Curiouser LLC
@soi.bsky.social
Game design consulting, generative AI, educational games, immersive games, ARG, and writing. https://curiouserinstitute.com/
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@soi.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Hello Bluesky! I'd like to re-introduce myself.
I'm a freelance game designer and director of Curiouser LLC
Specialties:
👾Gen AI game mechanics and emerging tech
👾Immersive entertainment including ARGs and XR
👾Serious gaming
I also write about games, culture, misinformation, etc.
#gamedesign
I'm a freelance game designer and director of Curiouser LLC
Specialties:
👾Gen AI game mechanics and emerging tech
👾Immersive entertainment including ARGs and XR
👾Serious gaming
I also write about games, culture, misinformation, etc.
#gamedesign
November 19, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Epic is trying to create the metaverse in Fortnite. And it’s doing it the way you’re supposed to. By inter-operating. (that’s the “meta” part)
Tl;dr you can play Unity games in Fortnite!
#videogames #fornite #Epic #gamedev
Tl;dr you can play Unity games in Fortnite!
#videogames #fornite #Epic #gamedev
Fortnite is getting Unity games
Epic and Unity, united.
www.theverge.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Epic is trying to create the metaverse in Fortnite. And it’s doing it the way you’re supposed to. By inter-operating. (that’s the “meta” part)
Tl;dr you can play Unity games in Fortnite!
#videogames #fornite #Epic #gamedev
Tl;dr you can play Unity games in Fortnite!
#videogames #fornite #Epic #gamedev
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"Surely there's a middle ground here?" The CEO of Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead says people "jump to extreme takes" when debating generative AI, and that there needs to be more nuance in the discussion.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
‘Surely there’s a middle ground here?’ Helldivers studio CEO says people ‘jump to extreme takes’ when debating GenAI | VGC
“This is such a trigger point for big parts of the games industry today”…
www.videogameschronicle.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"Surely there's a middle ground here?" The CEO of Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead says people "jump to extreme takes" when debating generative AI, and that there needs to be more nuance in the discussion.
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
www.videogameschronicle.com/news/surely-...
November 17, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Games like Megabonk and Balatro are wildly popular.
Interesting they are also under $10.
Causation or correlation?
Interesting they are also under $10.
Causation or correlation?
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Games like Megabonk and Balatro are wildly popular.
Interesting they are also under $10.
Causation or correlation?
Interesting they are also under $10.
Causation or correlation?
If companies think they're going to fire a third of their work force AND raise prices on non-essential streaming services... uh... No no no.
Even people who have good jobs see it coming and are getting ready for hard times.
No disposable income, no Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
#videogames #economy
Even people who have good jobs see it coming and are getting ready for hard times.
No disposable income, no Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
#videogames #economy
November 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
If companies think they're going to fire a third of their work force AND raise prices on non-essential streaming services... uh... No no no.
Even people who have good jobs see it coming and are getting ready for hard times.
No disposable income, no Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
#videogames #economy
Even people who have good jobs see it coming and are getting ready for hard times.
No disposable income, no Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
#videogames #economy
"Meanwhile, the remaining development studios are being reorganized into “creative houses,” emphasizing agility and focus."
Break out hit Claire Obscure was created by ex-Ubisoft employees who felt stifled. Looks like Ubi is trying to recreate an indie environment internally.
#ubisoft #videogames
Break out hit Claire Obscure was created by ex-Ubisoft employees who felt stifled. Looks like Ubi is trying to recreate an indie environment internally.
#ubisoft #videogames
Ubisoft Warns of Declining Yearly Revenue Amid Changing Gaming Market Dynamics - SSBCrack News
Ubisoft's UK publishing division has issued a strategic report for the fiscal year ending March 2025, signaling a troubling forecast for the company. They
news.ssbcrack.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"Meanwhile, the remaining development studios are being reorganized into “creative houses,” emphasizing agility and focus."
Break out hit Claire Obscure was created by ex-Ubisoft employees who felt stifled. Looks like Ubi is trying to recreate an indie environment internally.
#ubisoft #videogames
Break out hit Claire Obscure was created by ex-Ubisoft employees who felt stifled. Looks like Ubi is trying to recreate an indie environment internally.
#ubisoft #videogames
Steam has been KILLING it. If this really works as advertised... omg. {{{chills}}}
#VR #steam #gaming
#VR #steam #gaming
Did the Steam Frame just kill Meta's VR hopes? Maybe not, but Valve's headset is the most exciting in years
Untethered streaming with no lag? Yes please
www.t3.com
November 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The new GDC survey on US Game Development Salaries in 2025 is out.
👾 Average salary is $142,000, with a median of $129,000.
👾 1/4 have been laid off in the last 2 years.
👾 A wide wage gap for women and non-white employees still exists.
#videogames #videogameindustry #GDC
👾 Average salary is $142,000, with a median of $129,000.
👾 1/4 have been laid off in the last 2 years.
👾 A wide wage gap for women and non-white employees still exists.
#videogames #videogameindustry #GDC
US Game Development Salaries in 2025: What Our Latest Industry Report Reveals
500+ US-based game industry professionals share salary realities in 2025: $142K average pay, ongoing layoff impacts, and why 64% support unionization. Access complete findings.
gdconf.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The new GDC survey on US Game Development Salaries in 2025 is out.
👾 Average salary is $142,000, with a median of $129,000.
👾 1/4 have been laid off in the last 2 years.
👾 A wide wage gap for women and non-white employees still exists.
#videogames #videogameindustry #GDC
👾 Average salary is $142,000, with a median of $129,000.
👾 1/4 have been laid off in the last 2 years.
👾 A wide wage gap for women and non-white employees still exists.
#videogames #videogameindustry #GDC
As the UX apocalypse continues.
I'm all for games. I build games. I play games. I love games. But if you SHOVE THEM DOWN PEOPLES THROATS they will hate them. Same for me.
Almost all the comments on the Games Megathread are about terrible UX and NOT the games.
#reddit #UX #games
I'm all for games. I build games. I play games. I love games. But if you SHOVE THEM DOWN PEOPLES THROATS they will hate them. Same for me.
Almost all the comments on the Games Megathread are about terrible UX and NOT the games.
#reddit #UX #games
From the GamesOnReddit community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the GamesOnReddit community
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November 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I KNOW it’s crypto but if anyone has any business building a metaverse it’s Neal Stephenson.
His new game, crypto, space thing opens tomorrow 11:11 so get in on it! #arg #lamina1 #crypto #NealStephenson #metaverse
His new game, crypto, space thing opens tomorrow 11:11 so get in on it! #arg #lamina1 #crypto #NealStephenson #metaverse
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November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
I KNOW it’s crypto but if anyone has any business building a metaverse it’s Neal Stephenson.
His new game, crypto, space thing opens tomorrow 11:11 so get in on it! #arg #lamina1 #crypto #NealStephenson #metaverse
His new game, crypto, space thing opens tomorrow 11:11 so get in on it! #arg #lamina1 #crypto #NealStephenson #metaverse
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The Horror: Ghost Town and Still Wakes the Deep win Double at TIGA Awards 2025. Both @fireproofgames.com and Secret Mode won two TIGA Awards last week at the UK association gala. Sony Interactive and a Microsoft studio got double gold as well.
www.gamesmarket.global/the-horror-g...
www.gamesmarket.global/the-horror-g...
The Horror: Ghost Town and Still Wakes the Deep win Double at TIGA Awards 2025
Both Fireproof Games and Secret Mode won two TIGA Awards last week at the UK association gala. Sony Interactive and a Microsoft studio got double gold as well.
www.gamesmarket.global
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The Horror: Ghost Town and Still Wakes the Deep win Double at TIGA Awards 2025. Both @fireproofgames.com and Secret Mode won two TIGA Awards last week at the UK association gala. Sony Interactive and a Microsoft studio got double gold as well.
www.gamesmarket.global/the-horror-g...
www.gamesmarket.global/the-horror-g...
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Steam launches a major visual update to it's storefront pages, along with some quality-of-life changes for customers to use while browsing on desktop.
Steam Store Pages Just Got a Facelift
Steam launches a major visual update to it's storefront pages, along with some quality-of-life changes for customers to use while browsing on desktop.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Steam launches a major visual update to it's storefront pages, along with some quality-of-life changes for customers to use while browsing on desktop.
A brief reprieve for games.
“platforms with social elements, but that are mainly designed around activities like gaming or messaging, are exempt from the law. This means that platforms like Roblox, Steam, and Twitch, […] will not be impacted.”
#videogames #socialmedia
“platforms with social elements, but that are mainly designed around activities like gaming or messaging, are exempt from the law. This means that platforms like Roblox, Steam, and Twitch, […] will not be impacted.”
#videogames #socialmedia
Kick and Reddit will be subjected to an upcoming law that will hope to restrict access to those under 16 in one country.
1 Country is Banning Kick and Reddit for Those Under 16
Kick and Reddit will be subjected to an upcoming law that will hope to restrict access to those under 16 in one country.
bit.ly
November 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A brief reprieve for games.
“platforms with social elements, but that are mainly designed around activities like gaming or messaging, are exempt from the law. This means that platforms like Roblox, Steam, and Twitch, […] will not be impacted.”
#videogames #socialmedia
“platforms with social elements, but that are mainly designed around activities like gaming or messaging, are exempt from the law. This means that platforms like Roblox, Steam, and Twitch, […] will not be impacted.”
#videogames #socialmedia
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Standout titles from SPIEL Essen 2025 include Don't Starve: The Board Game and 7 Wonders Dice
The must-play board games from 2025's biggest board game fair
Standout titles from SPIEL Essen 2025 include Don't Starve: The Board Game and 7 Wonders Dice
www.polygon.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Standout titles from SPIEL Essen 2025 include Don't Starve: The Board Game and 7 Wonders Dice
November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Game streaming is one of the most egalitarian technologies in gaming. It lets cash-strapped families play premium titles on almost any hardware they’ve got.
Another massive wave of new titles has just been added to the Stream Your Own Game library for Xbox Game Pass ⬇️
Xbox Game Pass adds another 60 Stream Your Own Game titles
Microsoft has added another 60 games to the Stream Your Own Game library for Xbox Game Pass with its first update to the feature in November.
www.trueachievements.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Game streaming is one of the most egalitarian technologies in gaming. It lets cash-strapped families play premium titles on almost any hardware they’ve got.
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Rockstar, the studio behind the legendary Grand Theft Auto series, has been accused of union-busting after firing a number of employees who were reportedly involved in union activity.
Rockstar, the studio behind the legendary Grand Theft Auto series, has been accused of union-busting after firing a number of employees who were reportedly involved in union activity.
GTA and Red Dead Redemption studio Rockstar has been accused of union-busting following the firing of between 30 and 40 workers involved in organizing.
Read this article on TechRaptor
dlvr.it
November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Rockstar, the studio behind the legendary Grand Theft Auto series, has been accused of union-busting after firing a number of employees who were reportedly involved in union activity.
I finally saw 28 Years Later (for Halloween you know) and I'm blown away. A beautiful *&^&% crazy movie.
November 2, 2025 at 6:15 AM
I finally saw 28 Years Later (for Halloween you know) and I'm blown away. A beautiful *&^&% crazy movie.
Tonight I got to play my first Chinese Jubensha game thanks to Ophelia and Unravel! 🔗👇
Almost unheard of in the US Jubensha games exploded after COVID and became the third most popular form of entertainment for Chinese GenZ after movies and sports. An estimated $3B (US) market.
#jubensha #games
Almost unheard of in the US Jubensha games exploded after COVID and became the third most popular form of entertainment for Chinese GenZ after movies and sports. An estimated $3B (US) market.
#jubensha #games
UNRAVEL the mystery – The ultimate immersive, narrative-driven murder mystery role playing game: jubensha!
The ultimate immersive, narrative-driven murder mystery role playing game: jubensha!
unravel.it.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 3-7). (Repost)
These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 3-7)
Including lots of new Game Pass titles!
www.purexbox.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
These 40+ Games Are Coming To Xbox Next Week (November 3-7). (Repost)
Level designers. You know that player that's always going to go the 'wrong way' down every side path just to see if you put something there?
That's me! Thank you for all the power ups and Easter eggs! 🥚
#gamedesign
That's me! Thank you for all the power ups and Easter eggs! 🥚
#gamedesign
October 31, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Level designers. You know that player that's always going to go the 'wrong way' down every side path just to see if you put something there?
That's me! Thank you for all the power ups and Easter eggs! 🥚
#gamedesign
That's me! Thank you for all the power ups and Easter eggs! 🥚
#gamedesign
Going through my Halloween games! I have a UX request please.
I need to interact with the game by throwing my entire body and the controller in the direction I want to go like a 6 year old.
It would also be a plus if shouting "no no no!" did something useful.
Thank you!
#halloween #videogames
I need to interact with the game by throwing my entire body and the controller in the direction I want to go like a 6 year old.
It would also be a plus if shouting "no no no!" did something useful.
Thank you!
#halloween #videogames
October 31, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Going through my Halloween games! I have a UX request please.
I need to interact with the game by throwing my entire body and the controller in the direction I want to go like a 6 year old.
It would also be a plus if shouting "no no no!" did something useful.
Thank you!
#halloween #videogames
I need to interact with the game by throwing my entire body and the controller in the direction I want to go like a 6 year old.
It would also be a plus if shouting "no no no!" did something useful.
Thank you!
#halloween #videogames
