagery, while staying out of the way enough to let the art speak for itself.

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Great to see two excellent horrors by young directors dominating the box office. Especially with complacent mega-franchises faltering. It seems like it's the one genre immune to whatever else is happening in popular culture.

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Rain @orbitaldot.com · 03/06/2026

They should invent music you can listen to while working on music

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Installed Photoshop (long story) for the first time in... A decade? The aggressive AI push is horrifying. The first thing is a giant prompt to generate. Then every item I add seems to bring up some new offer to generate, stylize or reimagine with AI. I just want to make a banner please fuck off.

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Cutscene Press R2 to continue cutscene Repeat

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Chainstaff already kicked my ass, but my ego demands I at least give the hard mode a try 😅 20% off on Steam now, too!

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Some late night recording for Chainstaff. Probably the most ambitious, varied soundtrack I've ever worked on. More soon! @mommysbestgames.bsky.social #chainstaff #indiegames

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

One of the best parts of working in #gameaudio is playtesting cool projects months (or years) ahead of release. Little Critters (@purpleyonder.com) is insanely addictive, and a great workout to boot. We'd often squabble over who got to play next 😅 #metaquest3 #indiegame #indiedev #mixedreality

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

I've had such a great time creating music and sound design for the team over at Purple Yonder! Little Critters is a ridiculously fun Mixed Reality game that I've spent waaay too much time playtesting. Available for pre-order now!

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Minecraft, FNaF and Mario all crushing the box office. Guess video game adaptations are about to be the new superhero films. RIP Marvel, all hail... skibidi toilet?

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Yup, Mario Kart World is $105 (US) here. Console is $655. Fucking hell.

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Here in the "third world", digital games have be $80+ for ages. Ashamed to say that there's a bit of schadenfreude in seeing the outrage as gamers in the US are facing the prospect of those same prices. But my fun will be short-lived because it means our prices are about to break $100. Good times!

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for #SoundDesignSunday! Today we obliterate a watermelon for some amazing audio. Very slightly NSFW. #sounddesign #gameaudio #AprilFirst

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

The glamorous life of a rhythm guitarist. This is exactly how I remember the recording sessions. * * * Track: Saberwolf - Djenterwolf music.youtube.com/watch?v=OmU1... Written with my buddy Jason Musikanth. Mixed by Jo Ellis Drums by Christian Burgess #metal #Powersynth #composer #comedy

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

We usually collaborate remotely, but once in a while it's great to head out to the Karoo and hang out in Jo Ellis' studio. Recording the absolutely monstrous Chainstaff OST for @mommysbestgames.bsky.social.

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

When you're waiting for the heavy part to kick in... @mommysbestgames.bsky.social #indiegame #heavymetal #soundtrack #indiedev Wishlist Chainstaff! store.steampowered.com/app/2976260/...

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Michael Ailshie @mailshy.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

If you’re at GDC next week, come fulfill your power fantasy of wielding an alien-engineered spear/whip/grappling hook/weapon of unimaginable versatility by playing ChainStaff at The MIX!

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Some behind-the-scenes from the scoring session for Amen & Attack, a unique card battler where you play as lost Crusaders facing off against mighty Kaiju! We made it for the Big Mode Game Jam, and you can check out the latest build here: callofthevoid.itch.io/amen-and-att...

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Deon van Heerden @deonvanheerden.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Delighted to accounce that Chainstaff's demo is live on Steam! I'm honored to be scoring this monster of a run 'n' for @mommysbestgames.bsky.social Come get a piece: store.steampowered.com/app/2976260/...

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