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Striking Distance Studios, the developers behind The Callisto Protocol. Follow @CallistoTheGame for regular updates. #TheCallistoProtocol

San Ramon, CA
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Excited to reveal the official gameplay trailer for @callistothegame !
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Striking Distance Studios
1 year
The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station audio series won the People's Voice Award at @TheWebbyAwards for Best Scripted Fiction Podcast! Our sincerest thanks to the talented team at @godfrey_dadich for expanding The Callisto Protocol universe. Thank you everybody! #Webbys
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We are proud to finally give you the first glimpse at what #StrikingDistanceStudios has been working away on. More on @Callistothegame next year. Until then what did you think of our reveal?
@CallistoTheGame
The Callisto Protocol
3 years
From Striking Distance Studios and the creators of Dead Space, comes The Callisto Protocol – a terrifying, story-driven, survival horror game set in a prison colony on Jupiter’s dead moon Callisto. Coming 2022. #CallistoTheGame
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Striking Distance Studios
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We officially turn 2 today! Since this time last year, our team has nearly doubled in size, we opened a studio in Spain, and we revealed @CallistoTheGame to the world at The Game Awards. We're still growing, and looking forward to showing you more of The Callisto Protocol.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Our brand new @callistothegame dev shirts have arrived!
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
SDS Founder @GlenSchofield recently sat down with our friends at @GamesVillageITA for an interview covering his horror influences & his next big project: The Callisto Protocol. Check out the full, translated article here.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
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This week marks 4 incredible years of Striking Distance Studios! Thank you to our team, and to you all, for joining us on our journey. 🎂 Here's to many more years of pushing boundaries and creating unforgettable gaming experiences!
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Having an internal mocap stage allows us to bring characters and creatures to life in real time.
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Happy New Year from all of us here at Striking Distance Studios! We're all looking forward to showing you more of @Callistothegame in 2021.
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Striking Distance Studios
1 year
We're excited to continue our holiday tradition of donating gifts to #toysfortots . The team came together with a great haul this year as we head to our local drop-off.
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Striking Distance Studios
1 year
It's fun to take a trip down memory lane here in our San Ramon studio, looking at some of global press coverage and marketing efforts that our team took on during the @CallistoTheGame launch campaign.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Meet Glauco Longhi, Character Director here at Striking Distance Studios. He supervises all character-related aspects on @CallistoTheGame , has extremely cool horror-inspired tattoos, and is the subject of our latest developer profile.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
It's time for you to meet the next member of the #StrikingDistanceStudio team! Jorge Jimenez is our Director of Creative Engineering and he's helping us to achieve photorealistic horror on @CallistoTheGame .
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
1 year
Let's start a riot.
@CallistoTheGame
The Callisto Protocol
1 year
Prepare for Riot Mode on 5.23.23
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We’re thrilled to be partnering up with @SkyboundGames to bring @CallistoTheGame to life!
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Skybound Games
3 years
We're stoked to announce our partnership with @sd_studios on The Callisto Protocol! You know our love for horror runs deep, but now we're upping the ante with a truly terrifying survival horror game from the team behind Dead Space. Check out @CallistoTheGame #CallistoTheGame
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Striking Distance Studios
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
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We're hiring for several roles across a wide variety of disciplines. If you're passionate about making great games, we want to hear from you! Apply now at #gamedevjobs #gamedevelopment
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Our San Ramon team members gathered in our studio town hall to watch #SummerGameFest . Amazing show as always @geoffkeighley !
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Striking Distance Studios
1 year
We need your help. Our audio series, The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station, has earned a @TheWebbyAwards nomination for Best Scripted Fiction Podcast! Help us win the Webby People's Voice Award by clicking the link below to vote: #Webbys
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Our CEO @GlenSchofield did a short video AMA over on @Reddit 's The Gamer Lounge where he shared insights on his history, favorite horror moments, and more. Check out the full interview:
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Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Our very own @GlenSchofield sat down with @IGN to discuss the global reveal of @callistothegame . Watch here:
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
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Geoff Keighley
3 years
This year #TheGameAwards will feature the announcement of some exciting new next-generation projects. Here's one hint: I'm excited to have @GlenSchofield and Striking Distance Studios ( @sd_studios ) join us to reveal their first game to the world on Thursday! See you then!
