IT'S TIME

Merry crisis eve 😘

I don't need ChatGPT, I can just type any prompts to these two and I can rely on them to kick me out regardless

Heck yeah, love seeing people hold themselves to their values like this!

I spoke to a dozen professional concept artists working in games about whether generative AI image tools have made their jobs easier, even if it's just used in "very early ideation stages." Zero said "yes." Most said it made their job harder. I learnt a lot about concept artists. You should too!

Earlier this year I did a talk called Malys: the Art of Demon-Making at Freeplay Angles! It's about personal reflection and expression, and converting that to horrifying demons, made for @summerfallstudios.com's newest roguelite exorcist deckbuilder MALYS! 🫵 youtu.be/sXOTCRvUTCc Enjoy! 🔥🕯️😈🕯️🔥

🪱Wirm is just 2 reviews away from the threshold where Steam will start calling it "Very Positive", so please leave a review if you haven't already!! (We'll still get the rating even if the next 2 reviews are negative, but don't be mean 😠) store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/...

I'm in this alongside some truly magnificent artists in our industry. It was pretty cathartic talking about this with Ed and I encourage anybody who is concerned about how art in games is made to take a gander.

Why not share the gift of the coolest ANZ-made games with your friends and fam this holiday season by introducing them to the Frosty Mini showcase 😎 youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg While you're there, Frosty's asked for 500 subscribers for Christmas, and we're so close! 🍦

The Steam Winter Sale is here! Get Letters to Arralla at 30% off 🎁✨ Looking to wind down this holiday season with a cuppa and a relaxing lil story? We’re on sale for $11.89 USD ($17.46 AUD)! ⏱️ Sale ends January 5th 2026 #steamwintersale #IndieGameDev

One particular way using AI as a reference totally misses the point of having a 'reference' is that, if you're trying to do anything with a level of specificity - to a culture, a time period, a type of garment/device/building - using a garbled version as your starting point dooms you to inaccuracy

Have you taken a moment to check out the official Frosty Mini Steam event? It's stacked with the coolest games made in ANZ 🍦🧡 store.steampowered.com/curator/4542...

Also all of them are declared generative AI free, apropos of nothing

I'm looking for concept artists or illustrators working in gamedev who would like to share thoughts or comments (anonymous or attributed) regarding the use of GenAI as a reference tool in their process. If that's you, DM or email me! Details in bio.

Another day, another sense of bone deep exhaustion at the ever oppressive tech that has swept through our industry.

Generative AI: worsen your reputation and mildly lower your productivity in one easy step.

The act of gathering reference is such a deeper thing than just a fucking collage. It's research, learning, assessing and building on your knowledge base. Even google image search is dog shit for this, crack a fucking book. Learning names, history, influences.

I’m so tired ya’ll

The next two weeks are going to be thick with the most putrid coverage and discourse we’ve ever had to wade through as a nation. Get the facts and then tune out and log off if you must. You are under no obligation to drink the poison.

Started playing this lovely game today and can’t wait to continue getting cosy with it this weekend 💖

✨NZ Games Festival is back and celebrating our 10th birthday in 2026!✨ After a decade, "Checkpoint" felt like the perfect theme for us to reflect on everything that’s happened, and look to the future. Join us in April for birthday bash, and watch this space for more info! #nzgf2026 #nzGameDev

Howdy!! These were scheduled posts! A reminder that I no longer have DMs because of the U16 ban here in Australia and I’m not giving my face or drivers license to a shady looking third party app! Shoot me a message over at [email protected]💚

The Indie Game Awards air on Dec. 18th, streaming on IGN, GameSpot, and Six One Indie. It’s not a night for new trailers, but a night to celebrate global devs who swung for the fences with unrestricted creative freedom. 🕐 IGAs Countdown: 6:30 PM ET 🏆 Ceremony: 6:50 PM ET 🔗 www.indiegameawards.gg

HIRE LUCE!! If you want an incredibly talented art lead, who will collab with you and make stunning work then HIRE LUCE!!!

it's a magic trick how he swaps instruments between cuts, you never know what it'll be, is it a traditional flute? is is a pvc pipe contraption from home depot? who knows

Bradley the Badger announced

We are all Troy Baker

Screaming crying throwing up

I can't wait to be an old witch

spot the Expedition 33 team

showing a trailer at the Game Awards is free but it costs anywhere from $450,000 to a cool $1 million to post it on BlueSky - anyway, here's the old Shape Sender Deluxe trailer ⭐ #indiegames

Sneak peak at a Tom and Dad Games project- Tom's City! He loves drawing buildings and maps we're so trying to turn it into a semi-incremental game so you can draw one like he does!

