Josh Caratelli
@joshcaratelli.bsky.social
Engineering Director @ gravitywell.games • Aussie Goofball and indie dev• Prev Call of Duty dev (MW, WZ, WW2 etc) • Writes engines and physics for fun
Wishlist my Indie Chess game!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3273750/Chessplus/
Wishlist my Indie Chess game!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3273750/Chessplus/
Reposted by Josh Caratelli
At risk of flogging a dead horse: this whole letter is a reminder that the creative process is an end in and of itself, and vital to self-actualisation. You can’t experience BECOMING, as he puts it, by outsourcing it to ChatGPT.
In 2006 a high school English teacher asked students to write to a famous author & ask for advice.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
KURT VONNEGUT - born 103yrs ago today - was the only one to respond.
His reply was a doozy.
November 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
At risk of flogging a dead horse: this whole letter is a reminder that the creative process is an end in and of itself, and vital to self-actualisation. You can’t experience BECOMING, as he puts it, by outsourcing it to ChatGPT.
Silly me thought piracy was a crime
November 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Silly me thought piracy was a crime
Reposted by Josh Caratelli
Romain is an art god and if you’re sprucing up your portfolio it would be valuable to take all of his advice
Hey, i'll be doing a portfolio review in an hour on my twitch : www.twitch.tv/rdurand
RDurand - Twitch
Principal Environment Artist at Gravity Well - Working on an unnanounced new IP.
www.twitch.tv
November 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Romain is an art god and if you’re sprucing up your portfolio it would be valuable to take all of his advice
I finally did it. I turned to the guy loudly watching videos on the train and asked:
"What are we watching?"
Immediately turned it off. A nearby aunty gave me the nod of approval.
"What are we watching?"
Immediately turned it off. A nearby aunty gave me the nod of approval.
November 3, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I finally did it. I turned to the guy loudly watching videos on the train and asked:
"What are we watching?"
Immediately turned it off. A nearby aunty gave me the nod of approval.
"What are we watching?"
Immediately turned it off. A nearby aunty gave me the nod of approval.
Everyone should check out The Florist, not just because cool people are working on it because they're making a cool game too. (Also scary for you horror nerds out there)
Announcing The Florist, a beautiful #survivalhorror game now available to wishlist on Steam today. Check out the trailer and let us know your thoughts!
Wishlist on Steam - s.team/a/3152440
youtu.be/Sbvgu1hnQkQ
Wishlist on Steam - s.team/a/3152440
youtu.be/Sbvgu1hnQkQ
The Florist - Official Announcement Trailer (4K) Survival Horror
YouTube video by Unclear Games
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Everyone should check out The Florist, not just because cool people are working on it because they're making a cool game too. (Also scary for you horror nerds out there)
I'm sure it's the result of the cost of living, but it's a shame no one gives themselves permission to suck at things anymore.
You don't need to be the best at your hobby or make it a side hustle.
You don't need to be the best at your hobby or make it a side hustle.
October 26, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I'm sure it's the result of the cost of living, but it's a shame no one gives themselves permission to suck at things anymore.
You don't need to be the best at your hobby or make it a side hustle.
You don't need to be the best at your hobby or make it a side hustle.
Happy birthday to me. The birthday hat is a big hit.
October 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Happy birthday to me. The birthday hat is a big hit.
Every servo out in woop woop has world building like this btw
October 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Every servo out in woop woop has world building like this btw
@mtrobbiani.bsky.social I think I'm a dumb dumb. Was that you who came past earlier today? I think I confused you with someone else. I didn't recognise you with the mask sorry!
October 10, 2025 at 9:03 AM
@mtrobbiani.bsky.social I think I'm a dumb dumb. Was that you who came past earlier today? I think I confused you with someone else. I didn't recognise you with the mask sorry!
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Great video on how most games don’t need a gameplay hook, they need to create an experience people want to play.
It’s like how lots of game trailers have title cards like: “harvest, prep, cook, plate, serve!” without ever stating a goal of say:
“Make your dream Taiwanese food restaurant!"
It’s like how lots of game trailers have title cards like: “harvest, prep, cook, plate, serve!” without ever stating a goal of say:
“Make your dream Taiwanese food restaurant!"
What Sells on Steam: You Don't Need a Hook
YouTube video by Jonas Tyroller
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Great video on how most games don’t need a gameplay hook, they need to create an experience people want to play.
It’s like how lots of game trailers have title cards like: “harvest, prep, cook, plate, serve!” without ever stating a goal of say:
“Make your dream Taiwanese food restaurant!"
It’s like how lots of game trailers have title cards like: “harvest, prep, cook, plate, serve!” without ever stating a goal of say:
“Make your dream Taiwanese food restaurant!"
It's been a rad #GCAP25 so far! I love catching up with old friends, but please come find me if you're new in the industry. I'll intro you to rad folks and answer questions if you have any.
Also feel free to throw tomatoes at me on my panel today or keynote tomorrow. I'm Italian so I love em. #MIGW
Also feel free to throw tomatoes at me on my panel today or keynote tomorrow. I'm Italian so I love em. #MIGW
October 7, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Another year, another #gcap25 where I'm about to laugh my head off and walk out with a head full of knowledge thanks to @tonyalbrecht.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Another year, another #gcap25 where I'm about to laugh my head off and walk out with a head full of knowledge thanks to @tonyalbrecht.bsky.social
Had a great start to #MIGW yesterday at #HighScore2025 talking about my Indie Game, the video game version of Chessplus:
store.steampowered.com/app/3273750/...
It's going to be a fantastic games week this year. I can't bloody wait!
store.steampowered.com/app/3273750/...
It's going to be a fantastic games week this year. I can't bloody wait!
