Lizzie Magie (1866-1948) a US game designer who invented 'The Landlord's Game', the precursor to the globally famous 'Monopoly', which demonstrated the evils of capitalism #WomensArt

GAME, the German game industry trade association, released this *damn* good statement on the unjust NSFW game takedowns www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

In Paris I see people hanging out in the evenings, going to cheap art galleries, valuing fashion, enjoying food and talking about ideas. Meanwhile in the US we're devising "hacks" to not engage with art, ingest the bare minimum to live, and become the most efficient personality-free drones possible.

URLAUB! ;v;

Looking at the current world events, I randomly think back to a non-fiction book titled "The Tipping Point".

I know that anatomy is important to learn and practice as an artist, I think I need to switch focus because just at the thought of more thumbs, fingers and hands I'll go feral. Looking forward to rib cages actually! #art

There is beauty all around us, if we dare to look. (I took this picture to create a study off it in the future. I want to become a better artist for my game.) #Art #photography #gamedev

Instead of going to the gym, I visited the turkish supermarket and brought this 10kg baby home. My arms are pudding, but I have no regrets.

"Rund 3900 Superreiche in Deutschland besitzen nach Berechnungen der Unternehmensberatung BCG mehr als ein Viertel des gesamten Finanzvermögens im Lande – insgesamt knapp drei Billionen Dollar." www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/s... (1/2)

About the question whether we should make #art in times like these: Personally, my #gamedev project has helped me tremendously over these past months. It doesn't make the pain go away, but it makes me feel like I'm witnessing my own emotions, and growth. I am grateful for that.

Iconic anti-war poster, originally by US printmaker Lorraine Schneider, 1966 #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

#study #anatomy #sketch #art ("Constructive Anatomy" by George B. Bridgeman) I hate and love drawing hands.

I'll say it over and over. I do not believe in gate keeping. I do not believe in pulling up the ladder. I believe in kicking the wall down like the Kool-Aid man, and making room as I go for those who come next. Just because it was hard for me, doesn't mean it has to be hard for anyone else.

#study #anatomy #sketch #art ("Constructive Anatomy" by George B. Bridgeman)

store.steampowered.com/app/1861250/... Looks interesting!

I dunno, frankly insane that we were bullied into silence about a genocide and I don’t think we should be bullied into silence about the same state actors bombing a new population of civilians and starting a major world war

www.ft.com/content/d84c... "It took Takahashi six years to make To a T with a team of 12. His personality is everywhere in it [...]" As much as I love that the FT gives an indie TEAM the spotlight, I hate the whole auteur debate, even as a solo dev. You have ALWAYS support in creating a game.

More #art #sketches to become a better #gamedev

If you care about video game workers and want to follow all the game worker unions across the world, we've created a starter pack with all the ones on BlueSky. If we've missed one, let us know! go.bsky.app/PNcLPFU

#sketch #anatomy #drawing #Art I was sighing in frustration with all of these, but I'm happy I'm making progress!

Economy is so bad that Frankfurt's gastro service improved. (Not complaining, but there actually is a HUGE difference to 10 yrs prior. It was infamously unfriendly.)

When a book touches my soul, I take a piece of the author into me, into my life, into my experiences, and my way of moving through the world. AI doesn't give you that. It's cold.

how your email finds me

When politicians talk about keeping the children safe from "pornography", this is what they mean

In my first op-ed for @nytimes.com, I argue that the alliance between Silicon Valley & the US government is a threat to democracy. The Republican tax bill now up in the Senate, which would ban states from regulating AI for a decade, will only cement that trajectory. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/o...

Weil ich gerade als Experte zum Thema für ein Forschungsprojekt interviewt wurde: Ich finde, ALLE Spiele, in denen es Mikrotransaktionen gibt, sollten ab 18 sein und Kindern verboten werden. Roblox, Fortnite, Brawl Stars. Es gibt keinen Grund, Kinder den Machine-Gambling-Psychotricks auszusetzen.

If you're a #gamedev who's sick of being overworked and underpaid, you're not alone. Sign this petition, then join your fellow devs in the @videogameworkers.bsky.social. actionnetwork.org/forms/were-d...

This is incredible.

Ever so timely

Thinking back to a Space #LARP where I played a betrayed and grieving police woman. My journalist buddy and I sat at a bar not talking for 15 mins, drinks in hand. Knowing silence. He got up slowly, nodded, looked into my eyes and left with a heavy tap on my shoulder.

Kicked out Netflix and renewed my Dropout.tv subscription and that's been the best TV-related decision of my life.

The Throne.

Writing narrative for games is TOUGH, and making choices with FELT consequences is even harder. Some wisdom on to how to achieve this, by @blacktabbygames.com m.youtube.com/watch?v=KU3F... I'm taking notes! Thought-provoking, smart systems and set-ups at play!

Just went to an improv workshop and had a blast! !<3

Over the last couple of years I've developed a kind friendship with a receptionist at my workplace and it's such a cool thing to support each other due to vibes. We talk mental health, philosophy, life, growth and art. He's a cool dude and I appreciate him.

Baguette Baguette.

More studying for more artbooks, this time a scene that I saw on IanMcQue's feed. (I'm too emberassed to @ but it is an attempt at learning)

I went up to a local #book shop which specializes in artbooks, illustrated books etc. and I'm so thankful that these places still exist. I ordered a copy of a book which will fuel my understanding of architecture and I want to befriend the sellers. I want to grow community again. #gamedev

Working on my art in order to order art(books). #0001

Absolute banger of an artbook. Will work towards it. One buck for each hour spent on learning how to draw. (Daily)

Getting positive - outright lovely - feedback for my game in the current planning stage. Feels wonderful and I'm very thankful for the support <3

I know this makes me a killjoy but we need to bring back having standards. It’s better to watch a good film than to consume ten hours of slop. It’s better to make your own art than to have a machine make it. It is better to chat with a friend than a bot. Have some self-respect.

Source Shout Out Time: to author Madeline James for providing deep, empathetic and fascinating knowledge about world building on her site: www.madelinejameswrites.com If you are an inch interested in world creation, she has an ocean of free knowledge for you!

#blueprince core in whilst working on my videogame yesterday

I honestly rather would have like 1000 people who super like what I do, meme with me, come to my streams and financially support me if they’re able than 100k randoms.

#gamedev #indiedev #comics

I'd like to share that, cancelled project aside, we've also been let go from the college I was teaching at. This obviously also means I'd be more than happy to take on more game urbanism, worldbuilding & game design (freelance) work. Get in touch here: www.game-cities.com/about