OpsCat
@opscat.bsky.social
You make great games, I help make game companies great.
Fractional COO / Advisor / 3x Founder / Board Member / ex-AWS Head of Games Partnerships
Fractional COO / Advisor / 3x Founder / Board Member / ex-AWS Head of Games Partnerships
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As we rebuild post Hurricane Melissa - Jamaica could really use your help.
If you're able, please, PLEASE donate to the GoJ's support fund:
supportjamaica.gov.jm
If you're able, please, PLEASE donate to the GoJ's support fund:
supportjamaica.gov.jm
Support Jamaica – Official Disaster Relief & Recovery Portal
Join hands with the Government of Jamaica. Support national disaster relief, locate shelters,
and stay informed on Hurricane Melissa updates.
supportjamaica.gov.jm
October 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
As we rebuild post Hurricane Melissa - Jamaica could really use your help.
If you're able, please, PLEASE donate to the GoJ's support fund:
supportjamaica.gov.jm
If you're able, please, PLEASE donate to the GoJ's support fund:
supportjamaica.gov.jm
#TeamWater is live—rallying streamers, gamers, and game makers to raise $40M and bring clean water to 2 million people. And we are putting more games creators and streamers into this than ever before.
Launch video: lnkd.in/gvwfb83U
Learn more! teamwater.org
Donate today! lnkd.in/gM4cbtcR
Launch video: lnkd.in/gvwfb83U
Learn more! teamwater.org
Donate today! lnkd.in/gM4cbtcR
August 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
#TeamWater is live—rallying streamers, gamers, and game makers to raise $40M and bring clean water to 2 million people. And we are putting more games creators and streamers into this than ever before.
Launch video: lnkd.in/gvwfb83U
Learn more! teamwater.org
Donate today! lnkd.in/gM4cbtcR
Launch video: lnkd.in/gvwfb83U
Learn more! teamwater.org
Donate today! lnkd.in/gM4cbtcR
Something massive is coming to Fortnite Creative.
If you’re a UEFN creator averaging 250+ CCU, you’ll want in.
It’s global. It’s creator-led. And it starts August 1.
DM me to join, spots are limited ⚠️
If you’re a UEFN creator averaging 250+ CCU, you’ll want in.
It’s global. It’s creator-led. And it starts August 1.
DM me to join, spots are limited ⚠️
July 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Something massive is coming to Fortnite Creative.
If you’re a UEFN creator averaging 250+ CCU, you’ll want in.
It’s global. It’s creator-led. And it starts August 1.
DM me to join, spots are limited ⚠️
If you’re a UEFN creator averaging 250+ CCU, you’ll want in.
It’s global. It’s creator-led. And it starts August 1.
DM me to join, spots are limited ⚠️
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Worth a watch:
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
June 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Worth a watch:
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
Head of Signal, Meredith Whittaker, on so-called "agentic AI" and the difference between how it's described in the marketing and what access and control it would actually require to work as advertised.
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Booking meetings #bestpractices for those going to #DICE and/or #GDC.
1/ make sure your location is clear (there are 2 starbucks in the Aria, for example)
2/ if using scheduling system, make sure it's set to LOCAL time, not the user's.
3/ include your phone number in the confirmation email
1/ make sure your location is clear (there are 2 starbucks in the Aria, for example)
2/ if using scheduling system, make sure it's set to LOCAL time, not the user's.
3/ include your phone number in the confirmation email
February 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Booking meetings #bestpractices for those going to #DICE and/or #GDC.
1/ make sure your location is clear (there are 2 starbucks in the Aria, for example)
2/ if using scheduling system, make sure it's set to LOCAL time, not the user's.
3/ include your phone number in the confirmation email
1/ make sure your location is clear (there are 2 starbucks in the Aria, for example)
2/ if using scheduling system, make sure it's set to LOCAL time, not the user's.
3/ include your phone number in the confirmation email
Join me in supporting new game devs through the IGDA Mentor Cafe - Friday morning at GDC. #giveback #gamedev
Join us at GDC for our annual MENTOR CAFE! We're bringing it back on the Friday from 10am - 12pm, and we're looking for both Mentors and Mentees to make for a magical experience. It's a great way to cap off your week! Sign up today to ensure you can participate: igda.peoplegrove.com/hub/igda/pro...
