Jen
@jenuinepanic.bsky.social
Writing a scary book. Baby trail runner. Gym hamster. Work in games tech and once made a board game about puns.
What do you mean you don't get up early on a holiday to try to make sense of an email automation API? Have you even lived?
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
What do you mean you don't get up early on a holiday to try to make sense of an email automation API? Have you even lived?
#aiandgames mission accomplished.
Look I'm a simple gal, you promise me a plushie you bet I'm gonna be there.
That said the conference was also good craic, even if I was bound to the expo hall and have to wait for the talks on YouTube.
Look I'm a simple gal, you promise me a plushie you bet I'm gonna be there.
That said the conference was also good craic, even if I was bound to the expo hall and have to wait for the talks on YouTube.
November 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
#aiandgames mission accomplished.
Look I'm a simple gal, you promise me a plushie you bet I'm gonna be there.
That said the conference was also good craic, even if I was bound to the expo hall and have to wait for the talks on YouTube.
Look I'm a simple gal, you promise me a plushie you bet I'm gonna be there.
That said the conference was also good craic, even if I was bound to the expo hall and have to wait for the talks on YouTube.
I'm expecting a busy and mildly harrowing day today, so I've made sure to prep by getting in an early run and
*checks notes* cleaning the windows while listening a book on the evolution of Russian state orchestrated propaganda.
*checks notes* cleaning the windows while listening a book on the evolution of Russian state orchestrated propaganda.
November 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
I'm expecting a busy and mildly harrowing day today, so I've made sure to prep by getting in an early run and
*checks notes* cleaning the windows while listening a book on the evolution of Russian state orchestrated propaganda.
*checks notes* cleaning the windows while listening a book on the evolution of Russian state orchestrated propaganda.
This, and while I'd say start with Mort (4th book) I think the main point everyone agrees on is don't start with The Color of Magic(1) or The Light Fantastic (2).
Pratchett was incomparable, but even he took a book or two to hit his stride.
Pratchett was incomparable, but even he took a book or two to hit his stride.
If you're looking for a new book series to pick up try Discworld.
~40 books.
Most have 3 layers to them: serious social commentary on today's issues (gun reform, gender equality, racism) and parody as a glue, tongue in cheek stuff, and the in-world narrative, the plot.
Start on equal rights - 3rd
~40 books.
Most have 3 layers to them: serious social commentary on today's issues (gun reform, gender equality, racism) and parody as a glue, tongue in cheek stuff, and the in-world narrative, the plot.
Start on equal rights - 3rd
Rapidly going through the ~40 Discworld novels and an early one has this line, "welcome to [city] we have more pronouns here."
Pratchett wasn't just prolific; he was very ahead of his time.
Keep in mind, we got gay marriage barely more than 10 years ago, this book was more than 30 years ago.
Pratchett wasn't just prolific; he was very ahead of his time.
Keep in mind, we got gay marriage barely more than 10 years ago, this book was more than 30 years ago.
November 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This, and while I'd say start with Mort (4th book) I think the main point everyone agrees on is don't start with The Color of Magic(1) or The Light Fantastic (2).
Pratchett was incomparable, but even he took a book or two to hit his stride.
Pratchett was incomparable, but even he took a book or two to hit his stride.
I'm sorry, what??? 😮 That is amazing.
brb gotta check the size of my hand luggage, for reasons.
brb gotta check the size of my hand luggage, for reasons.
With our event just days away, it's time to announce a special surprise!
We made an @aiandgames.com plushie!
Grab yours at the AI and Games Conference next week, or sign up to the waitlist (plushie.aiandgames.com) to be the first to know when we release a batch for sale online in early 2026.
We made an @aiandgames.com plushie!
Grab yours at the AI and Games Conference next week, or sign up to the waitlist (plushie.aiandgames.com) to be the first to know when we release a batch for sale online in early 2026.
October 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I'm sorry, what??? 😮 That is amazing.
brb gotta check the size of my hand luggage, for reasons.
brb gotta check the size of my hand luggage, for reasons.
I'm sure some people prep for events by looking at attendees lists and researching sessions. I personally prefer to dedicate my time to coming up with some truly awful topic specific jokes.
October 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
I'm sure some people prep for events by looking at attendees lists and researching sessions. I personally prefer to dedicate my time to coming up with some truly awful topic specific jokes.
I figured I'd finally read The Fall of the House of Usher, but, not gonna lie, the first page of the collection has me immediately questioning the decision to read Poe. Or anything by the writer of the introduction for that matter.
October 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I figured I'd finally read The Fall of the House of Usher, but, not gonna lie, the first page of the collection has me immediately questioning the decision to read Poe. Or anything by the writer of the introduction for that matter.
Anyone feel like trekking around my run route from Saturday to see if they can find my gloves? I can't find them which means there's a 50% chance I dropped them.
I'd go but there's also a 50% chance they're just in a really dumb place in my house. So I have to stay here and search for a few hours.
I'd go but there's also a 50% chance they're just in a really dumb place in my house. So I have to stay here and search for a few hours.
October 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Anyone feel like trekking around my run route from Saturday to see if they can find my gloves? I can't find them which means there's a 50% chance I dropped them.
I'd go but there's also a 50% chance they're just in a really dumb place in my house. So I have to stay here and search for a few hours.
I'd go but there's also a 50% chance they're just in a really dumb place in my house. So I have to stay here and search for a few hours.
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Almost at the top. Currently number 3, which is a lucky number in Irish mythology. Launching at 1pm, folks. Wish us luck!
October 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Almost at the top. Currently number 3, which is a lucky number in Irish mythology. Launching at 1pm, folks. Wish us luck!
I just found out that Glen Hansard played Outspan in The Commitments.
I ask that you respect my privacy in this trying time while I reassess my identity as a Dub.
I ask that you respect my privacy in this trying time while I reassess my identity as a Dub.
October 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I just found out that Glen Hansard played Outspan in The Commitments.
I ask that you respect my privacy in this trying time while I reassess my identity as a Dub.
I ask that you respect my privacy in this trying time while I reassess my identity as a Dub.
I am proud to announce that today I successfully entered and exited a bookshop without buying any books!
I did buy stationery that I didn't need, and for some reason a jigsaw puzzle, but that's besides the point.
I did buy stationery that I didn't need, and for some reason a jigsaw puzzle, but that's besides the point.
October 18, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I am proud to announce that today I successfully entered and exited a bookshop without buying any books!
I did buy stationery that I didn't need, and for some reason a jigsaw puzzle, but that's besides the point.
I did buy stationery that I didn't need, and for some reason a jigsaw puzzle, but that's besides the point.
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Live timing for Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra 2025 Individual World Championship is at my.raceresult.com/364272/results
October 18, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Live timing for Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra 2025 Individual World Championship is at my.raceresult.com/364272/results
I hate this constant moving of goal posts. A while ago I saw middle age defined as starting at 35, but now I need to be at least 40 for a mid-life crisis? Sometimes I feel like I just can't win.
October 14, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I hate this constant moving of goal posts. A while ago I saw middle age defined as starting at 35, but now I need to be at least 40 for a mid-life crisis? Sometimes I feel like I just can't win.
Look I'm happy there's an extension etc etc but, dare I say it, this is silly? Am I reading it wrong?
Expansion to post release content but only if the base game qualified for the original credit. There's currently low uptake because so few developers work qualifies for the original credit.
Expansion to post release content but only if the base game qualified for the original credit. There's currently low uptake because so few developers work qualifies for the original credit.
October 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Look I'm happy there's an extension etc etc but, dare I say it, this is silly? Am I reading it wrong?
Expansion to post release content but only if the base game qualified for the original credit. There's currently low uptake because so few developers work qualifies for the original credit.
Expansion to post release content but only if the base game qualified for the original credit. There's currently low uptake because so few developers work qualifies for the original credit.
While I was excited to see improvements to the games tax credit teased in the pre-budget coverage, it's not enough to get me past the horror of being excited to see a budget announcement.
Gonna go stare into space and question my life choices for a few hours.
Gonna go stare into space and question my life choices for a few hours.
October 7, 2025 at 6:45 AM
While I was excited to see improvements to the games tax credit teased in the pre-budget coverage, it's not enough to get me past the horror of being excited to see a budget announcement.
Gonna go stare into space and question my life choices for a few hours.
Gonna go stare into space and question my life choices for a few hours.
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Not every day you see your game talked about in Variety: variety.com/2025/gaming/...
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Liam Cunningham on Becoming ‘Nepo Daddy’ for Blumhouse’s New Gothic Horror Game ‘Eyes of Hellfire’
"Game of Thrones" star Liam Cunningham is a self-proclaimed "nepo daddy" thanks to his child's new Blumhouse Games title, "Eyes of Hellfire."
variety.com
October 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Not every day you see your game talked about in Variety: variety.com/2025/gaming/...
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Just announced at the NEXUS Games Summit, six incredible teams have been awarded the first stage of the Irish Games Fund. We’re delighted to say that the six teams are:
- Dreamfeel
- ENIGMA Studio
- Mystic Systems
- Outlier
- Pewter Games Studios
- Psychic Games
www.imirt.ie/news/2025/10...
- Dreamfeel
- ENIGMA Studio
- Mystic Systems
- Outlier
- Pewter Games Studios
- Psychic Games
www.imirt.ie/news/2025/10...
