Brandon Wu
@brandonwu.co
Everything we call ‘culture’, originates in play. (Johan Huizinga, 1938)
⚔️ Building BattleTabs.com
🧑💻 Games+apps production pepwuper.com
🎙 BAFTA member, Ex-Sony EA
🎾 obsessed
🇹🇼 ➮ 🇺🇸 ➮ 🇯🇵 ➮ 🇬🇧
⚔️ Building BattleTabs.com
🧑💻 Games+apps production pepwuper.com
🎙 BAFTA member, Ex-Sony EA
🎾 obsessed
🇹🇼 ➮ 🇺🇸 ➮ 🇯🇵 ➮ 🇬🇧
Reposted by Brandon Wu
I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice:
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice:
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
Reposted by Brandon Wu
According to the National Archives, this is the very first image of Santa Claus to appear in Japan in 1900.
His name name was too foreign sounding so the author called him 三太九郎 (さんたくろう)
dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/1168287/...
His name name was too foreign sounding so the author called him 三太九郎 (さんたくろう)
dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/1168287/...
December 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
According to the National Archives, this is the very first image of Santa Claus to appear in Japan in 1900.
His name name was too foreign sounding so the author called him 三太九郎 (さんたくろう)
dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/1168287/...
His name name was too foreign sounding so the author called him 三太九郎 (さんたくろう)
dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/1168287/...
Word-game designers worldwide celebrate the birth of the crossword puzzle today, invented on 21st Dec 1913 by one Arthur Wynne.
#gamedev
#gamedev
December 21, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Word-game designers worldwide celebrate the birth of the crossword puzzle today, invented on 21st Dec 1913 by one Arthur Wynne.
#gamedev
#gamedev
I printed some D20 baubles for my D&D group last week - uploading the models to share if anyone's got a 3D printer and in need of a last minute gift for a TTRPG friend!🎄
makerworld.com/en/models/21...
#dnd #d&d #ttrpg #3dprint
makerworld.com/en/models/21...
#dnd #d&d #ttrpg #3dprint
D&D D20 Dice Christmas Bauble Ornaments by theBrandonWu MakerWorld: Download Free 3D Models
My D&D group loved these when I gave these to everyone at the table at our Christmas One Shot! You can print up to 5-6 in 45 minutes. Makes for a great last minute gift. Roll for Holiday Spirit! 🎲...
makerworld.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
I printed some D20 baubles for my D&D group last week - uploading the models to share if anyone's got a 3D printer and in need of a last minute gift for a TTRPG friend!🎄
makerworld.com/en/models/21...
#dnd #d&d #ttrpg #3dprint
makerworld.com/en/models/21...
#dnd #d&d #ttrpg #3dprint
I keep Caves of Qud open at all times. It's the perfect 20-second break when I need to look away from the IDE—the best cure for IDE fatigue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nG-...
#gamedev #cavesofqud #coq
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nG-...
#gamedev #cavesofqud #coq
Caves of Qud - 1.0 Out Now Trailer
YouTube video by Kitfox Games
www.youtube.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I keep Caves of Qud open at all times. It's the perfect 20-second break when I need to look away from the IDE—the best cure for IDE fatigue.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nG-...
#gamedev #cavesofqud #coq
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nG-...
#gamedev #cavesofqud #coq
Had a long list of things I wanted to improve in the game and couldn’t decide. Then this morning, staring at the build, a thought hit me:
What does the game want?
Not what players want or what devs want, but what the game itself is asking for.
Feels like the answer might be hiding there
#gamedev
What does the game want?
Not what players want or what devs want, but what the game itself is asking for.
Feels like the answer might be hiding there
#gamedev
December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Had a long list of things I wanted to improve in the game and couldn’t decide. Then this morning, staring at the build, a thought hit me:
What does the game want?
Not what players want or what devs want, but what the game itself is asking for.
Feels like the answer might be hiding there
#gamedev
What does the game want?
Not what players want or what devs want, but what the game itself is asking for.
Feels like the answer might be hiding there
#gamedev
I pushed out a new season update for BattleTabs yesterday - a weight off my shoulders!
I love seasonal content in live service games, but it definitely adds a certain amount of stress for devs.
Glad it's shipped & the community seems to like it so far!
battletabs.com/blog/2025/11... #gamedev
I love seasonal content in live service games, but it definitely adds a certain amount of stress for devs.
Glad it's shipped & the community seems to like it so far!
battletabs.com/blog/2025/11... #gamedev
Xmas Season Update! — BattleTabs
From Earmuffs to Santa Hats, the new season is upon us and will be released today (2025-11-26)! 10 Seasonal cosmetic parts for the avatar 5 Seasonal emotes 3 Ships and 2 Skins…
battletabs.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I pushed out a new season update for BattleTabs yesterday - a weight off my shoulders!
I love seasonal content in live service games, but it definitely adds a certain amount of stress for devs.
Glad it's shipped & the community seems to like it so far!
battletabs.com/blog/2025/11... #gamedev
I love seasonal content in live service games, but it definitely adds a certain amount of stress for devs.
Glad it's shipped & the community seems to like it so far!
battletabs.com/blog/2025/11... #gamedev
November 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Reposted by Brandon Wu
My latest deep dive into a closed game/studio examines the fall of Phoenix Labs and Dauntless, and the three lessons the team learned from the experience.
I hope you get something out of the story.
80.lv/articles/les...
I hope you get something out of the story.
80.lv/articles/les...
Lessons Learned From the Sudden Collapse of Dauntless
In this story, discover the behind-the-scenes of the fall of Phoenix Labs and Dauntless, and the three lessons the team learned from it.
80.lv
October 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My latest deep dive into a closed game/studio examines the fall of Phoenix Labs and Dauntless, and the three lessons the team learned from the experience.
I hope you get something out of the story.
80.lv/articles/les...
I hope you get something out of the story.
80.lv/articles/les...
Nostalgia overdrive 🔥
CAPCOM VS. OSAMU TEZUKA CHARACTERS
paddysbooks.bigcartel.com/product/capc...
#artbooks #games #illustrations
paddysbooks.bigcartel.com/product/capc...
#artbooks #games #illustrations
October 13, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Nostalgia overdrive 🔥
Between reconnecting with peers, giving a talk on our journey with BattleTabs, and enjoying Kölsch, some reflections from Gamescom 2025: thebrandonwu.substack.com/p/passion-pe...
#gamedev
#gamedev
August 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Between reconnecting with peers, giving a talk on our journey with BattleTabs, and enjoying Kölsch, some reflections from Gamescom 2025: thebrandonwu.substack.com/p/passion-pe...
#gamedev
#gamedev
I've been printing custom D&D miniatures for a campaign I was DMing. Pretty new to 3D printing but decided to share the models! You can find them here: makerworld.com/en/@thebrand...
#3dprinting #dnd #miniature #D&D #ttrpg
#3dprinting #dnd #miniature #D&D #ttrpg
July 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I've been printing custom D&D miniatures for a campaign I was DMing. Pretty new to 3D printing but decided to share the models! You can find them here: makerworld.com/en/@thebrand...
#3dprinting #dnd #miniature #D&D #ttrpg
#3dprinting #dnd #miniature #D&D #ttrpg
July 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
July 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Fans, what do I do without them ❤️ (from our discord community discord.com/channels/770...)
#gamedev #fanart #battletabs
#gamedev #fanart #battletabs
July 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Fans, what do I do without them ❤️ (from our discord community discord.com/channels/770...)
#gamedev #fanart #battletabs
#gamedev #fanart #battletabs
July 1, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Reposted by Brandon Wu
Update on my pixel art guide for beginners:
Transferred all the information from Tumblr to a Google Doc, so anyone who doesn't have a Tumblr account can now read through the whole thing!
