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A handcrafted clay figure dressed in Hogwarts robes and a Gryffindor tie stands proudly before the iconic Hogwarts Castle, holding a Hogwarts acceptance letter. Beside them sits a cheerful brown-and-white dog wearing a red bandana - their loyal companion, ready to begin a magical adventure.

A handcrafted clay figure dressed in Hogwarts robes and a Gryffindor tie stands proudly before the iconic Hogwarts Castle, holding a Hogwarts acceptance letter. Beside them sits a cheerful brown-and-white dog wearing a red bandana - their loyal companion, ready to begin a magical adventure.

The Baldr Experiment: Chapter 2 - The Invitation

The Baldr Experiment

Nov 11, 20252 min read

Red Nought's First Beta Filled Up in Just Hours - Here's What's Next

Red Nought's First Beta Filled Up in Just Hours - Here's What's Next

Red Nought's First Beta Filled Up in Just Hours - Here's What's Next

John Thornewill

Nov 10, 20251 min read

(Left) Freya Shaw from Immersion Sound Studio and (Right) John Thornewill from Red Nought give a presentation about a no-code game development tool. The slide behind them reads: “You bring the story. Simply plug together our easy-to-configure games engine ‘bricks’ to build new and original games. No coding required.”

(Left) Freya Shaw from Immersion Sound Studio and (Right) John Thornewill from Red Nought give a presentation about a no-code game development tool. The slide behind them reads: “You bring the story. Simply plug together our easy-to-configure games engine ‘bricks’ to build new and original games. No coding required.”

An Inspiring Weekend at the University of Bristol: Accessibility, Innovation, and Collaboration

Nov 10, 20251 min read

A stylized clay animation of a smiling scientist in front of a galaxy, representing creativity, discovery, and the harmony between art, code, and digital world-building in game development.

A stylized clay animation of a smiling scientist in front of a galaxy, representing creativity, discovery, and the harmony between art, code, and digital world-building in game development.

Building Universes from Code: When Worlds Misalign

Building Universes from Code

Nov 10, 20252 min read

Clay animation-style figure of a man with brown hair and a brown jacket, touching his chin and looking thoughtful or concerned, standing in front of a wall covered with post-it notes

Clay animation-style figure of a man with brown hair and a brown jacket, touching his chin and looking thoughtful or concerned, standing in front of a wall covered with post-it notes

Building Universes from Code: A Million Paths Through a Digital Universe

Building Universes from Code

Nov 7, 20251 min read

Our first commercial partnership has been agreed!

John Thornewill

Nov 6, 20251 min read

Claymation-style figure holding a torch beside a dog wearing a red RN bandana, standing before dark iron gates and a glowing red mansion in the background, resembling the Rocky Horror Show castle

Claymation-style figure holding a torch beside a dog wearing a red RN bandana, standing before dark iron gates and a glowing red mansion in the background, resembling the Rocky Horror Show castle

The Baldr Experiment: Chapter 1 - A Strange Journey

The Baldr Experiment

Nov 6, 20252 min read

Clay animation-style figure of a person pointing at a chalkboard labeled ‘Mapping Algorithm,’ showing a diagram of connected circles and arrows representing a flow or network

Clay animation-style figure of a person pointing at a chalkboard labeled ‘Mapping Algorithm,’ showing a diagram of connected circles and arrows representing a flow or network

Building Universes from Code: How Algorithms Learn to Walk

Building Universes from Code

Nov 5, 20252 min read

Sparks of Imagination: Celebrating Creativity on Bonfire Night

Sparks of Imagination: Celebrating Creativity on Bonfire Night

Sparks of Imagination: Celebrating Creativity on Bonfire Night

Creativity & Culture

Nov 5, 20251 min read

Great Scott

Great Scott

Great Scott

Entrepreneurship

John Thornewill

Nov 4, 20251 min read

The Light in the Dark: A Halloween Reflection on Creativity

Creativity & Culture

John Thornewill

Oct 31, 20251 min read

BTW, the Cake was Real - and so is Human in the Loop

John Thornewill

Oct 28, 20251 min read

A detailed claymation-style cake decorated in black icing with yellow stars and the words “Virtual Guide Dog” around the base. A small yellow dog wearing a VR headset sits on top, with panels on the side showing “Innovate UK” and “UKRI” logos, symbolizing Red Nought’s Innovate UK grant celebration.

A detailed claymation-style cake decorated in black icing with yellow stars and the words “Virtual Guide Dog” around the base. A small yellow dog wearing a VR headset sits on top, with panels on the side showing “Innovate UK” and “UKRI” logos, symbolizing Red Nought’s Innovate UK grant celebration.

Red Nought Wins Innovate UK Grant for Virtual Guide Dog Solution

John Thornewill

Oct 27, 20252 min read

Claymation-style scene showing three concerned characters, led by a man in glasses and a suit, looking intently into a tunnel or hole in the wall. The dim lighting and their serious expressions create a sense of curiosity and surprise, as though they’re inspecting or discovering something

Claymation-style scene showing three concerned characters, led by a man in glasses and a suit, looking intently into a tunnel or hole in the wall. The dim lighting and their serious expressions create a sense of curiosity and surprise, as though they’re inspecting or discovering something

The only way to fail

Entrepreneurship

John Thornewill

Oct 23, 20251 min read

You broke free

You broke free

You broke free

Entrepreneurship

John Thornewill

Oct 22, 20251 min read

A cheerful clay-style character with light brown hair and raised eyebrows smiles widely while pointing upward with one finger. A glowing lightbulb floats just above his head, symbolising a bright idea. He is wearing a green knitted vest, cream shirt, and red tie against a warm brown background

A cheerful clay-style character with light brown hair and raised eyebrows smiles widely while pointing upward with one finger. A glowing lightbulb floats just above his head, symbolising a bright idea. He is wearing a green knitted vest, cream shirt, and red tie against a warm brown background

It all starts with an idea

Entrepreneurship

John Thornewill

Oct 20, 20251 min read

Plan your escape: Breaking free from the ordinary

Plan your escape: Breaking free from the ordinary

Plan your escape: Breaking free from the ordinary

Entrepreneurship

John Thornewill

Oct 20, 20251 min read

Digging your way to freedom

Digging your way to freedom

Digging your way to freedom

Entrepreneurship

John Thornewill

Oct 20, 20251 min read

Claymation-style animated character with brown hair and a red bow smiling while wearing large silver headphones. The character appears to be enjoying music or listening attentively, set against a warm, simple background - conveying creativity, joy, and focus.

Claymation-style animated character with brown hair and a red bow smiling while wearing large silver headphones. The character appears to be enjoying music or listening attentively, set against a warm, simple background - conveying creativity, joy, and focus.

Sound tells a story

Entrepreneurship

John Thornewill

Oct 17, 20251 min read

Claymation-style character wearing glasses, a green sweater, and a red tie sits at a desk typing on a computer keyboard. The background shows a bulletin board with papers and notes pinned to it, creating a cozy office or developer workspace setting that suggests focus and creativity.

Claymation-style character wearing glasses, a green sweater, and a red tie sits at a desk typing on a computer keyboard. The background shows a bulletin board with papers and notes pinned to it, creating a cozy office or developer workspace setting that suggests focus and creativity.

The first time you build your own game

Entrepreneurship

John Thornewill

Oct 17, 20251 min read

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