Dave Padilla
@davepadilla.bsky.social
CEO at Evening Star. Executive Producer on Penny’s Big Breakaway.
Irregularly here. Regularly elsewhere.
Irregularly here. Regularly elsewhere.
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Do not trust subscription services. 🗣️📢
Buy physical.
Store your own raw digital copies.
Keep the media and art that you love within your own access.
Buy physical.
Store your own raw digital copies.
Keep the media and art that you love within your own access.
November 2, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Do not trust subscription services. 🗣️📢
Buy physical.
Store your own raw digital copies.
Keep the media and art that you love within your own access.
Buy physical.
Store your own raw digital copies.
Keep the media and art that you love within your own access.
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Hi, Londoners! I'll be giving an in-person full day #gameUX masterclass on Friday Dec 12th in #London.
You can sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-ux-co...
Let me know if you have any questions. Please share and I hope to see you there!
#UX #gamedev #training #masterclass
You can sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-ux-co...
Let me know if you have any questions. Please share and I hope to see you there!
#UX #gamedev #training #masterclass
Game UX & Cognitive Science Masterclass (London,UK Dec 12)
Learn the cognitive science and UX practices behind successful games like Fortnite, from former Director of UX at Epic Games.
www.eventbrite.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Hi, Londoners! I'll be giving an in-person full day #gameUX masterclass on Friday Dec 12th in #London.
You can sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-ux-co...
Let me know if you have any questions. Please share and I hope to see you there!
#UX #gamedev #training #masterclass
You can sign up here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/game-ux-co...
Let me know if you have any questions. Please share and I hope to see you there!
#UX #gamedev #training #masterclass
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This week I...
LAUNCHED THE STEAM PAGE FOR STAR SPARK! 🎉
Here's the announcement trailer showing off some gameplay.
There's still lots to do, but it's cool to be at this point 🙂
Wishlist it here!
store.steampowered.com/app/3639950/...
#StarSpark #ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
LAUNCHED THE STEAM PAGE FOR STAR SPARK! 🎉
Here's the announcement trailer showing off some gameplay.
There's still lots to do, but it's cool to be at this point 🙂
Wishlist it here!
store.steampowered.com/app/3639950/...
#StarSpark #ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
October 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This week I...
LAUNCHED THE STEAM PAGE FOR STAR SPARK! 🎉
Here's the announcement trailer showing off some gameplay.
There's still lots to do, but it's cool to be at this point 🙂
Wishlist it here!
store.steampowered.com/app/3639950/...
#StarSpark #ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
LAUNCHED THE STEAM PAGE FOR STAR SPARK! 🎉
Here's the announcement trailer showing off some gameplay.
There's still lots to do, but it's cool to be at this point 🙂
Wishlist it here!
store.steampowered.com/app/3639950/...
#StarSpark #ScreenshotSaturday #GameDev #IndieDev #IndieGame
Are you an aspiring game developer who is looking for helpful information on what hiring managers are looking for in a portfolio? Well you are in luck since I will be hosting an IndieCade Horizons panel tonight at 6pm PST and will be joined by some industry veterans!
October 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Are you an aspiring game developer who is looking for helpful information on what hiring managers are looking for in a portfolio? Well you are in luck since I will be hosting an IndieCade Horizons panel tonight at 6pm PST and will be joined by some industry veterans!
My team is looking for an experienced gameplay programmer to work on an exciting new 3D project with us! Please apply if the role is right up your alley, or share the link if you know of someone that may fit the bill.
Evening Star is looking for a Gameplay Programmer to help us create our new game!
We are looking for a candidate with strong experience in C/C++/C# and experience shipping commercial titles. Th ideal candidate has a creative mentality and a strong eye for detail.
eveningstar.studio/careers/game...
We are looking for a candidate with strong experience in C/C++/C# and experience shipping commercial titles. Th ideal candidate has a creative mentality and a strong eye for detail.
eveningstar.studio/careers/game...
Careers - Gameplay Programmer - Evening Star
Evening Star is now hiring for an Gameplay Programmer position.
eveningstar.studio
October 7, 2025 at 9:28 PM
My team is looking for an experienced gameplay programmer to work on an exciting new 3D project with us! Please apply if the role is right up your alley, or share the link if you know of someone that may fit the bill.
