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

www.dazeddigital.com/music/articl...
Of course, music itself isn’t the problem; it remains one of the most powerful tools of expression, entertainment and emotional connection. But the conditions under which we engage with it have changed. The rise of algorithmically generated playlists and near-constant headphone use means music has often become background noise, something to fill space, not deepen experiences.
May 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
Everything i don't like is woke, a book for basic dickheads "This engine is woke"
April 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
Nail -> Head

aftermath.site/ai-video-gam...
Francis says their understanding of the AI-pusher's outlook is that they see the entire game-making process as a problem, one that AI tech companies alone can solve. "When I'm told 'Think of how much time you could be spending instead of making the actual game!', those who have drank the AI Kool-Aid don't understand that all this brainstorming and iteration IS making the game, it's a crucial everyday part of game development (and human interaction) and is not a problem to be solved."
April 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
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
My wife and I in Scotland
March 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
LOL
Traitor Schumer cancels book tour
March 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
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
debaser1215.bsky.social
What's this, a release date??

#gamedev #horrorgame #indiehorrorgame #indiegame
Image showing Tales of the Forgotten with the release date Mar 28th
March 1, 2025 at 2:37 AM
debaser1215.bsky.social
When I make a change and a completely unrelated part of my game stops working for no apparent reason.

#gamedev
A woman aiming a gun at a computer
February 27, 2025 at 12:57 AM
debaser1215.bsky.social
Your outie writes detailed repro steps in every bug report.

#gamedev
Ms. Casey from severance
February 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
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
Key art for Tales of the Forgotten, with ghosts on the side Key art for Tales of the Forgotten with ghosts on top
February 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
debaser1215.bsky.social
This was expected but still very sad. Gotta believe that Phoenix Labs as a whole isn't far behind.
Dauntless is shutting down
February 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
Every time I open Steamworks #gamedev
scene from I Think You Should Leave "I don't know what any of this shit is and I'm fucking scared"
February 21, 2025 at 9:35 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
"The first commandment of economics is: Grow. Grow forever. Companies get bigger. National economies need to swell by a certain percent each year. People should want more, make more, earn more, spend more - ever more. The first commandment of the Earth is: enough, just so much and no more, just so much soil, just so much water, just so much sunshine. Everything born of the earth grows to its appropriate size and then stops. - Donella Meadows
February 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
Hey #gamedev community, what're your favorite books that aren't about game design specifically, but are still totally applicable?

These two are mine:
The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr Thinking in Systems by Donella H Meadows
February 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
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
debaser1215.bsky.social
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
A message from Phoenix Labs saying that they're winding down all operations.
January 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
Oh no
An RPG alignment chart about the different ways to render a mirror in a videogame
January 26, 2025 at 6:46 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
If you're making a horror game without fog, are you REALLY making a horror game?

#gamedev #indiehorrorgame #indiegame #horrorgame
A phone booth in a foggy street
January 23, 2025 at 1:54 AM
debaser1215.bsky.social
Rest in peace to one of the best filmmakers ever ❤️
A picture of the GOAT, David Lynch
January 16, 2025 at 6:47 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
"That's the neat part, you don't."
January 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
I think this is bad luck #gamedev #indiegames #horrorgames #indiehorrorgame
January 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
debaser1215.bsky.social
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
A low-poly hammer model in PSX style
January 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM