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Compulsion Games

11 months

We are thrilled to unveil our new game ‘South of Midnight’, a new third-person action-adventure set in the American Deep South.

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@Xbox

11 months

Anyone seen this huge sneaky creature with teeth like knives?! South of Midnight, a new original creation from Xbox Game Studio's Compulsion Games. | #XboxShowcase

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

2 years

We are so glad to announce that our very first game, Contrast, will be coming to @XboxGamePass on February 3rd!

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11 months

When disaster strikes her hometown, Hazel is called to become a Weaver: a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. If you enjoyed South of Midnight's trailer, the best way to support us is to Wishlist the game! 🙏 Steam: Xbox:

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5 months

2023 has been an exciting year for games, but we feel it's our duty to acknowledge the painful layoffs that have unfortunately permeated the games industry. Our thoughts remain continuously with those affected, especially during the holiday season.

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

2 years

✨ Verified at last

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10 months

Here is an initial concept art for Skakin’ Bones crafted by our talented artists. See how closely the final 3D version aligns with this initial vision. Can you spot the subtle divergences?

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2 years

It’s good to be back.

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3 years

✨

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

11 months

Last week, the Compulsion Games team gathered to witness the unveiling of South of Midnight. The anticipation was palpable as we awaited the world to see our new game, a dark modern folktale set in the Deep South. If you missed it, watch the full trailer.

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

2 years

We've received a lot of love for Contrast lately since it has joined @XboxGamePass . Thank you for all the nice messages, it warms our little heart. We are glad we were able to bring it to a new audience 💜

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@CompulsionGames

11 months

Want to know more about our new game South of Midnight and its magic realist take on the American Deep South. Check out this exclusive interview with @XboxWire

South of Midnight: The Hidden Details in that Gorgeous Reveal Trailer – Exclusive Interview - Xbox...

South of Midnight is a brand new third-person action-adventure set in a magic realist take on the American South. You've seen the trailer, now learn much, much more about the game in our exclusive...

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

4 months

Cheering on our Xbox fam at @Obsidian , @NinjaTheory , @OxideGames , & @machinegames today 💚 #DeveloperDirect

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

3 years

3 years ago we launched We Happy Few. To our fantastic community filled with everlasting love and everybody who supported us, thank you for coming on this psychedelic trip with us!💜🦋

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

6 months

WE WON A CLIO AWARD! 🥳 Our teaser trailer for South of Midnight (and our amazing team along with Agora Studio and Skylight Collective who made this magic) brought us home a Grand Clio Award from the @ClioAwards #ClioEntertainment

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@CompulsionGames

7 months

We’re very excited to announce that we've been shortlisted for a #ClioEntertainment Award from the @clioawards for the South of Midnight reveal trailer!

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Compulsion Games

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6 years

Some words from us on joining the Microsoft family #E32018

Compulsion Games: Handcrafted, hallucinatory adventures | An Xbox games studio

Welcome to Compulsion Games!

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@CompulsionGames

11 months

Weavers can harness the very strands that comprise the universe. Hazel was equipped with two objects reminiscent of the traditional spinning wheel. Can you discern which ones caught your attention? Don’t forget to Wishlist the game to support us. Steam:

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@CompulsionGames

3 years

We see you @TheMediumGame ! ❤️

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3 years

Oh?

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10 months

Reverend Gary Davis left an indelible mark with his timeless recording of 'Death Don't Have No Mercy' on August 24, 1960. His soul-stirring vocals and the enchanting melodies create an atmosphere like no other...

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@CompulsionGames

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@TheBlackViking3 WE'VE BEEN IN THE KITCHEN & CAN'T WAIT TO SHOW YOU 🍳🥘

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@CompulsionGames

6 months

10 years ago today, Contrast was released on PC, PS4, & Xbox 360! Can you believe it? Contrast was our first project, back when we were just a small studio of seven developers.

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

3 months

Many video games are a product of the times they were created in. As we look to recreate & remaster these stories for modern audiences, it's important to consider the implications of these harmful portrayals and do our part to rewrite new history, not repeat it. We applaud our…

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Crystal Dynamics has condemned the "offensive depictions of people and cultures rooted in racial and ethnic prejudices" in #TombRaider I-III Remastered and says the stereotypes portrayed are "deeply harmful, inexcusable, and do not align with our values."

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

5 years

To our peers at #Blizzard , we are looking for people all across the board over here at Compulsion Games. Please feel free to reach out to us at jobs @compulsiongames .com

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

6 months

@XboxP3 We're thankful for you, Phil!

