Unruly Ember
@unrulyember.bsky.social
Husband, Father, Indie Dev and all round nerd.
Well it's official, I'm on YouTube! Be gentle...
It's mostly an accountability tool for myself to keep on the project, but hopefully it might have some wisdom for others too.
youtu.be/Pkhcgei2Dkk
It's mostly an accountability tool for myself to keep on the project, but hopefully it might have some wisdom for others too.
youtu.be/Pkhcgei2Dkk
Why I'm Starting YouTube at 35 as a Part-Time Indie Dev
YouTube video by Unruly Ember
youtu.be
June 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Well it's official, I'm on YouTube! Be gentle...
It's mostly an accountability tool for myself to keep on the project, but hopefully it might have some wisdom for others too.
youtu.be/Pkhcgei2Dkk
It's mostly an accountability tool for myself to keep on the project, but hopefully it might have some wisdom for others too.
youtu.be/Pkhcgei2Dkk
Nice article on the 'team size' controversy. I lean towards, true solo-dev being a myth (at least very rare) in modern dev.
Between contracting other creatives to fill skill gaps, asset packs and use of tools/plugins. There's more hands involved than you think.
www.gamesradar.com/games/it-was...
Between contracting other creatives to fill skill gaps, asset packs and use of tools/plugins. There's more hands involved than you think.
www.gamesradar.com/games/it-was...
"It was not 'one guy', look at the dang in-game credits": Balatro's Localthunk joins team size discourse after Geoff Keighley fumbled it at Summer Game Fest by saying Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was m...
For many reasons, no
www.gamesradar.com
June 8, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Nice article on the 'team size' controversy. I lean towards, true solo-dev being a myth (at least very rare) in modern dev.
Between contracting other creatives to fill skill gaps, asset packs and use of tools/plugins. There's more hands involved than you think.
www.gamesradar.com/games/it-was...
Between contracting other creatives to fill skill gaps, asset packs and use of tools/plugins. There's more hands involved than you think.
www.gamesradar.com/games/it-was...
Second day of voting my game trailer has had 118 views! Hopefully at least some of those have also voted for it as well 😀
If you haven't seen it yet, check out the trailer here:
youtu.be/NQRrC_RJ2LA
If you want to get involved and do some voting, head here:
blueoceangames.com?referrer=1ad...
If you haven't seen it yet, check out the trailer here:
youtu.be/NQRrC_RJ2LA
If you want to get involved and do some voting, head here:
blueoceangames.com?referrer=1ad...
Dino Breeder Trailer - Blue Ocean Games Rising Tide
YouTube video by Unruly Ember
youtu.be
June 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Second day of voting my game trailer has had 118 views! Hopefully at least some of those have also voted for it as well 😀
If you haven't seen it yet, check out the trailer here:
youtu.be/NQRrC_RJ2LA
If you want to get involved and do some voting, head here:
blueoceangames.com?referrer=1ad...
If you haven't seen it yet, check out the trailer here:
youtu.be/NQRrC_RJ2LA
If you want to get involved and do some voting, head here:
blueoceangames.com?referrer=1ad...
Reposted by Unruly Ember
This first-of-its-kind competition uses a gamer-verified voting system:
✅ Connect your Steam account to prove you’re a real gamer
⚔️ Vote 1-on-1 in head-to-head trailer matchups (Elo-style)
💸 Winning teams get fast tracked for up to $300K in funding
💥 Voters also win cash prizes and swag
✅ Connect your Steam account to prove you’re a real gamer
⚔️ Vote 1-on-1 in head-to-head trailer matchups (Elo-style)
💸 Winning teams get fast tracked for up to $300K in funding
💥 Voters also win cash prizes and swag
June 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This first-of-its-kind competition uses a gamer-verified voting system:
✅ Connect your Steam account to prove you’re a real gamer
⚔️ Vote 1-on-1 in head-to-head trailer matchups (Elo-style)
💸 Winning teams get fast tracked for up to $300K in funding
💥 Voters also win cash prizes and swag
✅ Connect your Steam account to prove you’re a real gamer
⚔️ Vote 1-on-1 in head-to-head trailer matchups (Elo-style)
💸 Winning teams get fast tracked for up to $300K in funding
💥 Voters also win cash prizes and swag
Reposted by Unruly Ember
How to vote?
