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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Analyzing feed: In progress… Security optics have detected Magnus patrolling the Meat Stacks. All saved footage has been labeled as “In-development”. #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Authorized Transmission Detected. Game Director Emanuel Palalic sat down with @kiwitalkz.bsky.social to discuss starting @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social, his process so far in developing #DEFECT, and much more. Watch the podcast now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEOb... #Independent #GameDev

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#218 - Emanuel Palalic Speaks On ID Software, DOOM 2016, Mick Gordon, Emptyvessel, DEFECT

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Who's hungry for synthetic swine guts with bits of damp soot and metal fragments in every bite? #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

File decryption: complete. New footage has spotted Rico down the terminals in the Meat Stacks. The following items have been stamped and filed as “In-development” #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Downloading data… Now disclosing in-progress shots of Hera-9 from a recent operation in the Meat Stacks. Additional data still developing… #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

If you intend to loiter, stick to the shadows. Down here in the gutter, the lights are unreliable. You wouldn't want the sirens to blare. #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

emptyvessel is a studio built by artists, driven by a one of a kind vision. We’re building a world defined by uncompromising tone and atmosphere, proving that bold direction and strong identity still matter in games. #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The System doesn’t take bribes and doesn't sleep. It's always on high alert and steps ahead of you. #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

They spend a lifetime trying to control the entire city, like we're just brainless puppets. #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Careful you don't end up on anyone's bad side. The System likes to keep their enemies close. Know your exits, always... #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Commencing System Debriefing... Meet Emanuel Palalic, the creative mind and game director behind #DEFECT and find out how emptyvessel was born. Don’t get left in the static. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW NOW. #IndieGame #GameDev youtu.be/nWZ3Lj5RWXY

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DEFECT | BTS Interview with Game Director EMANUEL PALALIC

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The System will discard you like old tech but that won’t stop them from keeping watchful eye. #DEFECT #Independent #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Alex Palma isn't just defining the visuals for props, environments, and characters in #DEFECT, he is an architect crafting the pulse of the entire world through his designs. #GameDev #Independent

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We're here to distribute the chaos above all! Mick Gordon’s appeal to #DEFECT motivated him to push the boundaries and the threshold of his music on the soundtrack. #GameDev #Independent

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Alex Palma isn't just defining the visuals for props, environments, and characters in #DEFECT, he is an architect crafting the pulse of the entire world through his designs. #GameDev #Independent

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

These characters breathe chaos… It's not a glitch, we’re just overhauling the system with an stylistic perspective. #DEFECT #GameDev #Independent

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Every piece of art he has developed has lead to this role. Art Director Alex Palma talks about how he's assisting in building the world of #DEFECT from the ground up, illustrating the visuals for weapons, environments, characters and much more. #GameDev #Independent Watch now: youtu.be/-MQ1Ns0114s

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

The process of innovation can lead to some experimental artistry. Emotion and a stimulating environment drive the construction of Mick Gordon renowned sound on this project. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

The System has notified us that #DEFECT has officially received over 250k Wishlists! Thank you so much for all of your support and helping us reach this milestone!

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emptyvessel @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We’re proud to announce that NCSOFT is now our publishing partner for #DEFECT. Through this partnership, DEFECT’s single player mode will be expanding alongside continued refinements for our Co-op and PvP experiences. More info soon. youtu.be/B4Ff8IjaACs

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DEFECT | STORY TEASER

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

How did Mick Gordon become a part of the #DEFECT Team? Some will call it fate. Forging the world of #DEFECT requires a roadmap that fosters creativity and a vision. #IndieGame #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

What role does sound play in the universe of #DEFECT? Get a glimpse at the impact music has on our game with game composer Mick Gordon and find out what it means to live in a cyberpunk world. #IndieGame #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🚨 Now transmitting... We sat down with acclaimed composer, producer, and sound designer Mick Gordon to have an in-depth conversation about his creative process for #DEFECT. Watch the full interview now: youtu.be/nctKtVrtN-E

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DEFECT - BTS Interview with MICK GORDON

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

We've got Mick Gordon in the hot seat as he gives us insight into developing music for #DEFECT. Watch the full interview tomorrow. Stay tuned for the transmission. #IndieGame #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

It’s a pleasure to be able to work with Xsens motion capture to create high-quality and realistic animations for DEFECT, empowering our small team to enhance immersion in our cyberpunk SWAT simulator. #DEFECT #Indiegame #GameDev Learn more now: www.xsens.com/resources/ho...

