Stoyan Stoyanov

Cyberpunk aficionado. Avid techie. Bottomless food pit. Quest Designer @CDPROJEKTRED . Previously @TechlandGames and @jyammagames. Opinions are my own.

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

I guess it's my turn to fling this into the void. Surprised at myself at how many categories E33 didn't top for me, for many complex reasons. The fact I had to genuinely pause and think for most categories shows what a strong year we had. Spoiled for choice.

[The Witcher @thewitcher]

Direct from the State of Unreal, we are excited to share The Witcher tech demo! #UnrealFest

In collaboration with @UnrealEngine, our teams are working together to bring you a world that is more immersive than ever in The Witcher 4.

Take a peek at how we’re using Unreal Engine 5 to enhance open-world experiences, push boundaries, and lay the foundation for the next Witcher saga: https://t.co/b6eiul3GJo

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

It's a very ambitious goal, but like we've always said - we're too small to be boring. The systems come from our own frustrations as hardcore fans of the genre, and even if we fail we'll never regret trying!

https://t.co/Q9DtgLarX5

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

Just finished Hellblade 2. Incredible visuals and audio, a bit mixed on the rest. Don't regret experiencing it at all. They really made UE5 shine.

Someone on the dev team is also a huge fan of The Descent, and I applaud what they've done with that idea.

[Swen Vincke @where? @LarAtLarian]

Having drinks with the guys who are about to launch their demo of Enotria: The last song. Please play so they keep on serving drinks! Now live - https://t.co/3IEqz0vBqs

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

Our main competitor announcing release for the same date as us, four days after us is a moment I will remember forever.

[Enotria: The Last Song @enotriagame]

Fate has brought us together, @ELDENRING, We Are No Longer Maidenless

#ELDENRING

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

@DigitalSunGames

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

❤️

https://t.co/YKheuSz1rs

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

Thank you so much, it was incredibly fun.

Next time, you’ll beat Curtis!

[古川未鈴 @FurukawaMirin]

「Enotria:The Last Song」

正直最初は「みんなイタリアの人だ、、、どうしよう、、」って思ってたけど

終わってみたらめっちゃ楽しかった！
エノトリアではボコられたけど
トークできてよかった！

みなさん見てくれてありがとう！

『Morte！！！』

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

Today @IGN were kind enough to post our Technical Showcase trailer. If you’re curious to see how @enotriagame has evolved with UE5 and can stand my voice - give it a look! We’re a small independent developer and we’re very proud of what we’ve achieved.

https://t.co/QQjwSZu94x

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

Agreed, BG3 is a phenomenal achievement and the most fun I've had co-op in a decade. Every developer I know is inspired and awe-struck - not worried!

As a fan of @larianstudios for decades it's been amazing seeing them grow and they deserve all the success they can get.

[Philipp Weber @PhiWeber]

As a game dev, you can consider yourself lucky to have that moment where everything seems to come together. Getting there is incredibly hard work, so you always cheer for another studio that makes it.
We make games because we love them, and we love playing more great games!

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

...and I will be suggesting some possible new directions to revitalize the sector using a wide array of case studies & practical examples of promising new trends.

You can learn more here: https://t.co/tr8840vQVi

Excited to see you in Brno on 1st-3rd June!

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

Honoured to be part of #GameAccessConf conference this year!

I'll be giving a #gamedesign talk called "Respec(t) your player: bring engagement back to mainstream gaming" in which I will be deconstructing the last two decades of AAA gaming with a focus on #Gameplay . 🧵

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

Big budgets command big expectations - and there are a rare few new releases that seem to have met them. It is clearly time to retire the PS3 era game design template...

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

@PKernaghan David Alabama, would you still love me if I was a worm?

[ELDEN RING @ELDENRING]

Rise, Tarnished, and let us walk a new path together.
An upcoming expansion for #ELDENRING Shadow of the Erdtree, is currently in development.
We hope you look forward to new adventures in the Lands Between.

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

@Dachsjaeger @stopmrdomino @dark1x I wish there was some more in-depth opt in system spec on steam and some filtering tools. It’s wild how many game development studios basically just guess required specs. It especially hurts the lower end. This is extra hard with UE5 because we finally need to move from 1060’s

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

@PKernaghan @Elmoogle The work focus on my iPhone changes my Lock Screen to a badly cropped and zoomed in WC3 worker icon and ngl it gets me through some days

[Stoyan Stoyanov @StirringStorm]

@enotriagame is at Taipei with our latest build, go check it out 💗

[Shuhei Yoshida @yosp]

I played some great games at #TaipeiGameShow2023
Very impressed with the quality games and how international the participating developers are.