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@CompulsionGames

5 months

The Compulsion team wishes you a happy holidays! 🎄♥️

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

6 months

We're so thrilled to announce that we are one of multiple studios honored with the @GIBiz Best Places to Work in Canada Award for a third consecutive year! 🎉🎊 Check out the full list of winners here:

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

11 months

@Xbox Thank you for having us on such a solid showcase. Happy to have brought a little touch of magic. #southofmidnight

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@CompulsionGames

7 months

@ATVI_AB @Xbox Welcome to the family! 💚

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

4 years

The reward of one duty is the power to fulfill another. We All Fall Down. The last DLC of #WeHappyFew . TOMORROW!

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

4 years

Congrats @NinjaTheory on the release of Bleeding Edge! 🎉

Bleeding Edge

@BleedingEdgeNT

4 years

TEAM UP. CAUSE CHAOS. #BleedingEdge is available now! ✊ 💚Xbox One: 💙Windows 10: 🖤Steam: ❤️Xbox Game Pass:

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Compulsion Games

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This International Women's Day, we want to take a moment to recognize the women of Compulsion. These amazingly talented women make up key parts of our team--from our managers, directors, producers, and support admins, to our writers, animators, artists, and programmers. We also…

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

5 years

It's true, we are coming to @XboxGamePass tomorrow!

Xbox Game Pass

@XboxGamePass

5 years

Got some good guesses all around on these p.s. if you noticed the first word in our last three tweets then congrats detective, we will watch your career with great interest dates:

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

3 years

Come work on our new project 😉

Studiotypes

@Studiotypes

3 years

🚨 High Priority Alert 🚨 w/ @CompulsionGames > #3D Artist - New Project 🤐 🇨🇦 #Montreal ➡️Know anyone? Give us a RT ➡️ Interested? Go to and look for the switch 👀 #GameDevJobs #GameJobs #GameDev

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@CompulsionGames

5 months

@Xbox Our faces right now 🤯

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4 months

Happy New Year! 🎉 Fun fact: According to Southern superstition, eating black eyed peas on New Years Day--typically served alongside delicious collard greens & yummy cornbread--is said to bring good luck, health, & prosperity 🫘🌟

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

3 years

Here is a little interview in Spanish for our Spanish friends! ❤️

eXtas1s 🎮 Noticias & Rumores

@eXtas1stv

3 years

👀🔥 NUEVO VÍDEO 🔥👀 XBOX CHATS 1x01 🎙️ | NAILA HADJAS (COMPULSION GAMES) ENTREVISTA Entrevista completa a @CaptScarlett de @CompulsionGames con un español de 10. Se ESTRENA EN 30 MIN ! 🔥 ➡️ Dadle mucho amor ! 🔁❤️

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

5 months

It's the most wonderful time of the year: The Steam Winter Sale! ❄️☃️ Spread the joy and grab We Happy Few for 90% OFF, as well as ALL downloadable content + the official soundtrack for 75% off:

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

5 months

Though we currently only have one open position here at Compulsion (for Narrative/Cinematic Producer-linked below), we'll also share games industry job listings as they come across our feed. Producer - Narrative & Cinematics:

Producer - Narrative and Cinematics

Job Description: Producer – Narrative and Cinematics Department: Production The Studio Compulsion Games is a first-party game studio and a subsidiary of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Studios, located in...

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@CompulsionGames

3 years

Hey @verified @Twitter , you heard this person!

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3 years

@CompulsionGames you guys need to be verified

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2 months

@klobrille 🙂

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6 years

#WeHappyFew August 10, 2018.

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@CompulsionGames

6 years

Good news, everyone! We are excited to say that We Happy Few will be coming to Australia

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@CompulsionGames

6 years

This is hard to believe, after 4 years...

We Happy Few

@wehappyfewgame

6 years

We Happy Few is officially launching tomorrow! Have you taken your Joy?

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Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

4 months

Sale ends in 1.5 hours! 🚨

Compulsion Games

@CompulsionGames

5 months

It's the most wonderful time of the year: The Steam Winter Sale! ❄️☃️ Spread the joy and grab We Happy Few for 90% OFF, as well as ALL downloadable content + the official soundtrack for 75% off:

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@CompulsionGames

8 years

We Happy Few is now LIVE! To celebrate your arrival in Wellington Wells, we’ve prepared a handy guide for you :)

We Happy Few - Gameplay Trailer

We Happy Few is available today:*Steam Early Access: http://store.steampowered.com/app/320240*Xbox Store Game Preview: https://store.xbox.com/en-CA/Xbox-One/...

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@CompulsionGames

4 years

We just posted 12 new open roles at Compulsion Games!

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8 years

#WeHappyFew will be launching on Early Access and Games Preview on JULY 26! Wishlist now!

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@CompulsionGames

2 months

South of Midnight/Final Fantasy spoiler: Sephiroth actually ISN'T at the Northern Crater

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@eyebrowpillar

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i think sephiroth should be in every video game

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2 years

We are excited to have been recognized as one of Montreal's Top Employers 2022!

