The Steam Summer Sale is still on, and BoJ is still on sale for less than $5!

So proud to be part of the team contributing to @godot.foundation’s Nodeletter! Make sure to go subscribe: godot.news/subscription...

Really funny to see @caraellison.bsky.social’s book out in the wild as part of a local stoop sale.

For years we have been overwhelmed by the volume of code contributions we have to review, especially from new contributors. AI has made the problem much worse. That's why we are taking steps to reduce the burden on maintainers while still welcoming new contributors: godotengine.org/article/cont...

I've delayed in sharing this amazing project by @thepixelhunt.bsky.social on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ith... A climate resistance, road-trip, narrative focused game by the studio that brought you Wednesdays, Bury me My Love, and The Wreck.

If you rly want to support alternative, underground, experimental games consider purchasing a couple of issues of Indiepocalypse during the itch summer sale.

If you rly want to support alternative, underground, experimental games consider purchasing a couple of issues of Indiepocalypse during the itch summer sale.

I swear if I ever teach a level design class again one of the first assignments will be for students to build maps using magna-tiles.

If the Steam summer sale has got you down, consider purchasing my games on @itch.io for the low price of $5!

Steam Summer Sale is going really well lol

👶 Bundle of Joy A wonderful warioware-like dad simulator created by the incredible @essaygames.bsky.social! I contributed squiggly illustrations and capsule art which was so fun to make. (It's on sale right now btw!!)

Official vision statement published by @godotengine.org foundation. godot.foundation/policies-and... The two points that really stand out to me are “small and medium teams” and “for hardware people own.” Those two pillars are going to become increasingly important in post-AAA game dev imho.

Bundle of Joy is on sale AGAIN as part of the Steam Summer Sale starting today! There's been so much wonderful recent support for my Dad-simulator minigame project & it's great to see it find new audiences. Thanks for sharing and leave a review if you can! store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/...

Bundle of Joy is on sale AGAIN as part of the Steam Summer Sale starting today! There's been so much wonderful recent support for my Dad-simulator minigame project & it's great to see it find new audiences. Thanks for sharing and leave a review if you can! store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/...

I totally forgot to post that my games are on sale as part of the @itch.io Summer Sale. It's the best deal I've had on either of my commercial games! essaygames.itch.io/ne9jwnt7tk Itch takes only 10% of sales compared to Steam's 30%, so now's the perfect time to support Essay Games!

TFW your daughter politely asks you to “dress a bit nicer if possible” for their kindergarten reflection ceremony.

An interesting response to my talk at NarraScope by Bruno. Funny to witness the likes of this blog post surpass the view count of the talk itself, but I’m really glad it’s spurred some conversation.

I suspect this was maybe about my talk at NarraScope...? (amazing to read your reaction!) I like this reframing a lot. But I think there's a difference between "fake" and "false"... I definitely don't think systematizing choices makes them more engaging, and I make that critique in my talk.

I see some concerns raised about Godot's policy on contributions using AI. TL;DR: Godot isn't vibe-coded. As a whole, the Godot foundation and maintainers are fairly critical of AI usage, and don't make nor accept vibe-coded contributions. Godot doesn't include AI features nor intends to add any.

This dad does bsky.app/profile/essa...

I know Father's Day can be a complicated "celebration" for a lot of people, but to all the new or expecting dads out there, I hope the day brings you joy. Today's also the last day of 50% off for BoJ, so grab a copy now and then spend the day with your family.

Much to my delight, my @narrascope.org talk “I know narrative designers who use branching dialog and they’re all cowards” went live this afternoon! youtu.be/7zRElyJdy3c?... Really happy with the recording and looking forward to hearing what y’all think!

For this Father's Day weekend, my minigame-narrative-memoir-ish game Bundle of Joy will be 50% off. BoJ attempts to capture the lovely and difficult changes that happen when you become a parent. So gift it to a new Dad, hopefully it'll make them feel seen. store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/...

