Gareth Fox
@gareth.develops.games
Director of @bunguin.games
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As a man of a more compact stature, I love exit row seating on airplanes. Everone wants to be tall until you can't stretch your legs for three hours 😆
October 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
As a man of a more compact stature, I love exit row seating on airplanes. Everone wants to be tall until you can't stretch your legs for three hours 😆
New filter idea: "LLM Epoch". Only shows content published before 1 December 2022: ChatGPT's launch. Why do we need this? Check YouTube on any topic - the first several pages are AI slop.
August 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
New filter idea: "LLM Epoch". Only shows content published before 1 December 2022: ChatGPT's launch. Why do we need this? Check YouTube on any topic - the first several pages are AI slop.
I'm not one for self promotion, but I'm very excited to be a speaker at the upcoming SXSW Sydney. I'll be presenting a talk called "The Parasite and the Half-Baked Cake" - about how creative constraints helped to guide and shape our quirky game about a giant headlouse. October 13-19 in Sydney 🇦🇺
July 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I'm not one for self promotion, but I'm very excited to be a speaker at the upcoming SXSW Sydney. I'll be presenting a talk called "The Parasite and the Half-Baked Cake" - about how creative constraints helped to guide and shape our quirky game about a giant headlouse. October 13-19 in Sydney 🇦🇺
Samsung, I don't know how to say this delicately. You make great phones. But... I don't want your bloat apps. I don't want Bixby in my life, and I'm deeply suspicious of anyone who does. I'm never going to use Samsung Health.
I love the hardware. But for me it's only physical. I'm sorry.
I love the hardware. But for me it's only physical. I'm sorry.
May 20, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Samsung, I don't know how to say this delicately. You make great phones. But... I don't want your bloat apps. I don't want Bixby in my life, and I'm deeply suspicious of anyone who does. I'm never going to use Samsung Health.
I love the hardware. But for me it's only physical. I'm sorry.
I love the hardware. But for me it's only physical. I'm sorry.
Ah yes, the nightly mating call of the critically endangered 𝐵𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑖 𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑠. The male of the species uses roaring V8s and squealing tyres in urban areas to attract a mate. Unfortunately, the sound only attracts other 𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑑𝑖. Auckland used to be home to thousands; now a solitary few remain.
March 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Ah yes, the nightly mating call of the critically endangered 𝐵𝑜𝑔𝑎𝑛𝑖 𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑑𝑢𝑠. The male of the species uses roaring V8s and squealing tyres in urban areas to attract a mate. Unfortunately, the sound only attracts other 𝑀𝑖𝑐𝑟𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑜𝑑𝑖. Auckland used to be home to thousands; now a solitary few remain.
I know I am very late to the party here, but as a lifelong trekkie, Strange New Worlds is so seriously good.
It's such a perfectly measured take on serious themes and genuinely interesting sci-fi while also embracing the inherent goofiness of the franchise. Season 2, Episode 9 🤣🎶
It's such a perfectly measured take on serious themes and genuinely interesting sci-fi while also embracing the inherent goofiness of the franchise. Season 2, Episode 9 🤣🎶
February 27, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I know I am very late to the party here, but as a lifelong trekkie, Strange New Worlds is so seriously good.
It's such a perfectly measured take on serious themes and genuinely interesting sci-fi while also embracing the inherent goofiness of the franchise. Season 2, Episode 9 🤣🎶
It's such a perfectly measured take on serious themes and genuinely interesting sci-fi while also embracing the inherent goofiness of the franchise. Season 2, Episode 9 🤣🎶
Seeking feedback on art can be a pretty rough experience. And if you're going to multiple sources, that can feel like you're eating a steady diet of criticism. Lucky for me, I have experience. I'm not just a game dev - I'm an amateur novelist too! I'm not even sure I know what praise tastes like 🤣🤣🤣
February 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Seeking feedback on art can be a pretty rough experience. And if you're going to multiple sources, that can feel like you're eating a steady diet of criticism. Lucky for me, I have experience. I'm not just a game dev - I'm an amateur novelist too! I'm not even sure I know what praise tastes like 🤣🤣🤣
I should be wiser than this
February 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
I should be wiser than this
Look it's not software or games related but I want you to know that my latest sourdough loaf came out pretty okayish.
February 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Look it's not software or games related but I want you to know that my latest sourdough loaf came out pretty okayish.
I love just scrolling bsky on indie dev tags first thing in the morning. Pages and pages of talent, skill, and passion. It's better than a coffee for an energy boost!
But, I mean I have the coffee too. I'm not crazy
But, I mean I have the coffee too. I'm not crazy
February 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I love just scrolling bsky on indie dev tags first thing in the morning. Pages and pages of talent, skill, and passion. It's better than a coffee for an energy boost!
But, I mean I have the coffee too. I'm not crazy
But, I mean I have the coffee too. I'm not crazy
Despite working on horror games as a genre, I don't think I have it in me to play Dreamcore, creeping dread and wrong otherworldly spaces ick me out. Lucky for me I don't have to, I can watch streamers like @vanoradarkwolf.bsky.social play it instead!
www.twitch.tv/videos/23696...
www.twitch.tv/videos/23696...
Twitch
Twitch is the world
www.twitch.tv
February 4, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Despite working on horror games as a genre, I don't think I have it in me to play Dreamcore, creeping dread and wrong otherworldly spaces ick me out. Lucky for me I don't have to, I can watch streamers like @vanoradarkwolf.bsky.social play it instead!
www.twitch.tv/videos/23696...
www.twitch.tv/videos/23696...
