Mauricio Ruiz
@mauruiz.bsky.social
#GameAudio stuff at A Shell in the Pit - audio director, sound designer.
Rogue Legacy 2, Little Kitty Big City, 30XX, Potionomics, Kingdom Two Crowns, Godfall, JETT, Nostalgaia + other projects
📍🇨🇦 /🧸🇧🇷 (He/Him) | Opinions are my own
Rogue Legacy 2, Little Kitty Big City, 30XX, Potionomics, Kingdom Two Crowns, Godfall, JETT, Nostalgaia + other projects
📍🇨🇦 /🧸🇧🇷 (He/Him) | Opinions are my own
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We found that Jeff Bezos paid *zero* taxes in 2007 and 2011.
In fact, he reported making so little in 2011 that he even claimed and received a $4,000 tax credit for his children.
This is how he did it (published 2021):
In fact, he reported making so little in 2011 that he even claimed and received a $4,000 tax credit for his children.
This is how he did it (published 2021):
The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax
ProPublica has obtained a vast cache of IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, ev...
www.propublica.org
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 AM
We found that Jeff Bezos paid *zero* taxes in 2007 and 2011.
In fact, he reported making so little in 2011 that he even claimed and received a $4,000 tax credit for his children.
This is how he did it (published 2021):
In fact, he reported making so little in 2011 that he even claimed and received a $4,000 tax credit for his children.
This is how he did it (published 2021):
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Try your hand at running a restaurant and embrace your Master Chef strategy in ARCANE EATS —- try the demo now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2640090/...
#roguelike #deckbuilder #ghibli #indiegame #demo
store.steampowered.com/app/2640090/...
#roguelike #deckbuilder #ghibli #indiegame #demo
Arcane Eats on Steam
A roguelike deckbuilder with a delicious twist. Think like a master chef, balancing resources as you strategically combo ingredients to subdue hungry hordes. Recruit a legendary kitchen crew, and rise...
store.steampowered.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Try your hand at running a restaurant and embrace your Master Chef strategy in ARCANE EATS —- try the demo now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2640090/...
#roguelike #deckbuilder #ghibli #indiegame #demo
store.steampowered.com/app/2640090/...
#roguelike #deckbuilder #ghibli #indiegame #demo
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Ashenridge is full of different kinds of fish to catch! Just find the ideal spot near a river, lake, or by the ocean and cast your rod!
Don’t forget to grab some bait from Noa’s shop, otherwise your catches might be a little… odd.
Don’t forget to grab some bait from Noa’s shop, otherwise your catches might be a little… odd.
February 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Ashenridge is full of different kinds of fish to catch! Just find the ideal spot near a river, lake, or by the ocean and cast your rod!
Don’t forget to grab some bait from Noa’s shop, otherwise your catches might be a little… odd.
Don’t forget to grab some bait from Noa’s shop, otherwise your catches might be a little… odd.
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Survive a restaurant run and earn your fame in Arcane Eats!
Running a restaurant is HARD – you have to satisfy hangry customers, balance books, and keep the health & purity inspector at bay.
But if you can impress legendary chefs like Guy Fairy, you may finally get that 3 Mythril Star rating 🌟
Running a restaurant is HARD – you have to satisfy hangry customers, balance books, and keep the health & purity inspector at bay.
But if you can impress legendary chefs like Guy Fairy, you may finally get that 3 Mythril Star rating 🌟
February 3, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Survive a restaurant run and earn your fame in Arcane Eats!
Running a restaurant is HARD – you have to satisfy hangry customers, balance books, and keep the health & purity inspector at bay.
But if you can impress legendary chefs like Guy Fairy, you may finally get that 3 Mythril Star rating 🌟
Running a restaurant is HARD – you have to satisfy hangry customers, balance books, and keep the health & purity inspector at bay.
But if you can impress legendary chefs like Guy Fairy, you may finally get that 3 Mythril Star rating 🌟
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Come be a speaker at Our Sonic Landscape. Our game audio conference in May.
www.oursoniclandscape.com
#gameaudio
www.oursoniclandscape.com
#gameaudio
February 4, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Come be a speaker at Our Sonic Landscape. Our game audio conference in May.