Sunday's dilemma: I COULD start creating an online dating profile or start playing Hades 2 instead. From what I have seen folks mention lately, the latter is probably going to be a lot better for my mental health.
October 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Sunday's dilemma: I COULD start creating an online dating profile or start playing Hades 2 instead. From what I have seen folks mention lately, the latter is probably going to be a lot better for my mental health.
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my main career compass has been to avoid my work hours empowering world-ruining ultra rich people, around moral distress and right livelihood. I cannot fathom the stress of 14,500 people finding out their job now enriches people who shattered Unity's good will, Jared Kushner, and Mohammed bin Salman
EA going private in $55 billion deal that will pay shareholders $210 a share
Electronic Arts said it has agreed to be acquired by PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners in an all-cash deal worth $55 billion.
www.cnbc.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
my main career compass has been to avoid my work hours empowering world-ruining ultra rich people, around moral distress and right livelihood. I cannot fathom the stress of 14,500 people finding out their job now enriches people who shattered Unity's good will, Jared Kushner, and Mohammed bin Salman
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(PAID) - We need a dialogue editor who is fluent in Japanese.
Limited series, 8 episodes.
Limited series, 8 episodes.
September 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
(PAID) - We need a dialogue editor who is fluent in Japanese.
Limited series, 8 episodes.
Limited series, 8 episodes.
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yo game dev community! 👾
my name is laryssa, and i've worked on several games in different facets of game audio. i composed for manifold garden and dorfromantik & worked as an audio producer on halo infinite and music editor for destiny 2.
nice to meet you! ✨
my name is laryssa, and i've worked on several games in different facets of game audio. i composed for manifold garden and dorfromantik & worked as an audio producer on halo infinite and music editor for destiny 2.
nice to meet you! ✨
July 31, 2023 at 6:39 PM
yo game dev community! 👾
my name is laryssa, and i've worked on several games in different facets of game audio. i composed for manifold garden and dorfromantik & worked as an audio producer on halo infinite and music editor for destiny 2.
nice to meet you! ✨
my name is laryssa, and i've worked on several games in different facets of game audio. i composed for manifold garden and dorfromantik & worked as an audio producer on halo infinite and music editor for destiny 2.
nice to meet you! ✨
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I dunno why the tag didn't work but I made the poster for @vangamegarden.bsky.social this year!
Don't miss out on this year's exclusive Game Garden merch!! ✨
Other than one secret Stamp Rally-exclusive sticker, all merch will be available for purchase OR as a prize for completing our Stamp Rally--which you can participate in by playing game demos or purchasing something from the Artist Alley!
Other than one secret Stamp Rally-exclusive sticker, all merch will be available for purchase OR as a prize for completing our Stamp Rally--which you can participate in by playing game demos or purchasing something from the Artist Alley!
September 22, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I dunno why the tag didn't work but I made the poster for @vangamegarden.bsky.social this year!
I’m back in Japan for my first Tokyo Game Show. Hit me up if you’re also here and want to catch up!
September 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I’m back in Japan for my first Tokyo Game Show. Hit me up if you’re also here and want to catch up!
Evening Star has just opened up an Art Director role at the studio! The team is looking for a seasoned developer who has experience running a mid-sized remote art team and who can take point on overseeing the art production for our new title.
Please feel free to apply or share this post!
Please feel free to apply or share this post!
Evening Star is looking for an Art Director to help us create our new game!
Our ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience: knowledge of 3D art pipelines, and managing art production of 3D games with a mix of remote internal and external artists.
eveningstar.studio/careers/art_...
Our ideal candidate will have a wide range of experience: knowledge of 3D art pipelines, and managing art production of 3D games with a mix of remote internal and external artists.
eveningstar.studio/careers/art_...
Careers - Art Director - Evening Star
Evening Star is now hiring for an Art Director position.
eveningstar.studio
September 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Evening Star has just opened up an Art Director role at the studio! The team is looking for a seasoned developer who has experience running a mid-sized remote art team and who can take point on overseeing the art production for our new title.
