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Julian Colbus

@juliancolbus.bsky.social
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Game dev and composer from Germany. Co-creator of Lacuna and Between Horizons. I love cooking, traveling, taking photos. More projects: juliancolbus.de/projects

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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A stir-fry of minced meat, holy basil, and chilies, topped with a deep-fried egg! Fragrant perfection. ✨ Check out my Pad Kra Pao recipe – now live in the Hideout! #FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk
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Julian Colbus @juliancolbus.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Yay, samesies! 🇩🇪
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Julian Colbus @juliancolbus.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
My first soundtrack in a while just released on all streaming platforms! Give it a listen if you like instrumental sci-fi vibes – perfect while working. 🎧 #soundtrack #ost #composer
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
New recipe: Haemul Pajeon! A crispy, greasy Korean scallion pancake topped with seafood, complete with a sour-salty dipping sauce. First made this one at a cooking class in Seoul in 2022, and refined it at home ever since. Check out the recipe in the Hideout now! 🥢 #CookSky #FoodSky #Cyberpunk
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
From Ruins just surpassed 30,000 wishlists on Steam! Thank you all so much for your support. 💖
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
This sucks. Oxenfree was a major inspiration for Lacuna back in the day. Thank you for the games, Night School. Hope everyone on the team finds something fulfilling to do next.
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Our interview with @crecente.bsky.social about story-driven detective game design is now live on our YouTube channel! Check it out if you missed it during @telltalegames.bsky.social's Choices Matter Showcase: youtu.be/qMgNxto5fcM?... #gamedesign #adventuregame #detectivegame
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Check out the event and stream, live right now! 📢 An exclusive interview by @crecente.bsky.social with the DigiTales co-founders is coming up at 10 PM CEST. Tune in for a 20-minute discussion of story-driven detective design and how it's evolved from Lacuna to Between Horizons to From Ruins.
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
As huge Telltale fans ourselves, we were very excited when they reached out to us and invited From Ruins to this amazing event. More details on our participation soon – for now, mark your calenders for Monday 7 PM CEST! 🕵️ #adventuregame #detectivegame
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Excited to announce that we're finally bringing one of our titles to AdventureX! Come meet us and play the From Ruins demo in London this November. 🕵️ #adventuregame #detectivegame
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
My first ever recipe using home-grown herbs! Loved this dish at the local Izakaya last summer. It's salty and fatty, fresh and minty, a little sour, and crispy as hell. Best served with mayonnaise, lemon, and a refreshing beverage. Check it out in the Hideout now! 🍜 #FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Some big news on our freshly overhauled blog! 🧑‍💻 We have a new team member, 📟 remade our website and logo, 💸 received funding for a secret side project, 🎮 and will bring From Ruins to gamescom! Read all about it here: digitales.games/news/new-tea...
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DigiTales Interactive
Indie game studio from Saarbrücken, Germany
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
The Great Sassanelli demo is part of Steam Next Fest! If you've already played and enjoyed it, downloading and/or launching it again during the early days will help it get some extra visibility. Just saying! Thank you, and we hope you'll find lots of nice demos during the event. ✨
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Hey, #PitchYaGame! From Ruins is a new-gen detective adventure combining deduction gameplay with a gripping story full of twists and turns. Gather clues, establish connections, and solve a series of increasingly challenging cases. We revealed a new trailer at last night's #WomenLedGames showcase:
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From Ruins Behind The Scenes Trailer
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Excited to announce that From Ruins has made it into the official selection of the WLG Summer Games Showcase! We're dropping a whole new trailer, so make sure to tune in tomorrow night. ✨ The sale page is already live: store.steampowered.com/sale/womenle... #WomenLedGames #SummerGamesFest
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Day 2 of #DoKomi! Challenging all sleuths to come investigate our booth. 🕵️‍♂️
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
All set at #DoKomi! Come say hi at booth 9B08, hall 9. We've brought demos of The Great Sassanelli and, for the first time ever, From Ruins! If you can solve the case at the treehouse, you get a From Ruins keychain (while supplies last). ✨
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We just dropped this new trailer as part of Thinky Direct! After the flashy but cryptic reveal trailer, we wanted this one to be much more informative to give you an idea of the game's core mechanics. Hope you enjoy! #adventuregame #detectivegame #indiegame #pixelart
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From Ruins Mechanics Trailer
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We're very excited to be part of Thinky Direct and the Cerebral Puzzle Showcase on Steam! Tune in tonight for a whole new trailer showcasing the core mechanics of From Ruins. ✨
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Tonkotsu Ramen: A deep and intense pork broth that needs a full day of boiling for ideal results. Works best with freshly made noodles and toppings. Full recipe available in the Hideout now! 🍜 #FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Happy 5th anniversary to our very first release, Lacuna! This year, we're celebrating with a major addition to the game, easily the most requested feature ever since it came out: a chapter selection menu! Lacuna v. 1.4.0 is live now on Steam and GOG. 🍾
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
The Great Sassanelli Steam demo is OUT NOW! 🎪 Available for Mac and Windows, featuring full support for gamepad and Steam Deck. We also created a brand new trailer to go along with it, which introduces the game's core mechanics in just over two minutes. Check out the demo and trailer on Steam! ✨
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The first full dish in the ramen series: Abura Soba, which is made with sauce instead of broth! Give it a shot, and it might just dethrone your favorite ramen. Full recipe available in the Hideout now! 🍜 #FoodSky #CookSky
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Marinated eggs are the most classic and widespread ramen topping for a reason. Very quick and easy, just five ingredients! Check out my recipe in the Hideout now. 🍜 #FoodSky #CookSky
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
First up in my new ramen series: My all-time favorite topping, chashu! Recipe is live in the Hideout now! 🍜 #FoodSky #CookSky
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Between Horizons becomes fully playable in 2D! Update 1.3.0 lands on PC March 25th, 2026. Among a host of fixes and improvements, it features 2D mode, which enables you to play the entire game in a completely new look. Check it out on Steam and GOG! #detectivegame #adventuregame #indiegame
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Today, we share with you a world premiere, a never-before-seen spectacle that will take your breath away. The amazing, the unbelievable, the one and only... Great Sassanelli Cinematic Trailer! youtu.be/xf-LXg4UW3s The Great Sassanelli is coming to PC & Mac later this year. Wishlist now on Steam! 🎪
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The Great Sassanelli Cinematic Trailer
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Happy Lunar New Year! Good luck has never been so simple: Just three ingredients and a sauce is all you need to get a hearty Chinese New Year’s meal, AND a long life. Recipe is live in the Hideout now! 🍜 #FoodSky #CookSky
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
An omelet stuffed with chicken rice and drizzled with ketchup may sound like a meal for kids, and – well, it is. Don’t let that stop you from enjoying this simple and comforting dish with lots of room for variety! I'm adding one recipe per month going forward, so follow along. 🍜 #FoodSky #CookSky
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Never in our wildest dreams did we anticipate hitting this goal after just a month. THANK YOU for the warm reception of our first self-published title! 💖 To those who haven't wishlisted yet, check out From Ruins on Steam if "post-apocalyptic story-driven detective adventure" sounds like your jam.