www.oursoniclandscape.com
#gameaudio
www.oursoniclandscape.com
#gameaudio
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Playtesters, assemble! You've been invited to step into The House of Hikmah 🚪🦉
Join our Discord and sign up in the how-to-get-access channel! Link is in our bio
#thehouseofhikmah #indiegame #playtest #indiedev
Join our Discord and sign up in the how-to-get-access channel! Link is in our bio
#thehouseofhikmah #indiegame #playtest #indiedev
February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Playtesters, assemble! You've been invited to step into The House of Hikmah 🚪🦉
Join our Discord and sign up in the how-to-get-access channel! Link is in our bio
#thehouseofhikmah #indiegame #playtest #indiedev
Join our Discord and sign up in the how-to-get-access channel! Link is in our bio
#thehouseofhikmah #indiegame #playtest #indiedev
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Look at all the cute new art on our website! Thanks as always to @fungalmatters.bsky.social 💖
Also that's a lotta games we've worked on now check it out we've hit 70 up here 😅 www.ashellinthepit.com
What are your favs? 👀
Also that's a lotta games we've worked on now check it out we've hit 70 up here 😅 www.ashellinthepit.com
What are your favs? 👀
January 28, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Look at all the cute new art on our website! Thanks as always to @fungalmatters.bsky.social 💖
Also that's a lotta games we've worked on now check it out we've hit 70 up here 😅 www.ashellinthepit.com
What are your favs? 👀
Also that's a lotta games we've worked on now check it out we've hit 70 up here 😅 www.ashellinthepit.com
What are your favs? 👀
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Join us for a day of #gameaudio talks and good vibes in Vancouver on May 2! 😎🔊🎵🎤
Tickets are up for grabs already:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/our-sonic-...
Tickets are up for grabs already:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/our-sonic-...
Our Sonic Landscape - A Game Audio Conference
Our Sonic Landscape is a one-day game audio conference happening in Vancouver, BC.
www.eventbrite.ca
January 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Join us for a day of #gameaudio talks and good vibes in Vancouver on May 2! 😎🔊🎵🎤
Tickets are up for grabs already:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/our-sonic-...
Tickets are up for grabs already:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/our-sonic-...
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January 23, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Tomorrow!
Hey friends we're hosting an AMA on Reddit! Now's your chance to ask us about game audio, game dev, or anything specific to our team. We’ve contributed to over 80 titles in the past 10 years and can provide much insight!
Thursday, January 22 @ 9AM-2PM PST
on www.reddit.com/r/gamedev
Thursday, January 22 @ 9AM-2PM PST
on www.reddit.com/r/gamedev
January 21, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Tomorrow!
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Grief takes a lot of different forms. Showing how loss impacted each one of our characters was as important to our story as Maya's journey itself.
Our latest blog explores how we approached telling a deeply relatable story from different perspectives. Read more at the link in our bio 🔗
Our latest blog explores how we approached telling a deeply relatable story from different perspectives. Read more at the link in our bio 🔗
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Grief takes a lot of different forms. Showing how loss impacted each one of our characters was as important to our story as Maya's journey itself.
Our latest blog explores how we approached telling a deeply relatable story from different perspectives. Read more at the link in our bio 🔗
Our latest blog explores how we approached telling a deeply relatable story from different perspectives. Read more at the link in our bio 🔗
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As true indies, we also cannot afford a $1M trailer slot at #TheGameAwards
But RTs cost nothing, and they can really make a big difference for us! 🙌
If cozy collecting, farming & exploring sounds like your jam, give Collector's Cove a wishlist! 💜💛
But RTs cost nothing, and they can really make a big difference for us! 🙌
If cozy collecting, farming & exploring sounds like your jam, give Collector's Cove a wishlist! 💜💛
December 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
As true indies, we also cannot afford a $1M trailer slot at #TheGameAwards
But RTs cost nothing, and they can really make a big difference for us! 🙌
If cozy collecting, farming & exploring sounds like your jam, give Collector's Cove a wishlist! 💜💛
But RTs cost nothing, and they can really make a big difference for us! 🙌
If cozy collecting, farming & exploring sounds like your jam, give Collector's Cove a wishlist! 💜💛
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Awe thank you so much! Shoutout to @mauruiz.bsky.social @mcsaudio.bsky.social and @andmedpin.bsky.social 🥰
December 12, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Awe thank you so much! Shoutout to @mauruiz.bsky.social @mcsaudio.bsky.social and @andmedpin.bsky.social 🥰
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It's been great working with you! 38/10 would recommend!
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
It's been great working with you! 38/10 would recommend!
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We are very excited to announce that we're working with @lunacystudios.bsky.social on their beautiful and spellbinding game, The House of Hikmah. ✨ Have a peak!
The House of Hikmah opens its doors to you 🚪
Step inside this sanctuary of knowledge and search for answers as you uncover a story of healing, discovery and hope.
Watch the trailer below, and Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3451680/...
Step inside this sanctuary of knowledge and search for answers as you uncover a story of healing, discovery and hope.
Watch the trailer below, and Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3451680/...
