Bret Hudson
@brethudson.com
29 • He/They • AuDHD
✏️ Code/edu/tutorials @write.games. Used to run indieFunction.com.
↗️ Developer Success @clerk.com
Opinions are mine – feel free to make them your own
PFP @knitetgantt.bsky.social
✏️ Code/edu/tutorials @write.games. Used to run indieFunction.com.
↗️ Developer Success @clerk.com
Opinions are mine – feel free to make them your own
PFP @knitetgantt.bsky.social
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this is so good
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation - High Country News
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
buff.ly
November 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM
this is so good
I wish there was a good place to put a poll asking what game dev folks are using in lieu of Twitter, as well as just social media in general
How are they using it? Are they mostly posting/marketing? Lurking? Finding leads? Staying in touch with friends?
How are they using it? Are they mostly posting/marketing? Lurking? Finding leads? Staying in touch with friends?
November 16, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I wish there was a good place to put a poll asking what game dev folks are using in lieu of Twitter, as well as just social media in general
How are they using it? Are they mostly posting/marketing? Lurking? Finding leads? Staying in touch with friends?
How are they using it? Are they mostly posting/marketing? Lurking? Finding leads? Staying in touch with friends?
There's a new VSCode update that adds a tab titled "Agent Sessions" at the very top of the sidebar, focused by default
I found out you can disable ALL AI-related features by toggling "chat.disableAllFeatures"
Source: code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot...
I found out you can disable ALL AI-related features by toggling "chat.disableAllFeatures"
Source: code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot...
November 16, 2025 at 9:36 PM
There's a new VSCode update that adds a tab titled "Agent Sessions" at the very top of the sidebar, focused by default
I found out you can disable ALL AI-related features by toggling "chat.disableAllFeatures"
Source: code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot...
I found out you can disable ALL AI-related features by toggling "chat.disableAllFeatures"
Source: code.visualstudio.com/docs/copilot...
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MY PARTNER AND I GOT SOME AMAZING NEWS! WHICH MEANS I CAN FINALLY ANNOUNCE CONFIDENTLY.
I AM MOVING TO BE A FULL-TIME INDIE GAMEDEV. I GET TO LIVE MY FUCKING DREAMS. OH MY GOD. I'M FREAKING OUT.
I AM MOVING TO BE A FULL-TIME INDIE GAMEDEV. I GET TO LIVE MY FUCKING DREAMS. OH MY GOD. I'M FREAKING OUT.
November 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
MY PARTNER AND I GOT SOME AMAZING NEWS! WHICH MEANS I CAN FINALLY ANNOUNCE CONFIDENTLY.
I AM MOVING TO BE A FULL-TIME INDIE GAMEDEV. I GET TO LIVE MY FUCKING DREAMS. OH MY GOD. I'M FREAKING OUT.
I AM MOVING TO BE A FULL-TIME INDIE GAMEDEV. I GET TO LIVE MY FUCKING DREAMS. OH MY GOD. I'M FREAKING OUT.
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I am excited to share this new single-header C library I have been working on for a while now: vecmath.h, a comprehensive vector/matrix math library for graphics/games/3d.
It allows you to write vector math code in C that looks like this:
It allows you to write vector math code in C that looks like this:
July 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM
I am excited to share this new single-header C library I have been working on for a while now: vecmath.h, a comprehensive vector/matrix math library for graphics/games/3d.
It allows you to write vector math code in C that looks like this:
It allows you to write vector math code in C that looks like this:
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I thought it was "manual" as in "with hands" ("manus" in latin)
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I thought it was "manual" as in "with hands" ("manus" in latin)
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But, also, maybe. The two "man" parts (snicker) in "human" and "manual" are hypothetically different roots.
The one in "manual": Latin manus "hand, strength, power" > OE mund "hand, protection, guardian".
The one in "human": PIE mon "human being; man" > OE mann "human being; hero; servant".
The one in "manual": Latin manus "hand, strength, power" > OE mund "hand, protection, guardian".
The one in "human": PIE mon "human being; man" > OE mann "human being; hero; servant".
November 12, 2025 at 6:43 PM
But, also, maybe. The two "man" parts (snicker) in "human" and "manual" are hypothetically different roots.
The one in "manual": Latin manus "hand, strength, power" > OE mund "hand, protection, guardian".
The one in "human": PIE mon "human being; man" > OE mann "human being; hero; servant".