1️⃣ Create an account
2️⃣ Link your Steam account to your Blue Ocean Games profile
3️⃣ Vote 1-on-1 in head-to-head trailer matchups (Elo-style)
Thanks a ton for your support! 💙
1️⃣ Create an account
2️⃣ Link your Steam account to your Blue Ocean Games profile
3️⃣ Vote 1-on-1 in head-to-head trailer matchups (Elo-style)
Thanks a ton for your support! 💙
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
How to vote?
1️⃣ Create an account
2️⃣ Link your Steam account to your Blue Ocean Games profile
3️⃣ Vote 1-on-1 in head-to-head trailer matchups (Elo-style)
Thanks a ton for your support! 💙
1️⃣ Create an account
2️⃣ Link your Steam account to your Blue Ocean Games profile
3️⃣ Vote 1-on-1 in head-to-head trailer matchups (Elo-style)
Thanks a ton for your support! 💙
Reposted by Unruly Ember
We took part in the Rising Tide Challenge by Blue Ocean Games! 🌊
Voting is now open — you can support us by casting your vote!
➡️ blueoceangames.com/challenge/vo...
Voting is open until June 17th
Voting is now open — you can support us by casting your vote!
➡️ blueoceangames.com/challenge/vo...
Voting is open until June 17th
June 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We took part in the Rising Tide Challenge by Blue Ocean Games! 🌊
Voting is now open — you can support us by casting your vote!
➡️ blueoceangames.com/challenge/vo...
Voting is open until June 17th
Voting is now open — you can support us by casting your vote!
➡️ blueoceangames.com/challenge/vo...
Voting is open until June 17th
Check out the trailer for my prototype game I submitted to the @blueoceangames.bsky.social #risingtide trailer jam. #devdad #indiedev #indiegame
youtu.be/NQRrC_RJ2LA
youtu.be/NQRrC_RJ2LA
Dino Breeder Trailer - Blue Ocean Games Rising Tide
YouTube video by Unruly Ember
youtu.be
June 4, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Check out the trailer for my prototype game I submitted to the @blueoceangames.bsky.social #risingtide trailer jam. #devdad #indiedev #indiegame
youtu.be/NQRrC_RJ2LA
youtu.be/NQRrC_RJ2LA
Between juggling a 3 year old, 1 year old #devdad and full time job #indiedev I managed to submit my game prototype to the @blueoceangames.bsky.social #RisingTide Trailer Jam. If you want to check out the submission and vote check my referral link. #indiegame #dev blueoceangames.com?referrer=1ad...
Blue Ocean Games
A new way to validate your game, get feedback, and secure funding.
blueoceangames.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Between juggling a 3 year old, 1 year old #devdad and full time job #indiedev I managed to submit my game prototype to the @blueoceangames.bsky.social #RisingTide Trailer Jam. If you want to check out the submission and vote check my referral link. #indiegame #dev blueoceangames.com?referrer=1ad...
8 months after my son's birth, I have finally opened Unity again!! And WOW are the new Multiplayer tools amazing! I have a multiplayer project up and running in minutes! Can't wait to get started! (My son is now awake again so that's for another night :D) #indie #indiedev #gamedev #dadding #daddev
January 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Reposted by Unruly Ember
Since a lot of gamedevs are coming across to Bluesky, here's a reminder that my sound effect tool ChipTone is good! And free! And runs right in the browser!
sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone
sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone
November 23, 2024 at 11:10 AM
Since a lot of gamedevs are coming across to Bluesky, here's a reminder that my sound effect tool ChipTone is good! And free! And runs right in the browser!
sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone
sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone