Colin
@jearil.bsky.social
Programmer and gamer living in San Jose.
I'm not sure when or why this started, but somehow #AI has become associated with a people to blue gradient.
I'm starting to see a lot of AI things with that splash of color.
I'm starting to see a lot of AI things with that splash of color.
November 20, 2025 at 10:54 PM
I'm not sure when or why this started, but somehow #AI has become associated with a people to blue gradient.
I'm starting to see a lot of AI things with that splash of color.
I'm starting to see a lot of AI things with that splash of color.
I got a recruitment email from DOGE which is hilarious to me. Not only because some Nazi department would think I would want to work for them, but don't do during a government shutdown where they can't pay employees.
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I got a recruitment email from DOGE which is hilarious to me. Not only because some Nazi department would think I would want to work for them, but don't do during a government shutdown where they can't pay employees.
Enshitification has been saving me a lot of money recently. First I saved $360 canceling my #xbox ultimate game pass which I've had since launch (and I've had xbox live since beta) due to a 50% price increase. Now I've cancelled #discord nitro because I'm not paying to see ads in my app.
October 23, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I had to return the MacBook I just bought (without opening it) because they released new AirPods. The computer came with free AirPods and they were updated between the time I ordered and received them. Unfortunately they wouldn't do a swap in store so I have to wait a week for my computer again.
September 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I had to return the MacBook I just bought (without opening it) because they released new AirPods. The computer came with free AirPods and they were updated between the time I ordered and received them. Unfortunately they wouldn't do a swap in store so I have to wait a week for my computer again.
I did some research looking for a laptop to program #Godot on and wrote a post about the research process.
I surprisingly went with a MacBook Air M4 due to battery life, build quality, and touch pad controls specifically for Godot and Aseprite.
#GameDev
I surprisingly went with a MacBook Air M4 due to battery life, build quality, and touch pad controls specifically for Godot and Aseprite.
#GameDev
Hardware
Day to day, I normally use my desktop for game dev along with any other programming and gaming that I do. However, there are times where it is useful to be able to have a portable machine so that I’m ...
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September 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
My computer stopped working yesterday morning. Wouldn't post at all. Had to emergency order a new MB to be delivered overnight.
Installed it this morning and it all works again. I was however reminded how unsettled I am when my computer is out of commission.
Installed it this morning and it all works again. I was however reminded how unsettled I am when my computer is out of commission.
July 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My computer stopped working yesterday morning. Wouldn't post at all. Had to emergency order a new MB to be delivered overnight.
Installed it this morning and it all works again. I was however reminded how unsettled I am when my computer is out of commission.
Installed it this morning and it all works again. I was however reminded how unsettled I am when my computer is out of commission.
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Want a $100 Amazon gift card? Participate in our #study in an Escape Room setting!
Dates: June 4 to June 24, 2025
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Location: #SJSU #Bayarea
Interested? Please fill out the screener: sjsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Feel free to share with others. Thank you!
#Research
Dates: June 4 to June 24, 2025
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Location: #SJSU #Bayarea
Interested? Please fill out the screener: sjsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Feel free to share with others. Thank you!
#Research
June 4, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Want a $100 Amazon gift card? Participate in our #study in an Escape Room setting!
Dates: June 4 to June 24, 2025
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Location: #SJSU #Bayarea
Interested? Please fill out the screener: sjsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Feel free to share with others. Thank you!
#Research
Dates: June 4 to June 24, 2025
Duration: Up to 2 hours
Location: #SJSU #Bayarea
Interested? Please fill out the screener: sjsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Feel free to share with others. Thank you!
#Research
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Yall!!! My partner's gender euphoric lingerie company @immogeneolivia.bsky.social is now LIVE!!! We are making lingerie for trans femmes so that everyone who wants to feel feminine and beautiful can have their most intimate garments supporting them 🥰🥰🥰
HAPPY PRIDE!!
HAPPY PRIDE!!
June 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Yall!!! My partner's gender euphoric lingerie company @immogeneolivia.bsky.social is now LIVE!!! We are making lingerie for trans femmes so that everyone who wants to feel feminine and beautiful can have their most intimate garments supporting them 🥰🥰🥰
HAPPY PRIDE!!
HAPPY PRIDE!!
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My contract as Narrative Lead at Big Blue Sky Games was terminated w/o warning so I'm out of a job. Their loss can be your gain! Narrative designer, consultant, critic, writer—if it's about words and games, I've done it for the past 15 years. Hire me if you dare!!!! www.linkedin.com/in/surielvaz...
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May 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
My contract as Narrative Lead at Big Blue Sky Games was terminated w/o warning so I'm out of a job. Their loss can be your gain! Narrative designer, consultant, critic, writer—if it's about words and games, I've done it for the past 15 years. Hire me if you dare!!!! www.linkedin.com/in/surielvaz...
Unpopular opinion but I think switch 2 game prices are fine and probably have to happen. The gaming industry hasn't significantly raised prices in 30 years despite inflation. Massive layoffs abound and people can't survive in the industry anymore. I'd rather games be made than not.
April 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Unpopular opinion but I think switch 2 game prices are fine and probably have to happen. The gaming industry hasn't significantly raised prices in 30 years despite inflation. Massive layoffs abound and people can't survive in the industry anymore. I'd rather games be made than not.
Stressful and not fun, but I was able to secure my Switch 2 along with another one for my partner. I hope to not have to do that again for a few more years.
April 24, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Stressful and not fun, but I was able to secure my Switch 2 along with another one for my partner. I hope to not have to do that again for a few more years.