I also updated quite a bit of information too.
I hope it will help somebody!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Transferred all the information from Tumblr to a Google Doc, so anyone who doesn't have a Tumblr account can now read through the whole thing!
I also updated quite a bit of information too.
I hope it will help somebody!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
November 5, 2024 at 3:04 PM
Update on my pixel art guide for beginners:
Transferred all the information from Tumblr to a Google Doc, so anyone who doesn't have a Tumblr account can now read through the whole thing!
I also updated quite a bit of information too.
I hope it will help somebody!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Transferred all the information from Tumblr to a Google Doc, so anyone who doesn't have a Tumblr account can now read through the whole thing!
I also updated quite a bit of information too.
I hope it will help somebody!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The post also contains the Steam store assets if you want some reference or use as template. Awesome project!
#gamedev
#gamedev
Our open source game project has a Steam page!
Wishlist it now to get notified once it releases:
store.steampowered.com/app/3775050/...
Learn more and get the production assets on Blender Studio website:
studio.blender.org/blog/steam-p...
#b3d #godotengine #gamedev #BlenderStudio #dogwalk
Wishlist it now to get notified once it releases:
store.steampowered.com/app/3775050/...
Learn more and get the production assets on Blender Studio website:
studio.blender.org/blog/steam-p...
#b3d #godotengine #gamedev #BlenderStudio #dogwalk
DOGWALK on Steam
Play as a big adorable dog and explore a hand-crafted winter forest with a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.
store.steampowered.com
June 9, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The post also contains the Steam store assets if you want some reference or use as template. Awesome project!
#gamedev
#gamedev
May 30, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Reposted by Brandon Wu
Behind the Scenes: Check out Keita Takahashi's adorable To a T storyboard sketches
Slideshow: Check out Keita Takahashi's storyboards for 'to a T'
Take a look at a handful of formative sketches from Wattam and Katamari creator Keita Takahashi and see the concepts that would become the 2025 video game 'to a T'.
www.gamedeveloper.com
May 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Behind the Scenes: Check out Keita Takahashi's adorable To a T storyboard sketches
Reposted by Brandon Wu
Apple has its first-ever internal studio after acquiring Sneaky Sasquatch dev RAC7
Apple has its first-ever internal studio after acquiring Sneaky Sasquatch dev RAC7
The two-person team will now develop video games under the Apple banner.
www.gamedeveloper.com
May 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Apple has its first-ever internal studio after acquiring Sneaky Sasquatch dev RAC7
"...love letter to retro adventure games " — I am here for the 2.5D transitioning to low-poly 3D. Gorgeoous ✨✨
#gamedev #indiegame #gameart
#gamedev #indiegame #gameart
LONG GONE [Updated wishlist Teaser] - wishlist on steam now! Follow me on Twitch.tv/HillfortGames
to keep up with development.
#gamedev #longgonegame #indiegame #zombie
#videogame #pixelart #trailer #teaser #steam
to keep up with development.
#gamedev #longgonegame #indiegame #zombie
#videogame #pixelart #trailer #teaser #steam
May 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
"...love letter to retro adventure games " — I am here for the 2.5D transitioning to low-poly 3D. Gorgeoous ✨✨
#gamedev #indiegame #gameart
#gamedev #indiegame #gameart
Moebius-style Rendering in Godot, from an indie game that's aimed to be a mix between Attack on Titan and Gundam. SIgn me up! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F9C...
#godot #madeingodot #gamedev #shader
#godot #madeingodot #gamedev #shader
Moebius-style Rendering in Godot
YouTube video by netbuffer
www.youtube.com
May 16, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Moebius-style Rendering in Godot, from an indie game that's aimed to be a mix between Attack on Titan and Gundam. SIgn me up! www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F9C...
#godot #madeingodot #gamedev #shader
#godot #madeingodot #gamedev #shader