October 2, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Just announced at the NEXUS Games Summit, six incredible teams have been awarded the first stage of the Irish Games Fund. We’re delighted to say that the six teams are:
- Dreamfeel
- ENIGMA Studio
- Mystic Systems
- Outlier
- Pewter Games Studios
- Psychic Games
www.imirt.ie/news/2025/10...
- Dreamfeel
- ENIGMA Studio
- Mystic Systems
- Outlier
- Pewter Games Studios
- Psychic Games
www.imirt.ie/news/2025/10...
This morning the Spider God sacrificed one of its minions to power my motivation. I now fear that my current project is somehow the will of the Many Legged One. What will happen when I complete it? What will happen if I won't?
September 27, 2025 at 5:39 AM
This morning the Spider God sacrificed one of its minions to power my motivation. I now fear that my current project is somehow the will of the Many Legged One. What will happen when I complete it? What will happen if I won't?
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Guys!! Media Molecule is hiring a stylised environment artist! Come work with me!
www.mediamolecule.com/jobs/senior-...
www.mediamolecule.com/jobs/senior-...
Media Molecule | Creators of Award-Winning Games
Our magnificent team of Molecules are the creators behind the multi-award winning LittleBigPlanet, LittleBigPlanet 2, Tearaway, Tearaway Unfolded and our most recent title, and BAFTA award winning, Dr...
www.mediamolecule.com
September 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Guys!! Media Molecule is hiring a stylised environment artist! Come work with me!
www.mediamolecule.com/jobs/senior-...
www.mediamolecule.com/jobs/senior-...
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There's one week left to apply for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant ⏰‼️
If you're thinking of applying, make sure you get your applications in before next Sunday in order to be considered.
Grant: $15,000 USD
Deadline: Sept 28th
Link: grants.draknek.org
If you're thinking of applying, make sure you get your applications in before next Sunday in order to be considered.
Grant: $15,000 USD
Deadline: Sept 28th
Link: grants.draknek.org
Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant
The Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant is a grant opportunity for game developers from traditionally underrepresented groups and backgrounds who are interested in designing and developing puzzle games.
grants.draknek.org
September 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There's one week left to apply for the Draknek New Voices Puzzle Grant ⏰‼️
If you're thinking of applying, make sure you get your applications in before next Sunday in order to be considered.
Grant: $15,000 USD
Deadline: Sept 28th
Link: grants.draknek.org
If you're thinking of applying, make sure you get your applications in before next Sunday in order to be considered.
Grant: $15,000 USD
Deadline: Sept 28th
Link: grants.draknek.org
There's an Irish saying (seanfhocail): Tús maith leath na hoibre
It means a good start is half the work.
Today has inspired me to propose a new saying, an ógfhocail (focal óige?) if you will: Tús dona dul ar ais a chodladh-
With a bad start, go back to bed.
It means a good start is half the work.
Today has inspired me to propose a new saying, an ógfhocail (focal óige?) if you will: Tús dona dul ar ais a chodladh-
With a bad start, go back to bed.
September 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
There's an Irish saying (seanfhocail): Tús maith leath na hoibre
It means a good start is half the work.
Today has inspired me to propose a new saying, an ógfhocail (focal óige?) if you will: Tús dona dul ar ais a chodladh-
With a bad start, go back to bed.
It means a good start is half the work.
Today has inspired me to propose a new saying, an ógfhocail (focal óige?) if you will: Tús dona dul ar ais a chodladh-
With a bad start, go back to bed.
please tell me I'm not the only person whose mind went straight into the gutter on reading this?
September 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
please tell me I'm not the only person whose mind went straight into the gutter on reading this?
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Five years ago I wrote an article asking the question: why do some gamers invert their controls. The piece led to scientific research and now a paper has been published! I spoke to the researchers responsible…
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/s...
Why do some gamers invert their controls? Scientists now have answers, but they’re not what you think
The phenomenal response to an article we published on this question led to detailed cognitive research – and the findings have implications that go way beyond gamers
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Five years ago I wrote an article asking the question: why do some gamers invert their controls. The piece led to scientific research and now a paper has been published! I spoke to the researchers responsible…
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/games/2025/s...
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We have a Steam page for our game! It's a mahjong-inspired deckbuilder with A LOT OF BIRDS! If you have a Steam account and hit the wishlist button - you will have my eternal gratitude 🙏
store.steampowered.com/app/3473440/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3473440/...
Sparrow Warfare on Steam
Lead a feathered rebellion in the bird-filled deckbuilder SPARROW WARFARE! Combine your tiles to free birds. Unlock wildtiles to craft riotous combos. Take down the fiendish Storyteller for the libera...
store.steampowered.com
September 11, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We have a Steam page for our game! It's a mahjong-inspired deckbuilder with A LOT OF BIRDS! If you have a Steam account and hit the wishlist button - you will have my eternal gratitude 🙏
store.steampowered.com/app/3473440/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3473440/...