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
1 year
An incredible talk led by incredible people. In case you missed @iryoku1 @glaucolonghi and @martincontel presenting The Character Rendering Art of @CallistoTheGame at GDC this year, you can catch the talk in the GDC Vault by clicking this link: 🔗
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We stand alongside our partners at Krafton and PUBG in support of the AAPI community. Please help if you can. #StopAsianHate
@PUBG_US
PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS US
3 years
#StopAsianHate and consider supporting the AAPI community by donating to  and learning more at .
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Striking Distance Studios
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Striking Distance Studios is thrilled to once again participate in @ToysForTots_USA ! The team got together to spread some joy to our local community for those in need.
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
While we're on break we're also going to be watching some appropriate "horror for the holiday" movies as recommended by @GlenSchofield : Pandorum The Descent Event Horizon Session 9 A Quiet Place Hellraiser Ring The Others Hereditary What will you be watching over the break?
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Striking Distance Studios
2 years
We couldn't have said it better ourselves.
@GlenSchofield
Glen A. Schofield
2 years
. @GiBiz recognized @Sd_Studios as one of the best places to work in games! The team here is dedicated to creating a people first culture that blends art, design and technology. We are honored by the award & also so proud of this team. Thank you
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Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Members of Striking Distance AI and IT joined our software engineer interns for some quality time at our local bowling alley.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Happy Holidays from everyone here at Striking Distance Studios! Our team is on break for the rest of the year to relax and enjoy some treats like the ones pictured below.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Happy Independence Day from our team at Striking Distance Studios.
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Striking Distance Studios
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SDS was founded on the principal of putting people first, and we strive to embody a culture where people are encouraged be their best and most authentic selves. Excited to see members of the team celebrating Pride today!
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Welcome to the family @UnknownWorlds !
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Striking Distance Studios
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Striking Distance Studios has put together quite a haul for #toysfortots this year. These are headed to the local drop-off before we head out for the holidays.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Our CEO & Founder @GlenSchofield will be a returning guest speaker at the @GamesBeat Summit later this month! Check out the link below for more details.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Character Director @glaucolonghi shares some insights into our creature design for @CallistoTheGame . Learn more about Glauco and his work from our recent developer profile:
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Striking Distance Studios
2 years
The day that's influenced some of our favorite media is finally here. Have a very scary #FridayThe13th !
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Proud to be named a #GameChangers2022 award winner by @InnovTriValley – it’s awesome for @GlenSchofield and our team be part of such an amazing group of innovative companies and founders in the East Bay.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Our team is growing! Check out our careers page to see all our open roles!
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Striking Distance Studios is hiring! Our team is expanding across multiple disciplines. If you want to join a world class team, check out our Careers page for all available positions. 🔗 #gamedevjobs
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
4 years
Today marks our official 1-year anniversary! Our team has grown to over 100 people as we continue to work away on our game set in the #PUBG universe. Here's a special message from the team celebrating our milestone!
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We're a team of over 150 and still growing! Visit our jobs page to see all our current opportunities across a variety of disciplines.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
The second batch of Halloween party pics is up on our Instagram account, including this one featuring @GlenSchofield and the rest of our executive team. Make sure you follow that account for more behind-the-scenes looks at daily life at the studio.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
ICYMI, here's a killer piece of concept art for @CallistotheGame created by Dayeon Lee. Check out more of Dayeon's amazing work here:
@GlenSchofield
Glen A. Schofield
3 years
39 years ago @TheHorrorMaster ’s film #TheThing first appeared in theaters. It had a huge influence on #DeadSpace and continues to inspire me today. To celebrate I thought I’d share some new concept art from @CallistoTheGame
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We proudly celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and everyone that pushes for inclusive spaces for all to thrive in. Happy #PRIDE month to everyone.
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
That's a wrap on #TheGameAwards ! We hope you enjoyed our sneak peek at @CallistoTheGame , and can't wait to show you more soon. Now it's time for a well-earned Black Iron Fashioned. Cheers! #CallistoTheGame
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Striking Distance Studios
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We're hiring across a wide range of disciplines! Check out our Careers page to see all of our open positions. 🔗 #gamedevjobs #strikingdistance
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Striking Distance Studios
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Congrats to the team at @Capcom on the release of @RE_Games Village! We're big fans of the series here at Striking Distance Studios and looking forward to all the terrors in store.
