"I know the press has been saying toxic goo is bad. That it’ll suck up all the water. That it causes cancer. That it gives babies laser eyes. But isn’t this just what no-nothing naysayers do? Call into question great men who are trying to create the future?"

A Case for the Giant Toxic Goo Pit I Want to Build in the Center of Town

“I am a humble man. I made my fortune the old-fashioned way, through grit, determination, and a small multi-million-dollar loan from my father. And now I’m t...

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This is a good article from Claire on coming to Irish unity from a PUL background. (Context of this is very NI based so will not make sense to 99% of folks here, but it’s important to me 😅) irishborderpoll.com/2026/07/04/i...

☄️ You don’t hit the ball — you are the ball. ⛳️ Ballgame is a physics-bending mini golf adventure full of cosmic tournaments, speed racing heists, bugs, pennies, and lost balls. 🚪 Wishlist and try the demo: huco.click/demo

My take is, if execs want to erase the fun of the concepting phase by using AI, then maybe they need to take a moment and think about whether they actually enjoy their job anymore. There are plenty of other people who would excitedly take on the job given the opportunity.

Dr Holly Nielsen@hollynielsen.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I’ve never understood the “no no don’t worry guys, we’re just using gen AI for concepts not final product” angle some execs are trying to take. Like concepts aren’t the time you want interesting fresh ideas, not amalgamations of existing stuff churned together

Today’s rainbow over the bridge

Ballgame balls so hard starting now. 🏌🏻‍♀️ New trailers, features, and treats. It's golf at the speed of pinball and this week is just as fast and fun. Tune in June 1 - 9! Wishlist: huco.click/ballgame

GTA fans have been on the edge of their seats at the rumours a new video is about to drop… Well the wait is over. We present: the public launch of the Rockstar IWGB Game Workers Union. Our platform, to tell our story. youtu.be/iLOq_6rOpoM

The Video GTA Fans Have Been Waiting For: The Rockstar Game Workers Union Launch

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Last year, miHoYo copied my puzzle game Ouros in Zenless Zone Zero. Because they are a recognized, billion-dollar studio and my game isn't well known, some people are now assuming that their version is the original, and mine is the clone. I hope this video clears that up.

I’m NOT excited and I’m NOT thrilled. I’m honestly scared to share this, but I’m not a coward. I have to show you what you helped us create. None of this would have been possible without your help, and we can’t finish it without your support www.launchgood.com/1948 youtu.be/D4qh1FAPEUo

Dreams on a Pillow - Official Gameplay First Look

YouTube video by Rasheed Abueideh

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Cute date idea: Job security, decent pay, and a unionised games industry. 🥰 The chair of UKIE @ukieofficial.bsky.social, the trade body for the UK Games Industry thinks job security is good for her, but not for you. Work in games in the UK? Join our union today: iwgb.org.uk/en/join/game...

Aftermath@aftermath.site · 3mo ago

'We've been a little bit too romantic about the idea that we should have employees and give people long-term job security' is an extraordinary thing for a video games CEO to say on record: aftermath.site/video-game-job...

Today’s episode of witch hat atelier was unbelievably good. My jaw dropped at the animation towards the end 💖

a man speaking into a microphone with the word good written on his face

Alt: "good" gif

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⟣e@eon-s.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Hey @kaizengameworks.com , your game is so good that it broke the AI

Dosa Divas, our cooking themed turn-based RPG is out now on Steam, Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox S|X Two sisters and their upgradable spirit-mech cook delicious meals, fight corpos, build up your reputation with local communities, and reconcile with loved ones. outerloopgames.com/dosa

I feel like this was a scene in Jurassic Park. Am I being hunted?

There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series

There is no ethical consumption of HBO’s Harry Potter series

You can’t without supporting Rowling’s transphobic bigotry.

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Today’s double rainbow. Full arch, stunning!

They will often burn everything to the ground before giving into worker demands, even if those demands would make them more money.

@redstateprof.bsky.social · 5mo ago

When you are involved in a labor union one of the most surprising things you learn is that management is often more interested in control of and power over workers than narrow financial concerns.

I’m not great at posting at all. I’m probably quite late to it and people know all about this but if you have the capacity you should read Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara. It’s about cobalt mining in the DRC. It’s harrowing and not an easy read but I think necessary.

The Game From Ireland Steam Event is now live!! Go to the Steam Page and join us for the Games From Ireland Showcase which starts at 5.15pm!! store.steampowered.com/sale/Gamesfr... #GamesFromIreland #IrishGames #Imirt #SteamEvent

Increasingly of the opinion that the correct answer to the Trolley Problem is "fuck you, why are you so fixated on finding reasons to justify killing people?"

Play Ballgame! Smash, bounce, and grind your way through 9 holes of Ballgame exclusively at @dayofthedevs.org in San Francisco on March 8th. 🕹 RSVP: bit.ly/dotd-sf-2026 ⛳️ Add to your wishlist: huco.click/ballgame

Been having a great time working on this with @human.computer since May last year. Teaser for the studio's first game is out and it's so much fun! Joey's editing of the trailer is so great! youtu.be/l_7zwKg_WhE

Ballgame | Official Teaser HD | Human Computer

YouTube video by Human Computer

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I want to make it very clear that the art and skill set I have are 100% compatible with a PC first approach. I have helped port several games to PC such as Assemble with Care, Monument Valley 1 & 2 as well as helped the workflow for MV3 to be compatible with PC/console from the beginning.

Game Developer@gamedeveloper.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Ustwo Games makes layoffs to facilitate 'PC-first' pivot

“Please enjoy the museum”: Relooted is OUT NOW! Please share!

Sadly my position has been made redundant and I'm on the lookout for a new role. If you know of any current or future opportunities that may suit me please let me know. Portfolio linked below: gamesmegan.wordpress.com

Megan Matthews

Game Designer

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After 9+ years at ustwo games I have unfortunately been made redundant. If you are looking for a stylised 3D generalist with 10+ years experience to have on your team please give me a shout or let others know that I am available for work! I'd love to chat ✨ fensartden.com fensartden@gmail.com

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Finally, a flag worth fighting for.

Got back into reading fiction in a big way the year before last after reading N. K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy. My family and partner were very good in gifting this haul of fiction over Christmas. Already finished Blood Over Bright Haven and it’s electric

Most of us did not choose to write or draw or design so that we could put products on the shelf. We chose to do it because it’s a set of skills we enjoy exercising, that give us fulfillment. It’s like asking a pro pitcher to just let a machine pitch for them. Fuck off and give me the ball.

One of the last puzzles I made for Monument Valley 3 was the Rubik’s Sphere. There were some cool technical and design challenges to bringing this one to life.