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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Media needs to chill with the B&W portraits for a bit. Not sure this Gen Xer can deal with losing another icon of his youth.

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Echoes of Elysium @echoesofelysium.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Echoes of Elysium is 35% off for @steampowered.com's Summer Sale making it the biggest discount to date at $12.99 USD. Don't miss out, the sale ends today at 1 PM ET! ✨Grab a copy here today: store.steampowered.com/app/2644050/... #EchoesofElysium #EarlyAccess #Steam

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Today's lesson: check @capitalweather.bsky.social before deciding a lunchtime bike ride is a good idea.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Low 40's and rain this morning forced me to cancel my bike ride. So instead, I'm squeezing in some work on our game and listening to this great vinyl mix. youtu.be/IjK88mksgME?...

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Post-Punk, New Wave & No Wave Selections with Nabihah Iqbal

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

This past weekend was a mix of disappointment and gratitude. For the past few months, I’d been building toward finishing a 70-mile (7K ft of climbing) gravel event with two good friends. We ended up riding 40 miles after a wrong turn took us back to the start. Still, I loved the experience!

Gravel bike leaning against a metal farm gate on a rocky path, overlooking rolling green hills and scattered trees under a clear blue sky.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We need to stop defaulting to “learn Unity or Unreal” as catch-all advice for breaking into games. Not everyone wants to be a dev. Take the time to understand their goals—then give specific, relevant guidance and invite follow-up.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I’m at GDC and would like to try something different since we’re all busy: If we ran into each other and only had 5 minutes to talk, what’s the one signal you look for in a new indie game that makes you think the team might pull it off? Reply here or grab me at GDC for a quick chat.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

GDC week. Looking forward to reconnecting with industry colleagues, discussing the state of the business, and exploring new collaborations with the team from Loric Games.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Nearly four years ago, I took a leap of faith and started an entrepreneurial journey with friends. Today, that risk pays off. I’m incredibly proud to share that we’ve launched our first game Echoes of Elysium. youtu.be/HUmo7tddaV0?...

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Echoes of Elysium – Official Early Access Launch Trailer | Available NOW with 10% Discount

YouTube video by Echoes of Elysium

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Reaching this milestone means so much to us at Loric Games. We’re incredibly proud of the game we’ve made and can’t wait for you all to play it starting tomorrow.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Ahead of our Early Access launch next Tuesday, the Echoes of Elysium art team is going live in 1 hour! Join us as they walk through the creative process behind the game’s stunning visuals. discord.gg/A5qFQkf9?eve...

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Join the Loric Games Discord Server!

Check out the Loric Games community on Discord - hang out with 3009 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Looking out while sipping my morning coffee inspired me to go on a bike ride. No regrets.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Seeing BioShock on this list validates me calling out "sick" for two days when it launched so I could play through the whole thing. No regrets.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Our latest developer post features Andrea, a designer on Echoes of Elysium. This is a fun one for those interested in systems, design philosophy, and grabbing a NYC hot dog after work.

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Echoes of Elysium - Designing the Ultimate Co-Op Airship Survival RPG | Dev Vlog #3

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Some big news from our team at Loric Games. Echoes of Elysium launches into early access on December 4. Check out the announcement trailer, wishlist, and enter to win a custom airship PC!

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Loric Games is looking for a NoVA-based Jr Community Coordinate who loves games and connecting with our players. This paid contract role is all about building community, sparking conversation, and bringing Echoes of Elysium to life with our players. Details on our site and help spread the word!

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Loric Games

At Loric Games, we're passionate about creating immersive online gaming experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, we're committed to pushing the boundaries ...

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

We’ve been heads down bringing the world of Echoes of Elysium to life. Stay tuned, the journey’s about to take off.

A makeshift airship with a crude bow, sails, and rope bindings floats high above the clouds, bathed in warm sunlight. The sky transitions from a soft peach glow on the left to a bright blue on the right, with distant floating islands visible below.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Our small studio, Loric Games, calls Arlington home, a place that means so much to us personally and professionally. As we shift into the next phase of our journey, our vision and goals remain focused on fostering the growth of a strong game dev community.

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This studio wants to turn Northern Virginia into video game powerhouse

Arlington’s Loric Games is launching its first title this year, and founders believe their business model can provide stability in a turbulent industry.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The Good: Trail to myself The Bad: ⛈️ The Ugly: Me completely soaked

A close-up view of a cyclist standing beside their bike on a wet pavement, with raindrops creating ripples in a puddle. The rider wears orange cycling shoes, striped socks, and shorts, and the bike tire is wet and speckled with water.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Good morning from Echoes of Elysium.

A screen shot from the game Echoes of Elysium. A floating airship soars through a glowing sky of soft pastel clouds, facing directly into a radiant sun. A player's character stands at the ship’s helm near a steering wheel, surrounded by machinery including a large engine and condenser station. Nearby, a rocky floating island drift in the distance.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I finally decided to skip the car and ride the bike to work this morning. Loved it!

