trying to figure out if I got this right. Sony stopping doing PC releases (PS only), Microsoft going more Xbox console exclusive (somehow means "not on competing consoles but may appear on non-console Xbox platforms like PC") and also one can never be sure what someone means by Xbox because branding

This is seriously cool! This isn't a "music making simulator" where the game makes the music. In this game, you genuinely make music.

Today I work on the Easy mode. My game doesn't support some dynamic level changes I needed to make certain challenges easier, so I added a neat powerup that grants invulnerability for a few seconds It only shows up on Easy, I hope modders will make stuff that takes advantage of it in harder levels

When a game is buggy, it's often not the programmers' fault. More likely, they were given a too tight deadline and had to rush the code. Technical debt can be catastrophic down the line, yet invisible to a non-programmer in the present since the game appears to work.

I'm currently working on my game's Easy and Hard modes. gonna playtest the Easy mode plenty to make sure it's very smooth and nice The Hard mode I'll personally make sure is reliable and beatable, but do no outside testing. If you pick it, you must deal with my BS :)

Anyone worked with Twitch integration in Unity? My #1 concern is usernames. How do I know which font to render a username name with depending on language?

What would be 6 symbols (not letters, not numbers) that is as easily typeable and recognizable on as many keyboards in the world with the most language settings? Not in a game. In a browser. I'm avoiding # (bc hashtag) or / (because commands) How about... + - * = % &

I'm a sucker for percussion

I just posted a new adaptive music algorithm video, this time about the Koyaanisqatsi algorithm

I just posted a new adaptive music algorithm video, this time about the Koyaanisqatsi algorithm

Fun fact: the single most difficult thing I know about in all of my game dev is correctly displaying keyboard buttons in the UI across all possible system languages.

Why is it Sunday? It was Sunday yesterday and I worked all day to have a thing ready by today (Monday), and I get another Sunday instead? Since when was double instances of a day a thing?

Sam 🧡

gonna attempt a very tricky refactor of the single most complex class in my game wish me luck

Physical media is neat, but many games these days need post-release patches on top to work super nicely, and a lot of physical media degrade not saying it's unimportant ofc, but my ideal would be legislation that allows preserving software, and after a set time after release, sharing freely (1/2)

Anyone have a wirehaired dachshund?

I wonder what the costs and logistics of making physical releases. Are there read-only USB sticks and are they costly to make in batches? Indie is known for keeping types of games alive that big studios stopped making. What if the same, but for physical media?

There's a Blippo+ & Hypnospace Outlaw bundle! Two of my favorite games I've ever played super cheap. Completely ridiculous.

What would be the name of a very wise dog who knows the meaning of life?

I've used Linux for half a year now (Mint) and everyone saying it's easier or works better than Windows... nope. Just no. I've had so much more problems than with Windows. ...did it work? Did I summon the Linux users? I hope you're having a great day! Check it out! I'm making a game! :)

I needed a 4-number combination for a thing in the game. So starting to think of fun references, going through combinations in my head. "How about my bank card's PIN numb... waaait, bad idea"

Neat game dev tip for tile sizes: Consider how many number of divisors your chosen number have, because this determines the possible lengths repeating patterns can have. 12 and 24 for example have more possibilities than 16 and 32. 30 is a surprisingly good number as well.

Today we're so excited to announce that we've partnered with @seandick.net to bring 🐶Puppy Truck to Steam!! 🏠 3D platformer with 4 massive open levels 🛻 Dog schmovement - run, scamper and drift! 🗝️ Tons of secrets, objectives and collectibles 🧢 Dog customization! 🐶 Wishlist now! ➡️ puppytruck.dog ⬅️

Here's some cool cellular automation I did the other day

oof I reverted some changes on my repo but realized I had not committed the previous work I did today. Many hours lost - also very weird, I usually commit at least twice per hour

I was in Exeter this week for Playposium and got to speak on local radio about play, theatre and video games. Plus of course my twin passions clown and dating Pierce Brosnan 😄 youtu.be/gbvsqgSIG3k?...

