@johnspjuth
Producer/designer in the video game industry. Figuring out how we make games is almost as interesting as actually making them in the first place. Currently at Amplifier Studios, prev. Thunderful, Ghost EA. Tabletop RPG nerd. He/Him
I'm trying to comment on this without being hyperbolic.
As a manager, insisting on deadlines that you and your ICs straight up don't believe are possible almost GUARANTEES that a) their work will be thrown out or completely redone and b) you will put them in danger of burning out.
This is what the web is for. If you ever ask yourself, "why did all those people in the 1990s stop watching TV and start typing things on the open web?" this is why. Utterly niche shit that could only exist in a free, collaborative space without ads. rickiheicklen.com/unparalleled...
Been having a lot of fun working on this sliding block game. I didn't know how much mileage it had and it turns out, a lot.
Recently added a visual and polish pass. Lots of clicks and bounces, shadows and fun things. #gamedev
I was brainstorming some game ideas last night that were getting me excited and let me tell you whatever game I make next is going to be absolute dogshit
A very interesting, engaging, inspiring and emotional read from @localthunk.bsky.social.
Hey everyone! It's back! I'm running the huge deal again on all 650 of my commercial use fonts! Representing over a decade of my font output, at a crazy low price of just $19 (less than I normally license a single font for!) Cheers! :) hawtpixel.itch.io/hawtpixel-fo... #gamedev #fonts #indiedev
Shadowveil is OUT NOW!
Become a brave warrior of the Crab Clan and fight back the evil forces of the Shadowlands!
Buy Shadowveil: Legend of the Five Rings now:
store.steampowered.com/app/2536960/... #gaming #indiegame #indiedev #samurai #roguelite
what a fuckin headline!
🤯❤️ being dropped amongst giants! #keepdriving
Only had time to play a couple of hours so far but I really like it. Super creative and stylish and immaculate vibes :D Will leave a review after I've managed to put a few more hours in :)
we've been working on this road trip management rpg where you "battle" against mundane things on the road for the past 5ish years and as we're new to Blusky we'd really appreciate some help reaching out here too. If you see this please RT and share the summer road trip. 🫶 #keepdriving
Keep Driving - RELEASE DATE! 🚗🎉
Our management RPG about life on the open road
launches on...
🗓️Febuary 6🗓️
on Steam for PC (Windows)
Check out the new trailer 🔽 Sound on! 🎶
#keepdriving #steam #gaming
wishlist graph showing spike during Summer Games Fest and a small nudge during Steam Next Fest
Recap from Stean Next Fest showing: 988 total players 1,256 wishlists 205 played & wishlists
massive steam next fest (SNF) recap thread!
🎉 what went well
😬 what i didn't know i had to do
👀 trends across games on the front page
tldr: SNF is not a wishlist multiplier, it mainly surfaces titles with strong wishlist momentum (i.e. top ~500 most wishlisted games)
🧵⤵️
After years of teasing, we're excited to finally reveal our next game:
🚘💿KEEP DRIVING💿🚘
It’s an atmospheric management RPG about life on the open road. Customize your car, pick up hitchhikers and drive around.
You’re young, it’s the early 2000s, and you have looots of time. Sound on! 💖
Hey gamedevs! I'm curious about other peoples experiences and thoughts on sprint reviews.
Waste of time or valuable? A slog or an exciting part of the process? Vague and meandering or clear and to the point? Looking at the game or at a task list?
Best of luck with the new gig. I hope I get to work with you again sometime, it was a pleasure :)
Hello everyone, due to all the embracer stuff going on with the downsizing and stuff I am looking at if there are any new opportunities within hard surface, weapons, vehicles, or props
It would also need to be 100% remote
Thank you!
This honestly sounds like a pretty good idea. Having a "play space" that makes it easier to sketch and take notes would be nice for some games.
Very cool! I hadn't heard about this jam but it sounds like it will produce some interesting stuff. Need to check it out.
Not music but the zone The Hinterlands in vanilla WoW will forever be linked in my head with the stand up of George Carlin since I binged his stuff when I was doing the final grind to max level on my first character :)
Hey gamedevs! We just opened up a new role for a ✨Lead Narrative Systems Designer✨ on my team at Possibility Space.
Fully remote. Excellent pay. Great team. Really unique project. Reposts/sharing this around would be most welcome.
possibility.co?gh_jid=43206...
[Beck voice] in the time of NFTs they stole my monkey
