anyway new website just dropped, hire me: emmkid.info (the eagle eyed will notice i'm using screenshots from my tga video spot because lol)

Guys I need your help!!! If you played Videohole Episode 2 we need you to review it!!!! And if you haven’t played it well… you should!!! Videohole.net #gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev

is this why some friendships feel like they are limited to GDC and GIG meetups, and no contact in between

Friends! I'm hosting this AMA for aspiring designers (or anyone interested in hearing about systems / narrative design from two world class vets) in DSG's discord in just over an hour. Michelle and Paul are super knowledgeable, fantastic and have been shaping our nerd culture for literal decades...

the court hereby orders the keys to the city be granted to every person on the @adhocstudio.com team. fifty trees to be planted in their name. all-expense paid vacation to Barbados for every person who worked on the masterpiece that is Dispatch

Rebecca Heineman, a true industry pioneer and the legend behind Wizordum’s Mac OS port, has passed away after a battle with lung cancer. She will be deeply missed. If you’d like to support her family with medical or funeral costs, the GoFundMe link is attached. www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...

went to a hard rock cafe earlier today where we witnessed 3 birthdays and it hit me today is November 15 valentine's was roughly none months ago. so yeah, if you've had a birthday recently, now you know.

It is so healing meeting other game writers in person and realizing, "oh this doesn't happen to JUST me" 10/10 highly recommend it

So I did the thing before I chickened out (or came to my senses) and threw up a GFM as a stop gap measure. I hate doing it more than anyone will hate seeing another fund raiser. gofund.me/f5615787f

Imagine your game on mobile — reaching players worldwide, boosted by mentors, and featured in a showcase seen by 100K+ people. ✨ That’s what Port(ing) Quest ⛵ is here to help you do. Join us → buff.ly/pu3hvM3 #indiedev #gamedev #mobilegames

Hey so, today is my last day at Crystal Dynamics apparently. I joined the company in 2018 to work on Marvel's Avengers and it's been the longest (and best) job I've ever had. It now means I'm looking for work, so if you know of any senior writer/narrative designer positions please send them my way.

I heard I can @pitchyagame.bsky.social still so here I am #pitchyagame ! ~ Streets of Fortuna is a megasim sandbox RPG. Survive if you can in a Constantinople-inspired city - start as a street rat, then live your life? From the publisher of Dwarf Fortress: store.steampowered.com/app/2946850/...

I don’t use blender (yet!!!) but it is undeniably a pillar of my industry and a boon to us all. So if you’ve got the means, let’s keep this resource free for everyone!

🥇The prizes for the Game Writing SIG Arcjam are here! Our co-organizers, @game-writing.com, have shared a detailed blog post covering the Rewards & Recognition for the top jam games:👉 www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam... #gamejam #indiedev #gamedev #interactive #narrative

📢Check out this great game jam opportunity! Get your game livestreamed while supporting Extra Life!

If you want more events in a specific region—attend them! Spread the word. Share those posts. If you want to see more XYZ indie games—wishlist, download and leave positive reviews! I'm tired of everyone asking for (insert request) and then not engaging in a way that can encourage organizers...

Download this asap. There's a reason behind the reviews—Ambrosia Sky IS that good, and deserves all of the praise it is receiving. Don't know what to gift someone in the upcoming holidays? Looking for a little treat? Instead of overpriced coffee, consider one of the greatest interactive stories.

ALSO PLEASE LEAVE A STEAM REVIEW ASAP IF YOU CAN! early positive reviews will do wonders for our placement plspslplsplspslpslslps

Drive back a hostile alien fungus with a spray cleaner as you traverse your childhood home with grappling tethers & gravity tools.. but is your first love among the dead? "System shock meets Powerwash Simulator" - @pcgamer.com "beautiful, intimate, deeply affecting" - @ign.com Available now!

I played the demo of this & think there’s something special here. For $15 I highly urge you to pick this up and take a look as it evolves episodically. (disclaimer: I have friends on the team, but probably I would be more effusive if I didn’t because this is a model I want to see supported)

Hey y'all, come on through and help @nkjemisin.bsky.social raise money for the New York Common Pantry! If you can't make the stream, donate here: tilt.fyi/YVoFdn7Efo

We're partnering with @extralife4kids.bsky.social at CPGD! If you want an opportunity to grow your portfolio, network, and support children's hospitals check out our first DevStream jam! All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.

We're partnering with @extralife4kids.bsky.social at CPGD! If you want an opportunity to grow your portfolio, network, and support children's hospitals check out our first DevStream jam! All of the submissions will be live streamed to support raising funds for families to have vouchers & food.

Hi! this is a reminder to people who would like to be considered for an award for the AIAS narrative award for their game, especially if it is a deep, hours long, reactive RPG with branching!!!!! please allow us time to play your game and submit it here: www.interactive.org/awards/29th_...

Our industry does have peer-voted awards, the most visible being DICE, Game Developers Choice Awards, BAFTA. There are scores of smaller developer-led awards too. We do have spaces to celebrate and uplift one another, please support and watch these shows! The teams work hard for the devs!

as a reminder to #indiegamedev, I'm always happy to showcase games on my channel, no matter how small or unusual they are. And if you are a first-time developer, you can sign up for my Debut Devs showcase stream forms.gle/3KFe7q512Kr1...

Did I mention I am doing this? Because I am totally doing this.

You too can look this cool with one of our shirts! If you order one of our shirts, feel free to show it off and tag us! www.bonfire.com/fpc-dev-page...

This is why you can't succumb to nihilism. I know it's SO fucking hard, but that's what the fash want: for us to give up. Fuck them, it's not over

this was an insanely needed victory dear god

[Exit Clown.]

Well, tone of the ttrpg writing/designing contract gigs I was on just went up in smoke for reasons outside of my control. So, yeah if anyone has leads on a full time job; HMU in DM's? In the meantime throwing means of support out. Again. JFC

I'm going to be honest it is unpleasant to work in the discipline within the games industry that people seem to have especially-reserved venom for. Nobody seems really intent on calling out, eg, video game sountracks they think are middling as if it's really important to yell about.

It’s National Author’s Day. A lot of people say these words. “I could write a book. Anyone can do that.” And yet, it’s only a tiny percentage who actually complete one. Here’s to the authors. We need creativity/art/escape more than ever. Well done you! You are appreciated.🥂❤️

DO NOT DISCUSS UNIONS ON COMPANY TIME DO NOT DISCUSS UNIONS ON COMPANY TIME DO NOT DISCUSS UNIONS ON COMPANY TIME DO NOT DISCUSS UNIONS ON COMPANY TIME DO NOT DISCUSS UNIONS ON COMPANY TIME DO NOT DISCUSS UNIONS ON COMPANY TIME DO NOT DISCUSS UNIONS ON COMPANY TIME DO NOT DISCUSS UNIONS ON COMPANY T

there are probably a number of people who are pro-union but quiet about it on written platforms in an attempt to mitigate retaliatory behavior from paranoid employers. pic unrelated

I'm so, so grateful for the organizers of game jams and monthly challenges for creatives. It genuinely is so nice just being able to create again with people, and seeing themes where I'm like, "Oh I MUST submit something" folks my heart with so much joy anyways can you tell I'm excited 4 DiNoWriMo

It’s here! ’The Prince of All Rats’, Fallen London‘s Exceptional Story for November, was written by yours truly. I hope you enjoy the seduction of our self-styled prince!

No tricks here, just treats! Use discount code 🎃 HALLOWEEN25 🎃 before November 7th to get 80% OFF any of my Patreon tiers for the first month. That's 300+ posts for $1! 🧡 patreon.com/gcbaccaris

Tip- if you’re not connected to your local community Volunteer! Mutual Aid and support makes a difference in your quality of life and provides a social safety net. Especially when you are most vulnerable. The next few years are going to be difficult. Those without connection will suffer the most.

I find a ton of joy in seeing people's ideas for dream projects... But also, there's so many way to make them come to fruition and please, please, PLEASE work on your ideas. Make them happen! Also, hot take, but remember that it's okay to keep some of them private/under NDA

reminder that we've got a pitch guide for freelance, if you ever feel like writing something up

New YouTube video! This one's all about writing tests: what they are, how to handle them, etc! I even wrote up a fake writing test for you to try your hand at if you like! :) youtu.be/049qX3gpgVU?...

The dream scenario... I would love Nintendogs but in a farm, like imagine being able to use the screens to pet little chicks, ducklings and other cute farm animals.

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!! 💖🎉 The nicest thing y'all could do for me (if you're so inclined 😊🫶🏾) is to share + signal boost our growing DnA Codex of Game Dev resources so it finds the folks who need it most Contributions to the Ko-Fi also welcome as they help us devote more time to it amidst our projects!

Before I worked as a narrative designer, I covered news as a contributor for various outlets. Even then, it baffles me whenever studio closures and layoffs prompt journalists to post articles with little to no fact checking or regard to the developers affected by the events

It's been 0 days since well-meaning players told game developers to "just form your own indie studio!" to cure unemployment, as if there wasn't a scarcity in funding and grants amidst *waves at everything*

Valnet unfortunately let go of the entire TheGamer features team today alongside several other staff members. Many incredibly talented and hard working writers I've had the pleasure of working with over the past several years.

Stop scrolling and post two characters who bring you happiness:

While we're finishing up Dosa Divas, we're still shopping around two smaller new projects. We wanted to let folks know with enough time and severance. Here's a spreadsheet with info on each person and I'm happy to provide any recommendations for any of them. docs.google.com/spreadsheets...