If you live under the government of Canada and you're afraid of US health insurance parasites sinking their claws into out healthcare with the help of scumbags like Danielle Smith and Doug Ford, you can take action here: www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca/index.php/ev...
You can also take immediate action against Alberta's Bill 11, which just passed and legislates two-tiered healthcare while opening the door to US health insurance companies to invade Canada: share.nwmd.social/s/916qzvFu
Writing is a tool.
Narrative design is the purpose.
The effect it has on the player is the result.
You can write a million lines of dialogue and still have no story.
Or write very little and create an experience players truly remember.
The difference isn't talent. It's intent.
#IndieDev #GameDev
Here's a short and bittersweet story on sale currently for me:
store.playstation.com/en-ca/produc...
A hand is holding a wine glass filled with bright blue liquid in a cozy living room. Text overlayed on the glass reads, “Sipping energy drinks from wine glasses to feel more cultured.”
Being the parent on the baby’s night shift
This reminds me of something Toni Morrison wrote.
INTRODUCING COMPUTER WORLDS
A showcase of strange & distinctive games created by independent developers - premiering next week on noclip_2
SAVE THE DATE
MARCH 12th - 1PM ET / 10AM PT
WATCH & PLEASE SHARE:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYRp...
We're at a point where there are no cheap options to retreat to and no price points that guarantee quality. Every run-down studio is $1400, every fast food meal is $17, every luxury condo has peel-n-stick tiles, every $300 pair of boots falls apart. Endless expensive mediocrity.
Black and white photo of Marjane Satrapi with the quote: "The world is not divided between East and West. You are American. I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you. And our governments are very much the same."
Once again.
they sent 3,000 agents. they weren't ready for the PTA. youtu.be/t8LjsiLi1q0
Picture of Marjane Satrapi alongside a quote from her. The quote reads: The world is not divided into countries. The world is not divided between East and West. You are American, I am Iranian, we don't know each other, but we talk together and we understand each other perfectly. The difference between you and your government is much bigger than the difference between you and me. And the difference between me and my government is much bigger than the difference between me and you. And our governments are very much the same... - Marjane Satrapi, Iranian-French graphic novelist
Thinking about this quote from Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi again.
The only thing it feels worthwhile for me to say right now is pay attention to whether your feelings & the information you’re absorbing are paralyzing you or prompting you to meaningful action, whatever that is. Paralysis helps no one but the enemy.
The media landscape keeps shrinking, so now more than ever, supporting independent media is important.
If you're looking for a team or writers covering entertainment from video games to film and more!
Support us here 👇🏽
OH MY GOD YOU COULD NAME IT PACIFIC GYM COME ON
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Bridging the Gap: Join us for the Games & Education Industry Collider!
After a brief hiatus, we are thrilled to announce that the WILA Games & Education Industry Collider is happening next week!…
https://seattleindies.org/bridging-the-gap-join-us-for-the-games-education-industry-collider/
“Make bad game? Fired. Make good game? Fired. Make incredibly successful game? Believe it or not, also fired.” Original source of meme is from Parks and Recreation.
the video game industry is a mess
If you've not seen my tools yet, check this out;
tools.spriters-resource.com
Sprite sheet splitter, sprite sheet creator, gif creator, audio analyser, 3D model analyser, and a full 3D model viewer with a bunch of unique tools for validating quality.
I've been slowly building up for around a year.
Video script is done. Here is one of the thumbnails. I am debating these titles:
We are live on twitch.tv/seattleindies with "How to demo video" talking about the important aspect of making a demo video for your game. #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames
Last day of the #FlashGameVibes Festival by @RogueDuck.net
Join Hope: #ASkyFullOfGhosts and 500+ games down Memory Lane
store.steampowered.com/curator/4594...
#scifi #adventuregame #indiegame #storyrich #dystopia #videogame #pointandclick #gaming #ASkyFullOfGhosts
#screenshotsaturday #solodev #indiegame #indiegamedev #gamedev #cgt
Are you making a story-focused indie game? 📖
Applications are open for the Story-Rich Showcase, our event that will run during the Summer Game Fest period and is built to champion narrative games that deserve the spotlight ❤️🔥
You can apply here 👇
📋 storyrich.games
Baby Button is happy and healthy, and so is Em! My paternity leave has started, and I just want to thank you all for allowing us to take time off for our little one!
I’ll be back as soon as I can! There’s so much I want to talk about but right now my attention is fully on this little cutie!
If you want to support me on Patreon or give a one time tip so Emily and I don’t have to worry about dinners for a bit, that would be a massive help!
patreon.com/NerdSync
ko-fi.com/nerdsync
venmo.com/u/ScottNiswa...
Overall, thank you for all the love and support 💜
I just did the dumbest thing of my entire career to prove a much more serious point.
I tricked ChatGPT and Google, and made them tell other users I’m a competitive hot-dog-eating world champion
People are using this trick on a massive scale to make AI tell you lies. I’ll explain how I did it
Normalize laughing derisively in men's faces when they deserve it.
The image is a meme with three panels, using a scene from a movie to humorously convey a conversation about prosecuting people associated with the Epstein files. 1. Top Panel: Shows two characters, with the left one facing the camera and the right one seen from behind. The text reads: "prosecute everyone in the Epstein files." 2. Middle Panel: Features a close-up of the right character facing the camera. The text states: "if we prosecute everyone in the Epstein files, the whole system will collapse." 3. Bottom Panel: The left character is in focus, looking at the right character, with the text: "I already said prosecute everyone in the Epstein files, you don't need to sell it to me."
Thank you @tsunderhee.bsky.social for playing Hope: A Sky Full of Ghosts! 😍
What a joyous post-Valentine's Day gift! 😻
Here it is for everyone who'd like to have a great time: www.twitch.tv/videos/26983...
#StoryRich #NarrativeGames #PointAndClick #Gaming #ASkyFulOfGhosts
ME AND WHO ME AND WHO ME AND WHOOOOO cordcuttersnews.com/babylon-5-is...
Over the past 6 months, #Indiegames have fed my soul so much more than any AAA has come close to doing. Such special and unique experiences that stick with you well after you put the controller down.
#1000xResist #Dispatch #BeforeYourEyes #SlayThePrincess
