Pixelated Pope
@pixelatedpope.bsky.social
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New #GameMaker Anatomy video! Really excited about this one. Hope you enjoy it. This is the first video in the new... uh... format? Let me know what you think!
youtu.be/eVBKhldpZKc
youtu.be/eVBKhldpZKc
GM Anatomy - Code Execution Order - How GameMaker Works
YouTube video by PixelatedPope
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January 17, 2026 at 4:49 PM
New #GameMaker Anatomy video! Really excited about this one. Hope you enjoy it. This is the first video in the new... uh... format? Let me know what you think!
youtu.be/eVBKhldpZKc
youtu.be/eVBKhldpZKc
This is a pretty incredible opportunity for all you #GameMaker developers out there.
There's a guide on how to get started here: github.com/reddit/devvi...
Good luck, everyone!
There's a guide on how to get started here: github.com/reddit/devvi...
Good luck, everyone!
January 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
This is a pretty incredible opportunity for all you #GameMaker developers out there.
There's a guide on how to get started here: github.com/reddit/devvi...
Good luck, everyone!
There's a guide on how to get started here: github.com/reddit/devvi...
Good luck, everyone!
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How to abbreviate large numbers in GameMaker using either letters (e.g. 1 billion becomes 1b) or powers of 10 (one billion becomes 1 x 10^9) #GameDev chequered.ink/abbreviate-l...
Abbreviate Large Numbers in GameMaker - Chequered Ink
If you're adding obscenely high numbers to your own game, then you'll probably want to abbreviate them too.
chequered.ink
January 14, 2026 at 10:33 AM
How to abbreviate large numbers in GameMaker using either letters (e.g. 1 billion becomes 1b) or powers of 10 (one billion becomes 1 x 10^9) #GameDev chequered.ink/abbreviate-l...
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EXCALIMURDER is a nonlinear murder mystery game.
You investigate in any order and connect the dots in your notebook.
Also, Excalibur is the murder weapon
#pixelart #indiedev #GameMaker
You investigate in any order and connect the dots in your notebook.
Also, Excalibur is the murder weapon
#pixelart #indiedev #GameMaker
January 12, 2026 at 8:41 PM
EXCALIMURDER is a nonlinear murder mystery game.
You investigate in any order and connect the dots in your notebook.
Also, Excalibur is the murder weapon
#pixelart #indiedev #GameMaker
You investigate in any order and connect the dots in your notebook.
Also, Excalibur is the murder weapon
#pixelart #indiedev #GameMaker
No new #gamemaker video this week, but I'm very excited about next week's video!
"GM Anatomy: Code Execution Order"
"GM Anatomy: Code Execution Order"
January 10, 2026 at 5:23 PM
No new #gamemaker video this week, but I'm very excited about next week's video!
"GM Anatomy: Code Execution Order"
"GM Anatomy: Code Execution Order"
Last video in my new #gamemaker Cameras and Resolution series is out now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl5K...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl5K...
GameMaker - Cameras & Resolution 20256 - PART 4 - Expert
YouTube video by PixelatedPope
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January 3, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Last video in my new #gamemaker Cameras and Resolution series is out now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl5K...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl5K...
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Adding in a bit of ✨Game Juice ✨ (a couple visual effects or sound effects) can really change how fun your game feels!
January 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Adding in a bit of ✨Game Juice ✨ (a couple visual effects or sound effects) can really change how fun your game feels!
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Adding responsive feedback to your interactions can make simple actions SUPER satisfying!
December 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Adding responsive feedback to your interactions can make simple actions SUPER satisfying!
Part 3 of my 4 part #gamemaker Cameras and Resolution series is out now! Follow along as we add features like zooming, camera shaking, and more to our camera system!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0RJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0RJ...
GameMaker - Cameras & Resolution 2026 - PART 3 - Advanced
YouTube video by PixelatedPope
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December 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Part 3 of my 4 part #gamemaker Cameras and Resolution series is out now! Follow along as we add features like zooming, camera shaking, and more to our camera system!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0RJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0RJ...
Last couple of days have been really productive. Released the 2nd Cameras tutorial, and recorded the Voice Over for THREE new videos. Super excited to get these out. Probably some time in the middle of January - Early February.
December 22, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Last couple of days have been really productive. Released the 2nd Cameras tutorial, and recorded the Voice Over for THREE new videos. Super excited to get these out. Probably some time in the middle of January - Early February.
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You have a #gamemaker game, and it's on the Steam or Itchio Winter Sale?
Reply with your game then, I'll repost them all!!
#indiegame #gamedev #Steam #itchio
Reply with your game then, I'll repost them all!!
#indiegame #gamedev #Steam #itchio
December 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
You have a #gamemaker game, and it's on the Steam or Itchio Winter Sale?
Reply with your game then, I'll repost them all!!
#indiegame #gamedev #Steam #itchio
Reply with your game then, I'll repost them all!!
