Jon Kelliher
@jonkelliher.bsky.social
🔊 Lead Sound Designer at Feel Free Games
⭐ Generalist Indie Game Dev
🎮 Prev: Human Fall Flat 2, Warp Drive, Trailblazers
🗺️ www.jonkelliher.com
⭐ Generalist Indie Game Dev
🎮 Prev: Human Fall Flat 2, Warp Drive, Trailblazers
🗺️ www.jonkelliher.com
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Luma Island Audio Showreel
YouTube video by Jon Kelliher
youtu.be
I've been working on Luma Island for a few months now so I decided to make a little showreel of some of the stuff I've had the pleasure of working on so far.
What do you think, is it cosy enough for your tastes?
#gameaudio #sounddesign #gamedev #indiedev
What do you think, is it cosy enough for your tastes?
#gameaudio #sounddesign #gamedev #indiedev
Seeing all the hate about Black Ops 7 and Metroid Prime 4 is all well and good, but could y’all share with me some great games that are coming out / in development to celebrate the good stuff too? 😊🙏
November 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Seeing all the hate about Black Ops 7 and Metroid Prime 4 is all well and good, but could y’all share with me some great games that are coming out / in development to celebrate the good stuff too? 😊🙏
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I was cooking, I'll share the whole piece tomorrow. Have a good evening!
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I was cooking, I'll share the whole piece tomorrow. Have a good evening!
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Play as Otto, a curious sea otter swept far from home, in Otterly Lost. "Explore forests, dive underwater, glide over canyons, and climb your way back. Meet friendly animals, complete quests, and enjoy soft challenges at your own pace!"
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Play as Otto, a curious sea otter swept far from home, in Otterly Lost. "Explore forests, dive underwater, glide over canyons, and climb your way back. Meet friendly animals, complete quests, and enjoy soft challenges at your own pace!"
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I've been working on Luma Island for a few months now so I decided to make a little showreel of some of the stuff I've had the pleasure of working on so far.
What do you think, is it cosy enough for your tastes?
#gameaudio #sounddesign #gamedev #indiedev
What do you think, is it cosy enough for your tastes?
#gameaudio #sounddesign #gamedev #indiedev
Luma Island Audio Showreel
YouTube video by Jon Kelliher
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 12:11 PM
I've been working on Luma Island for a few months now so I decided to make a little showreel of some of the stuff I've had the pleasure of working on so far.
What do you think, is it cosy enough for your tastes?
#gameaudio #sounddesign #gamedev #indiedev
What do you think, is it cosy enough for your tastes?
#gameaudio #sounddesign #gamedev #indiedev
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Want to see a three-legged dog chase her tail?
September 23, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Want to see a three-legged dog chase her tail?
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My partner showed me this eloquent Ghibli video essay which touches on the beauty of the mundane and you should watch it too!
#StudioGhibli
#StudioGhibli
How Ghibli Makes Everything Feel Magical
YouTube video by The Soak
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
My partner showed me this eloquent Ghibli video essay which touches on the beauty of the mundane and you should watch it too!
#StudioGhibli
#StudioGhibli
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May the odds be ever in your favor, Junior devs.
But really, can we take a moment as an industry to talk about what "Junior" means in the context of game development. It's quite a broad category.
larian.com/careers/9722...
#gameaudio #gamedev #gamejobs
But really, can we take a moment as an industry to talk about what "Junior" means in the context of game development. It's quite a broad category.
larian.com/careers/9722...
#gameaudio #gamedev #gamejobs
November 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
May the odds be ever in your favor, Junior devs.
But really, can we take a moment as an industry to talk about what "Junior" means in the context of game development. It's quite a broad category.
larian.com/careers/9722...
#gameaudio #gamedev #gamejobs
But really, can we take a moment as an industry to talk about what "Junior" means in the context of game development. It's quite a broad category.
larian.com/careers/9722...
#gameaudio #gamedev #gamejobs
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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"
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The IWGB has issued legal claims against Rockstar for firing 30+ workers.
🌱
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/iwgb...
🌱
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/iwgb...
IWGB Issues Legal Claims Against Rockstar Over Unfair Dismissal of Staff
* The IWGB has issued claims against Rockstar Games for unfairly dismissing
staff [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nOwjeznjI&t=3s] for union activity
and blacklisting its members.
* This lega...
iwgb.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The IWGB has issued legal claims against Rockstar for firing 30+ workers.
🌱
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/iwgb...
🌱
iwgb.org.uk/en/post/iwgb...