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We are hiring! Take a look at all our current openings for the month of May. #GameDevJobs
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We're seeking an experienced Technical Director to join the team. Apply today: #strikingdistancestudios #GameDevJobs
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Tune into the #TheGameAwards today starting at 3:30PM PT to get your first look at our debut game. Any guesses as to what we're making?
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Our team continues to grow! Visit our careers page to see all our open roles for June: #GameDevJobs
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
4 years
“I have no interest in slowing down. We want to get people through our doors (metaphorically speaking) and start working on a great project now." - @GlenSchofield chats with @gamedailybiz on how we're still continuing to hire up.
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Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Striking Distance Studios' Chief Development Officer, Steve Papoutsis ( @leveluptime ), joined @ComicBook to go over how we're offering a fresh take on melee combat. Read:
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Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Our team is expanding across multiple disciplines. If you want to join a world class team, check out our Careers page for all available positions. 🔗 #gamedevjobs
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Are you a talented Executive Producer looking for a new opportunity? We have just the job for you! Apply today: #strikingdistancestudios #UE4 #gamedev #gamedevelopment #pubg #hiring #jobs #sanramon #BayArea #California #gamesindustry #GameDevJobs
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Striking Distance Studios
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We're seeking an experienced Technical Director to join the team. Apply today: #strikingdistancestudios #GameDevJobs
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Make sure you follow the official Striking Distance Studios Instagram account for a sneak peek at what life is like at the studio. Here are a few pictures from our recent Halloween party.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Happy International Women's Day! We are grateful to have such an awesome, innovative group of women at SDS and are inspired by the work they do every day.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Our senior writer @NoCleverName spoke with @BDisgusting recently to talk about his work on the Saw franchise and how excited he is to be working on @Callistothegame .
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Our studio recently kicked off a series of regular Lunch & Learns where developers can share knowledge and best practices with the entire team. Today, Senior Technical Artist Ian Shadden is talking about profiling and optimization.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
1 year
Got what it takes to beat us at our own game? Let's see it! #TCPBEATTHEDEVS
@CallistoTheGame
The Callisto Protocol
1 year
From June 7-21, we're challenging our community to play Riot Mode, upload your score using #TCPBEATTHEDEVS , and beat our devs' top 10 scores. Take down our devs and battle each other to secure your spot on our leaderboards!
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Striking Distance Studios
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The Thing, Psycho, Jaws, the list of memorable movie music goes on and on -- it's #NationalFilmScore Day! What's your favorite horror film score of all time?
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Striking Distance Studios
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To all of the amazing mothers who are part of the Striking Distance family, and mothers around the world, this one's for you -- Happy #MothersDay !
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Striking Distance Studios
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Happy #NationalVideoGameDay !!! Tell us what game YOU are playing to celebrate!
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Striking Distance Studios
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Happy 25th anniversary to @RE_Games ! The Resident Evil series has been a big influence on the team over the years, especially on our founder @GlenSchofield .
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We're saddened to hear about the layoffs at #CrypticStudios . For anyone affected or looking, we have several open roles across a variety of disciplines. Check out our careers page for all our current openings. #GameDev #GameDevJobs
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Striking Distance Studios
4 years
Happy #NationalBookLoversDay ! Reading is great brain food, and here’s a highlight of what our team is currently consuming. What are you currently reading?
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Every week during #WomensHistoryMonth we're going to be highlighting women that have been major influences to our team in the media and arts at large. Today we're featuring Ada Lovelace, considered one of the first computer programmers in the world.
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Striking Distance Studios
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Our team continues to grow! We're looking for people to join us across art, engineering, creative and more. Visit our jobs page to see all our current opportunities. #GameDevJobs
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Striking Distance Studios
4 years
The leadership team here at #StrikingDistanceStudios sent the entire studio a little care package to remind us that while we're all away from each other, we're still a unified team pushing forward on our first game project. Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
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We're on the lookout for a Marketing Project Manager who can: - Define & develop internal processes - Organize and execute on tasks - Ensure all projects are delivered on time Apply today: #strikingdistancestudios #GameDevJobs
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Our #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight on African American creative influences continues! We're also recognizing this week's #WomenInSciences day as we're highlighting Dr. Mae Jemison, the first black woman to travel to space.
