Alexander Boczar
@boczar.bsky.social
I am and have been a game developer for quite a while. I am currently helping studios to ship their games @ Xbox Studios Publishing. Home automation, networking, EV and solar geek.
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My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Rebecca Heineman - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
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The October 2025 GDK has arrived! 🎉
Tons of exciting updates from a new GameInput API to unify Xbox and PC devices, PlayFab Game Saves for cross progression, unified packaging and upload management, and more: msft.it/63321tJuix
Tons of exciting updates from a new GameInput API to unify Xbox and PC devices, PlayFab Game Saves for cross progression, unified packaging and upload management, and more: msft.it/63321tJuix
November 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The October 2025 GDK has arrived! 🎉
Tons of exciting updates from a new GameInput API to unify Xbox and PC devices, PlayFab Game Saves for cross progression, unified packaging and upload management, and more: msft.it/63321tJuix
Tons of exciting updates from a new GameInput API to unify Xbox and PC devices, PlayFab Game Saves for cross progression, unified packaging and upload management, and more: msft.it/63321tJuix
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Jobs available with Microsoft graphics: devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/sigm...
The Silicon, Graphics, Media and AI (SiGMA) team is hiring! - DirectX Developer Blog
Do you want to be a part of the Silicon, Graphics, Media and AI (SiGMA) platform team? We are hiring for multiple positions – if you’re interested in knowing more about opportunities in SiGMA, please ...
devblogs.microsoft.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Jobs available with Microsoft graphics: devblogs.microsoft.com/directx/sigm...
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Original IP is essential to our industry, so I’m thrilled that the development of OD is in full swing thanks to the talented team at Kojima Productions and their creative collaborators. youtu.be/eHCqxLtwy5g
OD - KNOCK Teaser Trailer - [ESRB] 4K
YouTube video by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Original IP is essential to our industry, so I’m thrilled that the development of OD is in full swing thanks to the talented team at Kojima Productions and their creative collaborators. youtu.be/eHCqxLtwy5g
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Excited to be here in Tokyo with @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp, @xboxp3.bsky.social and team for the new teaser trailer of “OD” a new gaming coming from Xbox Game Studios!
youtu.be/eHCqxLtwy5g?...
youtu.be/eHCqxLtwy5g?...
OD - KNOCK Teaser Trailer - [ESRB] 4K
YouTube video by KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
youtu.be
September 23, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Excited to be here in Tokyo with @hideokojimaen.bsky.kojimaproductions.jp, @xboxp3.bsky.social and team for the new teaser trailer of “OD” a new gaming coming from Xbox Game Studios!
youtu.be/eHCqxLtwy5g?...
youtu.be/eHCqxLtwy5g?...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Marcus and I were on the same team for years, and I got to see firsthand how he facilitates thoughtful and intentional game design at every stage of development. Absolutely hire him if you can.
Friends and colleagues,
I was impacted by the Xbox layoffs back in July. I'm am starting my job search in earnest now. Feel free to contact me with any opportunities in game design leadership and creative direction. (Or any other game design opportunities. Can't be too picky these days.)
I was impacted by the Xbox layoffs back in July. I'm am starting my job search in earnest now. Feel free to contact me with any opportunities in game design leadership and creative direction. (Or any other game design opportunities. Can't be too picky these days.)
September 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Marcus and I were on the same team for years, and I got to see firsthand how he facilitates thoughtful and intentional game design at every stage of development. Absolutely hire him if you can.
It's a fine game. If you haven't already, pick it up now.
September 14, 2025 at 12:28 AM
It's a fine game. If you haven't already, pick it up now.
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RKF Jr. is a dangerous man who is determined to abuse his authority to act on truly terrifying conspiracy theories and disinformation—leaving us unprepared for the next deadly pandemic and snuffing out potential cures while he’s at it.
My full statement.
My full statement.
Senator Murray Calls for Immediate Firing of RFK Jr., Commends CDC Director Monarez’s Stand for Science and Public Health - Senator Patty Murray
Senator Murray: “If there are any adults left in the White House, it’s well past time they face reality… We cannot let RFK Jr. burn what’s left of the CDC and our other critical health agencies to the...
www.murray.senate.gov
August 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
RKF Jr. is a dangerous man who is determined to abuse his authority to act on truly terrifying conspiracy theories and disinformation—leaving us unprepared for the next deadly pandemic and snuffing out potential cures while he’s at it.
My full statement.
My full statement.
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Remember how everyone really loved the badges we printed for Astroneer at PAX 2018? Well…. we’re doing it again! Only bigger and fancier for Starseeker. Come see us! 🚀⭐️💖
Coming to PAX West? Stop by booth 1613 and play STARSEEKER to get a personalized EXO Dynamics ID Card! 🚀🪪
August 28, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Remember how everyone really loved the badges we printed for Astroneer at PAX 2018? Well…. we’re doing it again! Only bigger and fancier for Starseeker. Come see us! 🚀⭐️💖
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August 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
August 3, 2025 at 3:24 PM
When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together.
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection.
If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
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Riot has 141 open roles at the moment- including some 77 in LA and some 24 in Mercer Island. It feels like a drop in the bucket these days, but please take a look if you need it.
www.riotgames.com/en/work-with...
www.riotgames.com/en/work-with...
Careers
www.riotgames.com
July 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Riot has 141 open roles at the moment- including some 77 in LA and some 24 in Mercer Island. It feels like a drop in the bucket these days, but please take a look if you need it.
www.riotgames.com/en/work-with...
www.riotgames.com/en/work-with...
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Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban
June 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Absolutely incredible turnout for Budapest Pride! So proud of all the organizers, including some old friends, who estimate hundreds of thousands— major embarrassment to Orban
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To be on this set...
June 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
To be on this set...
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22 years ago I pivoted from working on antibiotic resistance to pandemic viruses.
Since then, I've argued that if we care about saving US lives in expectation, advance capacity for producing bird flu vaccine offers by far the greatest expected return on investment.
...
We were so goddamn close.
Since then, I've argued that if we care about saving US lives in expectation, advance capacity for producing bird flu vaccine offers by far the greatest expected return on investment.
...
We were so goddamn close.
Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine
The Department of Health and Human Services is ending a $766 million contract with the vaccine company Moderna to develop an mRNA vaccine for flu strains with pandemic potential, including bird flu.
www.npr.org
May 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
22 years ago I pivoted from working on antibiotic resistance to pandemic viruses.
Since then, I've argued that if we care about saving US lives in expectation, advance capacity for producing bird flu vaccine offers by far the greatest expected return on investment.
...
We were so goddamn close.
Since then, I've argued that if we care about saving US lives in expectation, advance capacity for producing bird flu vaccine offers by far the greatest expected return on investment.
...
We were so goddamn close.
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TIL that because the FFmpeg project has gained so much experience in hand-writing assembly code to provide huge speedups, they now are putting together a series of lessons for learning assembly:
Vibe coding is fun and all, but this is probably a better use of time!
github.com/FFmpeg/asm-l...
Vibe coding is fun and all, but this is probably a better use of time!
github.com/FFmpeg/asm-l...
GitHub - FFmpeg/asm-lessons: FFMPEG Assembly Language Lessons
FFMPEG Assembly Language Lessons. Contribute to FFmpeg/asm-lessons development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
TIL that because the FFmpeg project has gained so much experience in hand-writing assembly code to provide huge speedups, they now are putting together a series of lessons for learning assembly:
Vibe coding is fun and all, but this is probably a better use of time!
github.com/FFmpeg/asm-l...
Vibe coding is fun and all, but this is probably a better use of time!
github.com/FFmpeg/asm-l...
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Huge thank you to @xbox.com for providing early access to the @towerborne.com Game Preview coming to Xbox and PC on April 29th along with the Class Mastery Update
More content from me, coming soon 👀
More content from me, coming soon 👀
April 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Huge thank you to @xbox.com for providing early access to the @towerborne.com Game Preview coming to Xbox and PC on April 29th along with the Class Mastery Update
More content from me, coming soon 👀
More content from me, coming soon 👀
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File your taxes using IRS Direct File, a free, secure, accurate and accessible product from the IRS. It is available in 25 states and allows you to import your tax information, like your W-2, directly from the IRS.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more.
DirectFile.irs.gov
April 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
File your taxes using IRS Direct File, a free, secure, accurate and accessible product from the IRS. It is available in 25 states and allows you to import your tax information, like your W-2, directly from the IRS.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more.
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Greetings, Watchers! The Pillars of Eternity team has released Patch 1.3.8.0.87535. For details on what's included, visit the Obsidian Forums here:
bit.ly/3QOBZfb
bit.ly/3QOBZfb
March 26, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Greetings, Watchers! The Pillars of Eternity team has released Patch 1.3.8.0.87535. For details on what's included, visit the Obsidian Forums here:
bit.ly/3QOBZfb
bit.ly/3QOBZfb
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Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose is coming April 8.
• Two New Variant Civilizations: Knights Templar and House of Lancaster
• 10 New Maps for Skirmish and Multiplayer
• New Game Mode: Historical Battles
www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-...
• Two New Variant Civilizations: Knights Templar and House of Lancaster
• 10 New Maps for Skirmish and Multiplayer
• New Game Mode: Historical Battles
www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-...
March 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose is coming April 8.
• Two New Variant Civilizations: Knights Templar and House of Lancaster
• 10 New Maps for Skirmish and Multiplayer
• New Game Mode: Historical Battles
www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-...
• Two New Variant Civilizations: Knights Templar and House of Lancaster
• 10 New Maps for Skirmish and Multiplayer
• New Game Mode: Historical Battles
www.ageofempires.com/news/age-of-...
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🚨 Announcing a new 1.0 version of the GameInput PC API
With vast improvements to support the breadth of devices in the Windows ecosystem:
✅Rearchitected PC Platform
✅Support for a variety of HID gamepads
✅Mouse improvements
✅Remote session support
developer.microsoft.com/games/articl... #GDC2025
With vast improvements to support the breadth of devices in the Windows ecosystem:
✅Rearchitected PC Platform
✅Support for a variety of HID gamepads
✅Mouse improvements
✅Remote session support
developer.microsoft.com/games/articl... #GDC2025
March 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🚨 Announcing a new 1.0 version of the GameInput PC API
With vast improvements to support the breadth of devices in the Windows ecosystem:
✅Rearchitected PC Platform
✅Support for a variety of HID gamepads
✅Mouse improvements
✅Remote session support
developer.microsoft.com/games/articl... #GDC2025
With vast improvements to support the breadth of devices in the Windows ecosystem:
✅Rearchitected PC Platform
✅Support for a variety of HID gamepads
✅Mouse improvements
✅Remote session support
developer.microsoft.com/games/articl... #GDC2025