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Giorgio Pomettini

@pomettini.bsky.social

Used to make games for a living, now I make games for fun! 🕹️ Biromantic ace, neurodivergent 🦀 He/him Propic by @nannasaurus.bsky.social https://www.giorgiopomettini.eu/

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P H Lee 🪬@p-h-lee.bsky.social · last yr.

was gonna mic-drop there but actually i just thought: 34) finishing creative projects is a skill in and of itself. if you want to be able to finish large, complex projects, you have to _practice finishing things_. which usually means doing smaller projects.

Tama Hero@tamahero.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Autism is: fine, common, normal The problem is a world where only some brains are valuable/able to succeed. If we are concerned about Autism as a "problem," there are real tangible things we could be doing to make the world better for everyone instead of pretending we can prevent neurodiversity.

Brenden@bro3256.com · 11mo ago

The ROM for the unreleased Virtual Boy game Virtual League Baseball 2 has surfaced online. It was planned to be released in 1996 but was ultimately shelved. About 3 decades later and we can now play this once lost game. Play ball!

The title screen of Virtual League Baseball 2 for Virtual Boy.Gameplay screenshot of Virtual League Baseball 2 for Virtual Boy.
sam henri gold@samhenri.gold · 11mo ago

Did you know your MacBook has a sensor that knows the exact angle of the screen hinge? It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door.

Stella Sacco@antlervel.vet · 12mo ago

“I want to work in video ga—“ Don’t “I wanted to ask you about how to get into narrative des—“ Don’t “I have a job in marketing but I want to switch to games wri—“ Don’t “I’m thinking of switching careers to work in ga—“ Don’t “Do you know a good narrative design cou—“ Don’t

Brandon Sheffield@brandon.insertcredit.com · last yr.

Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.

Post from Matt Turnbull: These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone. I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss. Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed: Career Planning Prompts: “Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.” “What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?” Resume & LinkedIn Help “Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.” “Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.” “Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.” Networking & Outreach “Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.” “Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.” Emotional Clarity & Confidence “I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?” No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity. If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network. Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.
Adriaan@adriaan.games · last yr.

There’s a lot of commotion about the Godot Foundation being sponsored by an AI company right now. I too avoid generative AI where possible for all the ethical and environmental reasons & I didn’t like seeing this. In this particular case, I don’t think it’s very worrying. Thread 🧵👇🏼 #godotengine

Alex from LWS Studio@longwintershadows.com · last yr.

This is a very bad look. A very negative signal from the project leadership to the community #godot #godotengine #indiegames

A screenshot of the announcement on the godot’s official twitter account that they’re partnering with some weird AI platform
Geoffrey Mugford@namidasai.itch.io · last yr.

🎮 Been thinking about how prototyping isn’t just for early dev - it’s a mindset. My 1st smuggling-FTL prototype was a mess. 2nd version? Cleaner, more fun, and faster to make. Prototypes or features, it's the same. Focus on making it playable first - then improve it. #GameDev #IndieDev