Jack The Generalist
@jackgutmann.bsky.social
Freelance Games VFX Artist
Podcast host: The Generalists: Where game devs spill the tea with 0 filter.
Full episodes on YT, Spotify & Apple Podcast
https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist
Podcast host: The Generalists: Where game devs spill the tea with 0 filter.
Full episodes on YT, Spotify & Apple Podcast
https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist
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Salam ya'll! 👋
It’s time to reintroduce myself! (Just hit 2.1K) Thanks to the SPs by @ramiismail.com , @fawzi.zone , and @eline.bsky.social 🙏
I’m Jack, a Syrian-refugee Generalist Artist, host of 'The Generalists' podcast and 'Let’s Learn' live streams.
Say hi, introduce yourself and what u do!
It’s time to reintroduce myself! (Just hit 2.1K) Thanks to the SPs by @ramiismail.com , @fawzi.zone , and @eline.bsky.social 🙏
I’m Jack, a Syrian-refugee Generalist Artist, host of 'The Generalists' podcast and 'Let’s Learn' live streams.
Say hi, introduce yourself and what u do!
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Hey folks!
I just released a new podcast episode with Stephen Candell, creator of BunderKin - @bunderkintv.bsky.social
We talk about building an original IP across TV & games, creative ownership, and lessons for indie game devs and artists.
Full episode here: youtu.be/QP0ZdugW_gI
I just released a new podcast episode with Stephen Candell, creator of BunderKin - @bunderkintv.bsky.social
We talk about building an original IP across TV & games, creative ownership, and lessons for indie game devs and artists.
Full episode here: youtu.be/QP0ZdugW_gI
February 12, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Hey folks!
I just released a new podcast episode with Stephen Candell, creator of BunderKin - @bunderkintv.bsky.social
We talk about building an original IP across TV & games, creative ownership, and lessons for indie game devs and artists.
Full episode here: youtu.be/QP0ZdugW_gI
I just released a new podcast episode with Stephen Candell, creator of BunderKin - @bunderkintv.bsky.social
We talk about building an original IP across TV & games, creative ownership, and lessons for indie game devs and artists.
Full episode here: youtu.be/QP0ZdugW_gI
Hey folks!
I just released a new podcast episode with Stephen Candell, creator of BunderKin - @bunderkintv.bsky.social
We talk about building an original IP across TV & games, creative ownership, and lessons for indie game devs and artists.
Full episode here: youtu.be/QP0ZdugW_gI
I just released a new podcast episode with Stephen Candell, creator of BunderKin - @bunderkintv.bsky.social
We talk about building an original IP across TV & games, creative ownership, and lessons for indie game devs and artists.
Full episode here: youtu.be/QP0ZdugW_gI
February 12, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Hey folks!
I just released a new podcast episode with Stephen Candell, creator of BunderKin - @bunderkintv.bsky.social
We talk about building an original IP across TV & games, creative ownership, and lessons for indie game devs and artists.
Full episode here: youtu.be/QP0ZdugW_gI
I just released a new podcast episode with Stephen Candell, creator of BunderKin - @bunderkintv.bsky.social
We talk about building an original IP across TV & games, creative ownership, and lessons for indie game devs and artists.
Full episode here: youtu.be/QP0ZdugW_gI
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This game looks cool and Rami is a cool dev
Can't wait to try it
Can't wait to try it
To kick off, this lovely write-up of both game and my general take on indie publishing in @gamesradarplus.bsky.social
www.gamesradar.com/games/roguel...
www.gamesradar.com/games/roguel...
"Let us make weird things," says the dev of this tactical reverse bullet hell, where I can't stop merging more explosive units
Rami Ismail on tackling a unique blend of quickfire strategy with Australia Did It, coaching me through the "curiosity" at the heart of my hands-on
www.gamesradar.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:19 AM
This game looks cool and Rami is a cool dev
Can't wait to try it
Can't wait to try it
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“Please enjoy the museum”:
Relooted is OUT NOW!