#indiegame #gamedev #Steam #itchio
Part 2 of my new #gamemaker Cameras and Resolution series!
This one is similar to my old "Simple As Possible" video, but with a lot of new features: Explaining why "object following" sucks, how GM draws your game, and troubleshooting common issues! Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbxa...
This one is similar to my old "Simple As Possible" video, but with a lot of new features: Explaining why "object following" sucks, how GM draws your game, and troubleshooting common issues! Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbxa...
GameMaker - Cameras & Resolution 2026 -- PART 2 -- Intermediate
YouTube video by PixelatedPope
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December 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Part 2 of my new #gamemaker Cameras and Resolution series!
This one is similar to my old "Simple As Possible" video, but with a lot of new features: Explaining why "object following" sucks, how GM draws your game, and troubleshooting common issues! Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbxa...
This one is similar to my old "Simple As Possible" video, but with a lot of new features: Explaining why "object following" sucks, how GM draws your game, and troubleshooting common issues! Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbxa...
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The Xbox Boycott (Still) Matters
YouTube video by People Make Games
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December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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🏆 Best Game: DELTARUNE
🏆 Most Anticipated Game: MINDWAVE
🏆 Best Tool: GMRoomLoader
🏆 Community Legend: Mors
🏆 Most Anticipated Game: MINDWAVE
🏆 Best Tool: GMRoomLoader
🏆 Community Legend: Mors
December 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
🏆 Best Game: DELTARUNE
🏆 Most Anticipated Game: MINDWAVE
🏆 Best Tool: GMRoomLoader
🏆 Community Legend: Mors
🏆 Most Anticipated Game: MINDWAVE
🏆 Best Tool: GMRoomLoader
🏆 Community Legend: Mors
My next #gamemaker video series is all about Pausing!
Here's a sneak peek of what you end up with after you finish it. This is done using a system unlike anything you've ever seen in a pause tutorial... as far as I know... I'm not omniscient 🤷♂️.
#gamedev #indiedev #hashtagsaresilly
Here's a sneak peek of what you end up with after you finish it. This is done using a system unlike anything you've ever seen in a pause tutorial... as far as I know... I'm not omniscient 🤷♂️.
#gamedev #indiedev #hashtagsaresilly
December 13, 2025 at 7:33 PM
My next #gamemaker video series is all about Pausing!
Here's a sneak peek of what you end up with after you finish it. This is done using a system unlike anything you've ever seen in a pause tutorial... as far as I know... I'm not omniscient 🤷♂️.
#gamedev #indiedev #hashtagsaresilly
Here's a sneak peek of what you end up with after you finish it. This is done using a system unlike anything you've ever seen in a pause tutorial... as far as I know... I'm not omniscient 🤷♂️.
#gamedev #indiedev #hashtagsaresilly
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Cheers everyone who's been playing the Lelu demo, it really means a lot!
If you haven't played yet, here's a link to the steam demo - store.steampowered.com/app/3131340/...
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart
If you haven't played yet, here's a link to the steam demo - store.steampowered.com/app/3131340/...
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart
December 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Cheers everyone who's been playing the Lelu demo, it really means a lot!
If you haven't played yet, here's a link to the steam demo - store.steampowered.com/app/3131340/...
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart
If you haven't played yet, here's a link to the steam demo - store.steampowered.com/app/3131340/...
#indiedev #gamedev #pixelart
Part 1 of my new #gamemaker Cameras and Resolution series!
Probably not going to be terribly helpful for most of you experienced users as this is intended for brand new GM users who just want to size their window and get a very basic camera up and running.
youtu.be/gWaPZQiB9RQ
Probably not going to be terribly helpful for most of you experienced users as this is intended for brand new GM users who just want to size their window and get a very basic camera up and running.
youtu.be/gWaPZQiB9RQ
GameMaker - Cameras & Resolution 2026 -- PART 1 -- Beginner
YouTube video by PixelatedPope
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Part 1 of my new #gamemaker Cameras and Resolution series!
Probably not going to be terribly helpful for most of you experienced users as this is intended for brand new GM users who just want to size their window and get a very basic camera up and running.
youtu.be/gWaPZQiB9RQ
Probably not going to be terribly helpful for most of you experienced users as this is intended for brand new GM users who just want to size their window and get a very basic camera up and running.
youtu.be/gWaPZQiB9RQ
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You’ve started making your game but when should you start playtesting?
The short answer is: Now! @oandcogames.bsky.social show how to playtest your game the right way.
🔗 youtu.be/bk5tAZ-J1yg
The short answer is: Now! @oandcogames.bsky.social show how to playtest your game the right way.
🔗 youtu.be/bk5tAZ-J1yg
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
You’ve started making your game but when should you start playtesting?
The short answer is: Now! @oandcogames.bsky.social show how to playtest your game the right way.
🔗 youtu.be/bk5tAZ-J1yg
The short answer is: Now! @oandcogames.bsky.social show how to playtest your game the right way.
🔗 youtu.be/bk5tAZ-J1yg
As I'm going through and putting the finishing touches on the new Camera Series, I have to constantly remind myself that it's okay they aren't "perfect." Even if my YouTube channel is 10 years old, I'm basically starting over and having to re-learn all these skills.
December 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
As I'm going through and putting the finishing touches on the new Camera Series, I have to constantly remind myself that it's okay they aren't "perfect." Even if my YouTube channel is 10 years old, I'm basically starting over and having to re-learn all these skills.
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@pixelatedpope.bsky.social loves creating written tutorials on Reddit, video tutorials on YouTube, releasing useful tools and systems and helping others through Discord.
🔗 www.pixelatedpope.com
🔗 www.pixelatedpope.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
@pixelatedpope.bsky.social loves creating written tutorials on Reddit, video tutorials on YouTube, releasing useful tools and systems and helping others through Discord.
🔗 www.pixelatedpope.com
🔗 www.pixelatedpope.com
And this is why we don't preemptively optimize.
If you have a problem, and then you put in a solution to fix it, you can immediately test if it had any effect at all. If you just think something might be a future problem, and you try to solve it... you get this...
If you have a problem, and then you put in a solution to fix it, you can immediately test if it had any effect at all. If you just think something might be a future problem, and you try to solve it... you get this...
"unknown unknowns" cracks me up. Copying and pasting your game assets five times cos of "industry data" and then deciding to do it FIVE MORE times "just in case" is so, so fucking funny.
December 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
And this is why we don't preemptively optimize.
If you have a problem, and then you put in a solution to fix it, you can immediately test if it had any effect at all. If you just think something might be a future problem, and you try to solve it... you get this...
If you have a problem, and then you put in a solution to fix it, you can immediately test if it had any effect at all. If you just think something might be a future problem, and you try to solve it... you get this...
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"In this haunted gallery shooter it's the impressive stage variety that grabs your attention, but what keeps you coming back are the titular special shots that cover the floor in juicy point items."
👍Derek Likes Silver Bullet by @1ccgames.bsky.social: store.steampowered.com/curator/4057...
👍Derek Likes Silver Bullet by @1ccgames.bsky.social: store.steampowered.com/curator/4057...
December 1, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"In this haunted gallery shooter it's the impressive stage variety that grabs your attention, but what keeps you coming back are the titular special shots that cover the floor in juicy point items."
👍Derek Likes Silver Bullet by @1ccgames.bsky.social: store.steampowered.com/curator/4057...
👍Derek Likes Silver Bullet by @1ccgames.bsky.social: store.steampowered.com/curator/4057...
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Hey #GameMaker devs! I just released my second @gamemaker.io library called Figgy for @tabularelf.com's fifth #gmcookbook library jam!
Figgy is a centralized, persistent and live-editable config manager that lets you seamlessly tune and balance your games!
glebtsereteli.itch.io/figgy
Figgy is a centralized, persistent and live-editable config manager that lets you seamlessly tune and balance your games!
glebtsereteli.itch.io/figgy
November 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Hey #GameMaker devs! I just released my second @gamemaker.io library called Figgy for @tabularelf.com's fifth #gmcookbook library jam!
Figgy is a centralized, persistent and live-editable config manager that lets you seamlessly tune and balance your games!
glebtsereteli.itch.io/figgy
Figgy is a centralized, persistent and live-editable config manager that lets you seamlessly tune and balance your games!
glebtsereteli.itch.io/figgy
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UFO 50 has been shortlisted for Best Game at the 2025 #GameMaker Awards! Fantastic group of games we're a part of - it's an honor.
Our team members have been using GameMaker to make games for a long time. Big thanks to everyone at @gamemaker.io!
🗳️You can vote for us here: opr.as/GMA25-Vote
Our team members have been using GameMaker to make games for a long time. Big thanks to everyone at @gamemaker.io!
🗳️You can vote for us here: opr.as/GMA25-Vote
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
UFO 50 has been shortlisted for Best Game at the 2025 #GameMaker Awards! Fantastic group of games we're a part of - it's an honor.
Our team members have been using GameMaker to make games for a long time. Big thanks to everyone at @gamemaker.io!
🗳️You can vote for us here: opr.as/GMA25-Vote
Our team members have been using GameMaker to make games for a long time. Big thanks to everyone at @gamemaker.io!
🗳️You can vote for us here: opr.as/GMA25-Vote
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That was tough, now the choice is yours!
Voting for the GameMaker Award 2025 is now open 🎉
🔗 opr.as/GMA25-Vote
Voting for the GameMaker Award 2025 is now open 🎉
🔗 opr.as/GMA25-Vote
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
That was tough, now the choice is yours!
Voting for the GameMaker Award 2025 is now open 🎉
🔗 opr.as/GMA25-Vote
Voting for the GameMaker Award 2025 is now open 🎉
🔗 opr.as/GMA25-Vote