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What is crazy is that I have been told repeatedly that multi-hour power outages are once in a lifetime event in my neighborhood. So far, two this year, one last year, and other the year before that.

Where it started and where it ended.

Orange and black box in a garage on a concrete floor with the words “Blackstone 36’’ griddle” and a picture of the assembled griddle on the side. A box of cooking utensils sits on top and a black and yellow toolbox and socket set sit beside it.

A black steel griddle with the lid closed sitting on a concrete floor with the word “Blackstone” on the front with white lettering.

A black griddle outside on a set of concrete patio blocks with the word Blackstone on the front of the griddle in white lettering.

So uh here’s all the games I want to be made in #dfaf2026 Cosmic Bonsai Fermi’s Playground Lesbian Sled Death Plot Armour Muscle Madness Tractor Takedown Virtual Pet Manifesto I could only vote for 3, and I’ll keep that part to myself. I love that @doublefine.com is doing still doing this.

David Wesst @davidwesst.bsky.social · 4w ago

I HAVE THE POWER!!!!!!!!!!!

An cabinet space with no doors showing a large white 200amp electrical panel with a fibre modem and wireless network hub. The back wall is all new plywood and looks very clean and professionally done.

I know it’s a small number, but I am DAMN proud of it. Thanks to everyone for subscribing, watching, liking, and especially for commenting. Woot!

David Wesst @davidwesst.bsky.social · 4w ago

Vacation week is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean I didn’t make some progress BEFORE vacay! New #indiegame #devlog on my most recent challenge: What even is "Game Feel" anyway? [Devlog 0008] youtu.be/W6DBbfeVHkc

What even is "Game Feel" anyway? [Devlog 0008]

YouTube video by David Wesst

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You know what’s wild? Taking a walk without earbuds and a podcast. All you have to keep you focused is yourself. #hardmode

PSA: Cherry Coke Zero is far more tasty than it should be. #TheMoreYouKnow

Current situation: supporting (and enjoying) the local theatre scene.

Outdoor covered stage with a large letters in dark and bright pink that say “Legally Blonde” with a red curtain behind them and a stage painted pink. Yellow chairs are facing the stage with people starting to fill them up.

Last night I wrote an article about the new stacked pull requests feature from GitHub and shared it along side yet another website refresh. 😅 Spoilers: It's useful. #indiedev #devlog #devops Full details on the blog: david.wes.st/blog/i-used-...

Terminal output with a black background and a text-based UI showing "Select PRs" highlighted, with green checked boxes for five branches being merged. The message "Will merge 5 PRs into main" appears in grey, with navigation commands at the bottom.

So....I sorta started a new game project, but it's not what you think! REALLY! Maybe? #gamedev #indiegamedev #gamedevelopment #vlog youtu.be/BZCk1KVGvPg

Oops! I Started a New Game Project [Devlog 0007]

YouTube video by David Wesst

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Good evening.

A pink-red rose bloom starting to open up with a bunch of leaves around the base of it.

One of the best parts of a @gamesdonequick.com marathon is the absolute bangin’ soundtrack between runs. Found this one after SGDQ this year and it has been my go to summer track. music.youtube.com/watch?v=y43S...

Underground (Enjoy Every Day)

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Two more weeks means a new #gamedev devlog. However this one makes me a bit nervous. Rather than hide that I use GenAI for some admin and code work, I thought I would share where I use it, where I don't use it, and where I've tried using it. SPOILERS: It's not for game assets youtu.be/kjuoZ--O5Y0

I Use GenAI Sometimes [Devlog 0006]

YouTube video by David Wesst

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Current status: gaming IRL.

A Dungeon and Dragons character sheet with some yellow highlights on a pub table with a diet cola drink and a bunch of dice beside it.

Next up: Signals from the Outer Wilds. Love this soundtrack to death.

Vinyl record sleeve with words Signals from the Outer Wilds on the cover with characters from the game looking through a telescope at the planets in the game. Sleeve is sitting in a record player playing the record.

Finished The Incident at Galley House an moved onto… …Date Everything. Video games are awesome.

The world is a better place with hojicha in it. Know this. Feel this. Understand this.

✅ Finish PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse Improved experience from the last one, but had some of the same flaws. All in all, good time for a visual novel.

How ‘bout that Odyssey eh?

Games Done Quick @gamesdonequick.com · 2mo ago

The past couple of weeks have seen little progress with my game project and studio development. But it's okay to take a break sometimes. #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment youtu.be/ttY27loPVLg

Burnout [Devlog 0005]

YouTube video by David Wesst

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🏁TIME🏁 #SGDQ2026 has raised a total amount of $2,408,701 for @doctorswithoutborders.org!!! Thank you to everyone who made this marathon possible, and to all of you for your amazing generosity & support. 💙 See you next time at #AGDQ2027!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

GDQ audience during the SGDQ 2026 finale with Doctors Without Borders and GDQ staff standing on stage

It has BEGUN!…again I suppose.

The title screen for Fonal Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn on a large TV screen.

Are video games business or are they art? I mean, they're both to someone like me who is on a journey to make my own studio, but after a 6-week business development lab, I have some more insight into how it impacts the vision I have. #gamedev #indiegame #gamedevelopment youtu.be/2s4oDvjBpxQ

Are Video Games a Business or Art? [Devlog 0004]

YouTube video by David Wesst

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Someone has to say it aloud: @rmorganslade.bsky.social is Seahawk from She-Ra in our universe. There, I said it.

My journey continues with my game development! It went from the “wrong” game to the right prototype with some reflection and refactoring. I explain it all in the devlog. #indiedev #gamedev #gamedevelopment Same Game, NEW Prototype! [Devlog 0003] youtu.be/cS5Pdu45u-A

Same Game, NEW Prototype! [Devlog 0003]

YouTube video by David Wesst

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Good morning. 🪻

Lilac flowers on a lilac bush in full bloom.

Good #gamedesign vibes happening.

Bar top with a notebook and blue pen on top with a freshly poured glass of Modelo with lime on the rim. The notebook has text and some sketches with notes beside them.