Reposted by Gareth Fox
Amazing news! Our Kickstarter is now LIVE! Back us at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
January 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Amazing news! Our Kickstarter is now LIVE! Back us at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
Reposted by Gareth Fox
We are very excited to announce that our Kickstarter goes live within the next 24 hours!
You can follow the campaign at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
You can follow the campaign at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
Coming soon: Headlice: A Reverse Horror Game
Pilot human meatsuits and escape The Coffee Corp in our absurd, chaotic game. Support our final push! Demo out now
www.kickstarter.com
January 27, 2025 at 4:56 AM
We are very excited to announce that our Kickstarter goes live within the next 24 hours!
You can follow the campaign at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
You can follow the campaign at www.kickstarter.com/projects/bun...
Two more bunguins made. There are now about 30 of these gorgeous little abominations in the world! Mostly I give them to friends, colleagues, kids. It's my most satisfying non-digital hobby ❤️
December 22, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Two more bunguins made. There are now about 30 of these gorgeous little abominations in the world! Mostly I give them to friends, colleagues, kids. It's my most satisfying non-digital hobby ❤️
We've reached the point of the year where the camera shop on lower George St in Sydney sends me their annual Merry Christmas message in fond remembrance of the single lens cloth I bought from them in 2011. Very heartfelt and personal.
Right back at ya, mailchimp list. 🎄❤️🎄
Right back at ya, mailchimp list. 🎄❤️🎄
December 17, 2024 at 4:00 AM
We've reached the point of the year where the camera shop on lower George St in Sydney sends me their annual Merry Christmas message in fond remembrance of the single lens cloth I bought from them in 2011. Very heartfelt and personal.
Right back at ya, mailchimp list. 🎄❤️🎄
Right back at ya, mailchimp list. 🎄❤️🎄
Our business still maintains a Xitter account, because with PR reach, "free" is a smart price to pay.
The post quality on that platform seems to have taken a massive dive lately, borderline content, bots worshipping Elon, and a lot of weird "anti-woke" reposts. Dead Internet Theory maybe?
The post quality on that platform seems to have taken a massive dive lately, borderline content, bots worshipping Elon, and a lot of weird "anti-woke" reposts. Dead Internet Theory maybe?
December 13, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Our business still maintains a Xitter account, because with PR reach, "free" is a smart price to pay.
The post quality on that platform seems to have taken a massive dive lately, borderline content, bots worshipping Elon, and a lot of weird "anti-woke" reposts. Dead Internet Theory maybe?
The post quality on that platform seems to have taken a massive dive lately, borderline content, bots worshipping Elon, and a lot of weird "anti-woke" reposts. Dead Internet Theory maybe?
I'm looking out for new contracts, and I've already found a couple of gems. Wanted: entry/mid level developer with 6+y AWS, Kubernetes, Linux, .net, html5 css Vue/React, postgres, REST/GraphQL, terraform, ci/cd. My brother in Christ, that is not an entry level job, that is a whole IT department
December 9, 2024 at 6:45 AM
I'm looking out for new contracts, and I've already found a couple of gems. Wanted: entry/mid level developer with 6+y AWS, Kubernetes, Linux, .net, html5 css Vue/React, postgres, REST/GraphQL, terraform, ci/cd. My brother in Christ, that is not an entry level job, that is a whole IT department
No, no, no. You scream in to the VOID. The abyss is strictly for staring in to. PSA or something
November 21, 2024 at 3:56 AM
No, no, no. You scream in to the VOID. The abyss is strictly for staring in to. PSA or something
Also, if you are a game dev and would like {yourname}.develops.games while you find a really cool subdomain of your own, DM me - I'm happy to share that one around. You can change handles easily later on and all previous @ will still point at you.
November 19, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Also, if you are a game dev and would like {yourname}.develops.games while you find a really cool subdomain of your own, DM me - I'm happy to share that one around. You can change handles easily later on and all previous @ will still point at you.
one thing that makes @bsky.app pretty cool: AT Protocol support. You can use a custom domain as your username such as @bunguin.games . Great for branding and auth/identity. Article here: bsky.social/about/blog/4...
How to set your domain as your handle - Bluesky
Using a domain as your handle helps with account identity, verification, and portability. Here's how to set your domain as your handle.
bsky.social
November 19, 2024 at 1:47 AM
one thing that makes @bsky.app pretty cool: AT Protocol support. You can use a custom domain as your username such as @bunguin.games . Great for branding and auth/identity. Article here: bsky.social/about/blog/4...
Just finished watching the documentary for the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2. Fascinating behind-the-story take on one of the best games ever made, and the time at Valve when they brought Steam in to being. The secret? Passion, smarts, talent, and failure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCjN...
Half-Life 2: 20th Anniversary Documentary
YouTube video by Valve
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Just finished watching the documentary for the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2. Fascinating behind-the-story take on one of the best games ever made, and the time at Valve when they brought Steam in to being. The secret? Passion, smarts, talent, and failure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCjN...
Caught a Unity developer stream this morning with the makers of Dredge (@blacksaltgames.bsky.social). Love watching those nerds talk nerdy. Come for the fish, stay for the wave mesh deformation math www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awr5...
Making Waves with DREDGE - Black Salt Games Creator Spotlight
YouTube video by Unity
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Caught a Unity developer stream this morning with the makers of Dredge (@blacksaltgames.bsky.social). Love watching those nerds talk nerdy. Come for the fish, stay for the wave mesh deformation math www.youtube.com/watch?v=Awr5...
I need to know what to call the twee... x.. messages on here. In the interim, it is very important to me that I show you my cat.
November 14, 2024 at 9:57 AM
I need to know what to call the twee... x.. messages on here. In the interim, it is very important to me that I show you my cat.