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Matt Yang
@debaser1215.bsky.social
Indie #gamedev, formerly Maxis, Phoenix Labs. Mutt owner, swing dancer, bad movie lover, #49ers fan. He/him. SF, CA.
*whispers* this is most rogue-likes btw and that's totally fine
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
1k?? Thanks y'all for sticking through the game design hot takes and 49ers vague-posting.
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Post a movie you like with a terrible rotten tomatoes score
September 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Really burying the lede here.

www.dazeddigital.com/music/articl...
May 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
April 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
April 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Hey, I'm Matt, and I'm an indie dev! I've been making games for 20 years, mostly at Maxis on The Sims, a little stint at Phoenix Labs on #bringbackprojectdragon and now makin' creepy games with my wife.

#whatagamedevlookslike
March 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
LOL
March 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our first game, Tales of the Forgotten, comes out in TWO WEEKS. I'm really excited for y'all to be able to play our little spooky stories. #indiegame #horrorgame #indiehorrorgame #gamedev

store.steampowered.com/app/3157310/...
March 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
What's this, a release date??

#gamedev #horrorgame #indiehorrorgame #indiegame
March 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
When I make a change and a completely unrelated part of my game stops working for no apparent reason.

#gamedev
February 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Your outie writes detailed repro steps in every bug report.

#gamedev
February 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Pretty happy with our new key art! Although, due to Steam's requirements of having a vertical asset, it could also look like the world's most messed up sitcom.

#horrorgame #indiehorrorgame #indiegame #gamedev
February 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
This was expected but still very sad. Gotta believe that Phoenix Labs as a whole isn't far behind.
February 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Every time I open Steamworks #gamedev
February 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
February 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hey #gamedev community, what're your favorite books that aren't about game design specifically, but are still totally applicable?

These two are mine:
February 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Just finished a new trailer for our game, Tales of the Forgotten. If this looks at all cool to you, would love a wishlist! Coming VERY soon! #gamedev #indiehorrorgame #horrorgame #indiegame

store.steampowered.com/app/3157310/...
February 7, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Can't say I'm surprised, but what a sad end to a wonderful studio. Big hugs to my old coworkers who were let go today ❤️

#gamedev #bringbackprojectdragon
January 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Oh no
January 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
If you're making a horror game without fog, are you REALLY making a horror game?

#gamedev #indiehorrorgame #indiegame #horrorgame
January 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Rest in peace to one of the best filmmakers ever ❤️
January 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
January 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
January 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I think my favorite part about being an indie dev is that I get to learn something new every week. I'm not an artist, but I got to model and texture a low-poly hammer and I think it turned out pretty good! #gamedev #indiegames #psx
January 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM