Grover Wimberly IV ♠
@groverwhim.com
Project Manager/Producer at Nightdive Studios / Atari
Producer/Director/Indie Dev at Whim Indie
He/Him, BLM
Views are mine
Selatria, Spellbearers, Delivery Issues, Killing Time: Resurrected, The Thing Remastered, Turok 1+2, Blood: Refreshed Supply + More!
Producer/Director/Indie Dev at Whim Indie
He/Him, BLM
Views are mine
Selatria, Spellbearers, Delivery Issues, Killing Time: Resurrected, The Thing Remastered, Turok 1+2, Blood: Refreshed Supply + More!
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Grover Wimberly IV ♠
@groverwhim.com
· Dec 13
Intro Post!
I'm Grover, and I'm an Indie Game Dev, Project Manager, and Producer/Director.
I work for Nightdive Studios/Atari, and run an indie game studio called Whim Indie
I used to work in tech as an automation QA engineer for 10 years, changed paths after layoff -- now on a new adventure!
I'm Grover, and I'm an Indie Game Dev, Project Manager, and Producer/Director.
I work for Nightdive Studios/Atari, and run an indie game studio called Whim Indie
I used to work in tech as an automation QA engineer for 10 years, changed paths after layoff -- now on a new adventure!
Many of us at Nightdive owe a lot to you and your contributions to the game industry. Rest in peace
My trailblazing game industry bad-ass friend Rebecca Heineman has passed away.
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Fuck cancer.
Friends, let’s not forget her: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca...
Rebecca Heineman - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Many of us at Nightdive owe a lot to you and your contributions to the game industry. Rest in peace
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The last toast by the legend herself:
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
lindken.com
lindken.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The last toast by the legend herself:
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
I leave it up to you to go to lindken.com and look up Jennell Jacques, now look at her job description, goddess of technology… and fuck cancer, fuck it in the ass
- Becky
Patient Gamer Mindset: Buy all the physical games I plan on playing over the next year during November sales when they're going for 50-60% off and even cheaper than their Steam/Nintendo eShop digital counterparts
November 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Patient Gamer Mindset: Buy all the physical games I plan on playing over the next year during November sales when they're going for 50-60% off and even cheaper than their Steam/Nintendo eShop digital counterparts
The first of my close friends in my circle had their wedding ceremony today
There may be no perfect person, but they are absolutely a perfect match for one another
After all the bad things going on, it was great to see some happiness today, even if it's just for an evening
There may be no perfect person, but they are absolutely a perfect match for one another
After all the bad things going on, it was great to see some happiness today, even if it's just for an evening
November 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
The first of my close friends in my circle had their wedding ceremony today
There may be no perfect person, but they are absolutely a perfect match for one another
After all the bad things going on, it was great to see some happiness today, even if it's just for an evening
There may be no perfect person, but they are absolutely a perfect match for one another
After all the bad things going on, it was great to see some happiness today, even if it's just for an evening
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
Wouldn't it be funny if Ai was a big ass bubble and all those companies end up spend so much more money trying to get talent back
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Wouldn't it be funny if Ai was a big ass bubble and all those companies end up spend so much more money trying to get talent back
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
We don't use Ai in our games. Ai isn't and hasn't ever been needed been needed to make a good game and CEOs like this don't know what the fuck they are talking about.
They just want to slowly take humans out of the process thinking they can just hit and button and it'll print money.
They just want to slowly take humans out of the process thinking they can just hit and button and it'll print money.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
We don't use Ai in our games. Ai isn't and hasn't ever been needed been needed to make a good game and CEOs like this don't know what the fuck they are talking about.
They just want to slowly take humans out of the process thinking they can just hit and button and it'll print money.
They just want to slowly take humans out of the process thinking they can just hit and button and it'll print money.
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
Already playing Selatria?
Consider leaving a review!
We need 10 reviews to get a rating on Steam, and we currently have 7 reviews. Ratings not only help other gamers connect to games they love, but also helps boost the game's visibility in the search algorithm.
Consider leaving a review!
We need 10 reviews to get a rating on Steam, and we currently have 7 reviews. Ratings not only help other gamers connect to games they love, but also helps boost the game's visibility in the search algorithm.
November 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Already playing Selatria?
Consider leaving a review!
We need 10 reviews to get a rating on Steam, and we currently have 7 reviews. Ratings not only help other gamers connect to games they love, but also helps boost the game's visibility in the search algorithm.
Consider leaving a review!
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Gotta love the people who play for 80 hours and then say they don't like it
"If you just want to complete the main story and don't mind a few (reaction-based) mini-games along the way, check this game out"
Selatria has 60+ hours of gameplay that includes dungeons, boss battles and mini-games!
Check out Selatria ➡️ buff.ly/coYR0yG
#Indiegame #Steam
Selatria has 60+ hours of gameplay that includes dungeons, boss battles and mini-games!