March 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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18F, the federal government’s technology shop, was demolished by Musk’s team shortly after midnight. It was a cost-recoverable org, charging agencies for their expertise, using a consulting model. Its cost to government was negligible, its benefits huge. My team there once saved DoD $500 billion.
March 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
18F, the federal government’s technology shop, was demolished by Musk’s team shortly after midnight. It was a cost-recoverable org, charging agencies for their expertise, using a consulting model. Its cost to government was negligible, its benefits huge. My team there once saved DoD $500 billion.
I’ve decided that “how are you?” Is a rude question in this world right now.
I think I’ll start asking “how is your personal circle of hell today?” instead.
I think I’ll start asking “how is your personal circle of hell today?” instead.
March 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I’ve decided that “how are you?” Is a rude question in this world right now.
I think I’ll start asking “how is your personal circle of hell today?” instead.
I think I’ll start asking “how is your personal circle of hell today?” instead.
Booking meetings #bestpractices for those going to #DICE and/or #GDC.
1/ make sure your location is clear (there are 2 starbucks in the Aria, for example)
2/ if using scheduling system, make sure it's set to LOCAL time, not the user's.
3/ include your phone number in the confirmation email
1/ make sure your location is clear (there are 2 starbucks in the Aria, for example)
2/ if using scheduling system, make sure it's set to LOCAL time, not the user's.
3/ include your phone number in the confirmation email
February 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Booking meetings #bestpractices for those going to #DICE and/or #GDC.
1/ make sure your location is clear (there are 2 starbucks in the Aria, for example)
2/ if using scheduling system, make sure it's set to LOCAL time, not the user's.
3/ include your phone number in the confirmation email
1/ make sure your location is clear (there are 2 starbucks in the Aria, for example)
2/ if using scheduling system, make sure it's set to LOCAL time, not the user's.
3/ include your phone number in the confirmation email
thanks to @gamediscoverco.bsky.social for the heads up. Steam added text to seldom-updated Early Access Game overviews - such as Heartbound: Note: The last update made by the developers was over 13 months ago. The information and timeline described by the developers here may no longer be up to date.
February 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
thanks to @gamediscoverco.bsky.social for the heads up. Steam added text to seldom-updated Early Access Game overviews - such as Heartbound: Note: The last update made by the developers was over 13 months ago. The information and timeline described by the developers here may no longer be up to date.
I'm putting together a list of Water-based games. If you have (or love) a game that features water (either as a mechanic or environment or ???), please add it as a comment!
February 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I'm putting together a list of Water-based games. If you have (or love) a game that features water (either as a mechanic or environment or ???), please add it as a comment!
Wow! This is a/ an amazing history of SNL music b/ a masterclass on video editing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDxY...
Ladies & Gentlemen...50 Years of SNL Music | Official Preview | Peacock Original - SNL Fanatic
YouTube video by SNL Fanatic
www.youtube.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Wow! This is a/ an amazing history of SNL music b/ a masterclass on video editing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDxY...
I've started booking meetings for GDC and DICE. Would love to meet with new/growing studios that would like a free 30 minutes of advice on their operations, growth plans, or a friendly deck review. DM me here or on LinkedIn.com/in/lucienp for a booking link.
January 27, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I've started booking meetings for GDC and DICE. Would love to meet with new/growing studios that would like a free 30 minutes of advice on their operations, growth plans, or a friendly deck review. DM me here or on LinkedIn.com/in/lucienp for a booking link.
Valve bought out the Steam Store Asset Preview Tool and has made it free for everyone to use - nice! store.steampowered.com/news/group/4...
Steamworks Development - Steam Asset Sizes & New Preview Tool - Steam News
Ensure you are using the latest templates and check out our new preview tool to help
store.steampowered.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Valve bought out the Steam Store Asset Preview Tool and has made it free for everyone to use - nice! store.steampowered.com/news/group/4...
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Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data
If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...
www.eff.org
January 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Fed up with Meta? Avoiding Instagram or Facebook isn’t enough to stop Meta from harvesting and profiting from your private information. Here’s how to limit Meta’s ability to monetize your personal data.
Every Game designer should watch this talk about pro-social game design. Whether you are a programmer, artist or designer, understanding how people interact with each other in your game is just absolutely critical to making an experience people want to be in gdcvault.com/play/1034445...
