We are back from a glorious trip to PAX East, where we showed our next game Pyre for the very first time! We're now back and excited to keep forging ahead on this next project, BUT FIRST! A recap of the show.

Supergiant @ PAX East in Photos: Our whole team was on hand to meet with hundreds of people each day who queued up to play the game. Have a look the photo gallery of our trip!

Media Impressions of Pyre: Check out a wide variety of hands-on previews and interviews about the game, as well as direct-feed gameplay footage of what we showed!

"I was totally sold on its weird, beautiful, original world." -- IGN.com

"In Pyre, your friends are your power, and it's your responsibility to cultivate that." -- GameSpot.com

"Pyre is a strange, beautiful, magical creation." -- Polygon.com

"Pyre may not be what you were expecting, unless you merely expect Supergiant to be creatively bold." -- Kotaku.com

Video: 'Ave a Gander at Pyre -- TotalBiscuit (also: uncommented gameplay)

"Beyond its thematic consistency and innovative genre-splicing, Pyre is just plain enjoyable." -- Eurogamer.net

"...like The Oregon Trail meets Rocket League." -- PCGamer.com

"Pyre looks to have all the potential of all of Supergiant’s previous games and then some." -- EGMNow

"The brief glimpse of the game offered at PAX East has already generated a huge wave of excitement." -- Wikia.com

"...it's a gorgeous blend of styles." -- ZAM.com

"...it’s a joy to report that Pyre appears to be yet another wonderful experience from Supergiant Games." -- Hardcore Gamer

"Supergiant Games has something special in store for us all in 2017." -- ActionTrip.com

"At the end of the demo, I didn’t want to leave the booth. I wanted to wait in line and play it again." -- Tom's Hardware

"My time with Pyre left me wanting more." -- The Outerhaven (plus interview)

"...the game sucked me into its world effortlessly." -- Irrational Passions

"...the game truly captivated us." -- Push Square

"...the game just clicked with me." -- SideQuesting.com

"...the writing was immediately engaging and fun." -- MMORPG.com

"With their third game, they are not missing a single beat." -- Black Girl Nerds

"Pyre is quickly shaping up to be another indie-legend for Supergiant." -- Skewed & Reviewed

"Pyre is a stunning game with very interesting potential." -- Blogcritics

"Pyre continues the studio's tradition of creating gorgeous, magical worlds." -- Hooked Gamers

"I had a great time with Pyre and I’m looking forward to seeing where Supergiant takes it." -- Blackman 'n Robin

"It’s incredible that Supergiant is able to do so much with so little." -- GameCrate

Video: Favorite Game from PAX! -- Starsnipe

Video Interview -- ReedPOP

Video Interview -- GameEnthus

Audio Interview: Supergiant Co-Founder Gavin Simon -- Just Press Start

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Did we miss anyone? Let us know on Twitter! This was our sixth consecutive PAX East. One of the great things about the show is seeing some of the same folks there year after year. For those who couldn't join us in person, we hope this recap serves as a bit of a substitute! Until next time, we'll be hunkering down, looking to make Pyre live up to the promise so many of you out there see in it. Thank you again for all your support!

We're incredibly excited to announce Pyre, a new party-based role-playing game we're making here at Supergiant. Check out the first trailer:

Play it at PAX: We're bringing Pyre with us to PAX East this week! If you're coming to the show, visit us at booth #8212 and let us know what you think!

About the Game: In Pyre, you lead a band of exiles through an ancient competition spread across a vast, mystical purgatory.

Pyre once again showcases our team's commitment to rich atmospheric presentation and storytelling, along with a distinctive gameplay blend that combines expressive decision-making on the world map with fast, action-packed confrontations against rival groups of exiles whose own freedom is at stake. We want to create a large cast of characters you can grow close to as you travel together across a strange and wondrous land.

