That was a fun chat, thanks Rick!

Geoff 'Zag' Keene, design director of Abiotic Factor, has 1,160 hours in PUBG and de-stresses using a Blizzard classic: 'Instead of going to therapy, guys will literally boot up Warcraft 2' The founder of Deep Field Games talks Arc Raiders, PUBG, and his love of jank in games.

This week @geoffkeene.bsky.social, founder of Abiotic Factor dev Deep Field Games, took me on a guided tour of his PC. He told me about thriving in Arc Raiders, struggling with Dying Light, and playing the old hits in Warcraft 2. www.pcgamer.com/gaming-indus...

holi moly

The AIAS Game Maker's Notebook: Abiotic Factor with Geoff "Zag" Keene and Henry Feltham  chats with  developers  and  from . Together they discuss the challenges and benefits of working in small teams; the importance of relationships and commu...

We did an interview if you're into that stuff. gamemakersnotebook.libsyn.com/abiotic-fact...

No Rest for the Wicked = sleeper hit. Deeper than any Diablo, it's got all the Souls-like dreary/cozy vibes, extremely rich character cinematics, amazing art style, petting dogs and cats, and the combat is super punchy.

Incredible. I would've looked right over it without the co-op+free weekend.

Really looking forward to checking out the milk carton color control strip-core that is the Marathon art style

I don't think he plays any games.

This happened on one of my Stellaris colonies

Real booms don't need artificial adoption to grow. Nobody needed to be forced to start wanting lightbulbs in their homes because they actually solved problems people wanted solved.

mama mia

This is technically abuse of the bug report system. But you're welcome.

Does this count as hydrology?

Video Game Websites in the early 00s Do you remember what video game developer websites and gaming websites looked like in the early 00s?

The internet used to be good.

www.webdesignmuseum.org/exhibitions/...

Always good to remind yourself that a government can make anything legal. Asking "was this legal?" is for sure the wrong question.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from all of us at Deep Field Games. Thank you for making this year one for the history (and science) books. See you in 1996 - and the many portal worlds beyond!

Why Abiotic Factor’s Exploration Feels Different YouTube video by OnlyOak

Getting so many good Abiotic Factor videos lately. youtu.be/AQmW3DJuhLY

It does feel like they're just kinda pointing at ARC Raiders going "we're also doing that guys, we swear!"

"in our FANTASY, this location--"
"There's a giant ship looming in the SKYBOX--"
"THE DESIGN TEAM thought we should--"

Come on guys, sell the suspension of disbelief a little? This is like reading a design document. Zzzz

There's some extremely mechanical with how they're all talking about the game. I swear the old Bungie vidocs used to describe things less in terms of "video game mechanics."

Rubs me the wrong way.

Game looks good, though!

There's so many to choose from!

Dog. Rained on.

Got rained on.

PC Gamer's Game of the Year Awards 2025 Our favourite PC games of the year.

Uh "Best Co-Op Game" EXCUSE ME? 🫣

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Ah yes, Goat Island.

On this chapter of "Criss plays Infinity Nikki"

By using another AI to confirm your bias? 🫩

We are cooked.

Hangin

Abiotic Factor - Peer Review #13 - Steam News Thankful for our Scientists!

Check out the latest Peer Review where we are thankful of all our scientists of Anteverse-268 who have taken their research into the third dimension through their fabulous fashion and food stuffs!

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Chillin

my current PvP vs. Co-op stance on ARC Raiders

"Oh no, a guy being chased by 2 wasps!

Hey, friendly? ...

Oh, nevermind he's out of VOIP range."

*raises sniper rifle*