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Politics, art, technology and games.
Politics, art, technology and games.
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RIP to a games industry pioneer and legend, Rebecca Heineman (@burgerbecky.bsky.social) If your unfamiliar, look her up. Her career is like the story of videogames itself.
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
RIP to a games industry pioneer and legend, Rebecca Heineman (@burgerbecky.bsky.social) If your unfamiliar, look her up. Her career is like the story of videogames itself.
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#3157 A helpful tutorial
November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
#3157 A helpful tutorial
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Repost if you support trans people and think we're neato
December 23, 2023 at 12:49 AM
Repost if you support trans people and think we're neato
he should have asked AI if it is appropriate to post this.
Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
![Post from Matt Turnbull:
These are really challenging times, and if you’re navigating a layoff or even quietly preparing for one, you’re not alone and you don’t have to go it alone.
I know these types of tools engender strong feelings in people, but I'd be remiss in not trying to offer the best advice I can under the circumstances. I’ve been experimenting with ways to use LLM AI tools (like ChatGPT or Copilot) to help reduce the emotional and cognitive load that comes with job loss.
Here are some prompt ideas and use cases that might help if you're feeling overwhelmed:
Career Planning Prompts:
“Act as a career coach. I’ve been laid off from a [role] in the game industry. Help me build a 30-day plan to regroup, research new roles, and start applying without burning out.”
“What kinds of game industry jobs could I pivot to with experience in [Production/Narrative/LiveOps/etc.]?”
Resume & LinkedIn Help
“Here’s my current resume. Give me three tailored versions: one for AAA, one for platform/publishing roles, and one for startup/small studio leadership.”
“Rewrite this resume bullet to highlight impact and metrics.”
“Draft a new LinkedIn ‘About Me’ section that focuses on my leadership style, shipped titles, and vision for game development.”
Networking & Outreach
“Draft a friendly message I can send to old coworkers letting them know I’m exploring new opportunities.”
“Write a warm intro message for reaching out to someone at [studio name] about a job posting.”
Emotional Clarity & Confidence
“I’m struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off. Can you help me reframe this experience in a way that reminds me what I’m good at?”
No AI tool is a replacement for your voice or your lived experience. But at a time when mental energy is scarce, these tools can help get you unstuck faster, calmer, and with more clarity.
If this helps, feel free to share with others in your network.
Stay kind, stay smart, stay connected.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qpbuxrel3f3njvjw5rakf532/bafkreiei32dnyvihcdgifb5niw7rf65o2obawz5nschbc4czojo4ecgz4u@jpeg)
July 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
he should have asked AI if it is appropriate to post this.
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Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
July 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Matt Turnbull, Executive Producer at Xbox Game Studios Publishing - after the Microsoft layoffs - suggesting on Linkedin that may maybe people who have been let go should turn to AI for help. He seriously thought posting this would be a good idea.
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Good news for (future) Nuclear Throne fans: there's an updated beta build on Steam with many quality of life improvements like 120fps support, different aspect ratios, and a new controls menu! Oh, and a new melting loading screen tip. 😎 store.steampowered.com/app/242680/N...
Nuclear Throne on Steam
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apoc...
store.steampowered.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Good news for (future) Nuclear Throne fans: there's an updated beta build on Steam with many quality of life improvements like 120fps support, different aspect ratios, and a new controls menu! Oh, and a new melting loading screen tip. 😎 store.steampowered.com/app/242680/N...
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🎨 I’m a veteran game artist open for new work.
I’ve been illustrating, directing, animating, and designing since 2000 -not just pixel art (though I love it).
Clients include Minecraft, WB’s Space Jam, Unity and Rami Ismail.
If you need visual worldbuilding, I’m your person.
DMs open, email in bio
I’ve been illustrating, directing, animating, and designing since 2000 -not just pixel art (though I love it).
Clients include Minecraft, WB’s Space Jam, Unity and Rami Ismail.
If you need visual worldbuilding, I’m your person.
DMs open, email in bio
June 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
🎨 I’m a veteran game artist open for new work.
I’ve been illustrating, directing, animating, and designing since 2000 -not just pixel art (though I love it).
Clients include Minecraft, WB’s Space Jam, Unity and Rami Ismail.
If you need visual worldbuilding, I’m your person.
DMs open, email in bio
I’ve been illustrating, directing, animating, and designing since 2000 -not just pixel art (though I love it).
Clients include Minecraft, WB’s Space Jam, Unity and Rami Ismail.
If you need visual worldbuilding, I’m your person.
DMs open, email in bio
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Der Haushaltsentwurf der neuen #Bundesregierung sieht eine deutliche Erhöhung der #Games-Förderung vor: auf 88 Mio. € in 2025 und 125 Mio. € jährlich ab 2026
Ein starkes Signal für den #Games-Standort Deutschland & ein erster wichtiger Schritt in Richtung der angekündigten steuerlichen #Förderung!
Ein starkes Signal für den #Games-Standort Deutschland & ein erster wichtiger Schritt in Richtung der angekündigten steuerlichen #Förderung!
