Mike Borras 🔜 DICE 🔜 GDC
@skylabops.bsky.social
LAX ✈️ CLT ✈️ VIE 🕹️ Games industry executive, Studio Head, and 6x Founder. Formerly part of Rockstar Games, Embracer Group, Coffee Stain Publishing, and Nexon Korea.
Obscure former indie music producer: https://archive.org/details/observatory_online
Obscure former indie music producer: https://archive.org/details/observatory_online
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If you're interested in the business, management, and publishing side of video games, here's a starter pack with loads of people active in video game business development, publishing, and more: go.bsky.app/CaRUBsv
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Deutsche Bank here with the good stuff.
Game on.
Game on.
January 18, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Deutsche Bank here with the good stuff.
Game on.
Game on.
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New tariff just dropped.
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
January 17, 2026 at 5:26 PM
New tariff just dropped.
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
Americans set to pay an additional 10% tax on all goods from Germany, the UK, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.
It starts in two weeks, rising to 25% by June.
(Aside: A trade war with one EU country is a trade war with the entire EU).
BRB just doing games industry stuff - www.linkedin.com/posts/mikebo...
Pragma expands advisory board with industry veterans Eugene Evans and Michael Borras | Michael Borras
Friends, I’m excited today to join the Advisory Board of Pragma and help support my old friends Eden Chen and James Kuk, together with other Advisory Board members Michael Vorhaus and Eugene Evans 🔜 D...
www.linkedin.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
BRB just doing games industry stuff - www.linkedin.com/posts/mikebo...
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Hi! I'm Nina, I'm a 3D Artist from Austria 🇦🇹 and I am open to work!
I have 4 years of experience working on stylized props, enemies & environment art.
Feel free to reach out / share! 🧡
📧 niku30mail@gmail.com
🎨 www.artstation.com/niku30
👤 www.linkedin.com/in/nina-kunz...
#artjob #opentowork
I have 4 years of experience working on stylized props, enemies & environment art.
Feel free to reach out / share! 🧡
📧 niku30mail@gmail.com
🎨 www.artstation.com/niku30
👤 www.linkedin.com/in/nina-kunz...
#artjob #opentowork
January 12, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Hi! I'm Nina, I'm a 3D Artist from Austria 🇦🇹 and I am open to work!
I have 4 years of experience working on stylized props, enemies & environment art.
Feel free to reach out / share! 🧡
📧 niku30mail@gmail.com
🎨 www.artstation.com/niku30
👤 www.linkedin.com/in/nina-kunz...
#artjob #opentowork
I have 4 years of experience working on stylized props, enemies & environment art.
Feel free to reach out / share! 🧡
📧 niku30mail@gmail.com
🎨 www.artstation.com/niku30
👤 www.linkedin.com/in/nina-kunz...
#artjob #opentowork
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friends! acquaintances! help!
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
Job opening: game designer @ Hidden Folks
We're looking for a game designer in the Netherlands to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
hiddenfolks.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
friends! acquaintances! help!
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
i'm looking to hire a game designer (living in the Netherlands) to help build games in The Hidden Folks Universe, starting with a sequel to the indie hit game Hidden Folks.
know someone who's a good fit? pls forward this, ty!
hiddenfolks.com/job-opening/...
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I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice:
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I've been running an indie games studio for 15 years now, and it felt like a good time to boil down what I've learned into 4 pieces of advice:
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
www.pentadact.com/2026-01-08-1...
I hope it's of use, not least because goddamn I forgot how long blog posts take to write.
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interesting! here's a video i took yesterday of federal agents ramming community members with their car
January 8, 2026 at 7:41 PM
interesting! here's a video i took yesterday of federal agents ramming community members with their car
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New #Jan6 Archive
As Trump tries to erase this history, @npr.org has put together a public archive to protect reality.
Much of the video and evidence you have not seen before. Trying to overturn a free and fair election was an assault on democracy. It was fascism.
As Trump tries to erase this history, @npr.org has put together a public archive to protect reality.
Much of the video and evidence you have not seen before. Trying to overturn a free and fair election was an assault on democracy. It was fascism.
Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
apps.npr.org
January 4, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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Wanna see real-life miracles? Fund scientific research.
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
Alzheimer's Fully Reversed in Mice, Scientists Say
A new compound has been shown to reverse late stage Alzheimer's disease in lab mice, which gives millions of sufferers new cause for hope.
futurism.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Wanna see real-life miracles? Fund scientific research.
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
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Early-Bird-Submission for @amazefest.bsky.social. ends on December 31, regular submissions close on February 1..
A MAZE. celebrates the 15th edition of its awards across 8 categories and is looking for works that push the boundaries of playful arts.
Info&submission here: 2026.award.amaze-berlin.de
A MAZE. celebrates the 15th edition of its awards across 8 categories and is looking for works that push the boundaries of playful arts.
Info&submission here: 2026.award.amaze-berlin.de
December 18, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Early-Bird-Submission for @amazefest.bsky.social. ends on December 31, regular submissions close on February 1..
A MAZE. celebrates the 15th edition of its awards across 8 categories and is looking for works that push the boundaries of playful arts.
Info&submission here: 2026.award.amaze-berlin.de
A MAZE. celebrates the 15th edition of its awards across 8 categories and is looking for works that push the boundaries of playful arts.
Info&submission here: 2026.award.amaze-berlin.de
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The real takeaway here is that if Elon was to say this about China, the govt would shut down his business overnight and revoke access to the market.
But he can openly say this about the EU knowing full well any response will be slow, ineffective, and offset by US political backing.
But he can openly say this about the EU knowing full well any response will be slow, ineffective, and offset by US political backing.
It’s funny how Elon Musk has no problem with Chinese regulation, which is much stricter than European regulation.
Have you ever seen him call for the abolition of the CCP?
Have you ever seen him call for the abolition of the CCP?
December 8, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The real takeaway here is that if Elon was to say this about China, the govt would shut down his business overnight and revoke access to the market.
But he can openly say this about the EU knowing full well any response will be slow, ineffective, and offset by US political backing.
But he can openly say this about the EU knowing full well any response will be slow, ineffective, and offset by US political backing.
Uber Eats is somehow always like “delivery in 17 minutes”, then once you order, it creeps up to 60+ minutes. Every. Time.
December 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Uber Eats is somehow always like “delivery in 17 minutes”, then once you order, it creeps up to 60+ minutes. Every. Time.
Apparently you can hedge your bets (travel) against rainy weather in LA now
December 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Apparently you can hedge your bets (travel) against rainy weather in LA now
All these games companies going on and on about Gen AI being such a huge productivity boost and yadda yadda.
Have any of you thought about boosting productivity by just transitioning away from Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams?
How does anyone anywhere get any work done with this crap?
Have any of you thought about boosting productivity by just transitioning away from Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams?
How does anyone anywhere get any work done with this crap?
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
All these games companies going on and on about Gen AI being such a huge productivity boost and yadda yadda.
Have any of you thought about boosting productivity by just transitioning away from Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams?
How does anyone anywhere get any work done with this crap?
Have any of you thought about boosting productivity by just transitioning away from Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Teams?
How does anyone anywhere get any work done with this crap?
💯 Western companies all racing to become the McDonald's of games need to take notes:
finance.yahoo.com/news/nintend...
finance.yahoo.com/news/nintend...
Nintendo’s secret to becoming a design powerhouse? Developers who have stayed at the company for decades
“The people who first made Nintendo’s hits are still working at the company,” says Keza MacDonald, author of a forthcoming book about the company.
finance.yahoo.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:42 AM
💯 Western companies all racing to become the McDonald's of games need to take notes:
finance.yahoo.com/news/nintend...
finance.yahoo.com/news/nintend...
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Katie Wilson, Seattle’s newly elected mayor, has embraced a city-owned startup designed to emulate Vienna’s social housing model, which involves a public developer building housing designed to be permanently affordable.
Progressives Win in Seattle, Changing Directions on Public Safety
Voters ousted a mayor who oversaw a surge in encampment sweeps, and a Republican prosecutor who pursued punitive policies toward homeless people and drug users.
boltsmag.org
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Katie Wilson, Seattle’s newly elected mayor, has embraced a city-owned startup designed to emulate Vienna’s social housing model, which involves a public developer building housing designed to be permanently affordable.
Friends! I'll be home in LA during the week of the @thegameawards.com and Dec. 11th, you can specifically find me wandering the JW lobby pretending that it's peak E3. If you're around, let's catch up 🥂
November 24, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Friends! I'll be home in LA during the week of the @thegameawards.com and Dec. 11th, you can specifically find me wandering the JW lobby pretending that it's peak E3. If you're around, let's catch up 🥂
No but seriously, how do we get @aoc.bsky.social, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, and @kumail.bsky.social in on a game of @rvthereyetgame.com?
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
No but seriously, how do we get @aoc.bsky.social, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, and @kumail.bsky.social in on a game of @rvthereyetgame.com?
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🎉 2 million sales in 8 days 🤯
You guys are crazy, thank you so much for the support!!
You guys are crazy, thank you so much for the support!!
October 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🎉 2 million sales in 8 days 🤯
You guys are crazy, thank you so much for the support!!
You guys are crazy, thank you so much for the support!!
This is all sorts of incredible, super happy for all at Team Nuggets 🎉
New video on the youtube channel!
Covering updated sales numbers as well as addressing some questions the community has had. Will definitely be making more vids in the future too to keep you all in the loop!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Ca...
Covering updated sales numbers as well as addressing some questions the community has had. Will definitely be making more vids in the future too to keep you all in the loop!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Ca...
How many copies of RV There Yet? we have sold & other info!
YouTube video by Nuggets Ent. // Among the Wild & RV There Yet?
www.youtube.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
This is all sorts of incredible, super happy for all at Team Nuggets 🎉
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Every time Trump gets mad at Canada, he makes Americans pay more for stuff. Weird strategy. 🤷🏼♂️
“Being angry is like taking poison expecting the other person to die.”
“Being angry is like taking poison expecting the other person to die.”
Imagine if we put the thinnest-skinned child in charge of the most powerful country on earth…
Wait, we don’t have to imagine.
Sorry, Canada.
Wait, we don’t have to imagine.
Sorry, Canada.
October 26, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Every time Trump gets mad at Canada, he makes Americans pay more for stuff. Weird strategy. 🤷🏼♂️
“Being angry is like taking poison expecting the other person to die.”
“Being angry is like taking poison expecting the other person to die.”
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🎉 1 million sales in 4 days
Thank you so much to everyone who has enjoyed the game this past week! We never thought our lil game jam game would take off like this but it's such a treat to see y'all enjoying it.
We're still patching it, so stay tuned for updates.
thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou
Thank you so much to everyone who has enjoyed the game this past week! We never thought our lil game jam game would take off like this but it's such a treat to see y'all enjoying it.
We're still patching it, so stay tuned for updates.
thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou
October 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🎉 1 million sales in 4 days
Thank you so much to everyone who has enjoyed the game this past week! We never thought our lil game jam game would take off like this but it's such a treat to see y'all enjoying it.
We're still patching it, so stay tuned for updates.
thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou
Thank you so much to everyone who has enjoyed the game this past week! We never thought our lil game jam game would take off like this but it's such a treat to see y'all enjoying it.
We're still patching it, so stay tuned for updates.
thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou
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📢 RV There Yet? is OUT NOW on Steam with a 10% discount!
Vacation time is over folks, and you and your buddies need to drive home in our brand new, chaotic, co-op adventure. Time to pack up the RV and get a move on!
Buy now ► store.steampowered.com/app/3949040/...
Vacation time is over folks, and you and your buddies need to drive home in our brand new, chaotic, co-op adventure. Time to pack up the RV and get a move on!
Buy now ► store.steampowered.com/app/3949040/...
October 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
📢 RV There Yet? is OUT NOW on Steam with a 10% discount!
Vacation time is over folks, and you and your buddies need to drive home in our brand new, chaotic, co-op adventure. Time to pack up the RV and get a move on!
Buy now ► store.steampowered.com/app/3949040/...
Vacation time is over folks, and you and your buddies need to drive home in our brand new, chaotic, co-op adventure. Time to pack up the RV and get a move on!
Buy now ► store.steampowered.com/app/3949040/...
ARC Raiders has a huge toxic PvP problem. Camping spawns, camping extracts.
October 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
ARC Raiders has a huge toxic PvP problem. Camping spawns, camping extracts.
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Okay, for the folks who asked: here's the majority AI view, writing up the reasonable, thoughtful view on AI that the vast majority of people in tech hold, that gets overshadowed by the bluster and hype of the tycoons trying to shill their nonsense. anildash.com/2025/10/17/t... Please share!
The Majority AI View - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
anildash.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Okay, for the folks who asked: here's the majority AI view, writing up the reasonable, thoughtful view on AI that the vast majority of people in tech hold, that gets overshadowed by the bluster and hype of the tycoons trying to shill their nonsense. anildash.com/2025/10/17/t... Please share!