Please share!
Relooted is OUT NOW!
Please share!
February 10, 2026 at 3:02 PM
“Please enjoy the museum”:
Relooted is OUT NOW!
Please share!
Relooted is OUT NOW!
Please share!
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A reminder: this is an Irishman with valid papers speaking about how he's being held in US concentration camps. If you don't have to go to the US, do not go to the US. "GDC" is not "have to go". One denial at the border is going to mark you for life, and that's the best of the bad outcomes.
"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
February 10, 2026 at 4:18 PM
A reminder: this is an Irishman with valid papers speaking about how he's being held in US concentration camps. If you don't have to go to the US, do not go to the US. "GDC" is not "have to go". One denial at the border is going to mark you for life, and that's the best of the bad outcomes.
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The latest Mike & Rami episode is poppin way harder than any episode previously, and I have no idea why. Podcasts are so much harder to understand than video game sales
Was it the stupid cold open I did? Was it the prop? Was it posted somewhere? I have no idea, but cool I guess?
mikeandrami.com
Was it the stupid cold open I did? Was it the prop? Was it posted somewhere? I have no idea, but cool I guess?
mikeandrami.com
Mike and Rami Are Still Here
Mike and Rami Are Still Here
mikeandrami.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
The latest Mike & Rami episode is poppin way harder than any episode previously, and I have no idea why. Podcasts are so much harder to understand than video game sales
Was it the stupid cold open I did? Was it the prop? Was it posted somewhere? I have no idea, but cool I guess?
mikeandrami.com
Was it the stupid cold open I did? Was it the prop? Was it posted somewhere? I have no idea, but cool I guess?
mikeandrami.com
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Hey friends!
I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with
Jonah Lobe @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator.
Full episode here:
youtu.be/9Y5ArwK_1UY
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt
I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with
Jonah Lobe @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator.
Full episode here:
youtu.be/9Y5ArwK_1UY
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Hey friends!
I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with
Jonah Lobe @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator.
Full episode here:
youtu.be/9Y5ArwK_1UY
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt
I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with
Jonah Lobe @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator.
Full episode here:
youtu.be/9Y5ArwK_1UY
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt
Hey friends!
I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with
Jonah Lobe @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator.
Full episode here:
youtu.be/9Y5ArwK_1UY
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt
I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with
Jonah Lobe @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator.
Full episode here:
youtu.be/9Y5ArwK_1UY
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Hey friends!
I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with
Jonah Lobe @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator.
Full episode here:
youtu.be/9Y5ArwK_1UY
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt
I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with
Jonah Lobe @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator.
Full episode here:
youtu.be/9Y5ArwK_1UY
#GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt
How are VFX like anime slashes & fire blasts actually made in games? (It's not magic...)
My new series focuses on breaking down the art and tech behind the visuals we see in games. First up: @dafoxer.bsky.social Rayane Saada (VFX Artist) walks us through 4 of his best real-time effects.
My new series focuses on breaking down the art and tech behind the visuals we see in games. First up: @dafoxer.bsky.social Rayane Saada (VFX Artist) walks us through 4 of his best real-time effects.
February 2, 2026 at 4:20 PM
How are VFX like anime slashes & fire blasts actually made in games? (It's not magic...)
My new series focuses on breaking down the art and tech behind the visuals we see in games. First up: @dafoxer.bsky.social Rayane Saada (VFX Artist) walks us through 4 of his best real-time effects.
My new series focuses on breaking down the art and tech behind the visuals we see in games. First up: @dafoxer.bsky.social Rayane Saada (VFX Artist) walks us through 4 of his best real-time effects.