The Story So Far: At the beginning of the game, your luck has almost run out when several masked wanderers find you and revive you from the brink. With your help, they seek to learn the truth about the Rites, a secretive competition through which the worthiest exiles can return home, absolved of their transgressions. As you journey across the Downside in the wanderers' custom blackwagon, you'll meet a variety of characters of all shapes and sizes, and learn what's in store for each of them should they prevail in the Rites. Your actions will determine who returns to glory, and who remains in exile to the end of their days.

Platforms and Availability: Pyre will be available in 2017. Like Transistor, it will launch simultaneously on Steam and the PlayStation 4.

Until Next Time! Though Pyre won't be available until next year, here are some things you can do right now:

• visit our new Steam page to add Pyre to your wishlist
• drop us a note on Twitter with your impressions
• sign up for our mailing list to make sure you never miss a beat
• see more screens and wallpaper on our dedicated new Pyre page

We hope you'll see why we think Pyre is special, and your support means everything to us as we push forward!

The Transistor Original Soundtrack is now available on vinyl! Get it here.

This deluxe double LP set features the new single She Shines, along with all the other tracks from the award-winning original soundtrack by our composer and audio director Darren Korb and vocalist Ashley Barrett. (If you picked up previous versions of the soundtrack from our online store, Bandcamp, or Steam, you'll be getting a digital copy of She Shines as a free update today!)

Each record comes with a special download code for a digital version of the vinyl track list. With your purchase, you'll also receive a complimentary digital download code for the Extended version of the soundtrack.

This new album comes in a glossy old-style gatefold jacket featuring artwork by Jen Zee and song lyrics by Darren Korb. Each record is pressed on 180 gram milky clear vinyl. We collaborated with Pirates Press to create this set and couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. There's something special about hearing this music on vinyl, as it fits the feel of the world of Transistor better than any other format.

We've always wanted to put one of our game soundtracks on vinyl! If you've been one of the many who've voiced your interest and support for this over the years, we hope you'll find it was well worth the wait.

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We'd also like to take a moment to welcome Mr. John-Paul Gabler to our team! JP's been the mastermind behind our online store for some time, and was instrumental in the production of this new album among many other things we've somehow pulled off since he joined! You can learn a bit more about JP and all of us at Supergiant on our seldom-updated team page.

Red and the Transistor might belong to each other, but now, they can belong to YOU in the form of this new Transistor Collectible Figure!

Some background: Years ago, after we made our first game, Bastion, we wanted to create some merchandise around it. It felt satisfying to have a tangible artifact based on a digital game, and there was a palette-cleansing process in shifting gears from building software to physical items. Plus, fans of our game seemed to really enjoy the result!

One of the first items we produced was the Bastion Original Soundtrack CD, and it ended up being a big hit much like the game. Since then we've made posters, T-shirts, pins, even USB drives! All of these items were designed by the very same team that created our games, and we fulfill store orders to anyplace in the world straight from our San Francisco headquarters.

There's always been a long list of stuff we hoped to make one day, provided we could get it right. And now, we're pleased to scratch one of the top items off that list as we present to you the Transistor Collectible Figure, featuring Red and her favorite mysterious weapon of unknown origin. Head on over to our online store to order one today while supplies last.

More than a year in the making, the figure is designed by our art director Jen Zee and created in partnership with the folks at We Love Fine. Red stands approximately 6" tall on a custom base and comes packaged in a unique translucent box shown here.

Red's been a big part of our lives for a number of years now so it's been great to see her smiling face day in and day out. We hope you'll feel the same way!

As the year winds to a close, we wanted to reflect on 2015, highlight a few recent announcements, and most of all say thank-you to all of you out there who've made it possible for us to keep doing what we're doing here at Supergiant. With Transistor having sold more than a million copies now, and Bastion having sold more than three million, we feel incredibly fortunate to be able to stick together as a team and with any luck keep making the kinds of games that resonate with you for a long time to come.

Latest Happenings: It's the holidays so these days you can get great deals on stuff we've made.

· Get Transistor for PC/Mac/Linux for just $3.99 in the Steam Winter Sale.

· Get Bastion for PC/Mac/Linux for just $3.74 in the Steam Winter Sale.