Check out Selatria ➡️ buff.ly/coYR0yG
#Indiegame #Steam
November 12, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Gotta love the people who play for 80 hours and then say they don't like it
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
Counterpoint: no it’s not, that’s a stupid thing to say
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
automaton-media.com/en/news/its-...
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Counterpoint: no it’s not, that’s a stupid thing to say
ID@Xbox is absolutely something every indie dev should apply for. They're good about giving your game free attention and posting about it.
Be warned, players can review your game on the xbox page and they can be harsher than steam if they feel they aren't getting their money's worth.
Be warned, players can review your game on the xbox page and they can be harsher than steam if they feel they aren't getting their money's worth.
XBOX Sales: This is something I can't speak on! I would advise reaching out to developers who have had recent (within the last year) releases to get the info straight from the mouths of horses willing to share.
November 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
ID@Xbox is absolutely something every indie dev should apply for. They're good about giving your game free attention and posting about it.
Be warned, players can review your game on the xbox page and they can be harsher than steam if they feel they aren't getting their money's worth.
Be warned, players can review your game on the xbox page and they can be harsher than steam if they feel they aren't getting their money's worth.
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
Also: budget three months more time than you think you need for production. Having a buffer in case things slide or you're hit with something unexpected can make a HUGE difference. And if you don't end up needing it, great! But always give yourself and your team the gift of foresight and safety nets
November 12, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Also: budget three months more time than you think you need for production. Having a buffer in case things slide or you're hit with something unexpected can make a HUGE difference. And if you don't end up needing it, great! But always give yourself and your team the gift of foresight and safety nets
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
Funding is the barrier for many developers. But a lot of publishers these days aren't offering funding. If you're paying for your own game, you're halfway to self-publishing anyway. It's a lot of work of course, and you still need marketing, but you can do it with planning and organization.
November 11, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Funding is the barrier for many developers. But a lot of publishers these days aren't offering funding. If you're paying for your own game, you're halfway to self-publishing anyway. It's a lot of work of course, and you still need marketing, but you can do it with planning and organization.
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
I'm going to start putting together some free info and resources for indie game devs looking to self-publish. I see a lot of people making simple mistakes, and hear a lot about being overwhelmed by what they need to do.
Do folk have specific self-publishing questions they'd want answered?
Do folk have specific self-publishing questions they'd want answered?
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
I'm going to start putting together some free info and resources for indie game devs looking to self-publish. I see a lot of people making simple mistakes, and hear a lot about being overwhelmed by what they need to do.
Do folk have specific self-publishing questions they'd want answered?
Do folk have specific self-publishing questions they'd want answered?
[Me at 85 years of age with a newly paid off house]
A long long time ago, there was a person who proposed helping people with $25k towards a down payment towards first time home ownership and we decided not to vote her in due to *checks notes* the price of eggs.
abc7.com/post/trump-p...
A long long time ago, there was a person who proposed helping people with $25k towards a down payment towards first time home ownership and we decided not to vote her in due to *checks notes* the price of eggs.
abc7.com/post/trump-p...
Trump proposes 50-year mortgage plan as housing costs soar
Some congressional Republicans are breaking party lines with Trump in response to his potential 50-year mortgage idea.
abc7.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
[Me at 85 years of age with a newly paid off house]
A long long time ago, there was a person who proposed helping people with $25k towards a down payment towards first time home ownership and we decided not to vote her in due to *checks notes* the price of eggs.
abc7.com/post/trump-p...
A long long time ago, there was a person who proposed helping people with $25k towards a down payment towards first time home ownership and we decided not to vote her in due to *checks notes* the price of eggs.
abc7.com/post/trump-p...
"and now from a Square-Enix beloved series"
*gasp*
"Octopath-"
Me: Damn it
nothing against Octopath Traveler, but they baited me
*gasp*
"Octopath-"
Me: Damn it
nothing against Octopath Traveler, but they baited me
November 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
"and now from a Square-Enix beloved series"
*gasp*
"Octopath-"
Me: Damn it
nothing against Octopath Traveler, but they baited me
*gasp*
"Octopath-"
Me: Damn it
nothing against Octopath Traveler, but they baited me
Sometimes I wonder what it must feel like to not have some kind of backbone, but being a politician isn't the life for me
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Sometimes I wonder what it must feel like to not have some kind of backbone, but being a politician isn't the life for me
Confirmed going to Fan Fest next year - Hopefully it's better than the last one in Vegas
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Confirmed going to Fan Fest next year - Hopefully it's better than the last one in Vegas
Completed Final Fantasy Tactics, what a great game - though I think had I continued it originally I would have gotten frustrated and softlocked
Remaster was beautiful and finally glad to beat it after my attempt on the PS1 and PS Vita
Remaster was beautiful and finally glad to beat it after my attempt on the PS1 and PS Vita
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Completed Final Fantasy Tactics, what a great game - though I think had I continued it originally I would have gotten frustrated and softlocked
Remaster was beautiful and finally glad to beat it after my attempt on the PS1 and PS Vita
Remaster was beautiful and finally glad to beat it after my attempt on the PS1 and PS Vita
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
Visit the Delivery Issues Steam page to learn more about our game and add it to your wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2318580/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2318580/...
