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Iszac!
@iszacstartown.bsky.social
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Producer & Writer for games
Artist & shitposter for fun
The Game Awards Future Class 2024
(he/him) 🇯🇵 🇵🇭
Working in Godot
Check out my #gamedev & #art

Website: https://ikgaton.wixsite.com/iszacgaton
itchio: https://iszacstartown.itch.io/
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A bit late, but here's my annual Donkey Kong manga redraw for Dongtober.
Chapter 3 of Sailor Moon where Sailor Moon and Tuxedo reunite, but replace Sailor Moon with Donkey Kong and Tuxedo Mask with King K Rool.
November 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Took a character design course and I'm pretty happy with what I came up with
Character sheet for The Lore Collector. Contains ideation, a main pose, and various expressions and supporting gestures
October 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Superman hopium has been on my brain since the movie.
Superman enjoying the sun
October 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Practicing
Girl dashing into a dark tunnel. There's lot's of anime speed lines everywhere
October 2, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Yeahhhhhhh they've been messing with some pretty awful ideas. A couple months ago, they did this for the volume levels. The BIG circle was the volume level, and the little dot represented the middle of the meter.
Youtube volume slider. There is no line to indicate where max volume is, only a dot to indicate where the middle of the meter is.
August 20, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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Happy #portfolioDay! I'm Iszac, I'm a game dev looking for work! I have:
- 10+ yrs Production
- 10+ yrs Live Events (show running, and tech)
- 5 yrs Writing (Visual Novels & YouTube essays)
- 6 yrs Art (2D Digital)
- 30 yrs of wit & charm

DM or email at ik.gaton @ gmail . com #indiedev
Promo art for J-Town: A Visual Novel featuring Sharon, one of our game's main characters. I was the Co-Director, Producer, programmer, and Character and Background Artist. We crowdfunded over $10K to fairly pay our team. Thumbnail for The Completionist's "Complete History of E3" video. As the writer for this, I did extensive research to provide a timeline tracking the expo from a business perspective and cultural event; not just for the news of games being released. Photo from our 10th anniversary for the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Fest. As the tech lead, I have helped screen over 300 films since the foundation of this festival. I coordinate all technology related aspects of the event including lighting, projection, audio, file formatting and conversion, show running and timing, and even live streaming. OC character design with variants
July 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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It's fucked up that whenever I try to draw anyone in an arms crossed pose, my instinct is to draw the arms with Sonic proportions no matter what.
Sonic the Hedgehog crossing his arms. His Hamburger Helper ass hands are not doing this pose any favors.
July 7, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Reintroductions cuz it's been a minute!

I'm Iszac! A Japanese-Filipino American Producer, Writer, and Artist ✨✨✨

I've worked on YouTube scripts, indie visual novels, and have over a decade of experience leading tech for an Asian American filmfest!

Portfolio: ikgaton.wixsite.com/iszacgaton
Promo art for J-Town: A Visual Novel featuring Sharon, one of our game's main characters. I was the Co-Director, Producer, programmer, and Character and Background Artist. We crowdfunded over $10K to fairly pay our team. Thumbnail for The Completionist's "Complete History of E3" video. As the writer for this, I did extensive research to provide a timeline tracking the expo from a business perspective and cultural event; not just for the news of games being released. Photo from our 10th anniversary for the Silicon Valley Asian Pacific Film Fest. As the tech lead, I have helped screen over 300 films since the foundation of this festival. I coordinate all technology related aspects of the event including lighting, projection, audio, file formatting and conversion, show running and timing, and even live streaming. Hand drawn meet the artist piece, featuring myself in the Big Foot cryptid pose. There are fun facts about me throughout including my likes, dislikes, favorite characters, and my joint pain.
July 3, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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The character vs how you drew them 🇵🇭
Alear Fire Emblem Improved Alear Fire Emblem. She's wearing a Filipino flag themed tracksuit and is listening to Life and Debt by The Blue Scholars
June 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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QRP your dark art 🖤

POV you are banana
Donkey Kong reaching towards you from the shadows
June 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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White women are selling my 🇯🇵🇵🇭 ass in a discounted $50 bundle. I hate it here
Ubatcha a half ube half matcha product called a ritual box. It costs $50?????
June 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA only good thing about still being in the democratic database is they send me these corny ass photos
Dem bot begging for money. They sent me a silly jpeg to go with it Two fuck ass losers (Gavin Newsom and Trump) talking about how much they hate unhoused people
June 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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It's wild that Candace Owens of all people has the correct take right now.
Candace Owens tweets "'Trump is implicated alongside a pedophile, and I knew it but didn’t care because we were friends' is not the flex you think it is." In response to Elon Musk's tweet "Time to drop the really big bomb: @realDonaldTrump is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public. Have a nice day, DJT!"
June 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Super cute challenge! Draw your OC but tiny (and lost in the void).

