Anthony Moniz
@anthonymoniz.bsky.social
Programmer at Awaceb
Maker of things and player of games
Maker of things and player of games
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I remember doing the deal for Epic Mickey, and Bob Iger shooting laser beams out his eyes at me in the Disney dining room. “Don’t let this video game fuck up Mickey.”
Oh well. That’s over.
Oh well. That’s over.
BREAKING: Disney is making a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, and will allow its iconic characters to be on the company's Sora AI video generator.
December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I remember doing the deal for Epic Mickey, and Bob Iger shooting laser beams out his eyes at me in the Disney dining room. “Don’t let this video game fuck up Mickey.”
Oh well. That’s over.
Oh well. That’s over.
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Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Good things are possible and we don’t have to settle.
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Still need more baseball?
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Still need more baseball?
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
We found a CD in our archives containing dozens of unused voice lines from MLB Slugfest 20-03 rejected by the MLB. Here's some of our favorites.
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Blaming economic collapse on a "sweet treat" is crazy
“At the same time, more than half of Gen Z members say they are struggling to make ends meet, yet a majority buy themselves a small treat, such as a pastry, coffee, or sweet, at least once a week. That can lead to overspending…”
archive.ph/2TI8J
archive.ph/2TI8J
October 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Blaming economic collapse on a "sweet treat" is crazy
It's giving cough syrup commercial and I cannot explain why
Oh my god some fucking tech dingdong posted this on Twitter with the caption "AI games are going to be amazing" totally seriously, you have to watch it. You have to. In full screen.
October 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It's giving cough syrup commercial and I cannot explain why
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things are getting more expensive because only rich people are spending. The top 10% of earners ($250k as a household) make up half of all consumer spending in the US. So, everything is being priced for them while Xbox leaves everyone else behind. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Top 10% of Earners Drive a Growing Share of US Consumer Spending
Wealthy consumers continue to account for a growing share of US consumer spending, highlighting the lopsided strength of the economy as a slowdown in hiring and wariness among other income cohorts rai...
www.bloomberg.com
October 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
things are getting more expensive because only rich people are spending. The top 10% of earners ($250k as a household) make up half of all consumer spending in the US. So, everything is being priced for them while Xbox leaves everyone else behind. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players are really keeping things going, especially in the non f2p gaming space.
According to Circana's Q3 2025 Future of Games, only 4% of US video game players buy a new game more often than once per month, with a third of players not buying any games at all.
According to Circana's Q3 2025 Future of Games, only 4% of US video game players buy a new game more often than once per month, with a third of players not buying any games at all.
October 2, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players are really keeping things going, especially in the non f2p gaming space.
According to Circana's Q3 2025 Future of Games, only 4% of US video game players buy a new game more often than once per month, with a third of players not buying any games at all.
According to Circana's Q3 2025 Future of Games, only 4% of US video game players buy a new game more often than once per month, with a third of players not buying any games at all.
Immediately the game I'm most looking forward to. This team is so talented
The #AlabasterDawn Demo is OUT NOW!
Playtime around 1.5 hours!
9 Enemy Types
4 Boss Battles
Story, Exploration AND Puzzles!
Saves will carry over to future versions!
NOW ON STEAM:
store.steampowered.com/app/3900710/...
Playtime around 1.5 hours!
9 Enemy Types
4 Boss Battles
Story, Exploration AND Puzzles!
Saves will carry over to future versions!
NOW ON STEAM:
store.steampowered.com/app/3900710/...
September 19, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Immediately the game I'm most looking forward to. This team is so talented
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We need to tax wealth not work.
Why? Because usually no matter how hard you work, the compound interest on huge wealth grows much faster than your wages + the rich use this passive income to buy all the assets.
Someone made a game to show this:
therichdont.work
Why? Because usually no matter how hard you work, the compound interest on huge wealth grows much faster than your wages + the rich use this passive income to buy all the assets.
Someone made a game to show this:
therichdont.work
Idle — The Wealth Race
Can your hard work beat The Rich? Play and find out!
therichdont.work
September 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
We need to tax wealth not work.
Why? Because usually no matter how hard you work, the compound interest on huge wealth grows much faster than your wages + the rich use this passive income to buy all the assets.
Someone made a game to show this:
therichdont.work
Why? Because usually no matter how hard you work, the compound interest on huge wealth grows much faster than your wages + the rich use this passive income to buy all the assets.
Someone made a game to show this:
therichdont.work
There's no way, man
August 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
There's no way, man
We've come so far
This is an insane thing to write about game development. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/28/a...
July 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
We've come so far
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are you fucking kidding me. the lens flares in DK Bananza are in the shape of a bunch of bananas
July 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
are you fucking kidding me. the lens flares in DK Bananza are in the shape of a bunch of bananas
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another perfectly normal children's question to ask on the children's game show family double dare
May 16, 2025 at 12:44 AM
another perfectly normal children's question to ask on the children's game show family double dare
His suggested uses for AI are so much worse than anything I was imagining
Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
![Post from Matt Turnbull:
These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.
I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.
Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:
Career Planning Prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
“What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”
Resume & LinkedIn Help
“Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”
Networking & Outreach
“Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”
Emotional Clarity & Confidence
“I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”
No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.
If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.
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July 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
His suggested uses for AI are so much worse than anything I was imagining
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I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I don’t think anyone is prepared for what they just did w/ ICE.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
This is not a simple budget increase. It is an explosion - making ICE bigger than the FBI, US Bureau of Prisons, DEA,& others combined.
It is setting up to make what’s happening now look like child’s play. And people are disappearing.
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Fight stick found at my local FGC tournament
June 28, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Fight stick found at my local FGC tournament
Look forward to the day when a kid shows me a game trailer playing over a somber cover of an imagine dragons song
June 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Look forward to the day when a kid shows me a game trailer playing over a somber cover of an imagine dragons song
They put Yoshi to work
June 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
They put Yoshi to work
Games are cool
June 4, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Games are cool
It's 4v4 because it's not marvel vs Capcom 4 🥲
June 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It's 4v4 because it's not marvel vs Capcom 4 🥲
I'm emotional about a new marvel fighting game.
Games are cool.
Games are cool.
June 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I'm emotional about a new marvel fighting game.
Games are cool.
Games are cool.
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Every now and again I reflect on our Charlotte's Web GBA game we produced at Backbone. It was an action platform game that had Wilbur leaping around on platforms. We referred to it internally as "Pig of Persia," in honor of Prince of Persia, the game we absurdly based it on.
May 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Every now and again I reflect on our Charlotte's Web GBA game we produced at Backbone. It was an action platform game that had Wilbur leaping around on platforms. We referred to it internally as "Pig of Persia," in honor of Prince of Persia, the game we absurdly based it on.