The one in "manual": Latin manus "hand, strength, power" > OE mund "hand, protection, guardian".
The one in "human": PIE mon "human being; man" > OE mann "human being; hero; servant".
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"Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I would paint a picture of hot Bowser for official material, announced by Miyamoto himself. 😭 I laughed so hard in disbelief while painting, you have no idea lol"
November 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that one day I would paint a picture of hot Bowser for official material, announced by Miyamoto himself. 😭 I laughed so hard in disbelief while painting, you have no idea lol"
Y'ALL
Resident linguistics and etymology enthusiast here
I've always seen "manually" and "manual" + "ly" but always thought of "manual" as a single cohesive unit
BUT IT'S ALSO TWO PARTS
"man" + "ual"
MAN LIKE HUMAN
That is all, thank you
Resident linguistics and etymology enthusiast here
I've always seen "manually" and "manual" + "ly" but always thought of "manual" as a single cohesive unit
BUT IT'S ALSO TWO PARTS
"man" + "ual"
MAN LIKE HUMAN
That is all, thank you
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Y'ALL
Resident linguistics and etymology enthusiast here
I've always seen "manually" and "manual" + "ly" but always thought of "manual" as a single cohesive unit
BUT IT'S ALSO TWO PARTS
"man" + "ual"
MAN LIKE HUMAN
That is all, thank you
Resident linguistics and etymology enthusiast here
I've always seen "manually" and "manual" + "ly" but always thought of "manual" as a single cohesive unit
BUT IT'S ALSO TWO PARTS
"man" + "ual"
MAN LIKE HUMAN
That is all, thank you
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Windswept - OUT NOW!
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Windswept - OUT NOW!
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
A 90's inspired collectathon platformer - tough as nails - and oh so cute!
You must help them!
🦆🐢
Find it on:
🔹 Steam
🔹 Nintendo Switch
🔹 PS4/5
🔹 Xbox Series X/S
🔹 GOG
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Before backing up my hard drive, I wanted to delete all the node_modules files
I simply ran `npx npkill` in my root projects directory and it found every nested folder
14.5 GB recovered 🥰
I simply ran `npx npkill` in my root projects directory and it found every nested folder
14.5 GB recovered 🥰
October 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Before backing up my hard drive, I wanted to delete all the node_modules files
I simply ran `npx npkill` in my root projects directory and it found every nested folder
14.5 GB recovered 🥰
I simply ran `npx npkill` in my root projects directory and it found every nested folder
14.5 GB recovered 🥰
Been a bit quiet this past week despite doing #Devtober
I started my new job (yay!) on Tuesday, which has been my main focus
On top of that... my laptop has to be sent in for repairs 💀
I started my new job (yay!) on Tuesday, which has been my main focus
On top of that... my laptop has to be sent in for repairs 💀
October 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Been a bit quiet this past week despite doing #Devtober
I started my new job (yay!) on Tuesday, which has been my main focus
On top of that... my laptop has to be sent in for repairs 💀
I started my new job (yay!) on Tuesday, which has been my main focus
On top of that... my laptop has to be sent in for repairs 💀
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hi, looking for game programming or related work. primarily experienced in unity dev and c++. been looking for work for two years now even outside games/tech and won’t have a place to stay soon. i’m in los angeles / US
my portfolio eslee.dev/portfolio/ | her@eslee.dev
my portfolio eslee.dev/portfolio/ | her@eslee.dev
Eslee / Portfolio
eslee.dev
October 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
hi, looking for game programming or related work. primarily experienced in unity dev and c++. been looking for work for two years now even outside games/tech and won’t have a place to stay soon. i’m in los angeles / US
my portfolio eslee.dev/portfolio/ | her@eslee.dev
my portfolio eslee.dev/portfolio/ | her@eslee.dev
I wonder how many TODOs I have lying around...
October 11, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I wonder how many TODOs I have lying around...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
I'm participating in #Devtober this year!
For the first day, I did some planning, set up my dev environment, and created gamedevmountain.com as a home for all the different parts of the project.
Featured below is a lil' something I threw together with createPattern()
For the first day, I did some planning, set up my dev environment, and created gamedevmountain.com as a home for all the different parts of the project.
Featured below is a lil' something I threw together with createPattern()
October 2, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I'm participating in #Devtober this year!
For the first day, I did some planning, set up my dev environment, and created gamedevmountain.com as a home for all the different parts of the project.