December 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We are very excited to announce that we're working with @lunacystudios.bsky.social on their beautiful and spellbinding game, The House of Hikmah. ✨ Have a peak!
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Hi! Now six months into the Switch 2 generation, I'm looking to speak to developers – from indie to AAA – about whether or not they have dev kits for the console and what developing (or not) is like for it.
Can be anonymous, if wanted! RTs appreciated🙂
Can be anonymous, if wanted! RTs appreciated🙂
December 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hi! Now six months into the Switch 2 generation, I'm looking to speak to developers – from indie to AAA – about whether or not they have dev kits for the console and what developing (or not) is like for it.
Can be anonymous, if wanted! RTs appreciated🙂
Can be anonymous, if wanted! RTs appreciated🙂
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The doors to The House of Hikmah have opened, but much has yet to be revealed.
In our first in a series of blogs, we pull back to curtain to unveil just a bit about this story of grief, legacy, and loss.
📖: lunacystudios.com/introducing-... #gamedev #indiegames
In our first in a series of blogs, we pull back to curtain to unveil just a bit about this story of grief, legacy, and loss.
📖: lunacystudios.com/introducing-... #gamedev #indiegames
December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The doors to The House of Hikmah have opened, but much has yet to be revealed.
In our first in a series of blogs, we pull back to curtain to unveil just a bit about this story of grief, legacy, and loss.
📖: lunacystudios.com/introducing-... #gamedev #indiegames
In our first in a series of blogs, we pull back to curtain to unveil just a bit about this story of grief, legacy, and loss.
📖: lunacystudios.com/introducing-... #gamedev #indiegames
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Back again this year at the @lagshowcase.bsky.social from @thegameawards.com. This time as the sound designer for Shadow Sacrament!
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Esse ano estou mais uma vez no @lagshowcase.bsky.social do @thegameawards.com. Dessa vez como sound designer do jogo Shadow Sacrament!
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Esse ano estou mais uma vez no @lagshowcase.bsky.social do @thegameawards.com. Dessa vez como sound designer do jogo Shadow Sacrament!
December 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Back again this year at the @lagshowcase.bsky.social from @thegameawards.com. This time as the sound designer for Shadow Sacrament!
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Esse ano estou mais uma vez no @lagshowcase.bsky.social do @thegameawards.com. Dessa vez como sound designer do jogo Shadow Sacrament!
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Esse ano estou mais uma vez no @lagshowcase.bsky.social do @thegameawards.com. Dessa vez como sound designer do jogo Shadow Sacrament!
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THIS YEAR! 🐶🐕🌭🐩🐾
December 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
THIS YEAR! 🐶🐕🌭🐩🐾
Another beautiful project I'm involved in, alongside Morray and Andres. It has a very interesting concept and world building. Looking forward for you all to see more of it soon :)
The House of Hikmah opens its doors to you 🚪
Step inside this sanctuary of knowledge and search for answers as you uncover a story of healing, discovery and hope.
Watch the trailer below, and Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3451680/...
Step inside this sanctuary of knowledge and search for answers as you uncover a story of healing, discovery and hope.
Watch the trailer below, and Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3451680/...
December 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Another beautiful project I'm involved in, alongside Morray and Andres. It has a very interesting concept and world building. Looking forward for you all to see more of it soon :)
Super happy to be a part of this, alongside Joey and Andres. Another super cool project by @cellardoorgames.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Super happy to be a part of this, alongside Joey and Andres. Another super cool project by @cellardoorgames.bsky.social
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Praise Neath, and @cellardoorgames.bsky.social for having us back for another adventure ✨
December 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Praise Neath, and @cellardoorgames.bsky.social for having us back for another adventure ✨
Meu querido tio. Daqueles tios mais tios mesmo, sabe? Durante minha infância e adolescência brincamos muito, curtimos muito, era engraçado e divertido. Criativo e feliz. Teve uma vida e tanto. Triste pela partida, feliz por uma vida tão incrível. Te amo, Careca. ♥️
November 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Meu querido tio. Daqueles tios mais tios mesmo, sabe? Durante minha infância e adolescência brincamos muito, curtimos muito, era engraçado e divertido. Criativo e feliz. Teve uma vida e tanto. Triste pela partida, feliz por uma vida tão incrível. Te amo, Careca. ♥️
This is evil.
3 years ago today, Riot Games offered me a job making more money than I ever thought I’d make in my life. I had 19 interviews over 2.5 months to get it. Partner and I were moving to LA for it. I put in notice at my job and apartment.
2 weeks later they rescinded the offer due to “headcount issues”.
2 weeks later they rescinded the offer due to “headcount issues”.
November 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This is evil.