Mike C
@f0da.bsky.social
Visual Studio Marketplace @Microsoft, cat engineer and BAFTA nom on @LittleKittyGame
I just... don't understand the gabebox. What's the *actual* market here? People who want a PC in their living room? A strict gaming-only desktop that you can't upgrade? Why buy this over a pre-built PC or an Xbox or PS4 (which has exclusive games)?
Context is everything.
Steam Machines originally launched into a space with poor support up against the relative strength of Windows.
The new one drops into a space occupied by the Steam Deck's strides in compatibility, Big Picture, and Windows flailing.
store.steampowered.com/sale/hardware
Steam Machines originally launched into a space with poor support up against the relative strength of Windows.
The new one drops into a space occupied by the Steam Deck's strides in compatibility, Big Picture, and Windows flailing.
store.steampowered.com/sale/hardware
Steam Hardware
The Steam Hardware family officially expands in early 2026.
store.steampowered.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I just... don't understand the gabebox. What's the *actual* market here? People who want a PC in their living room? A strict gaming-only desktop that you can't upgrade? Why buy this over a pre-built PC or an Xbox or PS4 (which has exclusive games)?
I'm not surprised. I still really want a spicy GDC roundtable that's just shit-talking indie publishers because there's just soooo much tea.
If they can't even reply to the IGF what makes you think they'll reply to that 1m+ sub streamer? Or brand who wants $$$ collab?
If they can't even reply to the IGF what makes you think they'll reply to that 1m+ sub streamer? Or brand who wants $$$ collab?
blog post boiling within me titled "indie publishers, you need to get your shit together" based on this year of indie pubs submitting games to IGF w/ a demo and then when asked for a dev build so anyone can actually judge it, either ghost or go "we will provide you with a build on the release date"
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I'm not surprised. I still really want a spicy GDC roundtable that's just shit-talking indie publishers because there's just soooo much tea.
If they can't even reply to the IGF what makes you think they'll reply to that 1m+ sub streamer? Or brand who wants $$$ collab?
If they can't even reply to the IGF what makes you think they'll reply to that 1m+ sub streamer? Or brand who wants $$$ collab?
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PSA: If you want to render an SDF texture using an Image component and Text Mesh Pro, you can!
You need to copy the SDF shader and make two small tweaks, which I've explained in a blog post here:
blog.roytheunissen.com/2025/10/08/r...
#unity3d #gamedev
You need to copy the SDF shader and make two small tweaks, which I've explained in a blog post here:
blog.roytheunissen.com/2025/10/08/r...
#unity3d #gamedev
October 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
PSA: If you want to render an SDF texture using an Image component and Text Mesh Pro, you can!
You need to copy the SDF shader and make two small tweaks, which I've explained in a blog post here:
blog.roytheunissen.com/2025/10/08/r...
#unity3d #gamedev
You need to copy the SDF shader and make two small tweaks, which I've explained in a blog post here:
blog.roytheunissen.com/2025/10/08/r...
#unity3d #gamedev
Reposted by Mike C
‘Jeff the human cat isn’t real. He can’t hurt you.’
Jeff the human cat:
Jeff the human cat:
September 26, 2025 at 5:10 PM
‘Jeff the human cat isn’t real. He can’t hurt you.’
Jeff the human cat:
Jeff the human cat:
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making HL2 inspired Z-billboarded volumetric light shader in godot. love this trick for how stupidly effective it is for distant lights
September 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM
making HL2 inspired Z-billboarded volumetric light shader in godot. love this trick for how stupidly effective it is for distant lights
“Few contractors”? Fuck off.
30+ people on music, 18 on localization, dozens of voice actors.
It took 7 years and the previous title sold more than BF2042 did
30+ people on music, 18 on localization, dozens of voice actors.
It took 7 years and the previous title sold more than BF2042 did
September 7, 2025 at 12:37 AM
“Few contractors”? Fuck off.
30+ people on music, 18 on localization, dozens of voice actors.
It took 7 years and the previous title sold more than BF2042 did
30+ people on music, 18 on localization, dozens of voice actors.
It took 7 years and the previous title sold more than BF2042 did
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BF6 thoughts: it’s….fine. I’d describe it as “COD but with more people and some vehicles”.