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I regret to inform everyone that the smartest money people out there are, overwhelmingly, dumb as a rock
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
Google's new AI 'world model' has seemingly spooked videogame investors, but it's hard to know what it will actually lead to
Can auto-generated "worlds" really be exciting?
www.pcgamer.com
February 1, 2026 at 11:04 PM
I regret to inform everyone that the smartest money people out there are, overwhelmingly, dumb as a rock
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
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Massive thanks to @zein.games, @arcanewhiskers.bsky.social, @jackgutmann.bsky.social and many more that have worked on this for our fund/publisher pitch.
I'm in awe of their talents, and could never believe years ago to be able to build an Avengers team of great Arab devs and artists!
#ALoM
I'm in awe of their talents, and could never believe years ago to be able to build an Avengers team of great Arab devs and artists!
#ALoM
And so the pitch season commence as we wrap up our final Arab League of Misfits prototype build today!
May the gaming deities bless us with funding for our game.
#ALoM #indiegame
May the gaming deities bless us with funding for our game.
#ALoM #indiegame
January 28, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Massive thanks to @zein.games, @arcanewhiskers.bsky.social, @jackgutmann.bsky.social and many more that have worked on this for our fund/publisher pitch.
I'm in awe of their talents, and could never believe years ago to be able to build an Avengers team of great Arab devs and artists!
#ALoM
I'm in awe of their talents, and could never believe years ago to be able to build an Avengers team of great Arab devs and artists!
#ALoM
In Arabic slang, "toz" (طز) is a dismissive expression meaning "who cares?", "whatever!", or "to heck with it," often used to show apathy or disdain, similar to a playful insult or spitting gesture (mimicking spitting). While it can be a simple "so what" (طز) or "to hell with..."
Made this طز VFX for @nazihfares.com's Arab League of Misfits today! Was going for that "Toz" vibes
And now @jackgutmann.bsky.social is doing some voodoo VFX magic in our Godot build. THIS IS GOING TO BE SO GOOD AND NO YOU CANNOT HAVE ENOUGH TOZ
January 26, 2026 at 12:27 AM
In Arabic slang, "toz" (طز) is a dismissive expression meaning "who cares?", "whatever!", or "to heck with it," often used to show apathy or disdain, similar to a playful insult or spitting gesture (mimicking spitting). While it can be a simple "so what" (طز) or "to hell with..."
Made this طز VFX for @nazihfares.com's Arab League of Misfits today! Was going for that "Toz" vibes
And now @jackgutmann.bsky.social is doing some voodoo VFX magic in our Godot build. THIS IS GOING TO BE SO GOOD AND NO YOU CANNOT HAVE ENOUGH TOZ
January 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Made this طز VFX for @nazihfares.com's Arab League of Misfits today! Was going for that "Toz" vibes
How does a career-ending sports injury lead to a successful decade in game development? My conversation with senior dev
@justinbieshaar.bsky.social explores resilience, learning fundamentals over tools, and building a lasting career in tech.
Link in the thread.
@justinbieshaar.bsky.social explores resilience, learning fundamentals over tools, and building a lasting career in tech.
Link in the thread.
January 21, 2026 at 9:09 AM
How does a career-ending sports injury lead to a successful decade in game development? My conversation with senior dev
@justinbieshaar.bsky.social explores resilience, learning fundamentals over tools, and building a lasting career in tech.
Link in the thread.
@justinbieshaar.bsky.social explores resilience, learning fundamentals over tools, and building a lasting career in tech.
Link in the thread.
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I bury my head in the sand when I see some of these maps
January 20, 2026 at 3:35 PM
I bury my head in the sand when I see some of these maps
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thanks for saying y'all like the interface. I *was* a UI artist at minecraft for a year and a half :)
I made a tool that makes retro anime sound effects. Meet AnimeVox!
I made it for a game, but it's free to use.
I'm using the forgotten (but popular in 80s japan) Schroeder reverb algo, and some wobble.
If you find it useful consider supporting me on itch :)
castpixel.itch.io/animevox
I made it for a game, but it's free to use.
I'm using the forgotten (but popular in 80s japan) Schroeder reverb algo, and some wobble.
