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Check out the latest news and happenings at FarBridge!
Homeworld: Vast Reaches launches May 2 on the Meta Quest Store
Homeworld: Vast Reaches is a virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) take on the classic Homeworld franchise and was done in partnership with Gearbox Entertainment. The game will also launch for SteamVR-supported headsets later this year, and players can wishlist the game for Meta Quest and Steam today.
Homeworld Franchise Comes to Virtual Reality for the First Time With 'Homeworld: Vast Reaches', a New Game Arriving in 2024
FarBridge, Inc., a leading game development studio, in partnership with Gearbox Entertainment, is excited to announce Homeworld: Vast Reaches, a bold new story in the beloved Homeworld saga that reimagines strategic space battles for Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality.
Good Community: Shape the Future of Gaming during Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, we want to spotlight organizations that value the true meaning of #GoodCommunity and how important it is to uplift the next generation of gamers and game developers.
Published February 2, 2024
Where Can You Find FarBridge in 2024?
We're looking forward to meeting new and old friends at the many upcoming video game conferences this year. The FarBridge Away Team will be there and we'd love to say hello, catch up, and talk shop if you're also attending these shows.
Published January 18, 2024
FarBridge’s 2023: A Year in Review
As we count down the days to our studio's winter break, we can't help but look back on all the moments, big and small, that made 2023 so memorable.
We're immensely grateful to the people with us on this journey. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane in our latest post.
Published December 19, 2023
Sparking Creativity: Tips For Running Your Own Jam Day
In our latest #SparkingCreativity installment, we discuss everything we’ve learned over the years about running a monthly internal jam day. We share some tips for incorporating these game jams into your studio culture, be it big or small!
Published November 30, 2023
Our Spooky Tales: A Night in Wild Valley Cottage
This year’s final Spooky Tale comes to us from Melissa Swanepoel, FarBridge’s COO. This tale takes place earlier this year during a visit to the Pacific Northwest where Melissa stayed in a vacation home rental that seemed quaint… until strange noises came in the wee hours of the morning.
Published October 31, 2023
Our Spooky Tales: The Haunted Garage
Today’s Spooky Tale comes from Patrick Curry, FarBridge’s CEO, as he reminisces about a scary prank gone wrong.
Published October 26, 2023
Our Spooky Tales: Knock on the Bathroom Door
This week’s story comes from our colleague Colleen Fannin about a situation we all fear being in… hearing a knock on the bathroom door when you least expect it.
Published on October 24, 2023
Our Spooky Tales: The Haunted VCR
This week’s story comes from our colleague Joy Stephens as she reflects on a spooky time in her youth. You’ll never guess the twist in this story, so we recommend you check it out for yourself…
Published October 19, 2023
Our Spooky Tales: The Warning
This week’s story comes from our colleague Jen Bullard from her time growing up in upstate New York. While her story is set in a chilly climate… it literally sent chills down our spines when we read it.
Published October 12, 2023
Our Spooky Tales: A Presence in New Orleans
To celebrate the spookiest month of the year, we'll be sharing our favorite true scary stories from the FarBridge team. 👻 Have you ever experienced the uneasy feeling of someone watching you?
Published September 29, 2023
Good Community: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting organizations and resources that help keep our communities thriving.
Published September 27, 2023
What I Learned My First Two Years in the Game Industry | Five Tips about Being a New Engineer
Looking to land your first job in game development? Our teammate Katherine Byers offers valuable advice for software engineers new to the game industry.
Published August 23, 2023
Worlds to Get Scared In: Our Favorite Horror Films
Did you know FarBridge loves the horror genre? Many of our favorite films, games, and novels tilt toward the “spooky”. We asked the team to tell us about their favorite horror films and what comes to mind when they think horror.
Published August 9, 2023
Good Community: Don’t Delay Prioritizing Your Mental Health
If you're struggling and need mental health support, we've compiled a list of resources recommended by other #gamedevs. Ensuring that we help each other through challenges and obstacles is our top priority as we build a #GoodCommunity.
Published June 20, 2023
Sparking Creativity: Why FarBridge Jams
Jam Days at FarBridge allow our team to have a space for creative & collaborative practice. Each month it really brings home how inventive folks can be when the objective is to ✨have fun✨ Read more on why we recommend that all #gamedevs make time to jam.
Published April 27, 2023
Worlds You Can Get Lost In
Creating “Worlds You Can Get Lost In” is a unifying passion for everyone at FarBridge. Our Studio Creative Director, Richard Rouse III, explains why this is important to us and why it should be important to all game developers.
Published March 16, 2023
Good Community: Celebrating International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month
In our latest #GoodCommunity installment for Women’s History Month, we celebrate the incredible folks who have inspired our team as well as organizations that are uplifting the next generation of women in tech and gaming.
Published March 8, 2023
Good Community: Supporting the Next Generation in Gaming during Black History Month
In our newest installment of #GoodCommunity for Black History Month, we highlight some incredible organizations that are building up the next generation of gaming professionals.
Published February 15, 2023