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3 years

Just testing the crop y'all. These are from Contrast and We Happy Few

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3 years

Oh wow, thank you! And congrats to our magnificent team and writers✨🎉!

The Canadian Academy

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3 years

Congratulations to “We Happy Few: We All Fall Down,” winner of Best Video Game! @wehappyfewgame @CompulsionGames #CdnScreenAwards

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10 months

The Compulsion team went to the arcade to relax before the long holiday weekend. We had a fun time trying out classic cabinets and a wide range of consoles from all generations. Thank you @ArcadeMtl .

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@CompulsionGames

6 years

We are terribly sorry to hear about the @telltalegames layoffs. We are growing and will soon have some openings. 💙 #gamedevjobs

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@CompulsionGames

8 years

We Happy Few is now available on PC and Xbox One! Who's a Downer? YOU are!

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Compulsion Games

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5 years

The second We Happy Few DLC, Lightbearer, is available now on all platforms! Uncover the mysterious story of Nick Lightbearer in a brand-new, drug-filled story full of Rock N’ Roll & JOY!

Lightbearer - Launch Trailer

We are excited to announce that Lightbearer, our second DLC is now live on Xbox One, PS4, Steam and GOG!In this second piece of handcrafted Season Pass conte...

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@CompulsionGames

6 months

Some footage from our office Halloween party! 🎃 Do you see any costumes you recognize?

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@CompulsionGames

9 months

The artwork for all the tin signs that you see on the fishing shack at the beginning of South of Midnight’s reveal trailer was created by @ScottKowalchuk , Senior 2D Graphic Artist and talented illustrator. Here are a few of our favorites! 😍

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@CompulsionGames

3 years

Since you all like our art so much and are so supportive, here is one more treat for the road.

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19 days

We're loving this hand-crafted art 👏🏽 Congratulations on the launch of Harold Halibut @slow_bros !

Harold Halibut out NOW!

@HaroldHalibut

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🚀Fourteen years in the making, Harold Halibut is finally available now on Steam, PS5 & Xbox! 🎉

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3 months

Happy Valentine's Day from the Compulsion Team! What better way to show your love than with a South of Midnight e-card? 💘

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7 years

WAKEY WAKEY everyone! We Happy Few will launch on Xbox One, PC and PS4 on April 13th 2018!

We Happy Few - Announce Trailer

We Happy Few is the tale of a plucky bunch of moderately terrible people trying to escape from a lifetime of cheerful denial in the city of Wellington Wells....

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4 years

Introducing The Cost of Joy, a documentary detailing the development of We Happy Few. Watch the full documentary:

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6 months

You don't like chocolate hisses?

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6 months

@CompulsionGames @StateOfDecay Um.. I think there's a possum in it?

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3 years

Amazing! ❤️

Stephanie Baker

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3 years

Happy belated birthday We Happy Few! #wehappyfew @CompulsionGames

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3 years

We All Fall Down, our third DLC for We Happy Few, has been nominated for Best Video Game by the Canadian Screen Awards! Thank you!

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5 years

Congrats @Obsidian and @PrivateDivision on the release of The Outer Worlds! We can't wait to play it 🤟

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4 years

Whip it good. We All Fall Down. The last DLC of #WeHappyFew . TOMORROW!

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6 months

Last week, we sent a few folks from the studio to the Montreal International Game Summit. Our very own Head of People & Operations, Michael, co-hosted the 'Building a People-First Game Studio' panel alongside industry leaders & visionaries, discussing the importance of…

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6 months

Trick or treat? @StateOfDecay

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11 months

@_OfMachines_ Game will be on Xbox Series X I S and PC (Steam, Windows 10/11). Xbox One is not supported. This is a mistake and we will fix it. Thank you for flagging it!

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6 months

@Xbox They grow up so fast! Happy birthday 💚

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2 years

☺️

GamesIndustry

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2 years

The second winner in the Mid-Sized Company category is... Compulsion Games @CompulsionGames #GIBestPlaces

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6 years

Have a question about We Happy Few or the release? Check our FAQ!

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4 years

I'm afraid we've come to the end of our time. We All Fall Down, the final DLC for We Happy Few, is out now on all platforms! 🔥

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6 years

Hey folks, looks like we'll hopefully have the first We Happy Few hotfix out for PC tomorrow. Console players we need to go through cert, but those versions are also ready. Will confirm patch notes once QA has signed off.

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3 months

Gaming history is Black history 🖤

Nerdist

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Black innovators played a critical role in creating and developing many games and components that built the gaming industry. #BlackHistoryMonth

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5 months

@Xbox Stunning, we can't wait! @NinjaTheory 😍

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6 years

@CohhCarnage @wehappyfewgame The whole team has tuned in!