This is emblematic of why I refuse to get in the World Cup this year.

For this Father's Day weekend, my minigame-narrative-memoir-ish game Bundle of Joy will be 50% off. BoJ attempts to capture the lovely and difficult changes that happen when you become a parent. So gift it to a new Dad, hopefully it'll make them feel seen. store.steampowered.com/app/3138370/...

Perfect timing for me to update as I get some studio time over the summer.

I am impressed by the number of ppl that already acquired 2026 Champions swag

🚨 Lil' Guardsman is 80% off! 🚨 If you're curious about our funny, heartfelt, surprisingly deep, award-winning indie, there's never been a better time to jump in. Every copy sold helps make the next game. At full price it's a deal. At 80% off? Ridiculous! store.steampowered.com/app/1924360/...

I'm catching up on my tabs from the end of the semester, so I'm a bit late to this, but this reporting from @duckvalentine.bsky.social is truly remarkable: kotaku.com/gaming-compa... Not to content farm, but I'm encouraged to see ppl still talking abt this since I made The Last Survey in 2019-20.

Went for my first real 5K this morning after struggling to get back into running. Felt good, strong last 1/2 mile. Need to replace my sneakers though, realizing that was one thing that halted my progress: bad impact.

I quickly put together an addendum to my @narrascope.org talk last night after some great conversations and processing on the train ride home: www.essay-games.com/blog/an-adde... (this also includes a lil' s/o to @selkieharbour.com's games)

Truly sad to see this news. What an awful indicator to recent grads and emerging devs wanting to get into games.

I quickly put together an addendum to my @narrascope.org talk last night after some great conversations and processing on the train ride home: www.essay-games.com/blog/an-adde... (this also includes a lil' s/o to @selkieharbour.com's games)

It’s done! So many good questions and conversations with fellow attendees and can’t wait to keep the convo going today and tomorrow. Here’s me, the coward (thx Matthew Baloušek for the pic!)

I am having a lot of fun in Albany at NarraScope, but I am pretty crushed not to be in Crown Heights right now.

Happening in 15 min 😬😬😬

My @narrascope.org talk is today at 11:15 and I’m very excited and maybe a little nervous. Got to Albany last night and it was so nice seeing so many friends (and making new ones) right away. I’ll be sharing my slides publicly after the talk! narrascope.org/schedgrid/#a...

Really great to check out @selkieharbour.com and @deconstructeam.bsky.social’s Virtue of a Sledgehammer at Tribeca games! Can’t wait for the whole game!

me! My talk is Saturday morning after @meredithgran.com's keynote.

Whoa...! Entire @inkle.co catalog on sale for only $20... I've had some serious misgivings about Humble lately, but this is a great deal to support and meaningful cause.

Reminder that I'm open to pitches for @crossplayblog.bsky.social. Got something to say about kids, parenting, games, technology? You'll be paid and I'm happy to work with first time writers, so don't be scared! (I'm especially interested in stories from moms.) Reach out to [email protected]

An interesting analysis/comp-lit reading of Titanium Court by @graysonmorley.com: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/a... I don't wholly agree with his take, but I am very glad to read games journalism/critique like this in general audience publications.

I fear the future date of teaching game design students who have only ever played remakes and remasters.

Man I feel like the Stanley Cup is the cursed timeline and the NBA Finals are the restorative timeline rn.

Not a bad start to summer.

I realized my talk at @narrascope.org is just a week away! Been doing some really fun research for this talk that will also hopefully address/solve some questions for the next Essay Games project. Can’t wait to share my slides soon!

I realized my talk at @narrascope.org is just a week away! Been doing some really fun research for this talk that will also hopefully address/solve some questions for the next Essay Games project. Can’t wait to share my slides soon!

Follow the Road to Ithaca on Kickstarter: www.kickstarter.com/projects/ith...

Not watching SGF because I have a rich life outside of games.

Had this tabbed out and wishlisted but just purchased a copy! Can’t wait to check out next week next week.