· Get Transistor for iPhone/iPad/AppleTV for just $2.99 through the holidays.

· Get Bastion for iPhone/iPad for just $0.99 through the holidays.

· Get up to 40% off Transistor and Bastion merchandise in our online store through the holidays.

· Get Bastion for the PlayStation Vita, just launched! Buy it and get the PS4 version free or vice versa.

Year in Review: Last year we launched our second original game, Transistor. This year we managed to keep plenty busy as well, continuing to support both Transistor and Bastion with launches on new platforms. Here are some of the highlights:

January: Transistor earns 100+ industry accolades, sells >600k copies
February: Transistor dynamic theme launches on PS4
April: Bastion launches on PS4
June: Transistor launches on iPhone and iPad
November: Transistor launches on the new Apple TV
December: Bastion launches on PS Vita

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As we look ahead to 2016, our goal as a studio remains the same as when we were just getting started in the living room of a house in San Jose back in 2009: to stick together as a small team, and keep making games that spark your imagination.

Thank you again for letting us do this, and here's to the new year.

Bastion is now available for the PlayStation Vita, just announced by our friends at Sony during the PlayStation Experience. Purchase it here!

Some quick facts about this version:

· Launch Sale! Right now, get Bastion for the Vita for the price of a cup of coffee for a limited time.

· Cross-Buy Enabled: Pay once and get Bastion for both Vita and PS4! If you've already picked up the PlayStation 4 version of Bastion launched earlier this year, you can download the PS Vita version at no extra charge.

· Cross-Save Enabled: Your saved progress should transfer between the Vita and PS4 versions of the game if you play on both platforms.

Other than that, everything you've come to expect from Bastion is packed into this new version. We designed Bastion to be easy to pick up and play for a few minutes at a time, so we think it's a perfect fit on a portable device like the Vita. We hope you'll feel the same way!

We're thrilled with how this version of the game came together and grateful to our Barcelona-based partners at BlitWorks, who also did the heavy lifting on the PS4 conversion. This was a relatively bigger undertaking since Bastion was originally written in C#, a programming language not fully supported by the Vita. Fortunately, BlitWorks built a fancy tool they call Unsharper, which made this translation possible.

To all of you who've been anticipating Bastion for the Vita all this time, thanks so much for your patience and support! Whether you're playing Bastion for the first time or for the umpteenth time, we look forward to hearing your impressions.

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P.S.: Supergiant Store Holiday Sale! While we've got you on the line, right now you can get Bastion and Transistor merchandise for up to 40% off, including our new Transistor Concert Poster:

Visit our online store and see if something strikes your fancy!

The new Apple TV is now available, and among the apps available at launch is none other than Transistor! We can't wait to hear what you think of this unique new version of the game.

Designed for the Siri Remote: Transistor for the new Apple TV features a streamlined new control scheme built from the ground up for the Siri Remote. Or, grab an MFi controller for the full console experience!

Universal Purchase: If you already have the game for iPhone and iPad, Transistor for the new Apple TV is yours free as part of a universal update! Get Transistor on the App Store

Cloud Saves: Play on your iPhone, iPad, or new Apple TV -- your saved data carries over across devices via iCloud!

New Bonus Track - 'She Shines': Transistor for the new Apple TV debuts a brand-new song in the award-winning original soundtrack by Darren Korb with vocals by Ashley Barrett. 'She Shines' is the centerpiece of a new interactive download experience used when the game streams in data.

About Transistor: Transistor, the second game from us at Supergiant, is a sci-fi-themed action RPG in which you wield an extraordinary weapon of unknown origin as you fight through a stunning futuristic city. Transistor has earned more than 100 industry awards and accolades. We hope you enjoy it for the new Apple TV!

We've been thrilled with the response to Transistor for iPhone and iPad, which launched some weeks ago back in June to critical acclaim and commercial success. Now if you've been keeping up with the latest news about Apple, then you'll have heard about the new Apple TV, unveiled today at an event here in San Francisco. While there's a lot there to be excited about, something we're particularly excited about is that our game is coming to the platform!

