I'm finally catching up on @dlchypetrain.bsky.social and HOO boy I am so glad that I wasn't there for @rajdeut.com's episode because it would have been me just repeating every word as closely as possible so I can stick the landing on "my bones" in the future.

We have a new blog post! We are kicking off our online network series where our devs break down how an action game like #BegoneBeast delivers, snappy, responsive gameplay over the network. First topic: Who's Got The Crate?! Read Here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/219...

The gift from @jeffcannata.bsky.social @christianspicer.bsky.social to give us free episodes of paid DLC with @latienie.bsky.social was a mistake. Much like last years graphics card, the main show is now GARBAGE**! The midweek show is hilarious from start to tooting finish. ** kidding ♥️

WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Devastated.

People are responding to this with confused outrage (the ‘outrage’ part is fair fwiw), so as a reminder: lay-offs are to appease the stock market and Phil is saying this to shareholders. The company isn’t worried about making you mad because you, ultimately, don’t matter. Only shareholders do.

Just rolled credits on Expedition 33 and the thing that is still sticking to me is how well executed the banter is between characters (esp. Verso and Monoco). The competitive friendliness is so rarely captured in games with the right level of casual, silly, & cutting - exquisite delivery!

If there is anything that stands as a testament to the bond we built as a team, it's over 200 people showing up - most of us no longer working at the company, driving from other cities, flying in from other states, spending our own time and money - to take a photo together. Happy 10 years, Heroes.

The hardest part about watching the Devil's Plan is seeing the bounty of delicious foods on the tables in the planning rooms that stick around for seemingly hours. These players have a willpower that I simply do not.

Fully loaded chilidog >>>> ̶F̶u̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶l̶o̶a̶d̶e̶d̶ ̶g̶u̶n̶-̶

p cool opportunity

Live in 5 -- see y'all on twitch!

I pretty rarely get to post an exciting thing like this, but I'm on the hunt for a kickass Animation Lead for my team at Riot. If you or anyone you know is looking for a new opportunity, I highly encourage you to apply! Let's make some games together: grnh.se/0b9a016d1us #gamedev

INCOMING LIVESTREAM!!! Tomorrow the RATs are hittin' ya with a CLASSIC: Tips and Tricks! Join the Mischief as we share some of our thoughts on animation across film, games, and leadership! 5PM Pacific Time twitch.tv/RATanimators

I know the industry is crazy right now, but if anyone is in need of an INCREDIBLE Senior Animator with AAA-shipping and supervisor experience PLUS amazing soft-skills...I know a guy! Please hit me up if your team is looking for people!! #gamedev #animation

ICYMI: @jeffcannata.bsky.social and I had another opportunity to interview the one and only Steven Erikson - we discuss writing through grief, guiding readers with narrators, and of course: Toll the Hounds! (Malazan Book of the Fallen #8) #DLCBookclub www.youtube.com/watch?v=onMC...

Sigh, looks like we’re still not the Pope. Guess we’ll still just be a rad podcast about video games.

Marta is one of the most thoughtful creative people I know, and she's just started making sweet, soft merch for your home and body. 😍🥰♥️

I had such a wonderful time hanging out with the lovely @jeffcannata.bsky.social and @christianspicer.bsky.social! Hope y’all enjoy as much as we did! ☺️💕

Up next! The Great Escape in Brighton, UK! #tge2025

Proud of you, Canada. 🥹♥️

One of the first pieces of 3D art that I ever made was fan art of the ARC-170!! hahaha I still have the screenshot. Made out of NURBS(!!) in Cinema4D lmao wow what a dream.

I didn't realize there was a broader Blue Prince discourse happening when I made this post. Other than this one choice, I want to be super clear that I HIGHLY recommend playing this game.

Rolled credits on Blue Prince and it forcibly ended the day and I'm livid?????? I'm livid.