I’d love to learn why previous features got removed (ie: attrition system). Do features that encourage team play not playtest as well? Or trying to target other markets/players?
I’d love to learn why previous features got removed (ie: attrition system). Do features that encourage team play not playtest as well? Or trying to target other markets/players?
August 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
BF6 thoughts: it’s….fine. I’d describe it as “COD but with more people and some vehicles”.
I’d love to learn why previous features got removed (ie: attrition system). Do features that encourage team play not playtest as well? Or trying to target other markets/players?
I’d love to learn why previous features got removed (ie: attrition system). Do features that encourage team play not playtest as well? Or trying to target other markets/players?
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game dev joys: discovering you can use the new customizer feature to make the entire cat lime green, turn them into a green screen and overlay a king gizzard video on there
August 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
game dev joys: discovering you can use the new customizer feature to make the entire cat lime green, turn them into a green screen and overlay a king gizzard video on there
If you’re an industrial engineer at Apple: please try your design on an airplane. This stupid charger doesn’t work on most 737s because it’s too wide
August 6, 2025 at 1:55 AM
If you’re an industrial engineer at Apple: please try your design on an airplane. This stupid charger doesn’t work on most 737s because it’s too wide
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Here is my charity pin I designed for King Gizzard for Field of Vision! All proceeds will go to PfCA, a grassroots movement building a vibrant community for 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender-diverse people in rural Colorado. I was so honored to make this
August 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Here is my charity pin I designed for King Gizzard for Field of Vision! All proceeds will go to PfCA, a grassroots movement building a vibrant community for 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender-diverse people in rural Colorado. I was so honored to make this
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Hey everybody, especially you cool cats in SoCal! Little Kitty, Big City will have a booth at CatCon in Pasadena this weekend, August 2nd and 3rd! We will have new merch to check out, a gachapon prize machine, and a station where you can play a demo of our UPCOMING UPDATE. 👀👀
catconworldwide.com
catconworldwide.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Hey everybody, especially you cool cats in SoCal! Little Kitty, Big City will have a booth at CatCon in Pasadena this weekend, August 2nd and 3rd! We will have new merch to check out, a gachapon prize machine, and a station where you can play a demo of our UPCOMING UPDATE. 👀👀
catconworldwide.com
catconworldwide.com
I both extremely love and hate this game at the same time 😂
📢 Incredibly excited to announce I signed with a publisher!
My retro tycoon game 'Car Park Capital' will be published by MicroProse!
The one behind classics like Transport Tycoon and Civilization.
Thanks everyone for the support so far! 🙏
s.team/a/3031880
My retro tycoon game 'Car Park Capital' will be published by MicroProse!
The one behind classics like Transport Tycoon and Civilization.
Thanks everyone for the support so far! 🙏
s.team/a/3031880
July 31, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I both extremely love and hate this game at the same time 😂
www.catherinejue.com/fast
“No one asks for fast software”
I’m trying to not be snarky, but this is standard in the game industry. 16ms budget is the norm
“No one asks for fast software”
I’m trying to not be snarky, but this is standard in the game industry. 16ms budget is the norm
fast | catherine jue
www.catherinejue.com
July 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
www.catherinejue.com/fast
“No one asks for fast software”
I’m trying to not be snarky, but this is standard in the game industry. 16ms budget is the norm
“No one asks for fast software”
I’m trying to not be snarky, but this is standard in the game industry. 16ms budget is the norm
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I got to go to "The Shape Of MOTHER" exhibition in Tokyo today. A gorgeous display of the original 180 clay models from MOTHER 1 and 2. No pictures were allowed inside, but you must go see it if you're in Tokyo between now and Sept. A truly special exhibition. I'm so happy I got to see it!
July 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I got to go to "The Shape Of MOTHER" exhibition in Tokyo today. A gorgeous display of the original 180 clay models from MOTHER 1 and 2. No pictures were allowed inside, but you must go see it if you're in Tokyo between now and Sept. A truly special exhibition. I'm so happy I got to see it!
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If you want to actually solve the problem, instead of punishing itch, start calling payment cos
Collective Shout, which is run by people who get published by Spinifex, a very terf-seeming organization, apparently needed 1,000 people to yell at visa to get this done.