I'm amused and unsurprised that this is an actual (not satire) article title.
April 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I'm amused and unsurprised that this is an actual (not satire) article title.
#GDC was good. I'm glad I went. I have more ideas and passion for making games and more realistic thoughts of myself in the industry.
I'll do my own thing and make what I want. We'll see if anything ever comes of that but in the end, I'll make games.
I'll do my own thing and make what I want. We'll see if anything ever comes of that but in the end, I'll make games.
March 22, 2025 at 4:46 AM
#GDC was good. I'm glad I went. I have more ideas and passion for making games and more realistic thoughts of myself in the industry.
I'll do my own thing and make what I want. We'll see if anything ever comes of that but in the end, I'll make games.
I'll do my own thing and make what I want. We'll see if anything ever comes of that but in the end, I'll make games.
I tried to summarize some more of my thoughts on 2 more of my days at #GDC.
I will say that while I'm finding this conference inspiring in some ways, in others it's almost sad due to the state of the industry. Through it all though, it's exhausting. Trying to take better care of myself now.
I will say that while I'm finding this conference inspiring in some ways, in others it's almost sad due to the state of the industry. Through it all though, it's exhausting. Trying to take better care of myself now.
GDC So far
While my original intent was to make a post every day of GDC to talk about what I experienced that day, that ideal was way too ambitious. I ran out of time and energy most days. Yesterday I was so wor...
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March 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I tried to summarize some more of my thoughts on 2 more of my days at #GDC.
I will say that while I'm finding this conference inspiring in some ways, in others it's almost sad due to the state of the industry. Through it all though, it's exhausting. Trying to take better care of myself now.
I will say that while I'm finding this conference inspiring in some ways, in others it's almost sad due to the state of the industry. Through it all though, it's exhausting. Trying to take better care of myself now.
I was honestly surprised on how useful the talk #microsoft gave at #GDC on #gamedev productivity tools on windows was. It mostly talked about some terminal and power toys stuff, but that was actually pretty good. A bunch of useful shortcuts and terminal stuff that I can actually use.
March 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
I was honestly surprised on how useful the talk #microsoft gave at #GDC on #gamedev productivity tools on windows was. It mostly talked about some terminal and power toys stuff, but that was actually pretty good. A bunch of useful shortcuts and terminal stuff that I can actually use.
Yesterday at #GDC things slowed down a lot for me. I was exhausted from doing too much the days before. I did get to see the #IGF and #GDC awards and both were excellent. No ads or reveals. No one rushing speeches. It was just celebrating the creators.
So much better than the video game awards.
So much better than the video game awards.
March 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I've owned Caves of Qud for years and never played it or even knew what it was about (or how to pronounce it apparently). Just saw a presentation about indefinite early access with that and Dwarf Fortress and now I really want to try it out.
March 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I've owned Caves of Qud for years and never played it or even knew what it was about (or how to pronounce it apparently). Just saw a presentation about indefinite early access with that and Dwarf Fortress and now I really want to try it out.
Yesterday I got to see a talk by Billy Basso (the creator of Animal Well) and it was awesome. Today I will get to see a talk by Tarn Adams (Dwarf Fortress) and I'm so looking forward to it.
#animalwell #dwarffortress #gamedev #programming
#animalwell #dwarffortress #gamedev #programming
March 18, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Yesterday I got to see a talk by Billy Basso (the creator of Animal Well) and it was awesome. Today I will get to see a talk by Tarn Adams (Dwarf Fortress) and I'm so looking forward to it.
#animalwell #dwarffortress #gamedev #programming
#animalwell #dwarffortress #gamedev #programming
When I would buy a laptop or a desktop, I generally would buy them based on performance. I game a lot so I wanted something top of the line that could do things quickly.
Now I have an arm surface pro and the fact that it's super light and the battery last forever is just better than speed.
Now I have an arm surface pro and the fact that it's super light and the battery last forever is just better than speed.
March 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
When I would buy a laptop or a desktop, I generally would buy them based on performance. I game a lot so I wanted something top of the line that could do things quickly.
Now I have an arm surface pro and the fact that it's super light and the battery last forever is just better than speed.
Now I have an arm surface pro and the fact that it's super light and the battery last forever is just better than speed.
My first day at #GDC was a long one, but I think overall worth it. I made some my thoughts available here: developeraspirations.com/blog/gdc/202...
#gamedev
#gamedev
First Day at GDC
My first day at GDC was interesting and exhausting.
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March 18, 2025 at 6:16 AM
My first day at #GDC was a long one, but I think overall worth it. I made some my thoughts available here: developeraspirations.com/blog/gdc/202...
#gamedev
#gamedev
I sometimes hesitate to call myself a #gamedev because I haven't released a game and my day job is android programming at Google which is not making games. At #GDC alone as an independent dev. Hoping to try to meet other devs tonight though not sure where to start. I'll be at GDC nights.
March 18, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Went to the #GDC 101 panel and in the Q&A someone mentioned off-site parties and a site for it. I looked at it and it seems interesting, but on the page it mentioned #thegig which is for Games Industry Gatherings. It seemed like a cool organization, until I looked into them and the exclusions of it.
March 17, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Went to the #GDC 101 panel and in the Q&A someone mentioned off-site parties and a site for it. I looked at it and it seems interesting, but on the page it mentioned #thegig which is for Games Industry Gatherings. It seemed like a cool organization, until I looked into them and the exclusions of it.