Caleb Sawyer
@lubwub.bsky.social
Father/Journalist/Podcaster/Voice Actor. Founder of NerdyBits | Adjunct Prof @ Webster University - Game Design (He/Him) | DMs Open https://linktr.ee/LubWub
My room temp and correct take on tipping is that if you make a comfortable living you tip servers always and you tip them well because who the fuck do you think you are
And the 101 Courses are not the only Levelling The Playing Field content out today: also read this FREE newsletter article on my 75-20-5 rule - a simple but powerful tool to manage quality bar and disagreements building on the paid "Ask Rami" article from two weeks ago. ltpf.ramiismail.com/75-20-5/
75-20-5
Far from a mysterious numbers radio station, the 75-20-5 rule is one that I teach almost every creative director or project lead I work with (although I can't guarantee it doesn't open a hatch somewhe...
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You can now also watch a two-hour video of me explaining Australia Did It while showing off both a disastrous run and a pretty solid run of the demo! Obviously you can just watch for a few minutes and see if you like it, too. store.steampowered.com/app/3859010/...
Australia Did It - Demo on Steam
Join our mercenary team: high-risk, low-benefit positions available! Defend cargo trains in this innovative Turn-Based Tower Defense meets Reverse Bullet Hell. Deploy units, merge them to create power...
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The original post is gone, but this was my response to "what are travel tips for going to DICE or GDC, or other games events in the US".
some say that to love and to be loved is to build a better world, and she took that literally
Samperson@samperson.bsky.social · 7mo agogreatest steam update of all time, because of one unnecessary detail
we'll launch mothership.blog in its final form on jan. 26, featuring stories by amazing writers like @nicolecarpenter.bsky.social, @nicoleclark.bsky.social, @susanapolo.bsky.social, @supercrip1994.bsky.social, & @applecider.bsky.social. you can subscribe early for a LIFETIME 15% OFF discount!!
Board the Mothership.
You're just in time. A couple weeks from now, on January 26, 2026, we'll be launching the full version of our new gaming website, Mothership, which aims to analyze games specifically through the...
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The old imperial machine is creaking back into action again. Only the groaning isn’t discontent, it’s the sound of all the old and decrepit little gears still in the works, cheering another opportunity to oil their hides with the blood of the poor.
I’m deeply, profoundly lonely currently. And I presume for a long while, since my patterns are deeply set. I stopped podcasting in march, have struggle writing, and just kind of waft through each day like a ghost. Looking to find a way out of it soon. But goddammit does it feel endless.
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
What a tragedy. Such a cool guy who seemed to care so much about the people around him.
Rami Ismail (رامي)@ramiismail.com · 8mo agoOh this is just awful. Rest in peace, mate. Thanks for everything. gameinformer.com/2025/12/22/v...
"concept artists can experiment with AI to make their lives easi-" wrong I smack you with Claire Hummel's immaculate and detailed understanding of costume design, which she got by studying historical references, which made her strong, which you will not become by relying on AI get good
Really admire great video journalism, especially for video games. Very good video here. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ybj1...
Why We're Boycotting Xbox (and Maybe You Should Too)
YouTube video by People Make Games
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I don't know why the idea of developing concept art with AI is somehow meant to convince us that AI isn't replacing creative professions, when concept art is one of the single most creative and imaginative parts of the entire development process.
Every once in a while I’m reminded of the Star Wars game that never was.
Hey. It's Christmas soon. I will be celebrating it alone. 2025 was one of the toughest years of my life, and I had to work so hard, my health tanked badly. If you like my work and think I should have a good Christmas, I'll post a pic and thanks if you send something www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
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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
we contain multitudes 😌😌😌 but no seriously, all of us love a different games, and the fact that we're venturing in such a different direction with this project is a result of valuing our individual team members' creativity, trusting the process not letting ourselves be put into a box 🥰💖
Dillen@djf1107.bsky.social · 8mo agosurprised how versatile okomotive is
Interested in game-writing? In early 2026 we'll be publishing a kaleidoscope: short articles by 100+ game writers - experts, freelancers, and juniors - about the craft. ~1/3 of them are in: multiple bangers, from some very famous names and games. Sign up to be notified when it's ready here:
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In early 2026 we’ll be publishing The Game Narrative Kaleidoscope, a collection of over 100 short essays by game writers about writing. Featuring some very famous names, some highly experienced free...
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Another little thought-pebble for consideration: I think part of the reason why people like Taylor Swift can become so culturally dominant is because of the whole white supremacy thing of turning white people into a monolith that robs white people of any kind of real culture. That empty space is
Quill (she/they) 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ 🐎🗡️🌼@quillauthor.bsky.social · 8mo agoProbably a 🧵 So I’ll admit that for a long time, I brushed off a lot of the criticism of Taylor Swift as misogyny. I wasn’t a huge fan during the early years, but a lot of what people had to say about her *was* misogynistic. And sure, she was manufactured, but so was N*Sync, right?
Folks, our Makeship campaign for Calicorn plushies is SO CLOSE to being fully funded 🥹🙏💖
i am going completely insane watching gamers make up shit about horses and interrogating every single thing the devs have said for inconsistencies and then deciding well it probably had cp in it. this is the easy mode version of the kinds of censorship that are to come and you're failing like babies
We're on a call and laughing out loud at @exalclaw.bsky.social 's write-up of Scrabdackle Thank you for the review and sorry again about the Duck Knight 😬 🦆⚔️ PS. @jakefriend.bsky.social is on the call too, and they say they *aren't* sorry
Scrabdackle turns a notebook into the best vehicle for discovery
Scrabdackle's in-game notebook is seemingly hand-drawn by its lead character, adding a human touch that makes the world feel real and lived-in.
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Also. Small side note. When @halo.gg decides to show Master Chief’s face, it has to be Marcus Lehto right? Right. Ok. Carry on! Always Forward. Forward Unto Dawn.
There is no way you can guess how the thread that ends in this instant classic begins.
@lastpositivist.bsky.social · 9mo agoThe damned in hell are not more powerful for the fact that the fires do not consume them; it is part and parcel of their torment.
I misread this image so badly that I can only really hope to illustrate what I saw. ( Also a good excuse for an #art study )
Chipotle Roan@garbageganghq.bsky.social · 9mo ago
Yeah, I'm calling bullshit on layoffs and cost cutting being the result of AI adoption. A recession is coming, & these companies know it
Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 9mo ago(Bloomberg) - US companies announced the most job cuts for any October in more than two decades as artificial intelligence reshapes industries and cost-cutting accelerates .. @bloomberg.com #Challenger www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