Delivery Issues on Steam
Delivery Issues is a side-scrolling package-throwing time-attack action-platformer that tests your package delivery skills against a zany world of characters and events that just happen to make an…
store.steampowered.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Visit the Delivery Issues Steam page to learn more about our game and add it to your wishlist!
store.steampowered.com/app/2318580/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2318580/...
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
In Delivery Issues, you do much more than simply deliver packages. It's a race against time as you meet zany characters, maneuver through obstacles, and take on a mysterious enemy that will make this otherwise easy job rather difficult.
Wishlist Delivery Issues on Steam!
#PitchYaGame #Indiegame
Wishlist Delivery Issues on Steam!
#PitchYaGame #Indiegame
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM
In Delivery Issues, you do much more than simply deliver packages. It's a race against time as you meet zany characters, maneuver through obstacles, and take on a mysterious enemy that will make this otherwise easy job rather difficult.
Wishlist Delivery Issues on Steam!
#PitchYaGame #Indiegame
Wishlist Delivery Issues on Steam!
#PitchYaGame #Indiegame
Reposted by Grover Wimberly IV ♠
GTA 6 is delayed to Nov 2026. Rockstar blames "polish." I blame them firing 40 experienced QA & IT staff last week for being in a union chat.
www.neonlightsmedia.com/blog/gta-6-v...
#GTA6 #GrandTheftAuto6 #RockstarGames #UnionBusting #GamingNews #gamedev #gtavi
www.neonlightsmedia.com/blog/gta-6-v...
#GTA6 #GrandTheftAuto6 #RockstarGames #UnionBusting #GamingNews #gamedev #gtavi
Grand Theft Auto VI Delayed to November 2026 After Layoffs — NeonLightsMedia
Rockstar Games has delayed GTA VI to November 19, 2026. This comes just one week after the studio was accused of firing dozens of unionizing staff.
www.neonlightsmedia.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
GTA 6 is delayed to Nov 2026. Rockstar blames "polish." I blame them firing 40 experienced QA & IT staff last week for being in a union chat.
www.neonlightsmedia.com/blog/gta-6-v...
#GTA6 #GrandTheftAuto6 #RockstarGames #UnionBusting #GamingNews #gamedev #gtavi
www.neonlightsmedia.com/blog/gta-6-v...
#GTA6 #GrandTheftAuto6 #RockstarGames #UnionBusting #GamingNews #gamedev #gtavi
My friends surprised me with a copy of the OG Turok 2 over the weekend
November 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
My friends surprised me with a copy of the OG Turok 2 over the weekend
This upcoming Wednesday!
I'll be giving a talk with @larrynightdive.bsky.social on game development at @unlv.edu - as much as I can talk about in a 30 minute timeframe at least - for the @igda.org
www.meetup.com/igda-las-veg...
I'll be giving a talk with @larrynightdive.bsky.social on game development at @unlv.edu - as much as I can talk about in a 30 minute timeframe at least - for the @igda.org
www.meetup.com/igda-las-veg...
IGDA LV Comes to UNLV, Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 6:00 PM | Meetup
Beginning on **November 5th, 2025** the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) will begin holding monthly meetings on the campus of UNLV. And attendance is FREE f
www.meetup.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This upcoming Wednesday!
I'll be giving a talk with @larrynightdive.bsky.social on game development at @unlv.edu - as much as I can talk about in a 30 minute timeframe at least - for the @igda.org
www.meetup.com/igda-las-veg...
I'll be giving a talk with @larrynightdive.bsky.social on game development at @unlv.edu - as much as I can talk about in a 30 minute timeframe at least - for the @igda.org
www.meetup.com/igda-las-veg...
I'm on the newest episode of the @atari.com podcast along
with Kaiser @bloatoid.bsky.social and @jaysofdoom.bsky.social
about the development of Blood: Refreshed Supply for
@nightdivestudios.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ww...
with Kaiser @bloatoid.bsky.social and @jaysofdoom.bsky.social
about the development of Blood: Refreshed Supply for
@nightdivestudios.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ww...
Atari Podcast Episode 66 - Let's Play Blood: Refreshed Supply w/ Nightdive Studios
YouTube video by Atari
www.youtube.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I'm on the newest episode of the @atari.com podcast along
with Kaiser @bloatoid.bsky.social and @jaysofdoom.bsky.social
about the development of Blood: Refreshed Supply for
@nightdivestudios.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ww...
with Kaiser @bloatoid.bsky.social and @jaysofdoom.bsky.social
about the development of Blood: Refreshed Supply for
@nightdivestudios.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6ww...