A gravel bike with tan bar tape and a tan helmet hanging from the handlebars is parked indoors against a wall. Behind it, a colorful poster for the game 'Echoes of Elysium' by Loric Games features an airship and a group of adventurers standing on grassy terrain under a bright sky.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Our small studio celebrated two milestones this week. We hit our 3-year anniversary and we launched a demo of our game Echoes of Elysium. Let us know what you think!

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Echoes of Elysium - Help Shape the World – Demo Now on Steam - Steam News

Echoes of Elysium Joins Steam Next Fest, Play the Demo and Help Us Shape the World.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Running around the game testing some new features when I was hit by this stunning view. I couldn't be more proud of the amazing work the team produces.

A Elysian warrior stands on a grassy cliff overlooking floating islands in a cloud-filled sky. Game HUD elements are visible.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

New office requires new signage.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

A former Gannett colleague and friend dropped by the office for a visit. She's a big fan of our game and surprised us with a gift. It's a tiny Echoes of Elysium airship in a bottle!

A close-up photo of a small glass bottle held between two fingers. Inside the bottle is a miniature scene featuring a tiny handcrafted airship with a red triangular sail, floating above white clouds. The airship is made of a brown, wood-textured material, and beneath it are small green and white elements resembling a tiny landscape. The bottle is sealed with a clear cap and decorated with a rope and a ring of dried orange adhesive around the top.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

I'm convinced there's a Ghost of Tsushima duel happening nearby.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

New screenshots were posted to our game's steam page yesterday. Without a doubt, this is my favorite.

A player character wearing a basic red and black armor stands in tall grass, gazing up at a large flying ship hovering in the sky. The sun sets behind a mountain, casting a warm glow over the landscape filled with lush trees. The game interface displays inventory items and a health bar in the bottom corners.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

We launched our Airship Builder yesterday as a tool for players interested in getting a head start. Each ship can be saved, shared, and then imported into Echoes of Elysium upon release as a blueprint. Build now. Play later. store.steampowered.com/app/3269310/...

A screenshot of the Echoes of Elysium Airship Builder application. A Greek-inspired airship designed by a player is scene idle on a grid with UI elements displaying stats and materials required to build the vessel.

A screenshot from the game Echoes of Elysium of a player character standing on the deck of a Greek-inspired airship. In the background, floating islands are emitting ethereal blue waves as large white clouds fill the blue sky.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

We worked with the custom PC builder Mods By Ben to create a computer case for our game Echoes of Elysium. The case was looking so good we paid for two and will be giving away one of them. Join our discord server or wishlist for details. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ev_...

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Echoes of Elysium Computer Build

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

At GDC and excited to be sharing a first look at airship building in our game. Stop by the Snail booth. Say hi. Happy to talk and show you Echoes of Elysium. Ask us about how to win this awesome airship PC.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

I completely forgot to share that I'll be at GDC next week. I have several meetings lined up but I want to make time to connect with friends and colleagues. In the meantime, send coffee and wine bar recommendations.

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

don’t think I’ll ever be persuaded a restaurant needs AI to prevent itself from seating Matthew McConaughey outdoors in the pouring rain

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

I’m really going for the Eagles because I could use less Mahomes State Farm commercials, Kelce in anything, and Taylor Swift reaction shots in my life.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Coffee Mate. I think you may have just gross me out to the point that I will never have your product.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Thank you Fox Sports for not using overly designed on screen graphics! Classic and uncomplicated. Let’s hope this starts a trend.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I just realized I haven't posted anything here in quite some time. This is mostly because I've been heads down working on a game I'm really excited for you all to try. But for now, I'm going to link my @glass.photo page where I share my creative passion for photography. glass.photo/raysoto

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Ray Soto on Glass Photography Community

Ray Soto. Left games to work in journalism. Left journalism to start a game studio • DC • Send wine recommendations

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Echoes of Elysium @echoesofelysium.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Big announcement! We're partnering with Snail Games, publishers of ARK: Survival Ascended! Learn more with our recent dev blog here: buff.ly/3DnEmCd

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

Just caught the new Superman trailer. Seeing Clark Kent made me laugh for more than it should have.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Our studio is ending the year on a high note. We've partnered with Snail Games as our publisher for first game Echoes of Elysium. What a wild year it's been... I can't wait to share more! www.mmorpg.com/news/snail-g...

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Snail Games Will Publish Loric Games' Airship Survival RPG Echoes of Elysium | MMORPG.com

Loric Games gets a publishing deal with Snail Games for its co-op airship survival RPG, Echoes of Elysium.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I no longer working in journalism, but I look forward to Nieman Lab's annual Predictions for Journalism. I find it to be a great way to see who is doing what and if broader areas of focus have changed from one year to the next. No real surprises but I am encouraged to see teams taking more risks.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I reached out to Latoya when I was thinking about leaving journalism to start what would become Loric Games. Her insights and experience inspired me to give it a try. This is disappointing news to read this morning, but I know she and the team will go on to do great things.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

This is game dev humor I can appreciate.

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Ray Soto @raysoto.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

This has been a rough year for Hamilton. While he's not my driver, I kind of want him to win next year's WDC in a Ferrari.

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