June 24, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Der Haushaltsentwurf der neuen #Bundesregierung sieht eine deutliche Erhöhung der #Games-Förderung vor: auf 88 Mio. € in 2025 und 125 Mio. € jährlich ab 2026
Ein starkes Signal für den #Games-Standort Deutschland & ein erster wichtiger Schritt in Richtung der angekündigten steuerlichen #Förderung!
Ein starkes Signal für den #Games-Standort Deutschland & ein erster wichtiger Schritt in Richtung der angekündigten steuerlichen #Förderung!
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“Hitman 2016… let's say it was a $100 million game. Hitman 2 was maybe $60 million. Hitman 3 was $20 million. And Hitman 3 was the highest Metacritic.”
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/how-hitman...
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/how-hitman...
How Hitman Absolution’s wasteful toilets taught IO Interactive to make sustainable AAA games
Plus! The firm's live-service approach to single-player James Bond
www.thegamebusiness.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:43 PM
“Hitman 2016… let's say it was a $100 million game. Hitman 2 was maybe $60 million. Hitman 3 was $20 million. And Hitman 3 was the highest Metacritic.”
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/how-hitman...
www.thegamebusiness.com/p/how-hitman...
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Had a manager last year who’d been a college athlete and so always referred to code sprints in terms of weightlifting. Finishing tickets was “getting reps.” Ticket estimation was “big lift? Small lift?” Today at diff company I nearly referred to an item that will take a lot of planning as “leg day.”
December 17, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Had a manager last year who’d been a college athlete and so always referred to code sprints in terms of weightlifting. Finishing tickets was “getting reps.” Ticket estimation was “big lift? Small lift?” Today at diff company I nearly referred to an item that will take a lot of planning as “leg day.”
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This is one of my son’s all-time favorite Calvin & Hobbes strips
December 15, 2024 at 8:26 PM
This is one of my son’s all-time favorite Calvin & Hobbes strips
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Cityscapes by Hiroshi Nagai, 1980’s/90’s
December 16, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Cityscapes by Hiroshi Nagai, 1980’s/90’s
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I AM LOSING MY FUCKING MIND
December 15, 2024 at 8:24 AM
I AM LOSING MY FUCKING MIND
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i think this is a version of the phenomenon that put trump back in power: basically, people are bored
I AM LOSING MY FUCKING MIND
December 15, 2024 at 4:24 PM
i think this is a version of the phenomenon that put trump back in power: basically, people are bored
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I honestly feel if "the immigrants" all left from the Western countries that hate them so much, the entire Western world would collapse within a month. Case in point: Germany is panicking Syrians might want to go home because they're the largest group of foreign healthcare workers in the country.
December 15, 2024 at 2:34 PM
I honestly feel if "the immigrants" all left from the Western countries that hate them so much, the entire Western world would collapse within a month. Case in point: Germany is panicking Syrians might want to go home because they're the largest group of foreign healthcare workers in the country.
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It absolutely would. And don't get me started on german asylum politics in particular. It's like schroedingers immigrants. They want to send them all 'home' but also need them to wipe their asses and collect their bins. But don't you dare call them racist.
December 15, 2024 at 3:04 PM
It absolutely would. And don't get me started on german asylum politics in particular. It's like schroedingers immigrants. They want to send them all 'home' but also need them to wipe their asses and collect their bins. But don't you dare call them racist.
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When social media sites tell you moderation has limits I want you to know there was a time when you could only find the worst people on obscure forums created for being offensive because everywhere else moderated them into those corners.
December 13, 2024 at 7:20 PM
When social media sites tell you moderation has limits I want you to know there was a time when you could only find the worst people on obscure forums created for being offensive because everywhere else moderated them into those corners.
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Dehumanization is a process. This reminds me of Arendt's concept of superfluous wealth using superfluous people as a means of fueling endless expansion. Homeless people are inherently rightless and considered both superfluous and outside of society.
December 10, 2024 at 3:44 PM
Dehumanization is a process. This reminds me of Arendt's concept of superfluous wealth using superfluous people as a means of fueling endless expansion. Homeless people are inherently rightless and considered both superfluous and outside of society.
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update on my Slime game💚
The dungeon's popularity is plummeting! Only the Slime can make it fun again. Lots of magic sodas are needed to get the job done.
#indiegame #gamedev #techart #slime #game
The dungeon's popularity is plummeting! Only the Slime can make it fun again. Lots of magic sodas are needed to get the job done.
#indiegame #gamedev #techart #slime #game
December 9, 2024 at 4:58 PM
update on my Slime game💚
The dungeon's popularity is plummeting! Only the Slime can make it fun again. Lots of magic sodas are needed to get the job done.
#indiegame #gamedev #techart #slime #game
The dungeon's popularity is plummeting! Only the Slime can make it fun again. Lots of magic sodas are needed to get the job done.
#indiegame #gamedev #techart #slime #game
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Dude literally hand-wrote a manifesto saying “It was the greed, lack of healthcare, and immense pain that caused us” and corporate media’s really tryna pull a “It was prolly the video games”, huh.
December 10, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Dude literally hand-wrote a manifesto saying “It was the greed, lack of healthcare, and immense pain that caused us” and corporate media’s really tryna pull a “It was prolly the video games”, huh.