I wrote a bit about Refract's future and where my head has been lately. Thanks for being patient while I sort things out.
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In about an hour I’ll be playing through this year’s Distance Advent Calendar levels! twitch.tv/refractstudios
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Thanks to those who are bravely sharing personal experiences and patiently educating. Here are some links I found valuable:
medium.com/@jewelifeguni/
secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_fu
Seattle donations:
seattlemet.com/news-and-city-
Black-Owned Restaurants in Seattle:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u
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I've been taking a break from social media this year but I don't want to send the wrong message by being quiet. I support those fighting for reform. There is no place for brutality, racism, and hate. Black lives matter.
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Manifold Garden started development at almost the exact same time we started Distance. Over the years I’ve been inspired again and again by ’s dedication and ingenuity. Massive congrats to you and your team on the launch!
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After 7 years, Manifold Garden has finally launched! It is available now on @AppleArcade & @EpicGames.
Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=jZ_yxZ
Apple Arcade (iOS, tvOS, macOS) - apple.co/-Manifold
Epic Games Store (Windows) - epicgames.com/store/en-US/pr
Thank you for your support.
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While working I listen to a lot of live sets, so in the effort to give back here's my own hour-long mix! Maybe you'll find a new artist to love.
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The Distance soundtrack is now streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. All OST versions include new extended & remastered tracks from the Nexus update!
steamcommunity.com/games/distance
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More in depth thoughts to come at some point, but so far it’s been impressive across the board.
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They did it. This is magical.
store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/tid=C
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Ultimate DISTANCE !!! Go watch the stream right now! twitch.tv/refractstudios
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Distance v1.3: The Electric Update is now out!
Features six new levels, a new speedrun timer, level editor improvements, and more! To celebrate, Distance is 50% off for one week!
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Cool stuff incoming. Working on a new trailer today.
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While we continue to plug away at the PS4 build our team has also been cooking up some new levels for everyone.
Distance v1.3 is coming soon!
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Yes, we actually implemented the sloth in the game this time.
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Three years ago today we announced the Preservational Booster Sloth...
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Seeing this masterpiece come to life has been an incredible experience.
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It was really fun designing this weird crustacean level that may-or-may-not exist in Distance.
Here are some of preliminary pillars & ideas I scribbled down before pitching it to the team.
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Enjoy backing glowy futuristic arcade racing games? This is probably right up your alley.
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If you're a fan of @refractstudios Distance then you might like Yucatan. Check out our kickstarter! kickstarter.com/projects/joeba
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Probably should mention I’m doing the GDC thing this week. Let me know if you’d like to meet up.
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We're live on Twitch! Playing stuff from v1.2: The Other Side and DAC levels from the community!
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Time to finally break my silence and highlight the amazing stuff my team has been busting out. Distance v1.2 just shipped, and without giving away too much I'd say this update includes our most ambitious level content yet.
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Distance v1.2: The Other Side is now available! It features two new levels, the return of custom music, and a couple secrets that might be related to those teasers we posted... Here's a quick overview!
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Distance got an IGF honorable mention for audio! It's our fourth time submitting so this kinda blows my mind. igf.com/article/2019-i
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If you're curious, here are the 2018 movies that impacted me the most (roughly in this order). Pretty inspiring year overall.
The Favourite
Thoroughbreds
Suspiria
Eighth Grade
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Roma
Bumblebee
Hereditary
Isle of Dogs
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Merry Christmas from all of us at Refract! We're going off the grid for a bit to spend time with friends and family. See you in 2019! 🎄
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Thought it was weird to not have a proper trailer for the Nexus update so I busted this out. Props to my team for their beautiful work on these levels!
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We just released Distance v1.1: The Nexus Update! 
Features new mini-campaign plus 7 arcade levels. Here's a new trailer!
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Btw, in one hour we'll be streaming all of the DAC levels released so far! twitch.tv/refractstudios
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This year's Distance Advent Calendar levels have been fantastic, and we're only one week in! #screenshotsaturday
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While obviously impressive from a tech perspective, I'm just amazed that Distance modding has reached this level. Plus they added a completely new car model based on concepts from our art book (the Corruptor).
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UHHHH SOMEONE MODDED IN THE NITRONIC RUSH VEHICLES INTO DISTANCE AND IT IS GLORIOUS.
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This update features some of the most beautiful levels yet from my team, plus a few new tunes from myself and . Happy holidays!
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The Nexus Update (v1.1) is here! This free holiday DLC features new arcade tracks, music, and a mini-campaign. To celebrate, Distance is 35% off!
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I've been taking a break from posting stuff, but rest assured that the team has some incredible level content coming very very soon.
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I'm really just watching The Game Awards for one reason.
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♪ 'Tis the season to drive quickly. ♪
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The fifth annual Distance Advent Calendar has begun! DAC is a community-run event where each day in December leading up to the 25th level creators coordinate to release a new Workshop level!
steamcommunity.com/games/distance
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Thank you for all of the lovely Steam Awards nominations in the #SteamAutumnSale. Distance is 25% off for a couple more days!
store.steampowered.com/app/233610/Dis
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Going the Distance: Building a game - and community - over six years
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3,000 miles later Distance Arcade Cabinet #2 has been delivered! Was a pleasure meeting Thomas and his family.
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Anyone else hyped for this? Can't wait to get back to my PC and check out their v1.0.
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It’s that moment you’ve all been waiting for! 
#GRIPCombatRacing is available to buy and download on Steam now!
store.steampowered.com/app/396900/GRI
#GRIPCombatRacing is available to buy and download on Steam now!
store.steampowered.com/app/396900/GRI
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