Tomorrow is my last day on Gamer, and before I leave, I wanted to give everyone a little gift. Below, you’ll find Good Game: The Complete* Collection. All 12 seasons of Good Game, 418 episodes, in one massive playlist. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Bits & Bops, Wirm, and now Dogpile — fucken huge week for surprise releases from Australian gamedevs across the eastern states

Wirm, Woodworm, Wyrmspace – Weirdly, a lot of games about worms in the Frosty Mini, a showcase of games from Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Here's a roundup of all the games that were featured:

Drâculeşti Early Access facts! 🧛‍♂️ It'll have Dracula's route! Help the lord of all vampires reconnect with his humanity, as mysterious forces threaten to tear you apart. 👻 It'll have the Ghost's route! Lay this spirit to rest by finding his missing body parts, and uncover his mysterious past.

Dogpile is out RIGHT NOW across the WORLD!!! 🐩 13 x lovable dogs to merge 🦴 179 x game changing tags 💥 14 x unique decks to master 🏆 3 x difficulties to wrap your noggin around 🐶 INFINITE WAYS TO PLAY store.steampowered.com/app/3839300/...

⭐ We just announced Thrifty Business at Wholesome Snack! @wholesomegames.com ⭐ Run your own cozy & aesthetic thrift shop! Sort through boxes to find hidden treasures, arrange nostalgic displays & turn your store into a hub for the local community! Wishlist now! Repost appreciated! 💛

ok one earnest post……. 10 yrs ago today I graduated w my honours degree which I wrote my dissertation on the need for more self determined Indigenous video games… and on this very same day 10 yrs later released one w my friends!!! 🥹

Congrats to our friends at @wholesomegames.com, @frostygamesfest.com, and @lagshowcase.bsky.social on three *stellar* showcases today ❄️ 🔹 Wholesome Snack: youtu.be/kYwGSLM8lsQ?... 🔹 Frosty Mini: youtu.be/Ji17SMaOtvg?... 🔹 Latin American Games Showcase: youtu.be/CsHrPyCToZo?...

Excited to be launching Janet's makeover as part of Frosty Mini Steam event!!

Can't get the sweet tunes from @frostygamesfest.com out of your head? Composer @musophrenic.bsky.social popped all Frosty tracks up on YouTube! Join in me bopping along during your workday! 🎶 youtu.be/VGJ4julKNVw?...

🪱🪱🪱Wirm is out right now!!!🪱🪱🪱 Please enjoy this new trailer voiced by my 2-year-old son, then go buy the game on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/...

ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 The turnip has found something VERY INTERESTING on the beach….. That’s right, it’s a NINTENDO SWITCH! Letters to Arralla will be releasing on this handheld console in Q1 2026 🎁🎉 Help us spread the word! #nintendoswitchgames #indiegame #cozygames

It's heating up in our corner of the world, but that doesn't mean we aren't staying Frosty. 😎🍦 To celebrate today's @frostygamesfest.com Frosty Mini, we've dropped an exclusive BTS dev update all about Patty & Fry's trusty steed. Check it out over on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3224290/...

Here's every scoop of ANZ indie games goodness shown in @frostygamesfest.com Frosty Mini! 🍦 next-play.com.au/everything-s...

Make sure you check out the Frosty Mini official Steam event! 🧡🍦 Add some games to your wishlist, grab a bargain, and snag some cool demos: store.steampowered.com/curator/4542...

GREAT GAMES!!!

THANKS FOR WATCHING AND ALL YOUR KIND WORDS EVERYONE! GO PLAY SOME GAMES!!