We got more than 1000 people.
Collective Shout, which is run by people who get published by Spinifex, a very terf-seeming organization, apparently needed 1,000 people to yell at visa to get this done.
We got more than 1000 people.
July 24, 2025 at 6:26 AM
If you want to actually solve the problem, instead of punishing itch, start calling payment cos
Collective Shout, which is run by people who get published by Spinifex, a very terf-seeming organization, apparently needed 1,000 people to yell at visa to get this done.
We got more than 1000 people.
Collective Shout, which is run by people who get published by Spinifex, a very terf-seeming organization, apparently needed 1,000 people to yell at visa to get this done.
We got more than 1000 people.
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Who’s getting hyped for our upcoming 🌟free update?🌟 Here’s some new art to tide you over for the meow-ment…
July 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Who’s getting hyped for our upcoming 🌟free update?🌟 Here’s some new art to tide you over for the meow-ment…
Hiring and firing is _very_ expensive. Even more so when knowledge and team cohesion is lost.
Want to make games cheaper? Have a lean team that works well and can move quickly. The bloat is insane
Want to make games cheaper? Have a lean team that works well and can move quickly. The bloat is insane
July 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Hiring and firing is _very_ expensive. Even more so when knowledge and team cohesion is lost.
Want to make games cheaper? Have a lean team that works well and can move quickly. The bloat is insane
Want to make games cheaper? Have a lean team that works well and can move quickly. The bloat is insane
It’s crazy to me that XNA could have been Unity. Editor could have just built on Visual Studio.
A real shame.
A real shame.
June 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
It’s crazy to me that XNA could have been Unity. Editor could have just built on Visual Studio.
A real shame.
A real shame.
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The US Army marched through Washington DC yesterday to commemorate its 250th year. Many officials were in attendance, including Secretary Pete Hegseth. To show his support for the Army, he wore a camo tie.
Personally, I think there was a more sophisticated choice 🧵
Personally, I think there was a more sophisticated choice 🧵
June 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The US Army marched through Washington DC yesterday to commemorate its 250th year. Many officials were in attendance, including Secretary Pete Hegseth. To show his support for the Army, he wore a camo tie.
Personally, I think there was a more sophisticated choice 🧵
Personally, I think there was a more sophisticated choice 🧵
This is the reason why the Windows Acrylic material has a noise and saturation layer. Just a blur causes huge readability issues
June 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This is the reason why the Windows Acrylic material has a noise and saturation layer. Just a blur causes huge readability issues
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Hey #UE5 - if you're working on something #stylized and are looking for an integrated solution for cel shading that lets you ditch post-processing or bespoke unlit materials, my engine fork might be for you! 🧵
github.com/hippowombat/...
github.com/hippowombat/...
June 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Hey #UE5 - if you're working on something #stylized and are looking for an integrated solution for cel shading that lets you ditch post-processing or bespoke unlit materials, my engine fork might be for you! 🧵
github.com/hippowombat/...
github.com/hippowombat/...
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We have paw-some news to share coming straight from today’s Wholesome Direct! Kitty is back to commit more hijinks this summer in a brand-new free content update coming to Little Kitty, Big City on all platforms: The Picture Purrfect Update!
Here’s the trailer:
Here’s the trailer:
June 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We have paw-some news to share coming straight from today’s Wholesome Direct! Kitty is back to commit more hijinks this summer in a brand-new free content update coming to Little Kitty, Big City on all platforms: The Picture Purrfect Update!
Here’s the trailer:
Here’s the trailer:
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We have a special announcement tomorrow during the @wholesomegames.com direct, starting at 9 AM PST! Be sure to tune in!
June 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We have a special announcement tomorrow during the @wholesomegames.com direct, starting at 9 AM PST! Be sure to tune in!
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Hmm no I do remember working on Sub Rosa for 10 years without ever having consistent funding, barely being able to pay rent most of the time, working 60-70 hours a week by myself during the pandemic to finish the early access version, working another year on fixes and updates while not making a dime
May 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Hmm no I do remember working on Sub Rosa for 10 years without ever having consistent funding, barely being able to pay rent most of the time, working 60-70 hours a week by myself during the pandemic to finish the early access version, working another year on fixes and updates while not making a dime