We look forward to sharing more details about this new version of the game soon, so stay tuned!

Update 10/1/2015: Thanks to everyone who expressed interest in the programmer position. At this point we're no longer seeking new applicants. Should we have any additional job opportunities in the future, we'll likely post about it here and via our Twitter feed.

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We're seeking a programmer to join our small team in San Francisco. The ideal candidate is a skilled and self-motivated programmer who thrives in a creative, collaborative environment and has interest and experience in a variety of game systems. As the third member of Supergiant’s engineering team, the candidate will take on a variety of engineering responsibilities configured around his or her strengths and the needs of the studio’s projects.

Requirements:

• 2- or 4-year college engineering degree or equivalent work experience
• Credited on at least one commercial, student, or personal game project from start to finish
• Fluency in C/C++ or C# and excellent math skills
• Disposed to communicating with both technical and non-technical collaborators in a team environment
• Experience in many aspects of game programming including but not limited to: tools, gameplay, AI, networking, performance, UI, multithreading, and graphics
• Experience certifying and shipping a console or mobile game is a plus
• Local resident or willing to re-locate to San Francisco area

What we offer:

• Work on a small, creative, high-performance team
• Responsibility and ownership over key systems
• Competitive compensation and medical benefits, including 401k
• Opportunity to travel to game conventions and conferences

To apply:

• Please send your resume, in the body of an e-mail, with the subject line “Programmer” to jobs@supergiantgames.com. No attachments please.
• Complete the questionnaire below in the body of the e-mail.

Questionnaire:

As part of your application, please answer the following questions as though you were responding to a colleague via email. Use your best judgment to answer as completely and concisely as possible. There is no minimum or maximum word count.

• Describe the history of your interest in video games.
• Why do you want to work at Supergiant Games?
• What is a technical feature or project that you are proud to have worked on, and why? What did you yourself contribute to that project? Please describe how it works for a non-technical reader.
• What are some advantages and disadvantages of object oriented programming when compared to procedural and functional styles? Please describe using examples from your personal experience.
• When, if ever, is it appropriate to use a “hack”? Please describe a hack you’ve used and why you chose to use it.

We will reach out to prospective candidates by the end of September, 2015.

Note: This is our only available job opportunity at this time.

The first time we went to PAX Prime in 2010 was a turning point for our studio, as it was there that we first showed Bastion to the public. We've gone to the show ever since, making this our sixth consecutive year at the event! So if you're coming to the big show in Seattle this week, we hope you'll stop by our booth 3010 and say hello. Here's what we've got in store:

- Play Bastion for the PS Vita: The Vita version of Bastion we announced last year is far along in development as you'll be able to experience for yourself! We're often asked when it will be released -- the Vita version of Bastion should be out before the end of the year, and will be cross-buy-enabled with the PS4 version. We'll have more specific details at a later date.

- Take a Photo with the Transistor: Get up close and personal with the latest one-of-a-kind creation by @VolpinProps! We'll have a photo booth where you can take a free commemorative photo with everyone's favorite extraordinary weapon of unknown origin. And, yes, it talks!

Hey, Red. @SupergiantGames pic.twitter.com/yfDCXmsmEq

— Harrison Krix (@volpinprops) August 20, 2015

- Get Merch: We'll have all the items available in our online store, including the popular Transistor Flash Drive, Pinny Arcade collectible pins, T-shirts, and of course our soundtrack CDs. For the first time we'll also have the Camerata embroidered patch, available for $5. What better way to express your deep-rooted belief that when everything changes, nothing changes?!

- Play Transistor for iPad: Go hands-on with the latest version of Transistor, now available for iPad and iPhone. We'll also have both Transistor and Bastion playable on the PlayStation 4. It's always fun showcasing our small-but-growing library of games at PAX, and seeing folks experience these games for the first time.

- Meet the team! As always, members of our team will be there throughout the show, so don't be stranger and say hi!

So, if you're coming to PAX, safe travels, and hope to see you there.