Hayden Scott-Baron
@docky.games
Game Designer.
Previously: Ustwo Games, Microsoft/Xbox, Frontier, Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evo, Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 and more. He/they.
Previously: Ustwo Games, Microsoft/Xbox, Frontier, Planet Coaster, Jurassic World Evo, Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 and more. He/they.
Reposted by Hayden Scott-Baron
If the only thing that wins is the runaway viral hit, if all that the media can talk about, if all the streamers can play is that one viral game.
Then passion , art and experimentation dies.... because all that is left to survive...... is to gamble and become that game.
That is 2025...
Then passion , art and experimentation dies.... because all that is left to survive...... is to gamble and become that game.
That is 2025...
November 14, 2025 at 8:50 AM
If the only thing that wins is the runaway viral hit, if all that the media can talk about, if all the streamers can play is that one viral game.
Then passion , art and experimentation dies.... because all that is left to survive...... is to gamble and become that game.
That is 2025...
Then passion , art and experimentation dies.... because all that is left to survive...... is to gamble and become that game.
That is 2025...
This looks incredible. Beautiful work.
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This looks incredible. Beautiful work.
It’s a great format!!! I have a replacement shortcut that types out YYYY-MM-DD and I use it all the time. Best format.
November 12, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It’s a great format!!! I have a replacement shortcut that types out YYYY-MM-DD and I use it all the time. Best format.
I think you’re right, but something must have spooked them. From my experience I think some permutations of UX have such disastrous test sessions that they become forbidden, even if they have potential later on. Or someone was just stubborn.
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I think you’re right, but something must have spooked them. From my experience I think some permutations of UX have such disastrous test sessions that they become forbidden, even if they have potential later on. Or someone was just stubborn.
This is terrible!! Protect the penguin. 😣
November 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This is terrible!! Protect the penguin. 😣
I often think Nintendo UX is designed to avoid overwhelming inexperienced players. They don’t mind irritating the hardcore in the process. It’s a shame they don’t add a pro option.
When I was designing the Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 interface it was much easier. Same for the Planet Coaster interface.
When I was designing the Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 interface it was much easier. Same for the Planet Coaster interface.
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
I often think Nintendo UX is designed to avoid overwhelming inexperienced players. They don’t mind irritating the hardcore in the process. It’s a shame they don’t add a pro option.
When I was designing the Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 interface it was much easier. Same for the Planet Coaster interface.
When I was designing the Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 interface it was much easier. Same for the Planet Coaster interface.
I remember this place! Magical game. Definitely Castlevania, nothing else! 🫣
November 11, 2025 at 6:20 AM
I remember this place! Magical game. Definitely Castlevania, nothing else! 🫣
This is a fantastic talk!
November 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This is a fantastic talk!
Awesome article!! I’d love to hear more about your experience playing games together with your kids when they are really young.
November 10, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Awesome article!! I’d love to hear more about your experience playing games together with your kids when they are really young.
Would an eink screen achieve some of the same results?
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Would an eink screen achieve some of the same results?
Realistically, what is OS navigation like with keyboard only? I guess if you’re using emacs or terminal for everything that’s okay. Maybe a big scroll wheel and joystick mouse is a good combo.
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Realistically, what is OS navigation like with keyboard only? I guess if you’re using emacs or terminal for everything that’s okay. Maybe a big scroll wheel and joystick mouse is a good combo.
Some projects are treated as ‘important and must be made to work well’ and other stuff gets neglected. It’s weird how much iOS and OSX stuff is treated as important.
November 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Some projects are treated as ‘important and must be made to work well’ and other stuff gets neglected. It’s weird how much iOS and OSX stuff is treated as important.
Aha yes! It looks better.
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Aha yes! It looks better.
This looks fantastic!! The walls seem okay from first impression but it might feel different to play it.
November 9, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This looks fantastic!! The walls seem okay from first impression but it might feel different to play it.
Play-Doh Barbie looks fantastic tbh!
Spirograph must be satisfying!
Spirograph must be satisfying!
November 9, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Play-Doh Barbie looks fantastic tbh!
Spirograph must be satisfying!
Spirograph must be satisfying!
Good article. Your keyboards and cuckoo clocks are nice examples. I’ve been craving tactile things recently. I’ve recently been playing with Play Doh and it feels so good to manipulate with fingers. Much better than other brands too.
November 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Good article. Your keyboards and cuckoo clocks are nice examples. I’ve been craving tactile things recently. I’ve recently been playing with Play Doh and it feels so good to manipulate with fingers. Much better than other brands too.
Gorgeous work, Jessica! I love these pages, thanks for sharing them.
November 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Gorgeous work, Jessica! I love these pages, thanks for sharing them.
This is really interesting to think about!! Thanks for the explanation.
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is really interesting to think about!! Thanks for the explanation.