Eldritch is a super fun game, and something I really loved about it is, it weren't asking me to spend ridiculous time to obtain impossible skills to complete it. (this is my main criticism toward most roguelike-likes)

I'd love if the next simcity/skylines-like had cars but optimized the game for car free societies, with lotsa bikes, trains, metro and other public transport But, the devs shouldn't tell anyone. Players should just discover this by trial and error

The new game from the always excellent @nifflas.bsky.social looks so intriguing, but the real news today is that it features an inaccessible area uniquely to save imaginary dogs from the void. kotaku.com/this-gorgeou...

I did a complex code refactor, one of those that can't be done incrementally. I decided if I got it right on my first try I'm the best programmer in the world. It failed, only because a single typo :( then it worked perfectly. It's sad I don't get to be the best programmer in the world tho

Let me tell you about these small rooms: They exist outside the map. The player cannot reach them in any way except modding the game. So, what is its function, and why is there a dog in it? (1/n)

Almost watched all of Widow's Bay and I love it It's all good but at its very best when something is simultaneously scary and hilarious

Hi! 👋 I'm Glitch and I'm looking for a job! ✨ My passions ✨ - Streaming - Creating VoDs promoting games - Influencer Management - Community Management - Social Media Management - Voice Over / Voice Acting (very novice) - Office Management/HR/Administration Remote or in the north of NL! 🇳🇱🧀 1/2

Here's the trailer I made for the Access Ability showcase, with voiceover by @dcasellian.com ! youtu.be/Z59PfAF_4bY

I announce Round 2 of this competition: Search your hard drive for BackUpThisFolder_ButDontShipItWithYourGame After having read this post, uou may not create folders before checking your score. The one with the highest number of such folders wins. I have 4

Just as #SteamNextFest comes to a close... OFFBEAT has hit 20k wishlists! Wow!! Thank you so much! Maybe even more exciting is that our discord community is now teeming with cool people sharing their cool tunes they made in the game! Woo! Come have a listen: discord.gg/9he97xJEaw #indiegame

By the way, want to hear some really cool modular synth stuff? TotoRobyn is streaming and sounds like it's gonna start ambient that'll go over into faster paced stuff

As much as I'm exhausted of AI, the world is full of things that aren't AI and it's great for the soul and it breaks my heart a little promoting that doesn't get as much attention as only being against stuff. So imma make a thread of things I like:

I'm having a modular Midsommar \o/ making portal sounds

🌻🌸🌼 Happy Midsommar everyone! 🌼🌸🌻

First time I saw this I thought it was BS and that perfect code without compromise is possible But, the longer I've been doing the job, the more I've internalized the truth of it. I'll always strive to improve and consistently do, but I'll never not have to compromise for the sake of finishing

Here's my pilot again, for those who haven't seen it: youtu.be/-FNCq2JwLLI?...

Despite all the AI nonsense, there's so much good non-AI things and it feels good for the soul seek it out. We live in a time when one go to twitch any time and tune in to someone performing live. That's awesome! Check gsg.live for example, and their music performance raid trains

Godot really is one of the best things that happened for indies I'm not sure it's for me and I may go for something else more bare bone, like monogame, raylib or just sdl3 But, I'm so happy Godot exists, especially right now

Question? Say I had a nightmare about coding something that became weirdly demonic and evil, and I specifically copying it into the clipboard in my dream... ...do I dare to Ctrl+V it in real life and run it?

I'd like to try a new format for demoing algorithmic music stuff where I talk with my voice (which is scary)

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Mina the Hollower time! I've heard rumors I'm supposed to pick the hammer. I don't know what that means yet but it must be true

This is seriously cool! I love games that are also music software

Huh, apparently Dave Made a Maze is free on youtube (though not in Sweden, but maybe where you are?) It's a very funny movie