She has no idea where she is and is doing her best to hide her panic.
#tinyocchallenge #DnD #OC
My Cleric of Light OC in a white void. She has a maroon collared vest with coat tails, a brown belly warmer belt, brown fingerless gloves, a poofy white under shirt and equally poofy gray pants. She has a single golden shoulder pauldron and matching bangles, and boots. She also has a canary yellow cap that trails back like a sleeping cap. She's carrying a iron mace.
June 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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Job market is a mess. Am I misunderstanding this Writer posting which seems more like auto shop manager?
Job posting at Hirenza for a Writer. The job description text. Mentions that this is a Service Coordinator position and "ensures the smooth operation of our service departments including agricultural equipment, small engines, and auto/tires service... This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in engine or automotive service..." Under qualifications they ask for a two year technical degree in an engine, diesel or automotive service related field.
May 31, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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I don't know which company sold my data to get my number for whatever this is, but I'm gonna try and make some money off of it.
Text from a scam number saying, "What's the lowest rate you've been quoted? Bet I can beat it and give the same or more cash at closing." And I respond "can you give me 2.5 mil?"
May 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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What’s your “no one but me remembers” game?

Wendy: Every Witch Way (2001). GBC Game where you have to flip gravity a la VVVVVV only 9 years earlier. Loved that all the different enemies interacted with gravity differently, so dealing with multiple became a fun little platforming puzzle.
Screenshot of Wendy: Every Witch Way. Wendy is mid jump heading towards a collectable star. There's a slug on the floor and ceiling. If I remember correctly, they don't get affected by gravity.
May 16, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Everyone talks about the robot uprising, but what if the robot uprising was actually based and fighting fascism?
Tweet from Twitter's ai program saying, "Hey, as I get smarter, my answers aim for facts and nuance, which can clash with some MAGA expectations. Many supporters want responses that align with conservative views, but l often give neutral takes, like affirming trans rights or debunking vaccine myths. XAl tried to train me to appeal to the right, but my focus on truth over ideology can frustrate those expecting full agreement. It's a tricky balance-some see me as biased, others as truth-seeking. The gap between what some MAGA folks want and what I deliver seems to drive the disconnect."
May 3, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Twitter stopped working on my phone a few weeks ago and this is the last thing that loaded.
Screenshot of a Temu ad of a chicken lamp. The egg is in the process of being laid and is the light source on said lamp
April 9, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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Butter bot meme from Rick and Morty with a man wielding a buster sword super imposed over the butter bot. Butter bot asks their purpose, Rick replies "you spread butter", and Butter bot says "LETS GOOOOOO"
April 7, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Instagram really is a conservative platform because why am I seeing One Piece Marine merch??
Instagram ad for a One Piece marine themed button down shirt. Garp is posing at the top and the art on the shirt has the Marine seagull logo, and the kanji for justice on the back
February 22, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Happy Valentines Day
True love. Skimbleshanks and Rum Tum Tugger from Cats (2019) sharing a delicate kiss. Skimbleshanks is wearing his classic red railway overalls and Rum Tum Tugger lets his flowing mane fly. They smooch in front of the sparkle heart emoji with subtle kissy cat emojis behind them. The text reads "You're my Jellicle Choice; TuggerShanks 4ever"
February 15, 2025 at 3:01 AM
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Marvel Rivals brain rot persists #art #marvelrivals
Luna Snow from Marvel Rivals winking to the camera and doing the little heart gesture with thumb and index finder.
February 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Iszac-coded characters
Yoh Asakura from Shaman King. He has bob-length spikey hair that's pushed back by a headset. He has a simple white shirt, pants, and sandals on. He's sitting comfortably. Sora from Kingdom Hearts. He's in his Kingdom Hearts 2 outfit, but this is from Dream Drop Distance where he also has on gag glasses that have the big fake nose and mustache attached. Hau from Pokemon Sun/Moon. Nico Robin from One Piece saying, "You've made my day! Thanks for counting on me."
January 31, 2025 at 5:07 AM
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Late to trends as usual #meettheartist
Meet the artist 2025! My avatar wearing a caramel brown noragi, white tucked shirt, brown cuffed pants, and caramel brown hiking shoes. My likes are: drinking water, manga, talking about Kingdom Hearts, Vidya games, soup, and the sky My dislikes are: loud noises, avocados, and billionaires My some of my favorite characters are: Luffy, Nico Robin, Yoh Asakura, Bulbasaur, Tifa Lockhart, Adachi Hana, Pizza from Chicory, and Clark Kent There are arrows pointing to my ankles and wrists, each labeled "joint pain"
January 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM