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2023-01-23:

2023-01-21: Design the game, not the player. Let the player’s choices and actions shape their own …

2023-01-19: Great article from design legend, Warren Spector. TL;DR: In game dev, success comes from delivering …

2022-12-31: It’s been a relaxing break, but it’s rained quite a bit. So, we decided to go through the Sinister …

2022-12-21:

2022-12-19: Got to check out a penny arcade museum at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco yesterday and it was …

2022-12-15: Not knowing what “done” looks like is the equivalent to running a marathon without a …

2022-12-08: 🕹️ I’m calling it now: the GOTY will be an action-adventure game, because, if we’re …

2022-12-04: Sunday morning walk after a rainy day.

2022-12-01: Cold. Windy. Rainy. Going to light a fire and stay in my pajamas all day. Remote work is a beautiful …

2022-11-29: 🕹️ A friend and I recently started working on a freeware game called Merchants of Mie and it’s …

2022-11-28: “Introduce yourself with five TV shows” 📺: Seinfeld Chuck V.G.H.S Spongebob Squarepants It’s …

2022-11-23: 📺 I’ve watched a lot of tv shows in my life, but Chuck will always be in my top 5 of all time. So, …

2022-11-23: Commercial #gamedev pays the bills and allows me to contribute to an industry I love, but freeware …

2022-11-21: “Introduce yourself with five video games” 🕹️ This was surprisingly hard: Def Jam: Fight for NY …

2022-11-21: My curiosity got the best of me, and I finally joined Mastodon (game dev server). But I have no idea …

2022-11-20: Relaxation goals

2022-11-18: SM companies make it so easy to distribute content. But, relying on Twitter and SM platforms to …

2022-08-10: Today I started playing around with AI art generation with #dalle2 Here’s a colorful graffiti …

2022-04-15: Game design tip: The simplest way to make an interesting game is to give it unusual design …

2021-04-01:

2020-09-28: We @HomeTeamGameDev just released our 100th game! This was a fun project to contribute to. …

2020-09-19: She’s had a long day.

2020-08-21: Rediscovering the joy of doodling in MS Paint 🎨 #pixelart

2020-08-15: This week in hobby #gamedev I added some new building and ship models to @HomeTeamGameDev Time …

2020-08-09: I had a lot of fun using MagicaVoxel for the first time to create some building assets for …

2020-05-13: The #gamedev possibilities with Unreal 5 are truly outstanding. I’ll finally be able to render …

2020-05-02: It doesn’t matter how old you are, this is still hands down the single best way to spend a Saturday …

2020-03-27: PSA: To all the #gamedev peeps out there starting to work from home for the first time, remember to …

2020-03-26: The Soul Key: RELEASED! I just released a tiny retro game called “The Soul Key”. It’s a short game with …

2020-03-25: Even while on a dungeon crawling adventure, there’s always enough time to pet a corgi. …

2020-03-24: Playing around some more with #bitsy #gamedev. The constraints are actually quite a lot of fun to …

2020-03-23: Behold! My game design masterpiece. #gamedev #Bitsy #pixelart #indiedev

2020-03-21: Thanks a bunch for the recommendation @magspinner. Coin Dasher it is! #godot #gamedev #indiedev …

2020-03-20: I don’t have a name for my latest #gamedev project. Would anyone be willing to suggest some …

2020-03-19: Amazing what a little polish can do for such a simple game. I challenged myself to make a game in an …

2020-03-09: Exploring a new game mechanic. After an hour of work this is what I’ve come up with so far. …

2020-03-03: Yesterday I completed my 4th #gamedev project of the year. Didn’t turn out quite how I had hoped, …

2020-02-28: I’m thinking my new #gamedev project will be an arcade game about unlocking happy thoughts. …

2020-02-26: The best part of getting ready to close out another month in #indiedev is being able to look back at …

2020-02-25: I needed to start a #gamedev project today, but I had no idea what to make. Therefor I now have a …

2020-02-21: Friday’s at the office. #gamedev #indiedev

2020-02-21: Finally got arround to making a quick showreel of some of my work.

2020-02-21: Another atmospheric environment I’ve been working on this week.

2020-02-19: 10 year old me should have never parted with this game. I’m finally reunited with my childhood 😊

2020-02-17: I threw together this quick environment in honor of yesterday’s lazy Sunday afternoon. …

2020-02-14: Found a few classics at my local bookstore.

2020-02-10: Sometimes if you look at chopped up watermelon closely, it looks like sashimi.

2020-02-07: Today I made a small game about a farting heart. Why? Just ‘cuz. Happy Friday and I hope you …

2020-02-04: Some days #gamedev can feel a little bit like this. Gotta just keep swimming. #pixelart #indiedev …

2020-02-01: I’ve decided to unashamedly brag about picking this perfect orange from a perfect tree on this …

2020-01-31: I’ve been thinking a lot about the Quantity vs. Quality debate. Which do you value more in …

2020-01-30: Here’s a one-word motivational poster on the best #gamedev advice I ever received. Easy to …

2020-01-29: Today I felt bummed out for cancelling my #gamedev project. So… I made this to cheer myself …

2020-01-27: Added some visual polish to my upcoming #twine game. #gamedev #pixelart #indiedev

2020-01-24: I swear you’d think my upcoming #gamedev project was made entirely with Crayons. It’s …

2020-01-23: For #tbt here’s a goofy game I made with my friends @emichen88 @PowerAuerArt. The game is …

2020-01-23: Working on a simple yet wholesome #pixelart style. As a #gamedev with little art skills, sometimes …

2020-01-17: Some programmers talk to a rubber duck to walk through their problems. I prefer my good buddy Bob …

2020-01-16: For #tbthursday, here’s a small arcade game I made a while ago. I think this was the first …

2020-01-15: Pixel doesn’t allow anyone into her not-so-secret fort. #corgi

2020-01-15: Happy Wednesday. Here, have a wobbly Kirby. #pico8 #pixelart

2020-01-14: If you’re an #indiedev battling with uncertainty, here’s a quote that will hopefully …

2020-01-14: I’ve worked with many game engines in my career, but I’m always very grateful that a …

2020-01-13: Want to learn how to create dialogue bubbles in your #twine game? Cyrus Firheir wrote a tutorial …

2020-01-13: Have a case of the Monday’s? Check out this feel-good puzzle platformer by @AnderssonKev …

2020-01-08: I admit it. I love games that are easy, wholesome and just plain fun. Games that just make you feel …

2020-01-03: Updated my #gamedev project with a new color palette and new characters. I was inspired by @Spdrcstl …

2020-01-03: Today I created the cast of characters for my #gamedev #twine project. #pixelart #indiedev …

2020-01-02: Today I started up a new #gamedev project using #twine and the #pico8 color palette.

2020-01-02: Sunrise walk before work.

2020-01-01: Is it crazy to believe that the next decade can be better than the last? The #gamedev community had …

2019-12-25: My world famous Wabi-Sabi wrapping technique. I’m proud of this one.

2019-12-24: Happy Holidays everyone! Over the next couple weeks, I hope you have an abundance of Triple …

2019-12-22: Today I saw someone flying a kite in front of a rainbow. Gotta love Sunday.

2019-12-21: For some reason, I’m really enjoying working on this 3D #lowrez aesthetic. #pixelart #godot …

2019-12-20: I don’t know about you, but my #corgi only ever has one thing on her mind. She can go from …

2019-12-20: Happy Friday! Here’s another wobble doodle. #pico8 #pixelart

2019-12-19: Hard to believe another #starwars trilogy is concluding. Tonight’s all about good friends, …

2019-12-19: It’s hard to keep these three things equally balanced, but we should try anyways. Happy …

2019-12-18: Spent today doing some #gamedev and trying to recapture the look and feel of a #ps1 game. #godot …

2019-12-18: If your a #gamedev making games today, thank you! If you’re a #gamer playing games today, …

2019-12-17: We need more #cozygames retro synthwave stuff! It’s been a challenge to get the week going, so …

2019-12-12: For #tbt here’s a small game I made a LONG time ago. What is this even!? Who knows. However …

2019-12-11: Thinking through minimalist choice design structures in #gamedev

2019-12-09: Snapshot of my game making space. Happy Monday and start of the week to all the #gamedev out there …

2019-12-09: Sunrise walk.

2019-12-07: Practicing some more #pixelart. This one was inspired by @csmgllz “Riders of the dawn”

2019-12-06: Today I worked on some concept art for my next #gamedev project. I’m new to #pixelart but …

2019-12-04: Goof off and eat marshmallows with your friend! I just released Marshmallow Nights, another short …

2019-12-02: It’s raining, so I thought I’d make a small #cozygame today. It’s called Hot Soup …

2019-12-01: Rainy day, warm fire and a hot tea is the perfect way to prep for the #gamedev week ahead.

2019-11-26: One of my favorite #gamedev manifestos. Credit goes to @lexaloffle from a talk he gave for the NYU …

2019-11-25: It might be silly to celebrate temporary tiny wins, but I’m gonna celebrate the tiny win. The …

2019-11-25: As someone who thinks a lot about what a game “is”, this article by @spiderwebsoft is …

2019-11-25: Found this awesome #gamedev tutorial gif. Credit goes to @Securas2010 who is doing some really cool …

2019-11-23: “Learn to be indifferent to what makes no difference” - Marcus Aurelius

2019-11-22: How to choose a #gamedev theme you’ll be excited about for your next project: (1) Write 10 …

2019-11-22: Keep company only with corgis who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best. - Epictetus