If you find it useful consider supporting me on itch :)
castpixel.itch.io/animevox
January 16, 2026 at 7:15 PM
thanks for saying y'all like the interface. I *was* a UI artist at minecraft for a year and a half :)
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I made a tool that makes retro anime sound effects. Meet AnimeVox!
I made it for a game, but it's free to use.
I'm using the forgotten (but popular in 80s japan) Schroeder reverb algo, and some wobble.
If you find it useful consider supporting me on itch :)
castpixel.itch.io/animevox
I made it for a game, but it's free to use.
I'm using the forgotten (but popular in 80s japan) Schroeder reverb algo, and some wobble.
If you find it useful consider supporting me on itch :)
castpixel.itch.io/animevox
January 15, 2026 at 4:31 AM
I made a tool that makes retro anime sound effects. Meet AnimeVox!
I made it for a game, but it's free to use.
I'm using the forgotten (but popular in 80s japan) Schroeder reverb algo, and some wobble.
If you find it useful consider supporting me on itch :)
castpixel.itch.io/animevox
I made it for a game, but it's free to use.
I'm using the forgotten (but popular in 80s japan) Schroeder reverb algo, and some wobble.
If you find it useful consider supporting me on itch :)
castpixel.itch.io/animevox
Finally some love
January 18, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Finally some love
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Had the immense pleasure of chatting again with Jack, this time doing an improvised introduction to HLSL ✨
Check it out and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Check it out and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Just finished a stream with @halisavakis.com (Harry Alisavakis) to demystify High-Level Shading Language (HLSL) from the ground up.
- Learn How to Read & Edit HLSL under 45min: youtu.be/rd2glMlHwYI
- Learn How to Read & Edit HLSL under 45min: youtu.be/rd2glMlHwYI
January 18, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Had the immense pleasure of chatting again with Jack, this time doing an improvised introduction to HLSL ✨
Check it out and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Check it out and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Just finished a stream with @halisavakis.com (Harry Alisavakis) to demystify High-Level Shading Language (HLSL) from the ground up.
- Learn How to Read & Edit HLSL under 45min: youtu.be/rd2glMlHwYI
- Learn How to Read & Edit HLSL under 45min: youtu.be/rd2glMlHwYI
January 18, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Just finished a stream with @halisavakis.com (Harry Alisavakis) to demystify High-Level Shading Language (HLSL) from the ground up.
- Learn How to Read & Edit HLSL under 45min: youtu.be/rd2glMlHwYI
- Learn How to Read & Edit HLSL under 45min: youtu.be/rd2glMlHwYI
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It's a lot of doom and gloom these couple of first days of the year, yet seeing the Arab League of Misfits prototype getting close to the finish line with draft music, voiceover and effects gave me so much hope. I'm so thankful for the people behind our project.
January 9, 2026 at 8:31 AM
It's a lot of doom and gloom these couple of first days of the year, yet seeing the Arab League of Misfits prototype getting close to the finish line with draft music, voiceover and effects gave me so much hope. I'm so thankful for the people behind our project.
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I am glad to see countless US folks now reaching the conclusion that voting "Democrat no matter what" is not acceptable when they're supporting murder or genocide - the US was always going to implode into fascism unless the Democratic party was forced to be better than "we're not the Republicans".
January 9, 2026 at 4:49 AM
I am glad to see countless US folks now reaching the conclusion that voting "Democrat no matter what" is not acceptable when they're supporting murder or genocide - the US was always going to implode into fascism unless the Democratic party was forced to be better than "we're not the Republicans".
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The extent to which Games Done Quick has helped to steer the larger speedrunning community - one of the most hardcore video game enthusiast subcultures there is - into becoming something so welcoming, inclusive and supportive astonishes me
January 4, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The extent to which Games Done Quick has helped to steer the larger speedrunning community - one of the most hardcore video game enthusiast subcultures there is - into becoming something so welcoming, inclusive and supportive astonishes me