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Three points I keep repeating
1. Left and liberal voters actually really exist
2. The right and "centre" are trying to rule without liberals - they are way out over their skis
3. Reports of right wing total information control are greatly exaggerated
1. Left and liberal voters actually really exist
2. The right and "centre" are trying to rule without liberals - they are way out over their skis
3. Reports of right wing total information control are greatly exaggerated
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Three points I keep repeating
1. Left and liberal voters actually really exist
2. The right and "centre" are trying to rule without liberals - they are way out over their skis
3. Reports of right wing total information control are greatly exaggerated
1. Left and liberal voters actually really exist
2. The right and "centre" are trying to rule without liberals - they are way out over their skis
3. Reports of right wing total information control are greatly exaggerated
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I believe you meant “every Scrooge McDuck wannabe assumes every company is using AI and is willing to throw actual humans to the streets to make a quick buck by enforcing its use in games”
This is not a new norm, its a delusion that will eventually pop.
This is not a new norm, its a delusion that will eventually pop.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I believe you meant “every Scrooge McDuck wannabe assumes every company is using AI and is willing to throw actual humans to the streets to make a quick buck by enforcing its use in games”
This is not a new norm, its a delusion that will eventually pop.
This is not a new norm, its a delusion that will eventually pop.
I believe you meant “every Scrooge McDuck wannabe assumes every company is using AI and is willing to throw actual humans to the streets to make a quick buck by enforcing its use in games”
This is not a new norm, its a delusion that will eventually pop.
This is not a new norm, its a delusion that will eventually pop.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
I believe you meant “every Scrooge McDuck wannabe assumes every company is using AI and is willing to throw actual humans to the streets to make a quick buck by enforcing its use in games”
This is not a new norm, its a delusion that will eventually pop.
This is not a new norm, its a delusion that will eventually pop.
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Based on a true story 🦀I never did free those crabs!
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Based on a true story 🦀I never did free those crabs!
Thoughts and prayers to folks experiencing their partners go through the emotional rollercoaster of playing #silksong
a cartoon drawing of a skeleton with a surprised look on its face is sitting in a pile of mushrooms .
ALT: a cartoon drawing of a skeleton with a surprised look on its face is sitting in a pile of mushrooms .
media.tenor.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Thoughts and prayers to folks experiencing their partners go through the emotional rollercoaster of playing #silksong
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- Less guns
- Less extreme violence
- Less male gaze
- Less exploitation
- Less corporate greed
- NO gen…A…I
- More accessibility features
- More positive representation of marginalised folk
- More celebration of culture
- More lighthearted fun
- More good vibes
Thank you for coming to my TED talk
- Less extreme violence
- Less male gaze
- Less exploitation
- Less corporate greed
- NO gen…A…I
- More accessibility features
- More positive representation of marginalised folk
- More celebration of culture
- More lighthearted fun
- More good vibes
Thank you for coming to my TED talk
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
- Less guns
- Less extreme violence
- Less male gaze
- Less exploitation
- Less corporate greed
- NO gen…A…I
- More accessibility features
- More positive representation of marginalised folk
- More celebration of culture
- More lighthearted fun
- More good vibes
Thank you for coming to my TED talk
- Less extreme violence
- Less male gaze
- Less exploitation
- Less corporate greed
- NO gen…A…I
- More accessibility features
- More positive representation of marginalised folk
- More celebration of culture
- More lighthearted fun
- More good vibes
Thank you for coming to my TED talk
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HEART DRIVE is a fast spin on the cozy fishing game genre! #pitchyagame
Catch giant fish from the top of your car, upgrade your equipment and help three friends uncover the mystery of an ancient machine god 🚗🎣
Wishlist ❤️ -> store.steampowered.com/app/4026760/...
#gamedev #indiegame
Catch giant fish from the top of your car, upgrade your equipment and help three friends uncover the mystery of an ancient machine god 🚗🎣
Wishlist ❤️ -> store.steampowered.com/app/4026760/...
#gamedev #indiegame
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
HEART DRIVE is a fast spin on the cozy fishing game genre! #pitchyagame
Catch giant fish from the top of your car, upgrade your equipment and help three friends uncover the mystery of an ancient machine god 🚗🎣
Wishlist ❤️ -> store.steampowered.com/app/4026760/...
#gamedev #indiegame
Catch giant fish from the top of your car, upgrade your equipment and help three friends uncover the mystery of an ancient machine god 🚗🎣
Wishlist ❤️ -> store.steampowered.com/app/4026760/...
#gamedev #indiegame
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This! 👇
Sprezzatura: "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it".