Am I failing to research properly, or am I reading it right that The Third Floor is the animation house for this? This looks INCREDIBLE. youtu.be/eWzPKrNoSyM?...

Are you ready to be entertained? No!? Too bad! 🎉 Lab Rat launches in 7 days 🎉 Wishlist here: store.steampowered.com/app/1304610/...

Waiting room open! www.twitch.tv/ratanimators

A twist on an AnimX classic! Think: more learning and less panic (but surely still to be a sweaty fun time!) that's the theory anyway -- 20 mins til go-time! #gamedev #animation

We have a stream tonight that we have been planning for a few weeks and it is going to be very, very fun despite forgetting to tell anyone about it. Hope you'll join us! #gamedev #animation

That curly hair feeling of taking a bit off the bottom and then suddenly its half as long and twice as wide ugh

Painting #4 - Tried to rip this out as fast as I could but still ended up getting distracted by details - many of which I'm still unhappy with anyway! Took too long of a break between these so it was REAL hard. Glad this one's over, but eager for the next!

Andor (2022) I was going to quote “oppression is the mark of fear” but this one's not bad either.

Not being at GDC this week felt surprisingly normal aside from thinking, "I can't believe I'm not at GDC this year" approximately every 20 minutes.

I'm not at GDC this year for a myriad of reasons, but a big one of which is making space for a new generation of leaders. If you're there, swing on by the Anim Summit and congratulate Myk on their first year fully taking the reigns. 🥹♥️ Have fun y'all. #GDC2025

I understand it is a dark read for many, but I wanted to say, Maus 1 and 2 are available for free through the Internet Archive. archive.org/details/maus...

This was put on the back burner for a little bit, but I collaborated with @theycallmesal.bsky.social oRPG97 for him to add some 2DFX on this Ganondorf animation I made awhile back and the result came out amazing. Please be sure to check Sal's work guys! Rig by @stoff.bsky.social

I’ve become a big fan of Josh Johnson. youtube.com/shorts/ms0I9...

SEE YOU IN MAY, UK! 🥹🥰💕

Yes! Go to the Anim Summit if you can. Talk to lots of people. Prioritize engaging with new folks over sessions if you have to (unless you have questions for the speaker). Go to roundtables, they aren't recorded! If you want to show your demo reel, make sure the time/place feels appropriate first.

I'm not going to GDC for the first time in 15 years and the fomo is FIERCELY creeping in.

Looking through the source code of the Command & Conquer games that EA just released github.com/electronicarts. Some fun stuff in the comments.

For our first skeet or whatever, we'd really love to provide more financial support for our GDC scholar cohort this year- to kick it up a bit, the board will personally match up to $5000 in donations. Help us support the future of game dev animation- no donation is too small! animfund.org/donate/

Super Mario Bros Wonder's run animated to camera at a 3/4 angle. Source: www.nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/...

If you like puzzles, mystery, and you haven't yet picked up Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, consider this your sign to do so! Rolled creds on this bad boy a few days ago and I'm still thinking about it; what a treat! Highly recommend.

Another day, another round of Feeling Incredibly Fucking Sad for game devs.

Oldie but a goodie. Feels like a lifetime ago! @lightbombmike.bsky.social @animationmerc.bsky.social @gameanim.com @torvez.bsky.social @mattebo.bsky.social

something red #art

@trikslyr.bsky.social HAVE you tried Lorelei and the Laser Eyes???

VOD from Tuesdays @ratanimators.bsky.social stream is now up on YouTube! (with individual segments highlighted on Twitch) If you like games and are making a demo reel in 2025, I recommend checking it out! #animation #gamedev www.youtube.com/watch?v=13N7...

New account, new STREAM -- our first one of the year! Join the RAT as we discuss our takes on demo reels for 2025. TONIGHT at 5:00pm PT (THAT'S LIKE AN HOUR AWAY!) twitch.tv/RATanimators We hope we'll see you there! #gamedev #animation