Featured below is a lil' something I threw together with createPattern()
For the first day, I did some planning, set up my dev environment, and created gamedevmountain.com as a home for all the different parts of the project.
Featured below is a lil' something I threw together with createPattern()
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Indies, there's a lot of beloved franchises out there that are just aching for indie reboots. While the IP is under copyrights the ideas are not; there's no reason we can't have an indie takes on The Sims, Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. The gameplay, the settings, the themes are all free to pick up.
The Sims Was a Safe Haven For Millions. Now It Belongs to People Who Hate Them. - Slate
slate.com/technology/2...
slate.com/technology/2...
This Video Game Was a Safe Haven for Millions. Now It Belongs to People Who Hate Them.
The Sims helped me—and countless other queer players—see ourselves. The new owners could erase that legacy.
slate.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Indies, there's a lot of beloved franchises out there that are just aching for indie reboots. While the IP is under copyrights the ideas are not; there's no reason we can't have an indie takes on The Sims, Dragon Age, and Mass Effect. The gameplay, the settings, the themes are all free to pick up.
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We’re also hiring for 3D Artist Generalists!
💠 80k CAD salary
💠 Hybrid/remote work (relocation support available)
💠 Health benefits plan
💠 4-day work week
💠 4 weeks annual paid vacation, unlimited sick/personal days
Job listing ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
💠 80k CAD salary
💠 Hybrid/remote work (relocation support available)
💠 Health benefits plan
💠 4-day work week
💠 4 weeks annual paid vacation, unlimited sick/personal days
Job listing ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
September 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We’re also hiring for 3D Artist Generalists!
💠 80k CAD salary
💠 Hybrid/remote work (relocation support available)
💠 Health benefits plan
💠 4-day work week
💠 4 weeks annual paid vacation, unlimited sick/personal days
Job listing ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
💠 80k CAD salary
💠 Hybrid/remote work (relocation support available)
💠 Health benefits plan
💠 4-day work week
💠 4 weeks annual paid vacation, unlimited sick/personal days
Job listing ⬇️
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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September 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Just spent 10 minutes trying to find an article I read earlier, only to discover that it was something I read in the Substack app
Having history spread across so many different apps is incredibly annoying :/
Having history spread across so many different apps is incredibly annoying :/
September 17, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Just spent 10 minutes trying to find an article I read earlier, only to discover that it was something I read in the Substack app
Having history spread across so many different apps is incredibly annoying :/
Having history spread across so many different apps is incredibly annoying :/
I'm house-sitting for a friend, and gotta say, being able to walk to a grocery store in under 15 minutes is so nice
Where I was staying prior, it was a 20 minute drive to the nearest store!
Where I was staying prior, it was a 20 minute drive to the nearest store!
September 16, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I'm house-sitting for a friend, and gotta say, being able to walk to a grocery store in under 15 minutes is so nice
Where I was staying prior, it was a 20 minute drive to the nearest store!
Where I was staying prior, it was a 20 minute drive to the nearest store!
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Maybe we could find out.
Mastercard (US): 1-800-627-8372
Mastercard (Int.): +1-636-722-7111
Visa (US + Can): 1 800 847 2911
Visa (AUS): 1 800 125 440
PayPal: +44-0203-901-7000
Mastercard (US): 1-800-627-8372
Mastercard (Int.): +1-636-722-7111
Visa (US + Can): 1 800 847 2911
Visa (AUS): 1 800 125 440
PayPal: +44-0203-901-7000
Collective Shout, the group that took credit for bullying Mastercard into recently censoring more platforms, stated that apparently it took them ~1000 phonecalls to convince them to give them what they wanted?
We got like way more people than that don't we?
We got like way more people than that don't we?
ok then. one angle of attack then needs to be actively bombarding Visa and Mastercard's phone numbers and emails.
are customer support phone numbers/emails the best avenue to start with or is there a better option?
are customer support phone numbers/emails the best avenue to start with or is there a better option?
July 24, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Maybe we could find out.
Mastercard (US): 1-800-627-8372
Mastercard (Int.): +1-636-722-7111
Visa (US + Can): 1 800 847 2911
Visa (AUS): 1 800 125 440
PayPal: +44-0203-901-7000
Mastercard (US): 1-800-627-8372
Mastercard (Int.): +1-636-722-7111
Visa (US + Can): 1 800 847 2911
Visa (AUS): 1 800 125 440
PayPal: +44-0203-901-7000