The age old tale of talented people acting like their skill isn’t the result of thousands of hours of hard work!
Sprezzatura: "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it".
The age old tale of talented people acting like their skill isn’t the result of thousands of hours of hard work!
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This! 👇
Sprezzatura: "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it".
The age old tale of talented people acting like their skill isn’t the result of thousands of hours of hard work!
Sprezzatura: "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it".
The age old tale of talented people acting like their skill isn’t the result of thousands of hours of hard work!
- Less guns
- Less extreme violence
- Less male gaze
- Less exploitation
- Less corporate greed
- NO gen…A…I
- More accessibility features
- More positive representation of marginalised folk
- More celebration of culture
- More lighthearted fun
- More good vibes
Thank you for coming to my TED talk
- Less extreme violence
- Less male gaze
- Less exploitation
- Less corporate greed
- NO gen…A…I
- More accessibility features
- More positive representation of marginalised folk
- More celebration of culture
- More lighthearted fun
- More good vibes
Thank you for coming to my TED talk
November 11, 2025 at 9:11 AM
- Less guns
- Less extreme violence
- Less male gaze
- Less exploitation
- Less corporate greed
- NO gen…A…I
- More accessibility features
- More positive representation of marginalised folk
- More celebration of culture
- More lighthearted fun
- More good vibes
Thank you for coming to my TED talk
- Less extreme violence
- Less male gaze
- Less exploitation
- Less corporate greed
- NO gen…A…I
- More accessibility features
- More positive representation of marginalised folk
- More celebration of culture
- More lighthearted fun
- More good vibes
Thank you for coming to my TED talk
This! 👇
Sprezzatura: "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it".
The age old tale of talented people acting like their skill isn’t the result of thousands of hours of hard work!
Sprezzatura: "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it".
The age old tale of talented people acting like their skill isn’t the result of thousands of hours of hard work!
November 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
This! 👇
Sprezzatura: "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it".
The age old tale of talented people acting like their skill isn’t the result of thousands of hours of hard work!
Sprezzatura: "a certain nonchalance, so as to conceal all art and make whatever one does or says appear to be without effort and almost without any thought about it".
The age old tale of talented people acting like their skill isn’t the result of thousands of hours of hard work!
Reposted by Jon Kelliher
I really love this new @getsoundly.bsky.social video not just cause it’s really well made and shows off some new recordings they’ve added, but because they’re using their platform and reach to actually celebrate people and culture.
I'd love to see something similar in the future for Wales! 👀
I'd love to see something similar in the future for Wales! 👀
Sounds Like Home: Mexico City
YouTube video by Soundly
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I really love this new @getsoundly.bsky.social video not just cause it’s really well made and shows off some new recordings they’ve added, but because they’re using their platform and reach to actually celebrate people and culture.
I'd love to see something similar in the future for Wales! 👀
I'd love to see something similar in the future for Wales! 👀
I really love this new @getsoundly.bsky.social video not just cause it’s really well made and shows off some new recordings they’ve added, but because they’re using their platform and reach to actually celebrate people and culture.
I'd love to see something similar in the future for Wales! 👀
I'd love to see something similar in the future for Wales! 👀
Sounds Like Home: Mexico City
YouTube video by Soundly
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I really love this new @getsoundly.bsky.social video not just cause it’s really well made and shows off some new recordings they’ve added, but because they’re using their platform and reach to actually celebrate people and culture.
I'd love to see something similar in the future for Wales! 👀
I'd love to see something similar in the future for Wales! 👀
Always grateful for another incredible resource covering all things #gamedev!
Almost 200 pages of game dev resources including:
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
🧑🏫 pitch decks
📢 marketing
🎨 art assets
🖥️ programming tools
🗣️ conference talks
🔎 job searching/careers
💰funds and more! 👾
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Always grateful for another incredible resource covering all things #gamedev!
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November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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It’s not too late to pre-order my new comic The Rats of Ironwood.
REPOSTS appreciated 🤜
Visit www.dereklaufman.com/shop to order a copy.
Thanks for supporting indie comics!
REPOSTS appreciated 🤜
Visit www.dereklaufman.com/shop to order a copy.
Thanks for supporting indie comics!
November 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
It’s not too late to pre-order my new comic The Rats of Ironwood.
REPOSTS appreciated 🤜
Visit www.dereklaufman.com/shop to order a copy.
Thanks for supporting indie comics!
REPOSTS appreciated 🤜
Visit www.dereklaufman.com/shop to order a copy.
Thanks for supporting indie comics!