Fair Play Summit: Kind Games: Designing for Prosocial Multiplayer
What does it look like to proactively design our games to facilitate positive human relationships? Games built on a foundation of kind aesthetics can deliver greater player satisfaction, greater long ...
gdcvault.com
January 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Every Game designer should watch this talk about pro-social game design. Whether you are a programmer, artist or designer, understanding how people interact with each other in your game is just absolutely critical to making an experience people want to be in gdcvault.com/play/1034445...
If you are starting a game company and are at the point of starting to pay people and/or take investment, I'd love to help you be successful. I've been building game companies for 20 years and can save you DAYS of frustration with banks, investment prep, corporate setup, payroll, insurance, etc.
January 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you are starting a game company and are at the point of starting to pay people and/or take investment, I'd love to help you be successful. I've been building game companies for 20 years and can save you DAYS of frustration with banks, investment prep, corporate setup, payroll, insurance, etc.
Thoughts on Xitter's Community Notes - starts as an analysis, not sure it ends as anything more than an opinion piece, but interesting from a community design perspective, in any case.
vitalik.eth.limo/general/2023...
vitalik.eth.limo/general/2023...
What do I think about Community Notes?
vitalik.eth.limo
January 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Thoughts on Xitter's Community Notes - starts as an analysis, not sure it ends as anything more than an opinion piece, but interesting from a community design perspective, in any case.
vitalik.eth.limo/general/2023...
vitalik.eth.limo/general/2023...
Such a good thread on both the issues of blaming management for all the ills of game dev and the inherent fallacy of thinking games are “just like film”.
The problem with thinking we should apply lessons learned from film making into game development to improve productivity or efficiency is that the two mediums are inherently different.
Cinema has had over a century to refine the craft. Games are still very much in R&D (for good and bad reasons).
Cinema has had over a century to refine the craft. Games are still very much in R&D (for good and bad reasons).
January 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Such a good thread on both the issues of blaming management for all the ills of game dev and the inherent fallacy of thinking games are “just like film”.
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A reminder as Musk-bots, Trump-bots, and other bots start hitting Bluesky: blocking users removes their replies from your posts entirely.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
January 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
A reminder as Musk-bots, Trump-bots, and other bots start hitting Bluesky: blocking users removes their replies from your posts entirely.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
The correct way of handlin antagonizing parties is to block. Not reply. Not dunk. Not mute. Block. It stops their reach and effectiveness right there.
For US citizens traveling to or through the UK, there is now a travel authorization required. You have to apply before your trip!! uk.usembassy.gov/worldwide-tr...
Worldwide Travel Alert: New Entry requirements for US citizens traveling or transiting through United Kingdom airports – Effective January 8, 2025.
Location: United Kingdom, Northern Ireland and British Overseas Territories Event: New Entry requirements for US citizens traveling or transiting
uk.usembassy.gov
January 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
For US citizens traveling to or through the UK, there is now a travel authorization required. You have to apply before your trip!! uk.usembassy.gov/worldwide-tr...
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Yesterday we announced that we are doing a Kickstarter for STARS REACH.
We're doing this because the climate for games investment is terrible.
We've raised a lot of money, and expect to keep raising. Being able to show support from players helps. Even a Follow goes a long way:
We're doing this because the climate for games investment is terrible.
We've raised a lot of money, and expect to keep raising. Being able to show support from players helps. Even a Follow goes a long way:
January 13, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Yesterday we announced that we are doing a Kickstarter for STARS REACH.
We're doing this because the climate for games investment is terrible.
We've raised a lot of money, and expect to keep raising. Being able to show support from players helps. Even a Follow goes a long way:
We're doing this because the climate for games investment is terrible.
We've raised a lot of money, and expect to keep raising. Being able to show support from players helps. Even a Follow goes a long way:
Just had to share - pic of part of my wall in the thread boardgamegeek.com/video/497581...
♫ Boardgame SONG♫ "Odd Shaped Box "♪♪ (Nirvana's Heart shaped box PARODY).
I've written an open letter to publishers about their box designs!
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Subscrib...
boardgamegeek.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Just had to share - pic of part of my wall in the thread boardgamegeek.com/video/497581...