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Filippo Beck Peccoz @fbeckpeccoz.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Hello world, we've just announced our new game 👁️ Imprinted is our new psychological thriller about the dark side of creativity. Some music never truly leaves their creators 🎶 🗨️ store.steampowered.com/app/3980340/...
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Detective Fest just kicked off on Steam! Both Lacuna and Between Horizons are steeply discounted. Please wishlist From Ruins if you haven't already. Happy sleuthing, everyone! 🕵️ #detectivegame #detectivegames
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
We're so grateful for having been included in the German Winter Indie Showcase earlier this month! Thanks a ton to the organizers and to everyone watching and wishlisting our game. 🙇‍♂️ #indiegame #detectivegame #adventuregame
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Happy holidays, everybody! ✨ Did you know that eating KFC is a big holiday tradition in Japan? I've adopted this myself, except the "K" stands for Korean. Check out my Korean Fried Chicken recipe in the Hideout. 🍗 #FoodSky #CookSky
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Happy holidays, everybody! We're excited to show you more of our upcoming games in 2026. Until then, have a nice end of the year, and a good start to the new one. Much love from DigiTales HQ. 💞
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Recipe number 30(!) is Okonomiyaki – thick, savory Japanese pancakes with cabbage, bacon, and various flexible toppings! As always, the full recipe is available in the Hideout now. 🥢 #FoodSky #CookSky #JapaneseFood
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
It's #TeaseYaGame today? As luck would have it, a teaser is exactly what we made just last week! ✨ Wishlist our new detective adventure From Ruins on Steam if it sounds like your jam:
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
We can't believe we hit this goal in the first 24 hours after the reveal. Thank you all so much for the incredible support! 💞
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Julian Colbus @juliancolbus.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We just revealed our new detective adventure! Please have a look at the store page, and let the Steam algorithm know you like it by putting it in our wishlist. This is our first self-published in-house title, so we need all the support we can get. Thank you! 💞 #indiedev #indiegame
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We have good news and good news! Good news first: We won Best Concept at Game Award Saar last night. Thanks a ton to the jury, and congratulations to all nominees and winners! 🍾 Good news: We have a major announcement at tonight's Winter Game Showcase. Tune in here at 9 PM CET: indiegames.show
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Today in the Hideout: Jian Bing, a savory Chinese breakfast item akin to crêpes. Stuffed with crunchy crackers, fresh salad, and more! Check out the recipe on my blog. 🥢 #FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The #ChooseWiselyFestival 2025 just started! Both our games are part of it, and steeply discounted for the next 24 hours. 💸 Check out the Steam page if you like games full of choices, consequences, and branching stories: store.steampowered.com/sale/choosew...
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Thanks to the homemade paste, this curry always turns out incredibly rich and creamy, with variable spiciness. Easily in my personal top 5 out of all my recipes. Check it out in the Hideout now! 🥢 #FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk #ThaiFood
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Hideout Recipes @hideoutrecipes.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
First recipe in a while! Life got in the way, my apologies. Unadon is extremely delicious, and very simple to make if you can get your hands on frozen eel. As always, you'll find the full recipe on my blog! 🍚 #FoodSky #CookSky #Cyberpunk #JapaneseFood
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Nicolele @nic0lele.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Just saying...
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6VCR @6vcr.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
office day 😍🌟🌸
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
We wrote about the perils of making your second game, and everything we've learned from ours. It's a lengthy read, but hopefully useful to some fellow indies out there. If you don't have all day, scroll all the way down for the key takeaways. 😌 digitales.games/blog/devlog/... #indiedev #gamedev
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Alabaster Dawn EA Out Now @radicalfishgames.com · 11/09/2025
The demo of #AlabasterDawn will be released on September 18th, 3pm CET on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/3900710/...
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DigiTales Interactive @digitalesgames.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
We just published a blog post about the past year, present, and future of our studio! Read all about our recent endeavors, how we ended up publishing another studio's game, what we're working on now, and what's next for DigiTales: digitales.games/blog/news/in...
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