October 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Had a great start to #MIGW yesterday at #HighScore2025 talking about my Indie Game, the video game version of Chessplus:
store.steampowered.com/app/3273750/...
It's going to be a fantastic games week this year. I can't bloody wait!
store.steampowered.com/app/3273750/...
It's going to be a fantastic games week this year. I can't bloody wait!
What is in the water in Queensland?
They've won the:
State of Origin
AFL Premiership
NRLW Premiership
NRL Premiership
and Guot Guot runs, really really fast.
They've won the:
State of Origin
AFL Premiership
NRLW Premiership
NRL Premiership
and Guot Guot runs, really really fast.
October 5, 2025 at 11:14 AM
What is in the water in Queensland?
They've won the:
State of Origin
AFL Premiership
NRLW Premiership
NRL Premiership
and Guot Guot runs, really really fast.
They've won the:
State of Origin
AFL Premiership
NRLW Premiership
NRL Premiership
and Guot Guot runs, really really fast.
Bit of software gore for ya. No actual message but so many options!
October 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Bit of software gore for ya. No actual message but so many options!
Reposted by Josh Caratelli
Currently looking for a new job! I'm a Tech Artist who loves pushing the rendering side of things, with 13 years of #UnrealEngine experience, Lighting, Lookdev, Cinematics, HLSL, BP, PCG, Niagara, Python as well as a solid Houdini & Substance skillset. #GameDev #VFX. Avaliable from November/December
Another Sunday project, Ravine, full Houdini -> Unreal workflow, scatters cached out and read by PCG, Hardware Lumen, Real-Time on 4090.
#EnvironmentArt #UE5 #UnrealEngine #GameDev #Houdini #Lookdev #Lighitng
#EnvironmentArt #UE5 #UnrealEngine #GameDev #Houdini #Lookdev #Lighitng
September 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Currently looking for a new job! I'm a Tech Artist who loves pushing the rendering side of things, with 13 years of #UnrealEngine experience, Lighting, Lookdev, Cinematics, HLSL, BP, PCG, Niagara, Python as well as a solid Houdini & Substance skillset. #GameDev #VFX. Avaliable from November/December
Surprise! We've volunteered an early build of my indie game, Chessplus: Combine + Conquer, to the #HighScore25 conference.
Composers attending can use our game for a practice pitch and get real feedback from a live panel of game audio veterans.
See y'all at #MIGW! :)
beat.com.au/high-score-2...
Composers attending can use our game for a practice pitch and get real feedback from a live panel of game audio veterans.
See y'all at #MIGW! :)
beat.com.au/high-score-2...
High Score 2025 drops full program for game audio conference this October
High Score 2025 has revealed its complete two-day program bringing together the sound designers, composers and audio professionals behind Australia’s gaming industry. The Victorian government initiati...
beat.com.au
September 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Surprise! We've volunteered an early build of my indie game, Chessplus: Combine + Conquer, to the #HighScore25 conference.
Composers attending can use our game for a practice pitch and get real feedback from a live panel of game audio veterans.
See y'all at #MIGW! :)
beat.com.au/high-score-2...
Composers attending can use our game for a practice pitch and get real feedback from a live panel of game audio veterans.
See y'all at #MIGW! :)
beat.com.au/high-score-2...
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every company on earth demanding its underpaid workers use the garbage generator machine for everything and now they're mad that all they're getting is garbage
Research: low productivity gains from AI may stem from employees using AI to produce "workslop", or low-effort, passable work that creates more work for others (Harvard Business Review)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
September 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
every company on earth demanding its underpaid workers use the garbage generator machine for everything and now they're mad that all they're getting is garbage
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Very chuffed that I'll be chatting with some lovely legends at GCAP (Aussie GDC) later this year. You should come throw tomatoes - specifically at me.
Also I'm be around all of #MIGW so come say hi if you see me at @paxaus.bsky.social or other events!
Also I'm be around all of #MIGW so come say hi if you see me at @paxaus.bsky.social or other events!
September 14, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Very chuffed that I'll be chatting with some lovely legends at GCAP (Aussie GDC) later this year. You should come throw tomatoes - specifically at me.
Also I'm be around all of #MIGW so come say hi if you see me at @paxaus.bsky.social or other events!
Also I'm be around all of #MIGW so come say hi if you see me at @paxaus.bsky.social or other events!
Reposted by Josh Caratelli
I wonder why all these great indie games are coming out of Australia where they have a massive public funding effort for videogame creators
September 10, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I wonder why all these great indie games are coming out of Australia where they have a massive public funding effort for videogame creators
In cracking news, my indie game Chessplus, is featured in the ANZ Indie Festival on the Steam home page! Massive thanks to @theindiebrew.com.au for organizing.
There's so many rad games I didn't know were Aussie or Kiwi made, I'm so chuffed!
There's so many rad games I didn't know were Aussie or Kiwi made, I'm so chuffed!
September 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
In cracking news, my indie game Chessplus, is featured in the ANZ Indie Festival on the Steam home page! Massive thanks to @theindiebrew.com.au for organizing.
There's so many rad games I didn't know were Aussie or Kiwi made, I'm so chuffed!
There's so many rad games I didn't know were Aussie or Kiwi made, I'm so chuffed!
I played Daytona on an arcade machine today and uhh is Sonic okay?
September 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I played Daytona on an arcade machine today and uhh is Sonic okay?
Reposted by Josh Caratelli
Australians, spread this petition far and wide. Demands Parliament “open anti-trust investigations and penalize the unregulated monopoly of a key part of everyday infrastructure,” as “payment processors are not there to regulate what legal content people consume.”
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
September 6, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Australians, spread this petition far and wide. Demands Parliament “open anti-trust investigations and penalize the unregulated monopoly of a key part of everyday infrastructure,” as “payment processors are not there to regulate what legal content people consume.”
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...
www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/...