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How indie studio Empty Vessel built high-quality character animation with Xsens

How Empty Vessel studio leverages Xsens motion capture to create high-quality, realistic animations for their game DEFECT, enhancing immersion and efficiency.

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Most weapons are able to destroy the first layer on a wall. Here's another example of the dust build up. #DEFECT #Indiegame #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

DEFECT will feature the full capability of DLSS 4 at launch, providing the ultimate cyberpunk and squad-based immersive shooter experience. Watch the trailer now to get a first look and see the chaos unfold! More info: www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforc...

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

What an unconventional way to prevent your untimely demise… There's no escaping this hole, even when you're at your end. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Built for the highest durability and resilience, designed to silence the unruly during every operations. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev #ConceptArt

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our family at @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social to yours.

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

When the sirens blare, we don't scatter—we converge. Every back alley, every hole in the wall, and very rooftop is a branch in our collective defense. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Cooking up some explosive rubble for #ShowcaseThursday! #DEFECT #gamedev #IndieGame

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

This city doesn't sleep, It just grinds. No one can recall a time when the smog ceiling didn’t prevent light from penetrating. We’ve only ever known perpetual darkness. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

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emptyvessel @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

These corridors are built to keep citizens in line and isolate conflicts that ensue. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Every inch of this city clings to you like grease to a sewage pipe. You’ll be carrying that soot on the bottom of your feet from one hellhole to another, unless you live under the order of the System. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev #ConceptArt

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

You want to survive in this city? You can't do it alone. They think their surveillance and can stop us. Well, they're wrong. #DEFECT

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Legendary composer Mick Gordon discusses his creative process for his upcoming soundtrack for #DEFECT, revealing how a top industry talent is pushing the boundaries in game audio. #IndieGame #GameDev Read the full interview: www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/mi...

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Mick Gordon is asking 'how heavy can we get it?' in his first full game soundtrack since Doom Eternal: 'The actual feeling I'm trying to capture is from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie'

"It's celebrating that deformity, almost like some form of rebellion."

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Plot and scheme as you may, the System is always one step ahead. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The System’s Police will find any way to upload the data, reboot local systems and remove any trace of them to complete their objective. We’ll hold our ground using any and all means. There won’t be any breaching tonight. #DEFECT #IndieGame #Gamedev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

In the absence of hope, living under The System’s control can feel inescapable. #DEFECT #Indiegame #IndieDev #gamedev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

You want full control of the city? You better gear up for a fight. Can you imagine running around with these in your loadout? #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev #ConceptArt

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

In this neon soaked cityscape, the Law is a blueprint for cruelty, etched onto the backs of the powerless. The only way to survive is to choose chaos above all. Wishlist #DEFECT today: linktr.ee/playdefect #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

It’s a shame these bio-tech advancements are being squandered in a hidden secret room like this. The gang faction is known for having these highly illegal tools at their disposal. Some will say the orchestrator had it coming. #DEFECT #IndieGame #GameDev

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Here, Police Forces are the executioners that do The System’s bidding. Law and order isn’t just a concept, it’s the bullet. Wishlist #DEFECT now: linktr.ee/playdefect #GameDev #IndieGame

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Bunch of miscreants and wretched outlaws fill every inch of this hellhole. #DEFECT #ConceptArt #indiegame #GameDev #Dystopian #Cyberpunk

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

You’ll be silenced into oblivion before you even get a chance to panic and react. #DEFECT

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

When The System tries to crush humanity under the boot of their laws, we prepare for whatever disorder follows. #DEFECT #IndieGame #Gamedev

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emptyvessel @emptyvesselplay.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Thank you for your excitement around the our Reveal trailer last week. Following your reception, we’ve compiled answers to your most asked questions. Read our latest FAQ now: store.steampowered.com/news/app/247...

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DEFECT @playdefect.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Chaos and oppression erode from the inside out. #DEFECT #Indiegame #gamedev

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