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
For Black History Month we want to amplify African American creative influences on our team and the media and arts at large. Today's spotlight highlights Floyd Norman, Disney's first black animator.
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We’re seeking a Senior Animation Engineer to help us create engaging and cinematic experiences! Apply today: #strikingdistancestudios #GameDevJobs
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Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Today is paw-sitively the best day of the year! 🐶 Happy #NationalPuppyDay from just some of the production pups here at SDS! Head over to our Instagram for even MORE #pupper pics 👀 🔗
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
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We're wrapping up our #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight with Mike Pondsmith. Mike is best known as the author of several role-playing games such as Mekton, Castle Falkenstein, and most famously Cyberpunk.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
4 years
We have over 40 positions open across 9 different departments here at #StrikingDistanceStudios ! Visit our job page to see what opportunities we have. Don't see a specific role? Send us a resume anyway! Apply at #Gamedevjobs
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Happy #FrankensteinDay ! Here's what SDS Character Director Glauco Longhi has to say about Mary Shelley's creation: "I love the classic and subtle approach to horror... how naïve and pure Frankenstein’s monster is in essence." Check out Glauco's amazing ink of the iconic monster!
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Mark's talk is about to begin! Tune in to see @jimmyjam69 discuss how to make remote game development work at the #GBSummit :
@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Catch our CTO @jimmyjam69 speaking later today at the #GBSummit as he discusses how to overcome the challenges of remote game development.
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
Our own Christopher Colton is the very model of a modern QA Analyst with this Easter Egg
@Dark_T_Zeratul
Christopher Colton
3 years
In the MMO PWI, I named multiple stealth skills after lyrics in the sneaky pirate song "With Cat-like Tread" from Pirates of Penzance. Never saw anyone pick up on it (I'm under no illusions about the modern popularity of Gilbert and Sullivan), but it still amused me to do it.
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Striking Distance Studios
3 years
This #MemorialDay we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
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Striking Distance Studios
2 years
Making games makes you HUNGRY! Lunch for all of our team members is on the company today in celebration of #EmployeeAppreciationDay . Just another reason why SDS is an amazing place to work.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
4 years
Fun fact: We’ve grown the team by 213% since the beginning of the year and we’re still growing every week. Come help us build our upcoming title set in the #pubg universe #StatisticsDay
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Striking Distance Studios
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We're celebrating #NationalPizzaDay by rewatching Event Horizon after hearing the news that there's a new Collector's Edition coming out! Pizza and scary movies make for a perfect start to this three day weekend.
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Striking Distance Studios
11 months
1 week down, 1 week to go in #TCPBEATTHEDEVS !
@CallistoTheGame
The Callisto Protocol
11 months
The leaderboard has been updated and we have a new round of scores for our players to beat! Congrats to @EZstrider4781 , @Helios14Max , and @cryark , for making the top 3 this week.
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Striking Distance Studios
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Happy National Relaxation Day! At SDS we recognize that time off is an important factor in avoiding burnout and fatigue. That’s why we offer unlimited time off to give our employees the time they need to recharge throughout the year. What’s YOUR preferred way to relax?
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
4 years
Reminder: Tune in today at 4:45PM to catch the @PAX online panel with @GlenSchofield !
@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
4 years
Tune in this Sunday to hear our founder and CEO @GlenSchofield speak on the @PAX Online environmental storytelling panel!
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Striking Distance Studios
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Congrats to our family at Krafton on the launch of @PUBG_NEWSTATE ! #PUBGNEWSTATE
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NEW STATE MOBILE
3 years
Hello, Survivors!    Prepare your first steps into the Battlegrounds with this quick guide to get you started! Download: #pubgnewstate
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Striking Distance Studios
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A very happy Mother’s Day to all the moms for supporting and encouraging us, especially when they didn’t fully understand this whole making video games dream.
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We're looking for a Build Engineer to join the team. Responsibilities include: - Manage integration of internal tools - Diagnose and troubleshoot build problems - Perform daily system monitoring Apply here:
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@sd_studios
Striking Distance Studios
3 years
We’re seeking a talented Director of Product Development to join our team. Apply today: #strikingdistancestudios #GameDevJobs
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Striking Distance Studios
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Greg Miller
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I dunno what @sd_studios is revealing tomorrow at #TheGameAwards , but they want to make sure I’m drunk for it. #strikingdistancestudios
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