Please feel free to apply or share this post!
Please feel free to apply or share this post!
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declaring war on a city in your own country, donald trump is easily one of the greatest evils alive today
September 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
declaring war on a city in your own country, donald trump is easily one of the greatest evils alive today
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my funny bone got tickled mad good by this
September 3, 2025 at 2:47 AM
my funny bone got tickled mad good by this
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Suicide prevention is a very important cause to me, so this year marks the 2nd annual Gamedevs for Suicide Prevention team at the LA (Santa Monica) Out of the Darkness Walk!
If you're in SoCal, come walk with us! Or you can donate to our team.
afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/371158
If you're in SoCal, come walk with us! Or you can donate to our team.
afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/371158
August 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Suicide prevention is a very important cause to me, so this year marks the 2nd annual Gamedevs for Suicide Prevention team at the LA (Santa Monica) Out of the Darkness Walk!
If you're in SoCal, come walk with us! Or you can donate to our team.
afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/371158
If you're in SoCal, come walk with us! Or you can donate to our team.
afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/371158
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I don't have the proper words to say more than this now but
I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.
If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.
thank you
I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.
If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.
thank you
August 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
I don't have the proper words to say more than this now but
I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.
If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.
thank you
I was just laid off. My role at Giant Squid is being eliminated.
If your studio is looking for an environment artist, please let me know ASAP. I have 5+ years of experience.
thank you
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This bundle supports Game Devs of Color, a nonprofit organization that uplifts and amplifies game creators of color.
itch.io/b/3171/game-...
itch.io/b/3171/game-...
August 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
This bundle supports Game Devs of Color, a nonprofit organization that uplifts and amplifies game creators of color.
itch.io/b/3171/game-...
itch.io/b/3171/game-...
I can’t argue with that!
Buy it
Penny’s Big Breakaway is $14.99 on US eShop buff.ly/VdFN4YD
August 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I can’t argue with that!
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Penny’s Big Breakaway is $14.99 on US eShop buff.ly/VdFN4YD
August 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Penny’s Big Breakaway is $14.99 on US eShop buff.ly/VdFN4YD
We are opening up another role at our studio for a Level Designer! Please share the word in case you know of someone in your network that is open to working on a 3D project.
Evening Star is looking to add a new Level Designer to the team! While not a requirement, we are prioritizing prior experience on 3D Platforming and/or 3D Action games.
We are aiming to start the role in November. Find out more on our website:
eveningstar.studio/careers/leve...
We are aiming to start the role in November. Find out more on our website:
eveningstar.studio/careers/leve...
Careers - Level Designer - Evening Star
Evening Star is now hiring for a Level Designer position.
eveningstar.studio
August 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We are opening up another role at our studio for a Level Designer! Please share the word in case you know of someone in your network that is open to working on a 3D project.
The team here at Evening Star is looking for a Senior 3D Character Artist who has experience working on anime style characters. More information is posted on our website and LinkedIn for anyone who is interested in learning about the position!
We just posted a new job opportunity on our website and LinkedIn!
Senior 3D Character Artist (Contract)
This role has a focus on anime-stylized characters with a strong emphasis on form and shape language
Find out more:
eveningstar.studio/careers/3d_s...
Senior 3D Character Artist (Contract)
This role has a focus on anime-stylized characters with a strong emphasis on form and shape language
Find out more:
eveningstar.studio/careers/3d_s...
Careers - Senior 3D Character Artist (Contract) - Evening Star
Evening Star is now hiring for a Senior 3D Character Artist (Contract) position.
eveningstar.studio
July 29, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The team here at Evening Star is looking for a Senior 3D Character Artist who has experience working on anime style characters. More information is posted on our website and LinkedIn for anyone who is interested in learning about the position!
Took a little time off last week to visit Paris after being at Develop, and it felt refreshing to visit a city and experience a culture that is different than LA in so many good ways.
July 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Took a little time off last week to visit Paris after being at Develop, and it felt refreshing to visit a city and experience a culture that is different than LA in so many good ways.