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11 months

Office decor alert! Look at these stunning @wehappyfewgame and @ContrastGame mannequin outfits created by our talented QA analyst. They've taken our office to the next level of style and elegance.

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3 years

@klobrille @juliancasey Thank you for always being such a bright light in the industry @klobrille !

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7 years

We are excited to announce a partnership with @GearboxSoftware to bring you the complete version of We Happy Few. !

Compulsion Games: Handcrafted, hallucinatory adventures | An Xbox games studio

Welcome to Compulsion Games!

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@CompulsionGames

7 years

WAKEY WAKEY everyone! We Happy Few will launch on Xbox One, PC and PS4 on April 13th 2018!

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6 years

Hey everyone, we are still hard at work on our next patch that we are aiming to release next week on all platforms. This patch will fix the majority of crashes and the save corruption issues. We really appreciate your patience while the team is working on it.

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@CompulsionGames

6 years

Sad to hear about the closing of Capcom Vancouver. If you are interested in moving to Montreal, we will be opening some positions soon. #gamejobs #CapcomVancouver

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6 years

#WeHappyFew

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@CompulsionGames

3 years

This is beautiful! Thank you @katzebruh 💜

Katze

@katzebruh

3 years

Look @CompulsionGames I just need to know why they are so stupidly charming. I'm a simple girl, I see a charming man who can kill me and I fall for the charming man who can kill me #wehappyfew

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9 months

Through countless conversations, Hazel collected diverse descriptions of the mythical creature known as Altamaha-ha. From shimmering scales to three eerie eyes, each memory paints a distinct picture… Let’s applaud Hazel’s dedication in piecing this together.

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5 years

Oh Joy, We Happy Few is now available to download on @XboxGamePass !

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3 years

Wow, the amount of effort put in this is incredible. What a beautiful love letter to our game. Thank you!

The Stupendium

@TheStupendium

3 years

It's the third birthday of @wehappyfewgame by @CompulsionGames ! This was actually in no way part of the decision to release a remaster of my We Happy Few song last week, just a very (very) happy coincidence!

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3 years

We get thoughtful messages like this very often and they constantly reaffirm why we make games. To all that follow us, thank you for sharing this journey with us as we continue to create more worlds to explore.

Studiotypes

@Studiotypes

3 years

That is why we think it is so important to highlight and share messages like the one below, from @CompulsionGames ' forum. 2020 was a tough year, and 2021 is having a slow start, but it’s heartwarming to know that our Industry can help people in this way! #GameDev #WeHappyFew

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5 years

They Came from Below, our first DLC for We Happy Few, will drop tomorrow at 9am ET on all platforms! This DLC is included in the Season Pass and the Deluxe Edition of We Happy Few and can also be purchased as a standalone. Stay tuned for the trailer tomorrow!

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2 years

@DitkoReal @XboxGamePass The team is so busy with the new game we simply don’t have the time and resources 😥

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@CompulsionGames

3 years

Thank you! ❤️

Studiotypes

@Studiotypes

3 years

The term ‘Compulsion’ means “an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way”, in the context of making games, @CompulsionGames have an irresistible urge to create amazing worlds with uniquely original narratives. You could say, they are the #XboxStudio to watch 🔥 🧐 #GameDev

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5 years

The first We Happy Few DLC, They Came from Below, is available now on all platforms! Join James and Roger in this hand-crafted story of mystery and robots! Explore a fresh perspective of Wellington Wells TODAY!

They Came From Below - We Happy Few DLC Launch Trailer

James & Roger return in an all-new We Happy Few story. Wellington Wells stands besieged by a robot uprising, but the mechanized menace isn't the only thing t...

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6 years

We Happy Few | Launch Trailer

Join the fun August 10th: http://www.wehappyfewgame.com/#buy"I Wanna Stay the Same" by The Make Believes: https://goo.gl/MfSu3dThe swinging sounds of The Mak...

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6 months

Our Lead Producer @livinpink & Community Manager @pikachulita will be joining our friends at Obsidian this Saturday at 11 AM EST for some Overcooked chaos for a good cause🍳

Obsidian

@Obsidian

6 months

Here's the schedule of games we're playing for our 9th annual Extra Life marathon this weekend. ✨ Special guests include our Obsidian developers and friends at @CompulsionGames , @undeadlabs ! 🎮 📆 Starts Friday, November 17th at 1pm PT / 4pm PT 👾

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3 months

The South got somethin' to say!

Kate Sánchez

@OhMyMithrandir

3 months

I've been wanting to do a panel about getting into games industry and media when you don't live on the coasts - and PAX East is the time! Join me, @shepardcdr , @abby_sherlock , and Charles Singletary Jr. as we share our experiences and what the South matters in video games.