Studio News
Check out the latest news and happenings at FarBridge!
20 Years of The Suffering
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the horror cult-classic game, The Suffering, we chatted with Richard Rouse III and Andre Maguire to reflect on the project, reveal what ended up on the cutting room floor, and some of their favorite memories. Published October 31, 2024
Worlds To Get Scared In: Our Favorite Horror Games
Spooky season has been the only thing on our minds these last few weeks, and we truly couldn’t be more excited! While the team is currently working on some really [redacted] projects, we would be amiss if we didn’t ask them about horror games that stay with them to this day. Let’s see what the team recommends (and what we can add to our wishlist.) Published October 25, 2024
THE ONLY WAY OUT IS UP! CAN YOU CONQUER THE TOWER OF HECK IN FORTNITE
Developed by FarBridge, Tower of Heck: Super Only Up! is the Latest Release from Look North World’s Creator Label which Funds, Supports, and Champions the Next Generation of UGC. Published September 27, 2024.
Homeworld: Vast Reaches Coming to SteamVR on November 14
FarBridge, in partnership with Gearbox Entertainment, is excited to announce that Homeworld: Vast Reaches is coming to SteamVR on November 14, 2024. Homeworld: Vast Reaches, a bold new story in the Homeworld saga that reimagines strategic space battles specifically for Virtual Reality. Published June 26, 2024
How We Made Homeworld: Vast Reaches
FarBridge has a long history working on VR projects of all shapes and sizes and we’ve always been passionate about worlds you can get lost in. So when Gearbox reached out to us about potentially making a VR game as part of the Homeworld franchise, we felt it was the perfect challenge for us. Published May 6, 2024
Homeworld: Vast Reaches Launches on Meta Quest 2 & 3 Headsets
Homeworld: Vast Reaches is officially available to play on Meta Quest 2 and Quest 3 headsets. FarBridge, Inc., a leading game development studio, in partnership with Gearbox Entertainment, is excited to introduce the players to a bold new story in the beloved Homeworld saga that reimagines strategic space battles for Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality. Published May 2, 2024
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. Published April 23, 2024
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. Published April 3, 2024
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